Ask Stew: How to Adapt to Swimming with Fins Swimming with fins during rigorous military training, such as BUD/S and Army Ranger/Special Forces training, is required for...
Three Reasons Why You're Struggling with Fitness Tests There are a few things that could be contributing to your fatigue or lack of muscle endurance during the push-up and sit-up...
The Challenges of Passing Military Swimming Tests One of the toughest swims I receive emails for on a weekly basis is the underwater swim , especially from Navy SEAL and Air...
The Top 10 Reasons Why People Fail at Special Ops There are many ways to fail out or quit any of the many special-ops programs, but the biggest reason someone fails is usually...
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...
These Options Could Make You a Faster Swimmer People often email Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, asking about swimming skills and techniques to get...
Five Most Commonly Asked Workout Questions I have had several emails that require short and sweet answers, so I have compiled a list of the top five questions that were...
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.
The Push-up System Over the years, I have developed several methods to increase push-ups and have written articles on ways to implement them...
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.
Ask Stew: What Type of Workout Is Best for Someone Starting a Fitness Routine? When trying to get back into shape after a layoff, consider starting with a full body/cardio day split so you can avoid...
How to Prepare for Military Service During Your Last Season of Competitive Athletics If you are applying for a job that has a challenging special ops selection, it is critical to take any weakness developed...
Try This Run Plus Swim or Ruck Workout with Added Calisthenics Leg days during calisthenics and cardio cycles should look different than your typical leg day in the gym.
Ask Stew: 'There Are Seven Days in a Week and 'Someday' Is Not One of Them' Whether you are trying to start exercising again after a long break from physical activity or learn a foreign language, it...
Should You Nap, Walk or Caffeinate to Beat That Post-Lunch Tiredness? There are many factors that can contribute to midday drowsiness, including poor sleep, too much food at lunch, lack of...
