Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith Podcast

Stew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Pat Bonis discuss several ways to help mitigate injury chances. Should you do martial arts, play contact sports, or do other hardcore long distance gut check races / training regimens prior to Spec Ops selection. IT DEPENDS on a few factors - timeline, your skill level, and events. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith See - http://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Pat Bonis discuss Endurance vs the Ability to Endure. This took both a physical and mental toughness turn. Enjoy Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols go back in time and discuss how they would advise themselves a year prior to attending BUD/S. http://www.stewsmithfitness.com Jeff - http://www.performancefirstus.com Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss getting into the habit of debriefing your performance in workouts, fitness tests, days of training. If you find that you performance exceptionally - look back 24 hours and make sure you try to repeat those steps. If you performance poorly one day, look back 24 hours and see what you did wrong. Typically it will come down to rest, recovery, food, hydration / electrolytes. Figure it out. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss all the ways to get to BUDS. - First see http://www.sealswcc.com for the most up to date programs and process to get on a path to BUD/S. Referenced Articles: Also see http://www.stewsmith.com/linkpages/ho... From USNA Plebe to SEAL - https://www.military.com/military-fit... Jeff Nichols: http://www.performancefirstus.com Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

This week, Jeff nichols http://www.performancefirstus.com and Stew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com build the perfect BUDS student from the age of 12 and up. Athletic history, sports options, workouts strengths, and getting to and through BUDS, there is a variety of people who graduate every year. We are simply taking a snap shot of each others classes, coaching experiences, and stories from current students and SEALs to build what we call the perfect BUDS student. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com and jeff Nichols http://www.performancefirstus.com discuss how to crush the PST using tested strategies that work. BUT the common denominator is you have to practice the PST events regularly as part of your workout. Related article See : http://www.stewsmith.com/linkpages/NavySEALPSTclinic.htm ALSO - do not even talk to a recruiter until you can crush this PST - (out opinion). It makes your life easier and the recruiter / mentors job easier too. Plus consider it a job interview - it is that important - do you want to be part of the failure group or passing group when you meet your SEAL mentor for the first time? First impressions.... Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See out the FREE WORKOUTS LINK AT http://www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs here in Maryland - maybe in your city too.

Stew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Jeff Nichols http://www.performancefirstus.com both discuss the differences between creating programs for people who are preparing for the PST and BUDS. Preparing to get TO and THROUGH are two different standards - preparing different people adds to the many different ways to get to the same point. Navy SEAL PST Clinic / Strategy: http://www.stewsmith.com/linkpages/NavySEALPSTclinic.htm Bonus Discussion - Successful 18 Year olds at BUDS. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and Tom Cowan go into detail about a recent Ask Stew post on a 33 year old seeking to prepare for special ops program / selection. https://www.stewsmithfitness.com Nursing previous injuries / ailments, building strengths and weaknesses and arranging all the elements of fitness into a "fitness budget" to be spent throughout a year. See related article and periodization breakdown https://www.military.com/military-fitness/military-workouts/special-operations-fitness/ask-stew-older-still-trying Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

The To, Through, and After with former Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke. His journey from a young boy growing up in Africa, to the Bronx NY raised by a single Mom, to joining the Navy, and eventually becoming a Navy SEAL is incredible to hear. Pre-order his never quit story at http://www.transformedstory.com. Remi Adeleke was born in Western Africa, but following the death of his father, he, his mother, and brother relocated permanently to the Bronx in New York City. After years of making regrettable decisions, Remi joined the Navy in 2002 and later became a Navy SEAL. Ending his successful naval career in 2016, he was led to pursue a career in speaking and acting. Remi holds a BS in organizational leadership and a MS in strategic leadership, both from the University of Charleston West Virginia. He resides in Southern California with his wife, Jessica, and their two sons, Cayden and Caleb. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss how to get back in shape after boot camp (any service), then going into Spec Ops prep courses like BUDS prep or Battlefield Airmen prep course for PJ, CCT, etc. Jeff Nichols - http://www.performancefirstus.com Stew Smith - http://www.stewsmithfitness.com Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss "When the Job Hurts" series on painful events done in the tactical professions. http://www.stewsmithfitness.com http://www.performancefirstus.com There are many jobs in the military that can take a toll on the body. From rucking and load bearing of our ground troops, to the impact forces of riding in high speed boats, even climbing steep ladders on a ship, these are just a few of the very common events done over and over that cause significant injury to knees, hips, and lower back. Here is an video email question / answer from a young Coast Guard MSST member concerned about staying healthy when bouncing around in high speed boats on rough seas. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Mental Toughness is difficult to describe and even harder to teach. Stew Smith and Tom Cowan discuss the evolution from motivation, goal achievement, to discipline, to mental toughness. It is a process. Check out related article: https://www.military.com/special-operations/top-5-qualities-of-special-operations-troops.html Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss compression garments and their usefulness in recovery from hard training for both pre and during selection programs. Learn about the science behind why they work and have a place in your recovery processes along with sleep, eating, stretching, foam rolling, ice, heat, etc... See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com or http://www.performancefirstus.com Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss Post Workout Recovery / Injury Prevention #4. Follow Stew at http://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Jeff at http://www.performancefirstus.com for more information on training, programming, and gear. Here is the laundry list of things to do, gear to use, and things to think about when it comes to your post workout recovery: The big THREE: Sleep, Food, Water – Recovery Begins HERE! Sleep: #1 recovery tool Food: Foods rich in protein / amino acids, good carbohydrates (fruit / vegetables), fats, rich in antioxidants, electrolytes, omega 3, and other vitamins and minerals (supplements) required for balanced diet. Not only do you need to recover from previous workout with these foods, but you need to start fueling for the next workout. CBD Oil / Hemp Oil: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317221.php Water / Electrolytes: You need water everyday – more if you sweat profusely (replenish sodium, potassium, magnesium). Chicken Noodle Soup – when in a crunch it is a good method to get protein, electrolytes, carbs, good fats, etc. Ice: Ice packs, ice baths, cryo-therapy, cold wraps/sleeves, cold water and contrasts baths. Help reduce swelling – increase blood flow through natural warming process. Gear: Compression pants, sleeves, foam roller, vibration tool (car buffer, thera-gun, platforms) Outsource services / gear: Float Tank, Pneumatic Compression Therapy, massage, body work, chiropractic care, acupuncture, dry needling (if injury – not for general recovery). Heat: IR sauna, contrast baths, sauna Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmith.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.