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Every now and then I receive emails from those who say they want to be in the military but have been unmotivated for a year o...
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Ask Stew: 'I Need a PFT Starter Kit!'
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Stew Smith's Fitness Training Pipeline
In the military, training pipelines refer to a student's training cycle as they attend school after school to become certifie...
Law Enforcement PFT
More than half of the United States Military and law enforcement Agencies use what I call the "Common PFT."
Ramp Up for Spec Ops
I have been using your programs for over a year. Will my body be ready if I continue the plan or should I be easing off befor...
Top Five Workout Questions
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Train Before You Enter the Military
Here is a list of just a few of the many former military officers and enlisted who train civilians to not only lose weight an...
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