This Is the Best Height and Weight for Special Ops Selection and BUD/S Training Do not get too tied up into your height and weight, because it is just one factor of a person's chances of success or failure...
The Army-Navy Core Workout Challenge We’ve come up with a fun workout that lets everyone practice the new testing elements of the Navy PFA, USMC PFT and the Army...
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Meals Before PFT Is it OK to eat before the physical fitness test? How long beforehand, and what should you eat? Stew Smith tells all.
Ask Stew: How Can a Non-Athlete Prepare for Special Operations Training? Whether you are an athlete or not, this process of preparation for special ops takes time.
Ask Stew: Is Adding Supplemental Running to Army Prep Training a Good Idea? Don't jump into a running program of 25-30 miles a week when you ran only eight miles last week. That mentality typically...
Ask Stew: Older Guy Wants to Join Special Ops The term "older guy" is used often for someone in their late 20s who is nearing the age cutoff for recruits to enter SEAL...
Marines Suffer Most Cases of 2 Life-Threatening Conditions Related to Exercise and Heat, Report Finds The April issue of the Defense Department's Medical Surveillance Monthly Report, published last week, was focused entirely on...
How Focusing on Just One Type of Exercise Could Sabotage Your Health as You Age There is nothing wrong with having a primary focus that you love to do out of the list above, but during offseasons each year...
How This Fitness Workout Format Can Help Build Strength This workout, known as the Reverse Pyramid, is a proven method to increase your strength and stamina. It starts with lighter...
The Best Ways to Prioritize Recovery in Tactical Fitness Training as You Age The natural recovery ability starts to slow down at some point in your 30s, but that does not mean you can't be a top-notch...
How a 'Zone 2' Day Can Help Workout Recovery and Preparation for Intense Training We all need a "Zone 2" day -- a low-impact, low-intensity workout -- once in a while.