Stew Smith Fitness News

Getting TO and THROUGH BUD/S is All About Preparation - Specific Preparation with Performance Goals - This article will break down several of the charts in the BUD/S Study: Reference: Three-Year Hell Week Study on 19 BUD/S Classes (300-318). I have always said that once you pass the PST (even on a bad day or after a workout) and have spent months preparing for a wide variety of events specific to BUD/S, you can graduate. However, in every class, some outliers fall short of these recommended scores and still graduate. There are complete physical studs who excel in several events,...

Making a Few Changes to Your Training Can Change Your Life and Extend Your Progress The book and e-book titled "Tactical Fitness For the Athlete Over 40: Actively Pursuing Recovery and Maintenance" have much to offer. Not only does it share the 20-year journey the author has had with training for sports, high-level special ops programs (Navy SEALs), but most importantly, some life lessons dealing with the injuries obtained from decades of rigorous activity. You can find it at the StewSmithFitness.com store.  The program offers a 16 week (4 x 4 weeks) training program that walks you through each cycle of Stew Smith's Periodization program...

Summer Training Requires Smart Programming and Recovery Habits Open Water Swimming in the Early Morning Summer Sun Stew Smith's Summer Training Plan, part of his Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization (STFP) system, focuses on building muscle stamina and endurance, particularly for those preparing for military, special ops, law enforcement, or firefighting careers. It emphasizes calisthenics and cardio progression, with some strength maintenance, and is designed to help individuals peak for fitness tests and long training days. Increasing work capacity while maintaining and improving overall durability are the primary and secondary goals of this training cycle. Key aspects of Stew Smith's summer training plan include:...

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About the Heroes of Tomorrow Program  I have always said that I will miss this group of recruits, who will leave to do great things with their tactical professions after training with me for several months. Soon, a new group shows up and replaces them, but they are all the same people, with the same conversations, same strengths and weaknesses, just different faces. They genuinely give me hope for the future year after year. Training groups, such as my Heroes of Tomorrow, which I have been coaching for over 25 years, have a unique and inspiring dynamic. Their purpose lies...