Stew Smith Fitness News

Discover the Secret to Unlocking Your Best Health After 50 As you cross the wonderful milestone of 50, you might find that your body doesn’t quite bounce back the way it used to. You’re not alone in this—many men and women in your age group are searching for ways to revive their fitness levels without feeling overwhelmed. That’s where longtime coach and fitness writer Stew Smith’s newest book, "The Ageless Athlete: Fitness Over 50," comes into play. This book may just be the spark you need to ignite your fitness journey. Have you been thinking about getting back in shape but...

This is the story of my Mobility Day creation. It was purely out of necessity as my hips were so tight that running had gotten to a point of pure pain. It all started because I was sitting too long at work during the day and not stretching - even after working out.   My lesson is for all types of people, though. Whether you are young or old, in shape or not, sitting for too long can well make you really good at sitting.  Standing, walking, running and other movements will continue to become more painful each year you ignore it....

 Consider this!  New Rules for Fitness Over 40 and 50+ I am in my 5th decade on this Earth and have learned a few things regarding my own training as well as those around me who are also aging and still training hard. Each decade, you will notice changes especially as you approach 30 and beyond. In your 30s, you need more time to recover, hang overs hurt more (if you drink), and you can no longer outwork your diet. In your 40s, all the above still applies, just worse, injuries from 20-25 years before tend to resurface or at...

A New Device I Was Introduced to and Tested Nearly 15 Years Ago (as Seen on Huberman Lab Podcast) From @realcoolmitt Instagram Page Back in 2008, I did a TV show called Fight Science – Special Ops Episode, on National Geographic Channel. The full show explained the effects of body core temperature in both extremes (high and low body core temperatures) and how science is able to manage them both. By definition:Hyperthermia is abnormally high body temperature. It can be due to exposure to extreme temperatures, high humidity, and heavy work loads. Heat related injuries are more common than ever...

Preparation and a Never Quit Mindset If you are a special operations candidate with the ambition to become a special operator, you are undoubtedly aware of the challenging training and physical demands that lie ahead. Your immediate focus is on crushing the fitness test, securing your contract, and continuing your preparation so you can also graduate from selection (TO and THROUGH Selection). However, the journey is not without its obstacles and discomforts. Many candidates struggle with the Never Quit Mindset and accompanying physical weaknesses that can hinder their aspirations. Reducing weaknesses is not easy but the confidence gained is essential. ...