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Have You Ever Wondered – What Does it Take to Become a SEAL Officer?  First question – Do you want to lead members of Naval Special Warfare? If not, consider the enlisted route. While senior enlisted members lead and mentor junior SEALs, the officer is responsible and accountable to the chain of command for the daily administration and operations of the unit. If you want to do this, continue: Opinion: Let the answer to that question be whether or not you serve as an officer or enlisted. Many enlisted members with college degrees decided not to go the officer route....

Improving Push / Pull Calisthenics = Increased Volume(Learn to Balance It with the PT RESET) Having a muscular–skeletal strength imbalance can cause injury and other complications in your athletic performance or on the job. Here is a question from an officer seeking to improve his performance, keeping balance in mind. “Stew, I have a question on how I should be progressing with opposing muscle group exercises. The last 3 set Dip/ Pull-up workout on the “assist” machine, my Dips increased to 8-10 per set and my Pull-ups are (stuck) at 6 per set and struggling. Should I be getting “even/equal”...

The Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) Clinic                                             US Naval Academy  The Candidate Fitness Assessment is the fitness test candidates for the Naval Academy, Military Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, and the Air Force Academy must submit during the application process. For the full application process see the Admission's Department Pages for each Service Academy: Naval Academy Admissions Military Academy (West Point) Admissions Air Force Academy Admissions US Merchant Marine Academy Admissions - Special NOTE: This Academy is one of the...

Welcome to the Never Quit Mindset Training Course  Learn More About the Power of a Never Quit Mindset Experience the powerful mindset shift that can reset your failures into learning experiences, into a future where quitting is never an option. You will cultivate a Never Quit Mindset each day with this book and course created and taught by Spec Ops Fitness Coach Stew Smith. Unlock Mental and Physical Toughness and Never Think About Quitting Again The Never Quit Mindset Training Video Course, crafted by Stew Smith, offers a transformative journey through a tailored online program that empowers you to embrace challenges,...

Studies Prove Fitness is Medicine - Don't Just Take My Word For It What if there were a pill that helped prevent getting cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, cancer (colon and breast), obesity, hypertension, bone and joint diseases (osteoporosis and osteoarthritis), cognitive decline, and depression, would you take it? How about a food - would you eat it? How about a smoothie - would you drink it?  What if the answer to improving your life and increasing your years of being alive was physical activity like walking + resistance training, or any activity that involves moving, lifting, and carrying, which could...