Stew's Favorites: Pull-ups, Push-ups and Sit-ups This is one of those classic 100, 200, 300 workouts but done with pull-ups, push-ups and sit-ups.
How to Ramp Up Your Training 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...
What You Should Know if You Want to Become a SEAL Getting accepted into these groups requires a motivated person -- not only physically fit, but also mentally tough and a...
How to Prepare for the Navy SEAL Fitness Test The problem with many Americans is that the current fitness and health conditions they maintain are not good enough for a...
Stew Smith Article Guide If you are looking for answers to questions about military fitness, it is probably in the article archive for Military.com's...
Ask Stew: How to Become a SEAL in Seven Steps Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, offers seven tips that could provide a pathway for teens to make it to...
What to Know About Applying to Be an Air Force Spec Ops Officer Here is an email from an Air Force cadet seeking information about preparation to be a special tactics officer.
Why This New Approach to Remedial PT Actually Works The combination of a good coach and willing participants is critical to the mission success of remedial PT programs.
Ask Stew: 10 Questions About SEALs and Special Ops A high school junior asks some very commonly asked questions that should provide many future SEALs and Spec Ops members with...
How You Should Prepare Your Body for Special Operations First of all, anyone seeking this type of rigorous activity, especially near 40 years old, should be in excellent condition...
6 Honest Questions to Ask Yourself When You're Not Seeing Fitness Results Not seeing results in your efforts toward any health and fitness goal is frustrating, especially if you have been diligently...
The Best Workout to Prepare for Advanced Military Training Programs Combining cardio workouts such as running, rucking and swimming with other load-bearing activities is necessary for those...
The Age Ranges for Joining US Military Special Operations Programs You have many options that may or may not require an age waiver. It's time to get to work on that dream job.
Running and Lifting Don't Just Make You Stronger. They Make You Smarter – and More Useful Studies show adding cardiovascular and strength training to daily activities has dozens of benefits, on top of preventing us...
5 Cardio Workouts to Build Leg Endurance for Military Fitness Tests Consider the following workouts if you are focused on building leg muscle stamina while improving your cardio scores.
