Stew Smith Fitness News — special ops training
It is 10% Physical / 90% Mental? Unpacking Toughness in Military and Law Enforcement Training
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Why Mental Resilience and Physical Preparation Are Both Essential to Success 10-minute plank is more mental than physical Rethinking the '10% Physical / 90% Mental' Statement If you've ever prepared for a challenging military or law enforcement training program, you've probably heard the phrase, "It's 10% physical, 90% mental." It's echoed in boot camps, selection courses, and locker rooms across the country. At first glance, this statement might seem to diminish the importance of physical fitness or suggest that success depends mostly on book smarts. However, the reality is far more nuanced and empowering for anyone aiming to excel under...
Teamwork Skills in U.S. Special Ops Programs
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Being a Good Team Player - What Does That Mean? When asked recently about the most important "non-physical" trait someone who is about to attend BUD/S or any other Special Ops selection program should have, it took a minute to decide on the "most important." Sure, you need mental toughness, a never-quit attitude, and must be hard physically, but the most important non-physical trait is being a TEAM PLAYER. Additionally, being coachable is another trait that comes in a close second. Of course, there are individual challenges and tests that you alone must conquer, but no one makes it through any selection...
Twenty Five PLUS Years of Periodization Training Model - Tactical Fitness
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I realized I have been using my Periodization style of training now for 25 years, after one of my former BUD/S prep students reminded me it was 25 years ago he and his classmates shipped off the BUD/S. This was the year, I learned I needed to make some changes in my personal and professional training program and they needed to make sense with job requirements. My periodization program is A WAY to train – not THE WAY to train. It has worked for me from the age of 30 to 56, and it took me from a near-broken, over-trained...
How to Get to BUDS - All Options (plus updates)
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All roads to becoming a Navy SEAL, end at BUD/S - Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Training. There are many routes to get to sunny Coronado, California where BUD/S is located, but the only way to become a Navy SEAL is you have to finish BUD/S first. You have to get TO BUDS in order to get THROUGH BUDS - learn the difference. Below are the several options SEAL wanna-be's struggle with and definitely should know before signing any paperwork with the Navy:First Option - Join the Navy by Enlisting...This is the route that will give you the best chance...
Air Force Special Warfare - Pararescue and Combat Control Technician Updates to Training
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The New Era of Air Force Special Operations: How Modern Warfare is Redefining Training Standards- Make Sure You Know the Process - The United States Air Force has undergone remarkable changes over the past twenty years, particularly in its approach to special operations. Today, the Air Force Special Warfare component of the Special Operations Command is reshaping how airmen operate in combat and challenging environments around the globe. Once known as "battlefield airmen," these elite operators now have a new identity, reflecting their specialized roles in modern military operations. For Your Research - Check Out the One's Ready Podcast!As threats...