Stew Smith Article Guide
If you are looking for answers to questions concerning military fitness, it is probably in the article archive.
Health
Cardio vs. Resistance
Should you start with a cardio workout or a resistance training workout?
Hanging With Younger Soldiers
Years of hard work in the military or law enforcement can take its toll on joints, lower back, strength and speed.
Preparing Physically for a Second Career
My expertise in this career change begins here with preparing physically for different physical fitness tests of a law enforc...
Train Before You Enter the Military
Here is a list of just a few of the many former military officers and enlisted who train civilians to not only lose weight an...
Working the Night Shift — Fitting in Fitness / Nutrition / Sleep
This week’s email request is from a gentleman who is working the night shift and he is preparing to join the military.
Failures in Nutrition: Why We Easily Stray from Good Habits
No matter what your training goal is, you can’t do it without putting the right fuel into your body. What's the solution?
Catch the Olympic Spark!
Teammates, I love the Olympics -- from the opening to the closing ceremonies to everything in between, but more than anything...
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 d...
Pros and Cons of Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements can be used to improve physical performance during exercise, build muscle, change body composition and de...
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These Military Bases Will Face Blistering Heat by 2050, Study Warns
Two military bases in Florida and one in Arizona will see heat indexes over 100 degrees four months out of every year.
No More Morning PT? Here Are Some Easy Ways for Veterans to Stay Fit
Though many military members don't like the group physical training that is mandatory in some units, they tend to miss the ad...
Here’s How to Find Your Military and Special Ops Fitness Weaknesses
If you’re getting ready for the future challenges of military training and testing, it’s smart to be honest with yourself.
Navy SEAL TAP Test Pyramid Workout
Sometime throughout the training pipeline, a SEAL candidate (BUD/S/SQT or BUD/S Prep student) will be introduced to the SEAL...
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A little prep will help with building up and staying at a level that is statistically proven to reduce the chance of injury o...