Killer Combo of Pyramids and 5 Min Sets
Here is a workout that builds up quickly and peaks with several mental/physical challenges.
Army Special Forces
Top 10 Things to Know Prior to Army Special Forces Training
Getting ready for Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection requires commitment and a near life time of preparation.
Army Ranger PFT
As with any of the Special Operations units in the U.S. military, it takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and mental toughn...
How to Prepare for Army Green Beret Training
The Green Beret course requires a minimum score of 260 on the Army physical fitness test.
Ask Stew: Conditioning for Special Forces
If you have previous injuries, military medical professionals will have to review your status during the recruiting phase. Re...
Ask Stew - Unprepared but Athletic
Some rush head first into challenging programs without much thought as to what they are really getting into. Some actually co...
The Combat Swim
The CSS is a relaxing and super efficient swim stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
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 certifie...
Army Air Assault School
Air Assault School is a ten-day course of instruction that teaches Air Assault techniques. It's also one of the most physical...
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke
When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they can often look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
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