Stew Smith Fitness News — tactical fitness
Twenty Five PLUS Years of Periodization Training Model - Tactical Fitness
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stew smithI 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...
Podcast: The Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith
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Stew smithThe Tactical Fitness Report PodcastOver 200 Tactical Fitness Podcasts Completed Here is my FREE podcast I created to be viewed or heard as desired. I have done most with former Navy SEAL Jeff Nichols (www.performancefirstus.com) and others with other former Spec Ops members, my mentors, and friends. To, Through, and After Podcasts Also check out the TO, THROUGH, and AFTER Podcasts where we go into the journey of many special operators, tactical athletes, and more. You can see the podcast on Youtube.com/stew50smith (video), Apple Podcast- (search Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith), Google Play - search Tactical Fitness Report with...
The Biggest Problems in the Tactical Professions Stem From This...
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Stew smithMilitary, Police, Fire Fighters… Learn to Treat Yourself Like an Athlete Back in the 90’s, before there were terms like “tactical fitness” or “tactical athlete”, I remember stating that one of the biggest problems in the public service (tactical) communities is few consider themselves athletes, nor do they come close to treating their bodies like an athlete would. Obviously, you do not have to be an athlete when serving your country or community. However, taking care of your health, wellness, and ensuring your physical abilities are up to being able to do your job and successfully recover from the personal,...
From Calisthenics/Cardio to Heavy Lifts: The Yearly Cycle of Tactical Fitness Periodization Explained
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Stew smithFrom 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...
Why Embracing the Grind is Your Key to Special Ops Success
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Stew smithPrepare for Selection and Life: The Best Tips from Stew Smith Fitness When preparing for a significant challenge, such as starting down the road to become a member of a special operations program, it's crucial to savor every step of the way. The path ahead is not just a test of your physical abilities but a true testament to your will and determination. In my own experience, which began at the United States Naval Academy and led to serving as a Navy SEAL, I quickly learned the necessity of embracing every part of the process. Even failure. While you'll face...