This Is the Best Height and Weight for Special Ops Selection and BUD/S Training Do not get too tied up into your height and weight, because it is just one factor of a person's chances of success or failure...
The Army-Navy Core Workout Challenge We’ve come up with a fun workout that lets everyone practice the new testing elements of the Navy PFA, USMC PFT and the Army...
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Meals Before PFT Is it OK to eat before the physical fitness test? How long beforehand, and what should you eat? Stew Smith tells all.
Ask Stew: How Can a Non-Athlete Prepare for Special Operations Training? Whether you are an athlete or not, this process of preparation for special ops takes time.
Ask Stew: Is Adding Supplemental Running to Army Prep Training a Good Idea? Don't jump into a running program of 25-30 miles a week when you ran only eight miles last week. That mentality typically...
Ask Stew: Older Guy Wants to Join Special Ops The term "older guy" is used often for someone in their late 20s who is nearing the age cutoff for recruits to enter SEAL...
How to Decide Whether You Should Eat Before Working Out If you’re someone who likes to start your day with a workout, you have probably wondered if you should eat before hitting the...
The New Army Body-Fat Standard: A Step In The Right Direction? As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just...
How Combining Cardio and Strength Training Benefits Your Brain Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body...
How Special Operations Candidates Should Approach Workouts to Become Stronger Strength training for the tactical athlete is not exactly the same as what football players and powerlifters do to prepare...
The Unintended Consequences of Skipping a Workout (and What You Can Do About It) When you skip a workout, the session isn't just forgotten. Unfinished tasks weigh on your mind, mentally distracting you with...
