Top Ten Ways to Stay Motivated and Build Mental Toughness The difference in excelling during the offseason is your own self-motivation, and the question is, "Are you a wannabe or a...
Ask Stew: Can I Die from Drinking Too Much Water? This week, a concerned Army reservist asks, "I have heard about people dying of drinking too much water. Is this possible?"
Like the Military, Olympians Are Only as Good as Their Support Team Very few of us will ever be an Olympian, but the fundamentals of becoming an Olympian can be used by anyone.
How to Prepare Physically for a Second Career My expertise in this career change begins here with preparing physically for the different physical fitness tests for a law...
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...
How to Add Old-School Speed and Agility Drills to Your Military Fitness Training The military's need for speed and agility has proven helpful for various tasks, especially among ground fighters.
The Most Common Military Service Fitness Training Errors Many people are doing the wrong workouts that lack the specific requirements of military testing, basic training and special...
5 Quick and ‘Easy’ Fitness Assessments You Can Do Anywhere After watching Jason Kelce challenge veterans to a push-up contest during ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown”, I had the idea to...
How to Lift for Strength While Maintaining Your Fitness with Calisthenics and Cardio Whether you’re preparing for boot camp or already serving, you’ve probably noticed the military provides ample opportunities...
How Combining Calisthenics, Cardio and Strength Training Builds the Tactical Athlete As you build your training routine, remember that each aspect of fitness plays a crucial role in your overall ability and...
