How We Easily Can Get Sidetracked by Fitness Gadgets I often get emails from people about certain programs, gadgets, fitness videos, GPS devices, music, heart-rate monitors and...
Build Muscle with the Perfect Pushup Workout One of the privileges of inventing the Perfect Pushup is hearing directly from users who have changed not only their bodies...
March Madness Monster Mash Makes Fitness a Friendly Competition The first step in the March Madness Monster Mash is to dial in your favorite basketball game and pick a team.
The Strength Builder Puts You in the Right Position to Improve at Push-ups Many people saw 25%-50% increases, with their scores going from 50 to 75 push-ups in many cases.
Ask Stew: The Benefits of Machine Cardio vs. Running If you use the full-body elliptical machines, you will burn more calories than walking or running at some speeds.
Ask Stew: Suggestions on How to Improve Your Balance An email from a physical therapist in the Navy asked me about training people to have better balance.
Taking a Closer Look at the Evolution of Fitness in America For those seeking to get healthier, simply start stretching and moving more, drinking more water and fewer sugary drinks, and...
Stew Smith's Favorite Fitness Offerings I often get emails, asking about some of the things I like to use, wear and listen to when exercising.
3 Fitness Products Invented by SEALs My former SEAL buddy, Alden Mills, has created awesome fitness products that capture the most beloved and most hated...
Multitask Your Muscles with the Perfect Pushup Here's an interesting question about how to combine two different pieces of exercise equipment, dumbbells and the Perfect...
How Much Weekly Running Is Advisable for Military Special Operations Training? It's better to build your cardio so that running a 7-minute mile pace for 4--6 miles feels sustainable, rather than just...
The Physiological Costs of High-Stress Military Training These exercises build resilience and readiness by simulating combat conditions that involve high stress, including...
How a Low-Cost Home Gym Can Produce Big Fitness Benefits For less than a $200 investment, you can have a functional home gym capable of keeping you in top shape and even preparing...
The Best Strategy to Rebuild Your Mileage After Sustaining a Running Injury Not all injuries are created equal, but when an injury prevents you from running for more than six months, you should build...
How to Gauge Where to Begin a Fitness Program What is a good workout for someone who is just starting a fitness plan?