Stew Smith

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Host at Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith Podcast

Stew Smith CSCS - Best Selling Fitness Author: Tactical Fitness - Military, Police, Firefighting, Special Ops.

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Articles

5 Common Mistakes People Make When Starting a New Fitness Program and How to Avoid Them

3 days ago | military.com | Stew Smith

You may be new to exercise and looking up workouts online or in magazines. You may be joining a friend in a new workout routine. Whatever your exercise style, it's important to ease your way into any new program, because it's so easy to make critical errors in the beginning. When jumping into a training program that is not personally designed for your starting abilities, you may end up nursing overuse injuries or severe soreness.
3 Tips for Developing a Tougher Mindset While Working Out

6 days ago | military.com | Stew Smith

Some workouts are so physically demanding that they require mental toughness to complete, but what if I said you could develop a stronger mindset by walking, doing calisthenics or any other activity? Depending when you train, you can build physical and mental toughness together with either easy workouts or the most difficult ones. This type of training happens every day, and most people do not realize it.
How a Non-Athletic Person Should Prepare to Join the Military

1 week ago | military.com | Stew Smith

You do not need to be athletic to be in excellent physical condition. Your ability to work with others, endure long days and quickly learn new skills can often be more important in the military than your physical abilities. However, some jobs in the military require a high level of fitness on top of these intangibles.
How Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Can Help Trauma Patients

1 week ago | military.com | Stew Smith

If you have experienced trauma and aren't achieving the desired outcomes with your current treatment, you might consider exploring Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, known as EMDR. EMDR is a therapeutic method that tackles mental-health challenges arising from traumatic memories. I had only heard about the therapy, but after a recent “Tactical Fitness Report” podcast with retired police chief Capt.
The Best Running Workouts to Improve Your Time on Military Fitness Tests

1 week ago | military.com | Stew Smith

When people say they need to get faster at running, it can mean multiple types of running workouts required to build a base of endurance, a set mile pace and sprinting as fast as possible. The confusion with training often follows suggestions made to new runners about increasing speed. Speed is relative to the goal you have in front of you.
Why the Time of Day You Work Out Matters

2 weeks ago | military.com | Stew Smith

The old adage "timing is everything" rings true, especially regarding your workout schedule. Recent insights, including from a Nature Portfolio study, reveal essential strategies to enhance recovery through effective workout scheduling. Here is a question from a person who exercises regularly and is working to fit it into his schedule better:Stew, I have a question about scheduling workouts. Some days, my commute causes me to miss my morning or pre-work workout.
9 Self-Care Tips to Take Care of Yourself in 10 Minutes

2 weeks ago | military.com | Stew Smith

When someone says, "Take care of yourself," what do you think they mean? It is a common, literal expression used when saying goodbye. It generally means to be well, make good choices and stay safe while traveling. Having been in the fitness business for decades, I interpret it as making healthy choices regarding exercise, nutritious foods, sleep and stress relief -- and so should you.
The Best Workouts to Prepare for the New Army Fitness Test

2 weeks ago | military.com | Stew Smith

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) has dropped the medicine ball toss, removed the word “Combat” from its name, and introduced higher scoring requirements for combat arms soldiers. The revised test is now called the Army Fitness Test (AFT). Arranging your workouts to meet the changing standards among combat-related specialties will help you prepare for the fitness test and perform to the new demands of your military occupational specialty (MOS).
Can Service Members Develop Mental Toughness?

3 weeks ago | military.com | Stew Smith

Mental toughness has been a long-standing topic for generations, both within and outside the military. Whether it's years of training or a simple mindset you're born with, we all have stories of how we progressed to becoming more mentally tough. Here is a question from a Marine pondering whether we are born with mental toughness or if we develop it without even knowing:Stew, I am a Marine and feel like my physical and mental toughness have improved over the last five years of service.
This Full-Body Military Fitness Workout Requires a Buddy

3 weeks ago | military.com | Stew Smith

Workouts designed for teamwork can be a fun and effective way to push yourself while building camaraderie. This partner workout engages two people in a series of exercises that prepare the body for load-bearing and movement-based activities common in military training, such as log PT, equipment carries, and personnel carries. Full-body warm-up: Begin by increasing your body temperature and preparing your muscles with a half-pyramid of pull-ups, push-ups and squats.