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The 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 Countdown Begins: 48 Months to Transform Your Military Experience into Civilian Success. Transitioning from military to civilian life is often rushed by the military member only to feel less prepared for the significant life change. If you are a military member planning to get out in the next 1-2 years, you must equip yourself with the right tools and strategies to ensure a smooth transition. Think of the same way you transitioned into the military - get your stuff together and take time for this critical decision. The good news is that you can confidently and clearly navigate this...

Will You Thrive Under Pressure? Master the Mindset of High-Performance Athletes and Recruits Being coachable is a vital quality that can significantly impact your journey as a student-athlete, especially as you start the process as a military recruit and spec ops candidate. If you aspire to elevate your skills and enhance your performance to new levels, understanding what it means to be coachable can be the difference between getting to and through the goal in front of you. It's essential to equip yourself with the right mindset, fitness standards, and resilience skills to serve as the foundation for success. Preparing for...

Hey Everybody - Stew Smith here... I wanted to express my gratitude to all of you who have been a part of my journey and thank you for letting me be part of your fitness journey. Whether you're a loyal reader of my articles, a follower on social media, a coachable client, or a long-term customer, your support means the world to me.First and foremost, thank everyone who takes the time to email me and ask questions. Your curiosity and engagement inspire me to create valuable and relevant content for your fitness goals. Knowing that my work is helping you...

From Aging Athlete to Ageless Athlete For years, I have considered myself an "aging athlete." It is true - I was an athlete aging into my 40s and mid-50s. It was about a 5-year process before I started using the word "ageless" instead of "aging." I would not have been able even to consider that mindset change if it had not been for me to start flexibility and mobility training, which I now call "Mobility Day." One day, at 45, I started on a run, and everything hurt - well - everything from the waist down. I thought my running...