Top Ten Ways to Stay Motivated and Build Mental Toughness The difference in excelling during the offseason is your own self-motivation, and the question is, "Are you a wannabe or a...
Ask Stew: Can I Die from Drinking Too Much Water? This week, a concerned Army reservist asks, "I have heard about people dying of drinking too much water. Is this possible?"
Like the Military, Olympians Are Only as Good as Their Support Team Very few of us will ever be an Olympian, but the fundamentals of becoming an Olympian can be used by anyone.
How to Prepare Physically for a Second Career My expertise in this career change begins here with preparing physically for the different physical fitness tests for a law...
Why It Is Important to Lose Those Excess Pounds Here are some statistics from the surgeon general and Journal of American Medical Association that are meant to help you get...
Taking a Closer Look at the Evolution of Fitness in America For those seeking to get healthier, simply start stretching and moving more, drinking more water and fewer sugary drinks, and...
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.
This New Lower Back Plan Could Strengthen a Common Sore Spot Whether you're military, law enforcement, an advanced athlete, a beginning exerciser or a sedentary person, we all get back...
What You Should Know About High Blood Sugar and Diabetes There is a diet plan I refer people to with a motivating and humorous picture as well as a free downloadable sample week of...
Why There Is No Good Reason Not to Fit Fitness into Your Life An hour a day is a nice goal to achieve to increase your fitness level, but even 10-15 minutes is better than nothing and...
How to Create a Military Fitness Workout on the Fly Despite Limited Resources If you have only half the time you usually do to train, you can either skip working out or get something done during the time...
The Best Way to Increase Your Running Mileage to Prepare for Military Fitness Tests Training to run faster is a common issue for people serving in the military.
Are You Made for the Military? Traits That Predict Basic Training Success While your natural tendencies may set the stage, your development during training plays a crucial role in your overall...
How This Weight-Vest Calisthenics Workout Will Test Your Military Fitness Level Once you have achieved a moderately high level of abilities with your body weight, the next option is to increase the weight...
The Best Strategies to Recover from a Heavy Weightlifting Training Cycle When training specifically to improve your performance, especially in the strength and power components of fitness, it can be...
