A Closer Look at the Coast Guard's Specialized Force Units These six units create an organized quick reaction force that can be deployed to handle natural disasters, environmental...
A Logical Way to Build Up to Running Longer Distances and Preparing for Timed Runs Training for a fitness test is just a different way to train. It is not any harder, just different.
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they often can look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
Don't Get Discouraged by Failing at Workouts. Get Motivated. Motivation through times of growth is critical. It is no one’s job but yours to motivate yourself to train and put in the...
Here Are Some Favorite Core Training Exercises Using the TRX Some of the favorite exercises used by Stew Smith's Military Preparation Group-Heroes of Tomorrow are the following upper...
Here Are My Top 10 Go-to Workout Plans We all have that favorite workout that is the go-to plan when you miss your normal workout. Here are some I have used over...
Tough Mix of a Few Types of Workouts Eventually, what was a workout becomes a warmup as you progress into bigger and better conditioning.
How to Overcome Psychological Obstacles Here is a concerned future military member who is having a tough time with what we all have to conquer when exceeding...
Should You Work Out with a Cold? A National Guard soldier who is preparing for his PFT asked a common question: "Since I have a cold, is it OK to PT or run?"
Stew Smith's Fitness Training Pipeline In the military, training pipelines refer to a student's training cycle as they attend school after school to become...
The Best Strategy to Recover from a Running Injury Without Overdoing It Resuming running mileage after an injury and some recovery time can often create a training dilemma that could lead to...
How 'Hard Gainers' in the Military Can Add Weight Healthily The old saying is that if you want to get big, you must eat big and lift big. Science confirms this, but it is more...
How to Improve Your Mobility and Running in One Workout Whether you're preparing for a fitness test, looking to increase your running performance, or simply seeking a challenging...
How to Balance Preparing for Special Operations with Playing a Sport If you are a competitive athlete considering adding a Special Operations prep program to your routine, it's important to...
The Do's and Don'ts for Training Safely in Extreme Heat Many special operations dreams have ended in the heat of rigorous physical activity during selection, just as it occurs in...
