Stew Smith Fitness News — special ops

Are You Mentally and Physically Ready? Let's Find Out BUD/S students doing Land Portage To succeed in your goals, you must first embrace the true pain of honest self-assessment and consistent but unsexy preparation. Every journey starts with a leap of faith, yet it is the moments leading up to that jump that often cause the most anxiety. Fear, doubt, and uncertainty questioning did you do enough to prepare loom large when facing new challenges, be it a demanding job in the special ops community, highly competitive and rigorous training, or an unfamiliar academic and workplace setting. Recognizing that this...

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...

From Summer Miles to Winter Weights: Mastering Year-Round Fitness with Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization As you push through the intense Summer Season and if you are using the Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization approach, you're on the brink of unlocking the endurance and muscle stamina needed for the ultimate military fitness challenges. In the peak of the Summer Cals/Cardio Peak cycle, you put in the miles and the reps. Based on your specific goals, you have the potential to build up to 30-40 miles a week (more or less if you prefer), completing hundreds of reps of calisthenics while incorporating maintenance weeks...

Transforming from Athlete to Tactical Athlete: The Core Principles of Tactical Fitness vs. Athletic Training The term “tactical” often finds its way into discussions to set apart the extraordinary as “military grade” or the stylishly functional as “tactic-cool.” About 15 years ago, this term extended into a new realm—tactical fitness, which focuses on the physical preparation essential for military, law enforcement, and firefighting professions. The transformation from athlete to tactical athlete is based on many similarities but some profound differences. Tactical fitness becomes your secret weapon when your mission demands versatility and resilience across a spectrum of athletic elements and...

Your Quick-Start Guide for The Basics: Getting TO and THROUGH Selection There are three phases of tactical fitness and to get through BUDS you need to master only two of them. Many people miss one of more phases and quickly become an attrition statistic. Here they are:Phase 1 - Getting TO the Training - Qualifying for BUDS requires crushing the PST, but also passing MEPS (medical review), ASVAB, and other tests such as criminal records and finanicial checks (not in high debt).  Most of the attrition actually happens here due to people not qualifying for other reasons than physical fitness. Many...