Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith Podcast
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 154 ratingsThis is the Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith podcast. We will post these each week and discuss a variety of topics focused on Tactical Fitness Training for Military, Special Ops, Police, and Fire Fighting Training. We will also review videos on swimming, give quick power point presentations and discuss all things Tactical Fitness related. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See www.stewsmith.com or www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information, training programs, books, ebooks, and online coaching for military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.
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Episode 225: TFR 223 - Talking Operator Syndrome with Dr. Rebecca Ivory (Special Ops Focus)
July 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBCheck out this great discussion with newly minted Doctor of Nursing Practice (Psychiatric Nurse Practictioner) who did her doctoral research on treating trauma (physical / emotional) and chronic pain focused on active duty, retired, and former Navy SEALs. See https://www.tacticalpsychiatry.com for more of your educational / research information. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for...
Episode 224: TFR 222 - The Evolution of Training / Military Issue Gear (with Jeff Nichols)
July 12, 2022 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBStew Smith (https://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) take a walk down memory lane about training gear of previous BUDS classes, their own training gear, and current recommendations for shoes, boots, socks, wetsuits, and more. 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...
Episode 223: TFR 221 - Attrition Rates - All the Ways to End Your Spec Ops Dream (How to Avoid Them)
May 17, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBStew Smith (https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) discuss recent attrition rates with a historical analysis. Find out and AVOID all the ways to end your spec ops dreams before you even start....as well as the ones that occur during the selection process and beyond. 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,...
Episode 222: TFR 220 - Getting Rolled in Spec Ops Training (Consider These Things)
April 26, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBStew Smith (https://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) discuss getting rolled and the focus a student should have when rolled to improve their abilities and focus on recovery and healing. 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.
Episode 221: TFR219 - Nick Barringer (LtCol / PhD Nutrition) Talking Nutrition For Military Testing and Selection
February 13, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.8 MBStew Smith and LTCol Nick Barringer (USA) PhD in Nutrition / Dietitian / CSCS discuss nutrition performance before, during, and after a physical fitness test and throuhgout a long day of selection training. LtCol Nick Barringer (instagram): https://www.instagram.com/nickbarringer.phd.rdn/ The Tumeric Tonix we talked about from PureGreen: https://puregreen.com.co/products/turmeric-tonic-shot **USE NICK20 and save 20% on this tonic if interested** Don't miss the LtCol tip on addi...
Episode 221: TFR 218 - Navy SEAL Ben Milligan of Water Beneath the Walls - Rise of the Navy SEALs Book (History)
February 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe new book by Ben Milligan, By Water Beneath the Walls – The Rise of the Navy SEALs is not your typical Navy SEAL book, in fact there is not a single mention how the author successfully completed the toughest military training in the world – BUD/S – Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training. This is first a well-researched study of history dating just after World War I when the political and economic situation of the times required conventional leaders to think out of the box an...
Episode 220: To, Through, and After & Tactical Fitness Report with Jason McCarthy (Army SF & GoRuck Founder)
February 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBJason McCarthy of (https://www.goruck.com) and Stew Smith discuss his journey to, through, and after Army Special Forces and being an entrepreneur, coach, instructor, and mentor to so many through the Go Ruck Events (https://www.goruckevents.com). Check out how Jason and Stew discuss the importance of moving more, socialization, and becoming a better person by getting out of the house and pushing yourself everyday. Be an asset in life and enjoy it even more! Check out the April...
Episode 219: TFR 216 - Talking Tactical FItness with Coach Greg Amorelli (Navy SAR / Army Infantry Officer)
February 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBCoaches Stew Smith https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Greg Amorelli discuss the journey from athletics into military service and beyond into coach tactical athletes. Greg is a former Navy Helicopter Rescue Swimmer and current Army Infantry Officer / Tactical Fitness Coach. Talking Tactical Fitness is a series on the Tactical FItness Report where coaches discuss their personal journey and many lessons learned over the years of training as an athlete, transitioning into tactical ...
Episode 218: To, Through, and After with Dr. Tiffanie Tate Moore MD (USN)
January 27, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 98.9 MBDr. Tiffanie Tate Moore was born and raised in Compton, CA and is a true survivor. She has survived a tough childhood with drug addicted parents and being shot in the back during a drive-by shooting as a kid, but she went onto graduate college at UC Santa Barbara where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in cellular and developmental biology, with a Black studies minor. After earning her medical doctorate degree from Meharry Medical College and completing her OB/GYN Internship...
Episode 217: TFR 215 - #1 Recovery Tool with Doc Parsley (Navy SEAL / MD) = SLEEP! Find Out Why
January 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBDoc Parsley (http://www.docparsley.com) and I discuss his journey as a young high school drop out in Texas to becoming a Navy SEAL, then becoming a Navy Doctor within Naval Special Warfare where he developed his research on sleep for high performing tactical athletes / Navy SEALs. Whether you are young and focused on your athletic performance or getting older and considering adding better life to your remaining years, you HAVE to see this podcast on the importance of sleep. In th...
