Stew Smith Fitness News

Heroes of Tomorrow Training Programs(Information / Location / Updated Year-Round Schedule - Scroll Down) FREE WORKOUTS!!! The Heroes of Tomorrow program was developed by former Navy SEAL Stew Smith  CSCS / fitness author.  We can help prepare you for ANY profession that requires a Physical Fitness Test and YOU pay nothing for the training!  Warning - it is rather advanced but we can scale it back a bit, teach running and swimming techniques, and help you build up to your goal level of fitness. These Free Workouts are for men and women preparing for military, police, firefighter professions (active duty or veterans...

Have you wondered what the elements are that work together to create mental toughness? After writing about Mental Toughness in articles (& doing podcasts) and creating the Never Quit Mindset program, a friend of mine asked me what I thought the top ten traits for mental toughness would be.  After some thought and discussions with some successful, mentally tough people, we came up with this: Lifting / Running Outside (year-round) Mental Toughness – How Do We Get it / Develop It?  Make it stronger?  Many young people ask me these questions each day, and I wish there were a simple answer.  I wish...

Are You Ready for the Changes to the FBI Special Agent Candidates' Physical Fitness Test - Effective Nov 2025?  In 2025, the FBI will implement major changes to its Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for all special agent candidates. These updates aim to better assess upper-body strength and stamina, cardiovascular endurance, and speed. The key changes include replacing sit-ups with pull-ups and lowering the overall passing score of the entire FBI Test (4 events) from 12 to 10. The reason the total test score dropped from 12 to 10 is that the pull-up test is much more difficult than the sit-ups. ...

Going Into Special Operations Programs as a Candidate is Very Similar to this Ominous Picture: It is dark. You can see the beginning of the path, but the unknown around the corner appears to be going up a steep hill and into a cold and dark winter storm. Welcome to the Spec Ops Journey! Prepare Smart or This Journey Can End Before it Even Starts When you're preparing to join a military special operations program, you need to make sure you're as fully prepared by doing the hard work…not just interested in joining. You're embarking on a journey that will...

How do You Handle Missed Tasks and Keep Moving Forward? Life is unpredictable. Even the most meticulously planned schedules can be upended by unexpected events, last-minute changes, or simply the need for a break. Whether you’re aiming to fit in a workout, attend an appointment, or check off items on your daily to-do list, sometimes life just gets in the way. When this happens, it’s essential to know how to respond so you can stay productive without feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. Understanding Your Options When You Have to Miss a Task When you’re unable to complete a planned activity, you...