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Swim Straighter Knowing These Easy to Learn Skills
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Not swimming straight can add time you don't have for competitive timed ocean/bay swims when in military rescue swim/diving programs. Check out these tips: There is More to StewSmithFitness.com Than You May Know Dive deeper into the world of Tactical Athlete training and mental toughness by exploring Stew Smith Fitness Programming for the Tactical Athlete online store. Uncover the strategies and techniques used by elite forces to push past physical and mental barriers. Visit https://www.stewsmithfitness.com now and equip yourself with the tools for success for many special ops level selection programs in the military and police world. New Tactical Fitness Training Course!...
Beyond the Grind: Utilizing Rest Days to Sharpen Essential Special Ops Skills
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The Journey to Special Ops Selection: Embracing the Power of Rest and Recovery Preparing for special ops selection is no casual endeavor. Many treat spec ops prep like they are doing pre-season training for a sport and fall dreadfully short. Spec Ops Prep requires relentless physical conditioning, mental fortitude, and the ability to learn tactical skills quickly. It's natural to feel unsure and question whether incorporating rest days into your intense training regime will set you back. While you've noticed an improvement in your performance when resting every two to three days, the fear of falling behind can be overwhelming....
Quitting Caffeine - A Worthy Challenge (or am I crazy for even mentioning it?)
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Take the Challenge - See If You Can Do It!! Would you consider quitting caffeine if it helps you sleep better and improves nutrient absorption when you eat? Recovery from workouts and life stress is best met with good sleep and nutritional choices. However, there are many other benefits to quitting caffeine. The question is: “Are you willing to accept the challenge?” Or am I crazy for even considering it? Quitting caffeine is not even an option, as most of us rely on morning and afternoon energy jolts to help us focus better on the day’s activities. But does caffeine...
New Rules for Fitness Over 40!
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Recovery: Training Systems, Periodization, Rest, De-Stress, Mobility, Nutrition, and Sleep
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Recovery: Training Systems, Periodization, Rest, De-Stress, Mobility, Nutrition, and Sleep Recovery: There is more to being well-rested and ready to go than a good night's sleep. That is a big part of recovery for sure, but when you are training hard, you also have to train smart, add rest / easy days, eat well, and relax. In my opinion, recovery is represented well in the unscientific chart below: Sleep, Rest, Relax 50%Nutrition 40%Ice, Heat, Stretching, Mobility 5%Gear, Massage, other Services 5% Once You Realize That IT IS ALL ABOUT RECOVERY - You Got It... Optimal Performance is the Mastery of Recovery ...