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New Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization Series (Fall / Winter / Spring) Now AvailableALL NOW AVAILABLE!!! (Click to Buy Now) STFP Fall Transition STFP Winter Lift Cycle STFP Spring Cals & Cardio / Strength STFP Summer Peak Endurance / Muscle Stamina Learn More About the Process with this Video Explanation The Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization system programs are now available at StewSmithFitness.com. These Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer series of programs make up the system of Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization model.  What is the Difference Between Training Elements of Fitness and for Future Events?  This is my system that I have been...

Coaching PaceAnd Mastering Your Goal Pace on Fitness Tests Failing or not performing at your best can be seen when administering a fitness test to a large group. Most people do not consider the importance of learning, knowing, and practicing your pace to achieve your goal in just about any common military fitness test exercise. When you do this several times, you start to create a high-performance strategy and you know when to push your pace or even when to pull back. Let me explain:  Often you will hear to go 100% when taking fitness tests. Yes that is true,...

Three Things That Slow You Down in the Water (And You Need to Fix ASAP if You Want to Crush 500yd / 500m PST / IFT Swims) Weak Kick / Streamline Position Off the Wall – By not producing a powerful kick and tight streamline position or pulling the arms too quickly off the wall, you lose out on free distance with little to no effort other than a short breath hold. Learning a proper and practicing a powerful “breaststroke pullout” is key to your success no matter how long the pool is you will be using. Here is the...

Try the Mobility30:30 Minutes a Day for 30 Days! This is SO SIMPLE and completely scalable for any level of fitness!  Ideal for Beginners - Building the habit of fitness can be the hardest part about getting started. This FREE and easy program can get you started in the right direction and allow for you to create a habit in your day to set aside for fitness without beating yourself up like many beginners do. You can call it the MOBILITY30 or a mini-mobility day and do it as a stand-alone workout.  For Those Who Already Exercise - If you...

There is More To StewSmithFitness.com than a Navy SEAL Fitness Book (In fact, there are more than 40 books, 1000 articles, online coaching - and more)  Who is Stew Smith CSCS? Coach, Trainer, Writer, Podcaster: I'm the former Navy SEAL that tactical candidates go to for books, ebooks and online coaching to prepare themselves to get to and through intense tactical assessment and selection programs and qualify for service in their chosen tactical profession.  See More at StewSmithFitness.com Did You Know?  Did you know that I have been creating workouts for military, special ops, police/SWAT, and firefighters since the 1990s. Not only have many of...