Stew Smith, CSCS®

Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. If you are interested in starting a workout program to create a healthy lifestyle check out his Fitness eBook store and the Stew Smith article archive on Military.com. Contact Stew with your comments and questions.

Email: stew@stewsmith.com

Latest Articles

Be 'SMART' When Running Hills

Here are some clever ways to work on your pace, leg strength and endurance while reducing injuries.

Pfc. Llorr Robinson completes the push-up portion of the physical fitness event of the 2018 Georgia National Guard Best Warrior competition. (Sgt. Shye Wilborn/Georgia National Guard)

Get Moving: Here's a Simple Checklist to Help Start Your Own Workout Plan

If you are looking to get in shape and improve your overall health, creating a workout plan does not have to be complicated.

If You Don't Assess Yourself, You're Just Guessing About Fitness

A logical time for that assessment during a 12- or 16-week cycle would either be at the beginning, the end or both.

Chief damage controllman gets in a workout.

Ask Stew: When Should I Start Lifting Weights?

If you want to diversify your training, then a cycle of lifting is a smart decision.

Do You Just Set Goals, or Do You Actually Achieve Them?

Here is a clever acronym that can help improve your ability to finish what you started.

Your Weakness Will Be Your Toughest Event at Spec Ops Selection

As you prepare for any special ops program in the tactical professions, you will be faced with grueling events that will test...

Try This if You're Looking for a Good Core Workout

Think of the core as the area from your neck to your hips and all the muscles that support the spine from top to bottom and...

Should You Take Ice Baths as Part of Training and Recovery?

The concept of using cold for healing dates back to ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations.

A future sailor and special warfare candidate swims during the Navy’s physical screening test.

Here's a Great Mix to Train for Swim and Calisthenics Tests

Here is a tough workout that we regularly use to gauge swimming conditioning and calisthenics muscle stamina.

Ask Stew: How to Apply a Never-Quit Mindset When Joining the Military

It can take years to acquire the skills necessary for military service, especially if you're looking to serve in a job that...

Set Your Fitness Goals to Become a Military Asset

The standard fitness tests in the military are basically health and wellness tests.

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALs students swim 100 meters with bound hands and feet as part of their first-phase swimming test.

Try This Military Swim Workout to Prepare for Special Ops, Diver or Rescue Swimmer Training

The right preparation can help you make it through the Department of Defense's toughest military swimming and diving courses...

Preparing for the Army's New Fitness Tests: OPAT and ACFT

The Army occupational physical assessment test (OPAT) and Army combat fitness test (ACFT) are looking to create a more well...

Soldiers go through Ranger Course at Fort Benning.

Ask Stew: How Should an Athlete Prepare for Ranger or Special Forces Training?

Most athletes will only determine their weaknesses if they honestly assess themselves by testing the skills required for...

There's Only One Rule for Successful Weight Loss

If you are struggling to lose weight, you know how difficult it can be to cut back on calories without feeling hungry all the...

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