Stew Smith Fitness News — swimming
Want to Crush the PST, Prepare for BUD/S and Become a Navy SEAL?
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This Book Has Helped Thousands Just Like You Make It Through! In case you're not aware of it, The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness book holds the secret to you preparing yourself for BUDS. If you do this program - and maybe even repeat it - you will prepare yourself for the muscle stamina and endurance needed in special ops training. If you need to gain strength, it can help you with that too, but you may need to consider a 12 week lifting cycle (Navy SEAL Weight Training Workout) if you are not coming from a strength /...
Tactical Fitness Periodization Programs from Stew Smith Fitness
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How do you get good at all the elements of fitness - PERIODIZATION. in this case, a tactical fitness version of periodization. Programs That Are Cycles of Periodization What elements of fitness do you need to focus on to have the ability to get TO and THROUGH Training and stay operational? ALL OF THEM. Getting good at all the elements of fitness is required and as your tactical journey continues, being able to structure your training so you can recover and have meaningful longevity within your career is the ultimate goal. After all, you will be older longer than you are younger...
Getting Better and Runs and Swims (PST related)
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If you are coming from a strength and power background or new to training, you may find the speed and endurance requirements challenging if you want to get good enough scores to ace the PST. Typically, good goals to have for the 500yd CSS swim is between 8-8:30 and a 1.5 mile run at the end of the PST should be in the low 9 minute zone or sub 9 minutes. Those scores will help you get TO the training as long as your PT scores are also above average. Here is what I have my...
Top Ten Things to Google Before Asking Me (or any other Veteran)
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Take Some Initiative - Do Basic Research for Future Profession -THEN Ask Specific Questions for More Information if Needed Google Doodle By Emily Newman Though these are legitimate questions many people may have during the consideration process of joining the military, they are easily found online and mainly reference material that rarely any human will ever remember - even a Veteran! Besides, most of the common questions first asked tend to change over time with new programs developed, new enlistment procedures, updated standards, and the needs of the military. Finding a source that is up to date can also be...
Parent Seeking Information About SEAL Training for Son
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Often, I receive emails from parents looking for information about Navy SEAL training for their usually pre-teen / early teenage sons. Here is an email from a Dad of a 13 year old boy who has wanted to serve in the SEAL Teams since he was 8 years old:Stew, I have a son (13), who has always wanted to be a Navy SEAL. I know he may change his mind later but what can I do now to encourage him and set him up for success in a program that many "wanna-be's" don't make it? Having a young member of...