Why It Is Important to Lose Those Excess Pounds Here are some statistics from the surgeon general and Journal of American Medical Association that are meant to help you get...
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.
This New Lower Back Plan Could Strengthen a Common Sore Spot Whether you're military, law enforcement, an advanced athlete, a beginning exerciser or a sedentary person, we all get back...
What You Should Know About High Blood Sugar and Diabetes There is a diet plan I refer people to with a motivating and humorous picture as well as a free downloadable sample week of...
Why There Is No Good Reason Not to Fit Fitness into Your Life An hour a day is a nice goal to achieve to increase your fitness level, but even 10-15 minutes is better than nothing and...
Instead of Starting a Resolution, Here Is what You Should Do It seems to me that most New Year's resolutions are forgotten by February. Most people bite off more than they can chew on...
How the Holiday Season Provides a Unique Fitness Challenge Some people can gain 5-7 pounds during the holiday season, though according to a University of Texas SW Medical Center, most...
Ask Stew: Suggestions for Losing Weight When You're on the Other Side of 50 Here is an email from someone seeking to lose excess weight, help reducing their blood pressure and overall just get...
Why Knee Caving Is an Issue for Running, Power Creation and Mobility Young athletes begin lifting programs in school every year, and many of them run into a common issue: knee caving.
This 5-Phase Recovery Plan Will Help You Return to Full Strength After an Injury When someone requires downtime or surgery after an injury, the recovery process typically involves a three-phased approach...
Marines Suffer Most Cases of 2 Life-Threatening Conditions Related to Exercise and Heat, Report Finds The April issue of the Defense Department's Medical Surveillance Monthly Report, published last week, was focused entirely on...
How Focusing on Just One Type of Exercise Could Sabotage Your Health as You Age There is nothing wrong with having a primary focus that you love to do out of the list above, but during offseasons each year...
How This Fitness Workout Format Can Help Build Strength This workout, known as the Reverse Pyramid, is a proven method to increase your strength and stamina. It starts with lighter...
The Best Ways to Prioritize Recovery in Tactical Fitness Training as You Age The natural recovery ability starts to slow down at some point in your 30s, but that does not mean you can't be a top-notch...