Over the past several years of writing about high level Special Ops Fitness, there is always a question concerning Mental Toughness.  I get asked if I have any tips on getting ...

I am a fitness writer that specializes in military, police, and fire fighter fitness.  I have well over 800 articles on the internet on various sites and several published book...

The Military, Police, and Fire Fighter PT Test Survival Guide is designed to help you AVOID the Twelve Fitness Testing Mistakes That Lead to Failure. This is a HOW TO / EXERCISE...

After the Mental Toughness (Art or Science) article, a friend of mine asked about what I thought the Top Ten List of traits for mental toughness would be. After some thought and...

    Why Military and Police Officers are Switching to Speed and Agility Training Achieving a high level of physical fitness is crucial for anyone pursuing a career in the milit...

The Navy SEAL and Air Force PJ Drown-Proofing Test is a tough one and will either instill water confidence or terrify a student out of the program. Before I even mention the que...

Ever thought about getting little more out of your Air Force career? Or have you ever thought about risking your life to save another? Or going behind enemy lines before anyone ...

The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL FitnessFeaturing The 12 Weeks to BUDS Workout (Only Available on Amazon.com now) People young and old have been using The Complete Guide to Navy ...

Why Are You Doing Daily Calisthenics? (High Reps) This one drives me crazy. Far too often I see this comment followed by the question - "why aren't I getting stronger in my PT?"...

8 Count Body Builder Pushup / Pullup Pyramid The Obstacle Course Simulator Workout This workout is one we developed when we were thinking how to simulate an obstacle course wit...

While most military branches have exchanged situps/crunches for plank pose, there are still a few groups that require situps. These are usually the special operator programs, po...

Prepare for the Service Academy CFA Every week, there are several young people seeking advice about how to prepare for the country’s Service Academies fitness assessments. The C...

PFT Anxiety - How to Relax and Crush the PFT Anxiety is prevalent in our world. It occurs at home, work, social situations, playing sports, and test-taking. Academic testing an...

          As a fitness writer / trainer, I enjoy receiving emails from people asking for help with achieving their goals.  In fact, many of the emails I receive each week give m...

Swimming with Fins - We Do This On Leg Days (Get Used to It)    Rocket Fins                        Jet Fins You will most likely see Rocket or Jet Fins when you check into a...

Learning HOW to Run.  The Evolution of Running When remembering all the different coaches (distance and speed) I had during my life as well as some of the forms and styles I pi...

Whether you are a beginning swimmer or an aspiring Navy SEAL, this stroke can really help you efficiently move through the water. Actually, the CSS is a mix of sidestroke, brea...

I have received many emails this week concerning past injuries of Military.com and StewSmithFitness.com readers. According to Navy Bureau of Medicine, the top three sport injury...

Understanding the Psychology of Fitness  When you think about any growth process from goal achievement, fitness training, business / career goals, there is a unique journey tha...