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The Countdown Begins: 48 Months to Transform Your Military Experience into Civilian Success. Transitioning from military to civilian life is often rushed by the military member only to feel less prepared for the significant life change. If you are a military member planning to get out in the next 1-2 years, you must equip yourself with the right tools and strategies to ensure a smooth transition. Think of the same way you transitioned into the military - get your stuff together and take time for this critical decision. The good news is that you can confidently and clearly navigate this...

Let Spring Help You Get Back on Track...Options to Crush Your Testing and Training Whether you need to specifically train for events of your future profession's testing or selection/training, or you need to train specific weaknesses while maintaining strengths, the following Spring Training Options are a terrific way to transition out of a Winter Lift Cycle (or power athletics season) and focus on what you need to improve. Latest Spring Programs (Cals / Cardio Focus) These Spring Training programs transition out of the Winter Lift Cycle by slowly reducing the weight of movements, increasing the repetitions, and progressively running mileage....

Will You Thrive Under Pressure? Master the Mindset of High-Performance Athletes and Recruits Being coachable is a vital quality that can significantly impact your journey as a student-athlete, especially as you start the process as a military recruit and spec ops candidate. If you aspire to elevate your skills and enhance your performance to new levels, understanding what it means to be coachable can be the difference between getting to and through the goal in front of you. It's essential to equip yourself with the right mindset, fitness standards, and resilience skills to serve as the foundation for success. Preparing for...

Your Daily Grind Matters More Than You Think in Special Ops Are you preparing for the rigorous demands of military special operations or law enforcement SWAT training? If so, you are likely aware that success in this field combines thorough and intense physical preparation and mental resilience. While the journey to getting TO and THROUGH selection is crucial, the day-to-day grind is where your true character will emerge. Discomfort, early mornings, hot and cold environments, and well thought out training plans that embrace all the elements of fitness will get you to where you want to go.  It takes time...

Hey Everybody - Stew Smith here... I wanted to express my gratitude to all of you who have been a part of my journey and thank you for letting me be part of your fitness journey. Whether you're a loyal reader of my articles, a follower on social media, a coachable client, or a long-term customer, your support means the world to me.First and foremost, thank everyone who takes the time to email me and ask questions. Your curiosity and engagement inspire me to create valuable and relevant content for your fitness goals. Knowing that my work is helping you...