How to Use the TRX as an Alternative to the Body-Weight Bench Press If you are preparing for a military tactical fitness test, you may find yourself working hard to crush a body-weight, bench...
Explaining the Three Phases of Tactical Fitness There are three phases of tactical fitness for the student, candidate and the active-duty member, and each of them is...
Ask Stew: What Else Can I Do Besides Training for the Test to Get into the Military? A higher fitness level is important to your performance in training and following longevity in active duty.
Cardio Workouts of the Week: Run, Swim, Run (or Ruck) When it comes to cardio workouts, you either love them, hate them or tolerate them. Adding variety can help those workouts.
Why Tactical Athletes Must Become Good at All Physical Activities Strength athletes have a challenging road making the transition from sports, such as football and powerlifting, to the...
Ask Stew: How Air Force Special Warfare Recruits Tactical Athletes Air Force Special Warfare builds some of the toughest warriors on the planet, yet finding those top-notch athletes is no...
Workout of the Week: ‘Friday Payday PT’ Is No Typical Day at the Beach If you will be running on the beach for SEAL training or just want to make running a little more challenging, add soft-sand...
Ask Stew: Can You Recommend Some Summer Swimming Workouts? During the hottest months of the year, it is difficult to find the time to run or walk outside unless you exercise as the sun...
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Peaking in the PT Pyramid The PT pyramid is a great way to get in shape, but if you can reach a peak of 10, you should consider varying your routine.
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.
Troop Pay Safe After Congress Approves Extension of Government Funding Troop pay is no longer in jeopardy after Congress approved legislation to keep the government funded through mid-March and...
They Fought in Iraq’s Bloodiest Battle. Will Their Kids Be the Next Generation of Marines? No matter the profession, parents and children in both civilian and military families must navigate delicate decisions about...
14.5% Junior Enlisted Pay Raise, Restriction on Care for Transgender Military Kids Headed to Biden's Desk The 4.5% raise will be added to all service members' paychecks at the beginning of January, while the remaining 10% extra for...
Army Set to Debut Master Combat Badges in Spring, Memo Says The Army is set to begin awarding Master Combat Badges, which will combine expert and traditional combat badges, next spring...
Police Say Marine Charged with Escort's Murder Googled Whether It's Possible to Scream While Being Strangled In what a local official called a "chilling" case, an active-duty Marine stationed in Florida was arrested and charged with...
