Unlocking Your Ultimate Physical Potential for Military, Law Enforcement, and Everyday Life
Stew Smith’s tactical fitness collection has earned a reputation as one of the top resources for those seeking to elevate their physical fitness, whether for military, law enforcement, firefighting, or personal mastery. These programs—meticulously crafted by a former Navy SEAL, CSCS, coach, and fitness author—offer far more than generic workout routines. They embody a philosophy of resilience, mental fortitude, and functional strength that can transform the way you approach fitness and life itself.
Below, you will find a comprehensive exploration of the most compelling reasons to invest in Stew Smith’s tactical fitness collection of programs.
1. Developed by a Proven Expert
Stew Smith is not a fitness influencer; he is a coach with over 25 years of experience in the tactical fitness genre. His experience spans over 40 years ago, beginning as a young multi-sport athlete, former Navy SEAL, certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), and accomplished author, with dozens of books and thousands of articles to his name. Smith brings real-world credibility, insight, and tactical fitness training wisdom to his programs. Users benefit from training protocols that have been tested and proven effective in some of the world’s most accomplished athletes, special operators, and fit moms and dads.
2. Tailored for Tactical Professions
Unlike mainstream fitness programs, Stew Smith’s collection is specifically designed for those preparing for or already serving in tactical professions, including the military, law enforcement, special operations, firefighting, and emergency response. The workouts target mission-essential skills involving endurance, strength, agility, mobility, and mental toughness. If your ambitions or responsibilities require you to perform under stress, move efficiently with gear, and recover quickly, these programs are built for you.
But regular people who prefer to be well-rounded in their fitness abilities also do these workouts. They find that having a system that allows for improvement in all elements of fitness enables them to do more and feel better than being overly focused on just one thing. Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization, the Tactical Fitness Over 40 series, and the new Ageless Athlete (Fitness Over 50) are designed for anyone, from civilian moms and dads to former and current tactical professionals, who want to remain an asset in potentially life-and-death situations.
Stew practicing fireman carry drill - a staple in tactical fitness training
3. Research-Driven and Field-Tested
Each program is grounded in testing and research, and enhanced by Smith’s 25+ years of practical experience, striving to do more with less equipment. The routines blend classic strength training, calisthenics, running, swimming, interval training, and mobility work. Every workout is calibrated to develop the specific attributes needed for tactical readiness, injury prevention, and long-term health. We test these new workouts yearly in all weather environments, as you can see with our daily updates on Instagram.
Nothing like the Winter Lift Cycle in the Elements
4. Progressive Structure for Every Level
Whether you are a beginner, an active-duty professional, or aiming for elite special operations selection, Stew Smith offers scalable programs tailored to your needs. The collection includes introductory routines for foundational fitness, advanced protocols for PT test domination, and specialized regimens for unique military challenges (SEAL/SWCC, Army Ranger, Marine Corps, Air Force PJ/CCT, and more). As your fitness improves, so do the demands, ensuring continuous progress.
Just Getting Started with Training?
These Programs and Others: If Getting Started (Any Age) - The Goal is to get started, build habits with consistency, and never quit!
Don't Stop in your 40s-50s and Beyond!
I have a Full Series for 40 and Over - About when things feel like falling apart. These programs can make a life-changing difference.
The Tactical Fitness Over 40 Series Introduces What We Call Mobility Day!
These programs are not just for people over 40. If you want to become or remain an asset rather than a liability, this well-rounded training can help. We have people younger than 40 and over 50-60 doing this level of workouts as they progressively build from beginner to advanced (left to right).
The Latest Program: The Ageless Athlete-50+
I spent my 54th and 55th years writing this new program. It consists of a beginner plan, an intermediate section, and an advanced workout, which I completed personally this year.
5. Specific Testing Protocol Training
If you face physical entry or advancement tests—such as the Navy PST, Army AFT, Service Academy CFA, FBI PFT, or firefighter CPAT—Stew Smith’s collection provides targeted, test-specific preparation. You’ll find programs that reverse-engineer the demands of each assessment, guiding you from baseline conditioning to test-day peak. Crush the Test is just phase 1 of the extensive training process. After that, you need time to specifically prepare for the following training, which is the REAL test designed to test your will on how badly you want to serve in special units.
6. Mental Toughness and Discipline
Physical strength alone is insufficient for achieving tactical training success. Smith’s programs integrate mindset training, goal setting, and discipline-building strategies honed in the training itself. The workouts are as much about forging mental grit as they are about developing muscles, teaching you to thrive in the face of pressure and adversity.
Training for ANY goal is not just physical—it’s mental. Visualize success, manage stress, and cultivate the mental and physical resilience necessary for both the test and the challenges ahead. The Never Quit Mindset Course, Book, eBook, AudioBook
Discover the Never Quit Mindset While Building Physical Toughness.
Book, eBook, AudioBook
7. Customization and Flexibility
Every individual has different strengths, weaknesses, schedules, and goals. Stew Smith’s collection offers guidance on customizing routines—whether you need to adjust volume, intensity, or modalities. Programs can be tailored to accommodate shift work, deployments, family obligations, or recovery from injury. Alternatively, you can opt for a more personalized training approach and train with Stew Smith One-on-One.
Stew coaching local firefighters
8. Supportive Community and Resources
By investing in these programs, you gain access to a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Smith regularly engages with followers through email, articles, newsletters, LIVE Q&A sessions, online forums, and social media. This support network provides accountability, encouragement, and a platform for sharing tips and motivation. Email Stew at stew@stewsmith.com and follow him on his social media platforms.
