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From Average to Outstanding: How Strategic Pacing Will Elevate Your Fitness Test Scores Are you ready to ace your fitness tests? You may have heard that you need to give it your all but let me tell you something - pacing is the key to achieving optimal scores, not sprinting. Regarding fitness tests, unless it specifically calls for 2x25m sprints or 300m sprints, you need pacing for drills such as a 1.5 mile timed run, two minutes of sit-ups, or a 500-yard swim. Why is this Important? You will not get accepted into military/spec ops programs if you cannot meet specific higher-level standards.  Situp...

Running Plan to Help You Get TO and THROUGH Selection Training The following chart is an 8 week running plan that requires you to build up to 20 miles a week before starting this program, then focus on getting those 20 miles of running done fast using a variety of methods. (Goal Pacing, Hills, Sand, Sprint Intervals, Mobility / Non-impact Cardio, Run and Leg PT, and more).  There are two competitive paces you need to learn how to master in your journey toward most tactical communities - a short-timed run pace of 6-minute miles and a longer-timed run pace of...

Unlocking Your Ultimate Physical Potential for Military, Law Enforcement, and Everyday Life Stew Smith’s tactical fitness collection has earned a reputation as one of the top resources for those seeking to elevate their physical fitness, whether for military, law enforcement, firefighting, or personal mastery. These programs—meticulously crafted by a former Navy SEAL, CSCS, coach, and fitness author—offer far more than generic workout routines. They embody a philosophy of resilience, mental fortitude, and functional strength that can transform the way you approach fitness and life itself. Below, you will find a comprehensive exploration of the most compelling reasons to invest in...

Don't Make These Mistakes(Insights from Stew Smith, Tactical Fitness Coach) The path to a career in special operations and tactical professions is littered with recurring mistakes that candidates make before and during their journeys. Understanding these pitfalls can be the difference between achieving your dream and falling short at the first hurdle.  Lack of Proper Preparation Failing Before You Even Begin - Many candidates underestimate the significance of targeted preparation. Training for special operations or tactical jobs is not a generic process; it requires a precise focus on the fitness test that grants entry into the selection process. THEN, specific training...

A Comprehensive Strategy from Stew Smith Fitness Getting to and through requires a specific training strategy - learn more... Entering the world of tactical professions—whether military, police, firefighter, or Special Operations demands far more than a desire to serve. It requires the highest caliber of physical, mental, and emotional preparation. Stew Smith Fitness, renowned for its commitment to developing tactical athletes during these beginning phases, offers a two-phase tactical fitness approach designed to maximize your chances of not just qualifying for selection, but thriving through it and ultimately graduating. Learning this process can mean the difference between success and failure. ...