Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: How to Develop the Proper Push-up Posture Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, addresses proper push-up posture and how to strengthen upper- and lower...
An 'Old Guy' Prepares for BUD/S Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives the lowdown on age limits for applying to...
How Durability Is Key to Tactical Athletic Growth Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, details how durability is key to your success as...
Ask Stew: Examining the Pros and Cons of Wearing a Weight Belt Here is a question concerning the use of weight belts, using some of my personal workouts designed for the tactical athlete.
Is There a Test to Predict Success in Military Special Ops? We're constantly creating a foolproof selection program, as well as finding the right requirements to test special-ops...
A 'Dirty Dozen' of Tactical Fitness Training and Testing Ideas Training large groups with varied fitness levels is one of the most challenging things to accomplish with success.
Tactical Fitness: Advice for Young Teens Considering Military Service If you're just entering your teen years and want to join the military in the future, Military.com's tactical fitness expert...
Tactical Fitness: How to Become Comfortable Running Three Miles for the PFT A future Marine asks Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, how to train for a solid three-mile run on his...
Tactical Fitness: The Best Way to Run a 300-Meter Sprint After the PFT An FBI candidate needs to ace a 300 meter sprint after taking a fitness test similar to the PFT.
Tactical Fitness: Improving Muscle and Cardio Endurance for PT Tests A soon-to-be Army recruit asks how to build long-distance muscle to excel at passing the Army physical fitness test.
How Deadlifts and Rows Can Help Boost Your Pull-Up Numbers If you’re preparing to enter military service, there’s a simple way to help up your pull-up game.
From 'One Day' to 'Day One': How to Start Your Fitness Journey in Earnest Stop dreaming of “one day” adopting an exercise regimen and dive into “day 1” of your fitness journey with these simple steps...
How This Cardio and Core Fitness Workout Could Boost Your Overall Health Depending on your fitness level, you can use this to get started or give yourself an easy day.
How Your Body Type Impacts How You Train for Military Service Understanding your body type and addressing your athletic history is a logical step in tailoring your fitness and nutrition...
4 Practical Tips for Swimming Straight in Open Water To perform well in training for SEALs, Navy EOD, Dive Schools, SWCC, Marine Recon, Air Force PJ, Rescue Swimmer and other...