Episode 216: Tactical Fitness Report 213 w/Ward Carroll (F-14 RIO / USNA 82 Grad) and Aviation Story Teller (YouTube)
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBCheck out this interview with Navy Flight Officer / Radar Intercept Officer Ward Carroll of the F-14. See ( https://www.youtube.com/c/WardCarroll ) for the latest project Ward is working on – cool stories in Aviation! In this part Tactical Fitness Report and To, Through, and After Podcast, we discuss US Naval Academy fitness, Navy Aviation Fitness, Pulling G’s in F-14 and with the Blue Angels as well as Ward's journey through 20 years of Naval service and his career for the past 2...
Episode 215: TFR212 Talking Nutrition Performance and Longevity with LtCol Nick Barringer PhD, RDN (USA)
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBStew Smith and LtCol Nick Barringer (USA) PhD. RdN (@nickbarringer.phd.rdn) discuss many factors to consider as we age (AND WHILE YOU ARE YOUNG) on the Tactical Fitness Report Podcast. Longevity Prep is not just for OGs! Learn good habits of recovery NOW while you are young that will help you as you age into your profession / life in general. The search for longevity typically does not start to occur until most of us are feeling the sting of a life lived hard especially if you are...
Episode 216: TFR 214 - Talking BUDS Prep with Joe Kauffman (BUDS Instructor) Owner of TheWarriorCalling.com
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBFormer Navy SEALs Stew Smith https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Joe Kauffman (https://www.thewarriorcalling.com) discuss going into the coaching business after military service along with many stories of Joe's individual journey to and through and after BUDS and his service in the Navy as a Navy SEAL and BUD/S Instructor. Check out https://TheWarriorCalling.com and the instagram with the same name https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorcalling for more about his training and coachi...
Episode 214: TFR211 - Talking Nutrition Performance and Longevity with LtCol Nick Barringer (USA)
January 18, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBStew Smith and Dr Nick Barringer @nickbarringer.phd.rdn discuss many factors to consider as we age (AND WHILE YOU ARE YOUNG) on the Tactical Fitness Report Podcast. Longevity Prep is not just for OGs! Learn good habits of recovery NOW while you are young that will help you as you age into your profession / life in general. The search for longevity typically does not start to occur until most of us are feeling the sting of a life lived hard especially if you are in the tactical pro...
Episode 213: To, Through, and After with Former Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer - Vince from RSM
November 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBStew sits down with Vince from https://www.RescueSwimmerMindset.com to discuss his personal journey prior to serving in the Coast Guard, Helicopter Rescue Swimmer School, and beyond. Now he and his fellow CG Rescue Swimmer business partner have created the RSM program. Check them out at the following links: https://www.rescueswimmermindset.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rescueswimmermindset Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkR5g0O9utUiZX3WE81YNHg TikTok - h...
Episode 212: TFR211 - Change is Coming: Seasons, Training Focus, and Recruiting / Mentors in NSW
October 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBJeff Nichols and Stew Smith discuss training throughout the year so you see change of seasons, change your trainng, focus on weaknesses / maintain strengths and have time to better prepare yourself. Also more changes are coming in Navy recruiting / mentor programs. 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 trai...
Episode 211: TFR210 - Discussing Differing Opinions Learn How
August 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBDiscussing politics and military strategy is not my forte at all. However, Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) and I had a difference of opinion regarding the leaders created by Service Academies and vaccinations. Military Leadership and politicians will be something a tactical athlete in the military has to deal with at some point of their career. Learning how to discuss different opinions is a skill we all need to improve upon because dismissing someone’s reasoning a...
Episode 210: TFR 209 - Tactical Fitness with Jim Mabry USNA '77, F4 NFO, Career Fire Fighter, etc...
August 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis is one of my favorite interviews with fellow USNA grad Jim Mabry. He gives me hope for carrying on a high fitness level well into my sixties as he is 14 laps ahead on me with laps around the sun. Check it out if interested in longevity, going to a service academy, USMC, Aviation, and / or Fire Fighting and just getting after it in retirement. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com fo...
Episode 209: TFR 208a - Don't Become a Heat Casualty in Selection, Training, Work, Sports...etc.
July 30, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBJeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) and Stew Smith (https://www.stewsmithfitness.com) discuss training hard in the heat of the summer and the many thing you should be doing to avoid heat performance issues, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke and even rhabdo and death. https://www.military.com/military-fitness/general-fitness/beating-the-summer-heat-work-training-and-play Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. S...
Episode 208: To, Through, and After with Former US Secret Service / Protective Agent Dr. MB Janke
July 13, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBDr. Mary Beth Wilkas Janke (https://www.drmarybeth.com) is a former USSS Agent, International Protective Agent, Doctor of Psychology, author (https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Journey-Service-Guarding-Dangerous/dp/1734667109) and has traveled and worked in more countries than she can count. Check out this journey of MB's life as one of the first women in the Secret Service and beyond. You can find out more information about MB at the following links: Site - https://www.drmarybeth...
