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Summary: Here is a list of what we do at StewSmithFitness.com Core Mission Tactical Fitness Training For the Candidate / Recruit: Specializing in preparing individuals for military, special ops, law enforcement, and firefighter selection programs (getting you "TO and THROUGH" training). Functional Training for Both Active Duty / Recruits: Utilizing a seasonal tactical fitness periodization system that balances longer workouts of running/rucking, swimming, and calisthenics during the Spring/Summer when days are longer. Then, the focus shifts in the Fall/Winter to lifting (Cals/cardio maintenance) when the days are shorter/colder. This process has 25 years of proven success building tactical athletes who improve in...

Why Tactical Fitness Workouts Outperform Gym Aesthetics for Boot Camp and Beyond It is no secret that Bro-Splits aren't the way to prepare for many military events, but nothing wrong with being a former "gym-bro".  There is nothing wrong with starting your fitness journey looking to get bigger to fill out your shirts or improve your performance on the athletic fields, but if you plan to join the tactical professions, you need to get on a system that addresses all fitness components. Training to become a competitive athlete is different from training to become a tactical athlete. Getting good at everything...

Physical fitness training in schools can be traced back to Plato’s school, the Akademia, in Greece over 2400 years ago, with grappling and calisthenics as the main focus. But the modern Father of Physical Education did not emerge until the early 1800s in Germany. German teacher Friedrich Jahn first introduced students to outdoor physical fitness training, which is still the foundation of what we call gymnastics today. Many pieces of equipment, such as ropes, horses, a balance beam, parallel bars, and rings, were first used in his physical education class and in the first-ever gymnastics club. Fitness Education in America...

As I write this article, I am sitting. I have already worked out, but how long does it take for me to start feeling the effects of sitting too long? Usually, about 30 minutes. Even though I have a standing desk, I prefer to sit while writing creatively, though I can set the desk up for standing when I do more administrative tasks at work. I am not trying to be an alarmist because, as with everything, too much of a good thing is no longer good. While sitting too much can be bad for your health and wellness, smoking...

Life Gets in the Way Sometimes...But Keep Moving. If you are this guy, you may want to do a stress-relieving routine for the day (next few days, perhaps) Life Can Get Busy. Fit Stress Relief into It! - Try this: Walk, jog, or bike for 5 minutes (easy pace), then stretch, holding each of these stretches for 2 deep breath cycles. This cardio/stretch should take you about 8-10 minutes. When stressed, try this once or twice for 10-20 minutes to help you physically manage your stress and put you in a relaxed state, with a better ability to focus on time-sensitive...