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Who is Stew Smith?
I'm the former Navy SEAL and tactical fitness/special ops swimming coach that special ops candidates (and other tactical professions) go to for books, ebooks and online coaching to prepare themselves to get to and through intense tactical assessment and selection programs and qualify for service in their chosen tactical profession. Quick Summary: Here is a list of what we do at StewSmithFitness.com (NEW - Consulting Call) - Need personal help adjusting workouts? Worried if you are on the right track? Let Stew help. You can always email Stew Smith if you have questions (Stew@stewsmith.com) 1. FREE Fitness (all topics) / Mindset Articles and Workouts - Latest info on training for any goal! (over 1000) 2. eBooks, Books and eBooks in PRINT (over 40 options) 3. Spec Ops Swim Critiques on social media - YouTube, TikTok, Instagram 4. Live QA / CSS Critiques Mon / Tues 9am (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram) 5. Podcasts (over 200) 6. Stew Smith Fitness APPs - Triad version, Pushup Push APP, Pullup Push APP, FBI workout APP 7. FREE Navy SEAL Exercises Apps - iPhone, Android 8. Membership Site - Get access to 100s of weeks of training programs and unpublished workouts we are currently doing each week. Constantly updated weekly with new articles, videos, and workouts of the week. 9. Tactical Fitness Course - 80 minutes to learn how to get through the spec ops selection programs. 10. Online Coaching - Get personalized programming designed for your goals, abilities, time per day, days per week, equipment/facilities...etc. 11. And NOW a SKOOL.com Tactical Fitness Community!
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Survey - What is YOUR Go-To Breakfast?
When asked about breakfast, I realized I have changed my breakfast habits over each decade. I was wondering what your go-to breakfast is? Seems like most people I talk to do one of the following: 1) Skip breakfast, grab the coffee, and go. 2) Do oatmeal with fruit (add boiled egg or yogurt for protein) - my favorite since 40yrs old 3) Go with eggs (bacon or sausage) Where are you on this spectrum of choice? I asked the same question of @nickbarringer.phd.rdn who was helpful with data as well as adding depends on goals, age, health condition, weight management issue...etc. Maybe you have a different breakfast choice? What is yours? Read full article: https://www.military.com/military-fitness/oatmeal-vs-eggs-or-should-you-skip-breakfast
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Soft Sand Running Workouts and Alternatives When No Beach is Available
At BUD/S, running in the sand at the beach is one of the toughest things to get used to, especially if you are working on a running weakness. The student body of each BUD/S class comes from all over the United States, and most do not have the ability to train on the beach like some will. This requires additional running ability (not just average) and plenty of practice with other types of running that make it harder. The good news is that the 4-mile timed runs that are tested each week are on a hard-packed, low-tide beach. However, many of the class runs will be done directly on the soft sand, over dunes, and on very soft dirt roads, which they call the Demo-Pits road. Depending on what phase you are in, you may find rucking on this terrain ever more challenging. It pays to do both in your BUD/S prep running/rucking program. For more ideas check out: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/soft-sand-running-workouts-and-alternatives-when-no-beach-is-available
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Mobility vs. Flexibility: The Key to Performance, Injury Prevention, and Longevity
Unless you like to swim like a one-legged duck, mobility matters...(see pic) Mobility is often misunderstood or overlooked in tactical/athletic training, yet it plays a crucial role in both performance and injury prevention. While related, flexibility refers to the ability of muscles to stretch/lengthen, mobility goes further to encompass not only muscle length but also joint movement throughout the natural range of motion, strength, balance, and the nervous system. This definition of optimal mobility enables athletes to perform tactical and athletic movements more effectively, maintain proper form and alignment, and therefore reduce strain on joints, tendons, and ligaments. Common Debate Among Coaches: How to Best Add Mobility? SEE LINK: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/mobility-vs-flexibility-the-key-to-performance-and-injury-prevention
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New Article on SEAL Training Success
Identify as a BUD/S Student Who Never Quits - It is Not Even a Thought The Evolution of Success When Challenged with Hard Goals Recent studies on U.S. Navy SEAL training - Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) reveal that psychological, mental, and identity traits often serve as better indicators of success than physical strength alone. Research shows that candidates who cultivate a new identity as a successful BUD/S student quickly, maintain their humor, and practice a "never quit" mindset are less likely to give up, even in the face of pain, cold, or exhaustion of the day-to-day grind that is SEAL training, thereby significantly increasing their chances of completing the training. READ MORE... https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/identify-as-a-bud-s-student-who-never-quits-it-is-not-even-a-thought
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