How Much Protein? Depending upon who you listen to, you'll get different answers regarding how much protein you should consume in order to...
Ask Stew: How to Earn Your Food These basic guidelines can help you move more, eat less and feel better about your training, even when working all day.
The 'Get Lean' Diet The nutritionist who helped me with this diet is also a body builder who knows how to trim the fat off every area of your...
How to Lose Weight During the Holiday Season Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives his top tips on how to lose weight (or not gain) during the holiday...
Ask Stew — Work Hard with No Weight Loss Even if you are highly active with a manual labor job, it can be difficult to lose that stubborn 10-15 pounds that lingers...
Ask Stew: Alcohol and Advanced Physical Training Alcohol has a negative impact on aerobic performance as well as muscle recovery from resistance training.
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Meals Before PFT Is it OK to eat before the physical fitness test? How long beforehand, and what should you eat? Stew Smith tells all.
Why Grip Strength and Leg Strength Are Key Indicators for Longevity Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain...
This Calisthenics and Cardio Workout Will Prepare You for Any Military Fitness Test Calisthenics and cardio exercises can be arranged in several ways to improve running times and overall fitness test scores...
Traveling? This Hotel Room Workout Will Keep You Active If you need a rest, take it. But, if you need to be at the top of your game, be well-rested and well-tested.
What to Know About Creatine and Why the Military Regulates it for Special Forces Creatine's reputation is built on decades of scientific research and practical results, making it a common addition to sports...
The Essential Swim Workout for Military Special Operations Candidates Building a requisite level of swimming conditioning and water confidence takes time, patience and consistent time in the...
