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...
Instead of Starting a Resolution, Here Is what You Should Do It seems to me that most New Year's resolutions are forgotten by February. Most people bite off more than they can chew on...
How the Holiday Season Provides a Unique Fitness Challenge Some people can gain 5-7 pounds during the holiday season, though according to a University of Texas SW Medical Center, most...
Ask Stew: Suggestions for Losing Weight When You're on the Other Side of 50 Here is an email from someone seeking to lose excess weight, help reducing their blood pressure and overall just get...
Why Knee Caving Is an Issue for Running, Power Creation and Mobility Young athletes begin lifting programs in school every year, and many of them run into a common issue: knee caving.
The Surprising Reason Some Service Members Struggle with Swimming Many runners who can run five-minute miles are amazed that their cardio conditioning when swimming is so horrible.
The Basics of Seasonal Training for the Tactical Athlete Many fitness elements such as strength, power, speed and agility are frequently paired together in training systems because...
What Are Military Fitness Tests Like? This Workout Provides a Preview In most U.S. military fitness tests, mixing calisthenics with running and/or swimming is a common practice to improve muscle...
What to Do if Your Fitness Workouts Leave You Feeling Lethargic While you might not feel at your peak during workouts, you might also notice that your performance isn't as low as you...
High-Performance Teams are Tested in Military Training. Here's How to Pass Those Tests. From the start of your military experience, you are building your ability to become a team player and work together to...