Live QA / CSS Critiques Mon / Tues 9 am EST (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Facebook)
Local workout with Stew Smith before sunrise
Stew Smith also volunteers 20 hours a week to provide local training for free in the Annapolis/Severna Park, MD area year-round for those preparing to serve. Our weekly schedule can be found on the Heroes of Tomorrow page. Please check in with us prior to attending and fill out the questionnaire on the page above.
9. Holistic Health and Longevity
Tactical fitness is not just about peak performance today—it’s about staying healthier, longer. The balance between optimal performance and training for longevity is rooted in mastering recovery. Stew Smith’s philosophy emphasizes injury prevention, sustainable progress, balanced nutrition, and overall wellness through smart programming that requires mobility/flexibility training. This holistic approach ensures you build a body (and mindset) equipped for life’s challenges, not just short-term objectives.
Recovery tools: Sleep, Nutrition, Breathing, Smart Training
10. Proven Success Stories
Countless testimonials from military recruits, active-duty personnel, law enforcement officers, special operations personnel, and everyday individuals attest to the efficacy of Stew Smith’s methods. Graduates of his programs have passed selection courses, improved their health markers, lost over 100+ pounds, overcome injuries, and achieved personal bests they once thought impossible. 
And countless more...
Be Ready for Anything
In a world where readiness can mean the difference between life and death, Stew Smith’s tactical fitness collection provides the roadmap to unlock your full physical and mental potential. Be an asset in situations and not a liability. Whether your goals are to serve, protect, or simply live life to the best, these programs offer a proven, adaptable, and inspiring path forward.
Choosing Stew Smith’s tactical fitness collection is not just buying a set of workouts—it’s embracing a philosophy of disciplined excellence, resilience, and lifelong health. The reasons to invest are as diverse as the challenges you’ll face—and as enduring as the results you’ll achieve.
There is More to StewSmithFitness.com Than You May Know
Who is Stew Smith? Coach, Trainer, Author, Podcaster
I'm the former Navy SEAL that special ops candidates go to for books, ebooks and online coaching to prepare themselves to get to and through intense tactical assessment and selection programs and qualify for service in their chosen tactical profession. See More at StewSmithFitness.com
Quick Summary: Here is a list of what we do at StewSmithFitness.com
(NEW - Consulting Call) - Need personal help adjusting workouts? Worried if you are on the right track? Let Stew help.
- FREE Fitness (all topics) / Mindset Articles and Workouts - Latest info on training for any goal! (over 1000)
- eBooks, Books and eBooks in PRINT (over 40 options)
- Spec Ops Swim Critiques on social media - YouTube, TikTok, Instagram
- Live QA / CSS Critiques Mon / Tues 9am (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)
- Podcasts (over 200)
- Stew Smith Fitness APPs - Triad version, Pushup Push APP, Pullup Push APP, FBI workout APP
- FREE Navy SEAL Exercises Apps - iPhone, Android
- Membership Site - Get access to 100s of weeks of training programs and unpublished workouts we are currently doing each week. Constantly updated weekly with new articles, videos, and workouts of the week.
- Tactical Fitness Course - 80 minutes to learn how to get TO and THROUGH spec ops selection programs.
- Online Coaching - Get personalized programming designed for your goals, abilities, time per day, days per week, equipment/facilities...etc.
Dive deeper into Tactical Athlete training and mental toughness by exploring Stew Smith Fitness Programming for the Tactical Athlete online store. Uncover the strategies and techniques elite forces use to push past physical and mental barriers.
Visit https://www.stewsmithfitness.com now and equip yourself with the tools for success for many special ops-level selection programs in the military and police world.
Books and eBooks Available (All Levels of Fitness)
The Specific Military / Special Ops Physical Fitness Workouts
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 1
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 2 - 3
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 4 Grinder PT
Navy SWCC Workout
Army PFT Workout (Prep For Rucking, OPAT, ACFT)
Army Special Forces / Ranger Workout
Army Air Assault School Workout
Army Airborne Workout
Advanced Running Program - Special Ops Supplement Plan
USMC RECON / MarSOC Workout
USMC OCS / TBS Workout
USMC IST and PFT
The Combat Conditioning Workout
Air Force PJ / CCT Workout Battlefield Airman Prep Course
The UBRR Upper Body Round Robin Workout / Spec Ops version
The Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer / Navy SAR Workout
The Service Academy Workout (West Point, Navy, Air Force Academy)
The Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp Boot Camp Workout
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The Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Workouts
The FBI Academy Workout | FBI Workout Vol 2
The DEA Workout
The FLETC Workout - Ace the PEB
The PFT Bible: Pushups, Sit-ups, 1.5 Mile Run
The Fire Fighter Workout - Ace the CPAT
Calisthenics and Cardio
Online Coaching Options
Online PT CLUB - Premium Coaching -
Do you need a program that works for you? We can customize it to your personal goals and help you fit it into your day with the equipment you have available. Let us be your training partner and coach.
Many people ask me about the difference between the Premium Program and the Online PT CLUB Coaching. The people on either program receive personalized training from me - Stew Smith - to best fit your abilities, goals, time per day, days per week, facilities, and equipment. We communicate regularly about your progress and your feedback helps me create the next week plan for you. There is no template workout and see you later. These programs are created 1 week at a time with YOU and ME in communication to figure out how best to create the next week.
Member's Only Content / Services Program!
If you want access to years worth of workouts, favorite workouts of the week, free fitness APP, closed Facebook Group, video / picture library of exercises, and more access to LIVE Q/A sessions check out the Stew Smith Fitness Members Section.
The dashboard below has the links to all the information, archives, videos, and links to workouts, podcasts, live Q and A lessons.
