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All roads to becoming a Navy SEAL, end at BUD/S - Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Training. There are many routes to get to sunny Coronado, California where BUD/S is located, but the only way to become a Navy SEAL is you have to finish BUD/S first. You have to get TO BUDS in order to get THROUGH BUDS - learn the difference.  Below are the several options SEAL wanna-be's struggle with and definitely should know before signing any paperwork with the Navy:First Option - Join the Navy by Enlisting...This is the route that will give you the best chance...

Running Programming is NOT One Size Fits All If you're looking to improve your running for military special ops training, you've come to the right place. Running is a vital component of the physical demands of special ops, and it's essential to be well-prepared for the variety of running challenges you'll face.First and foremost, mastering sprinting and agility is crucial for navigating the short obstacle courses you'll encounter during your training. Incorporate a mix of sprinting and agility drills into your training regimen to improve your speed, quickness, and coordination. Additionally, incorporate grip training exercises to ensure you have the...

Hey Everybody - Stew Smith here... I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of you who have been a part of my own journey and thank you for letting me be part of your fitness journey as well. 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, I want to thank each and every one of you who takes the time to send me emails and ask questions. Your curiosity and engagement inspire me...

Running, Swimming, Lifting Athlete Defined (more clearly?) I received this question the other day. I realize I use a variety of terms that I thought go without explanation but let me give a few details when I use the terms "running athlete", "swimming athlete" or "strength/power athlete." All of these athlete types have inherent strengths and weaknesses. An undeveloped weaknesses will be exposed on the first day of spec ops training, basic training, police/fire academies too. In fact, your weakness will be your toughest event when going through any tactical fitness program. Ignore training your weakness at your own peril......

The Steps to Making It To and Through Selection: What You NEED to Know I can usually see the answer to this question when I ask a few questions of recruits / candidates who tell me they want to become a ________ special operator. If any of these issues below are you, you have more work ahead of you than you realize and may put yourself on a timeline that will not work for you: - When I ask you your fitness test scores and you do not know the test events or competitive standards. - When you do not know...