The Dilemma: Pushing Through a Workout When Fatigued or Taking a Recovery Day  Like most people who like to train hard for challenging competitions or selection programs, one t...

Fatigue Resistance - What is it and How do we Build it?  Stew Smith  and Jeff Nichols discuss (TFR 240) what being fatigue resistant is and how to build it. Check out the wide ...

Spec Ops Swimming Tests: Learning the CSS to get TO and THROUGH Spec Ops Selection The RULES: First, the 500yd Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) allows for the elementary side...

To Add the Flutter-kicks to the CSS or Not? Opinion - Yes with fins - No without fins.  See recent critique showing testing the flutter-kick / extra stroke option in a swimm...

The Blue Falcon WorkoutPC - RallyPoint.com We have had multiple versions of the Blue Falcon over the years but the goal of developing it is to get 20 events that are split in h...

 The High Cost of Negativity: How Embracing Optimism Can Save Your Special Operations Journey In programs with high attrition rates, graduation may seem impossible to most. How...

Your Body is Ten Times Stronger Than Your Mind Will Let it Be Photo by D. McBurnett @mcteams3842 instagram Your mind will quit on you long before your body will, but you have to...

Transforming Weaknesses with Stew Smith Fitness  It is no secret that I receive countless emails, DMs, and texts from readers of my articles and listeners to my podcasts and LI...

Jump Start Your Day with Sunrise Opportunity to Progress *(year round) This article explains my first generation of the concept of Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization that ...

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...

Prepare 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 ...

Why YOU Need a Calisthenics and Cardio Cycle This Spring Outdoor Pullup Bars, Beach Runs and Open Water Swims - Get Outside! Calisthenics and Cardio programming is nothing new t...

The FBI Fitness Test Workout (and Prep for the Academy)   FBI PT Test Vol 1 (book, ebook, APP) and FBI Academy Prep Vol 2 (ebook) Is your current situation doing a job that is...

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 apar...

Stay Fit Under Extreme Pressure: Tips for Exercising When Life Is Chaotic In life's inevitable changes, carving out moments for physical activity often becomes the secret weapo...

Learn the Difference Between Pacing, Sprinting, and Moving Aimlessly Without a Strategy     Run, Ruck, Swim There's a trio of cardio activities that, when mastered, can dramatic...

What is Your Weakness? Test and Find OutAssess or Guess - Your Choice Imagine standing at the threshold of an elite military program, your acceptance hanging in the balance of ...

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...

If you are a special ops candidate who wants to know how to gain a competitive edge through training or knowledge, then here is a list of what I learned going through the journe...

When it comes to preparing for any spec ops selection, what is a proven resource that has stood the test of time every aspiring special operations candidate needs to know?  Th...