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Military.com Fitness #1 and StewSmithFItness.com #3: I woke up to a nice note this morning that my writings on both Military.com - Fitness and StewSmithFitness.com were ranked in the Top Ten by Feedspot for Military Fitness Blogs! I have been writing for Military.com Fitness for over 20 years as well as adding tactical fitness articles to my own page for nearly as many years! I have been working out and writing about since the late 1990s after military service and honored to be recognized. So - thank you. I enjoy what I do and if I do not ever receive such...

A Foundation of Fitness Needs to Grow Into MUCH More...  The Mindset Fix Series:  #1 Ten Second Fix The pyramid above is explained in detail below:  From the bottom up the pyramid, here is how the process of accomplishing tough goals happens. In the case of tactical fitness and jobs in the military, police, fire fighter a foundation of fitness is required: This Foundation is built with strength/power, muscle stamina / endurance, speed / agility, flexibility / mobility, and grip – Created through persistent training / competing.  Being good at all of them will take time - Learn how to use...

The New Winter Lift Cycle with Specialized Block Periodization is the Answer3:1 Strength Weeks to PST/PAST Week Training / Testing Cycles Have you ever thought of doing a strength cycle for three weeks then doing a deload week for a cycle of 12-16 weeks?  Many of us who used to powerlift have been doing that type of training for years. But, this model is different. Instead of a classic de-load week, let's do a week of calisthenics and cardio to maintain / even improve current PST and PAST Test scores. This 3:1 Tactical Fitness Block Periodization Model does just that....

We All Fail at Some Point. It is What We Do Next That is Most Important Have you ever felt like your life is a complete train wreck? I have. Let me tell you about my story and what helped me turn it around.   Once upon a time, there I was - a freshman (or Plebe) at US Naval Academy.  I had just finished my senior year with above average grades, played a sport every season, was team captain for a few teams, student-athlete, leader in some clubs and feeling pretty good amount myself at 18 years old. To be...

For the Next Ten Day Until Halloween Get Coupon Code, Free eBooks / Books, and a chance to win a 12 Week PT CLUB Membership ($349) The 10 Days of Halloween Works Like this: #10daysofhalloween 1) Send us your best pic of you working out and looking like a superhero / super villian etc... For instance - I notice when I am training before dawn I look like the Emperor Palpatine of Star Wars (am I right?)Any submission will get a COUPON Code to save 25% on any purchase at StewSmithFitness.com.  BUT Wait - here is where it gets better:...