Stew Smith, CSCS®

Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. If you are interested in starting a workout program to create a healthy lifestyle, check out his Fitness eBook store and the Stew Smith article archive on Military.com. Contact Stew with your comments and questions at stew@stewsmith.com.

Latest Articles

Use These Two Easy Hacks to Avoid Mindless Snacking, Skipped Workouts and Poor Sleep

There are two very easy health and fitness hacks you can use in your kitchen to help you keep track of your activities each...

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Is CBD legal for military members? Here's some information.

First Phase BUD/S candidates participate in log physical training.

How to Handle Getting 'Rolled' During Tactical Training

The most common terms used to describe getting pulled from training are being "rolled" to the next class, joining Rehab...

How to Add a Lift Week to Your Calisthenics and Cardio Cycle

Consider a form of block periodization that enables you to do an active recovery week from high repetition and running...

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Ask Stew: Should I Join the Military?

Regardless of the reason why you want to serve in the military, you will get out of it what you put into it.

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Try This Run, Calisthenics and Swim Workout for a Real Challenge

Many people ask about how to create training days that offer a solid way to prepare without overtraining.

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How Important Is the Military Fitness Test?

It does not matter what your opinion of any military test is, you still must pass it to succeed in just about any phase of...

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Laurence Meeusen (right) and recruit Tylan Kanady (left), recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, carry a log during log drills at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Ask Stew: How to Add Log PT to Your Murph Workout Prep

Doing 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups and 300 squats in a single workout is not something you should randomly attempt on a whim.

Why a Self-Assessment Is Important Before Starting Your Own Training Program

If you do not want a trainer to help you with your workout routine and you make up your own workouts, this information is for...

Stationary bike workouts are a great way to diversity your fitness training.

Here's Why You Should Start Your Week with a Mobility Day

Mondays can be tough, especially if you worked hard and played too hard over the weekend and did not get the optimal sleep...

Ask Stew: How Can I Improve Strength and Calisthenics Scores at the Same Time?

Success requires some planning in how you split your routines during the week and how you supplement other activities during...

Trouble Treading Water? Mobility and Stretching Exercises Can Help

Follow these recommendations to open your hips, knees, inner thighs and ankles.

A Marine swims laps at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

How to Prepare for Running and Swimming on the PST

Start training with direct purpose, versus just running and swimming with no set goal for each lap of a pool or track.

Marines practice yoga on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan in 2018. (

How Mindfulness and Meditation Are Different and Why Military Members Should Care

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between mindfulness and meditation?

A Marine executes a 25-yard sprint at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 27, 2018.

How to Add Pacing and Speed Drills to Your Run Workout

Here's a workout that's very difficult for everyone at all levels of fitness.

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