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Never Quit Stretching!Now You Can Do It With Us...- Basketball Court Yoga - Simply put, get across a basketball court only using yoga poses, stretches, and other movements.  We do this 20-30-minute stretch series immediately following a mobility day. Now, you can train alongside Stew Smith, Tactical Fitness Coach, in “Never Quit Stretching Video.” I am not kidding when I say that Mobility Day, plus this video series, is life-changing. If you are an OG like me, walking around with no pain is a blessing. If you are a young spec ops candidate working hard to improve your swimming (streamline...

How Squats, Lunges, Carries, Crawls, and Load Bearing Build the Tactical Athlete  Tactical professional service demands both a strong foundation and mental fortitude.  Both are built through hard work, mastering the basics of movement. If your goal is to build a body and mind that are resilient, adaptable, and prepared to meet a wide variety of physical challenges and mental obstacles, then both are essential. The foundation of this readiness lies in cultivating strength, endurance, and functional movement. Among the best ways to prepare the body for the rigors of military life is to train with fundamental exercises such as...

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...