Episode 207: TFR 207 - Special Guest Brigette Truxillo, former SWAT operator, Narcotics Investigator, and now Attorney discusses her journey and personal health and wellness
July 08, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBSpecial Guest Brigette Truxillo, former SWAT operator, Narcotics Investigator, and now Attorney discusses her journey as well as a great method to make time for your personal health and wellness (physical / mental / emotion / professional). Bridget Truxillo, JD, CFE Certified Yoga Teacher 713-244-8366 (telephone and text) The Law Enforcement Legal and Wellness Program Check out https://www.myprotectivewellness.com/ for free program about what we discussed on the show. Check out...
Episode 207: TFR 207 - Special Guest Bridget Truxillo, former SWAT operator, Narcotics Investigator, and now Attorney discusses her journey and personal health and wellness
July 08, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBSpecial Guest Bridget Truxillo, former SWAT operator, Narcotics Investigator, and now Attorney discusses her journey as well as a great method to make time for your personal health and wellness (physical / mental / emotion / professional). Bridget Truxillo, JD, CFE Certified Yoga Teacher 713-244-8366 (telephone and text) The Law Enforcement Legal and Wellness Program Check out https://www.myprotectivewellness.com/ for free program about what we discussed on the show. Check out ...
Episode 206: TFR206 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) - Oxygen for Vets with Mild TBI
July 02, 2021 00:00 - 40 seconds - 57.7 MBCheck out this discussion with Wes Irvin who suffered a flesh eating bacterial infection and HBOT saved his life. Also see Stew's article on HBOT for more information - Read - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot-for-veterans-with-mild-tbi Book: The Oxygen Revolution - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1578266270 More Sources: America’s Mighty Warriors - https://americasmightywarriors.org/ Stand By Our Troops - https://sftt.org/idf-va-part-ways-effic...
Episode 205: TFR 205 - Gametime 2 with Connor Dietz - Air Force Special Warfare Fitness Challenge on GMTM
June 30, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBCheck out https://gmtm.com for Gametime site to access the new Air Force Special Warfare fitness challenge portal. Also see https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more training programs for any tactical profession. Former Air Force QB, Air Force Officer, who also played in the NFL now has an online world where athletes meet opportunities to make teams. The tactical athlete is starting to find a home here as well finding Olympic level dreams come true. Now, the Navy and Air Force Sp...
Episode 204: TFR204 - Tips and Secrets to Selection Success
April 28, 2021 00:00 - 39 seconds - 22.8 MBTips, Secrets to get through selection are discussed in this TFR with Jeff Nichols (http://www.performancefirstus.com) and Stew Smith (http://www.stewsmithfitness.com). No - Just kidding - there are no TIPS or Secret Sauce - Just processes, programming, and strategies. Related Articles: Four Steps To Prepare for Spec Ops: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/four-steps-to-get-prepared-for-spec-ops-profession Don't Set a Timeline - Set a Performance Starting Line: https://...
Episode 204: TFR203 - Learning About the Mace & Applying to Tactical Fitness
April 22, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBCheck out the new Tactical Fitness Report about adding new training pieces to your workouts to add to your overall tactical fitness ability. Check out https://www.setforset.com for today's topic. The mace, kettlebell, bands, TRX, sleds, tires, logs, sandbags are many of the devices you can use to change things up from the typical gym workout. Sam Coleman educates Stew on the mace, its history, and applications. Check out the website, blog, and social media (videos / articles) on ...
Episode 203: TFR 202 - Special Ops Tactical Fitness (BUD/S) Mentally Tough or Stupid
March 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBStew Smith gives a power point on tactical fitness phases, best practices for training gut checks, and when the line of mental toughness crosses over to stupidity. 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.
Episode 202: TFR201 - FitOps.org Education Director and Army Ranger Nate Palin Discusses Military Transition
March 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBStew Smith discusses tactical fitness and military veteran transition into the civilian fitness professions after service with the http://www.FitOps.org Foundation Director of Education, Nate Palin, is a professional strength and conditioning coach and former Army Ranger, whose expertise in maximizing human performance in the tactical setting is critical to his role at FitOps - to train veterans in and out of the classroom to be Certified Veteran Fitness Operatives (CVFOs). FitOps ...
Episode 201: TFR 200 - Operator Syndrome Discussion with Dr. Christopher Frueh
March 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBDr Chris Frueh – psychology professor / researcher at University of Hawaii who also specializes in the physiological and psychological effects of chronic stress / TBI on people serving / have served in the tactical professions. See more about Dr Frueh - https://hilo.hawaii.edu/keaohou/2012/10/17/frueh-psychology/ Operator syndrome article at Military.com - https://www.military.com/military-fitness/operator-syndrome-managing-high-allostatic-load Operator Syndrome Paper - https://j...
Episode 200: TFR 199 - From Athlete to Tactical Athlete - See GMTM.com
March 23, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBCheck out what Navy Recruiting is doing with Athlete Portal Website https://www.gmtm.com./virtuals/combines and you will see the many options for athletes. Stew Smith interviews Connor Dietz, former Air Force Academy Quarterback, Air Force Officer, and now co-founder of GMTM. GMTM Virtual offers athletes a free opportunity to compete and be found. GMTM Virtual will launch various skills, drills and combine options for athletes to compete in. Each athlete will record themselves, and...
Episode 199: To, Through, and After with Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher
March 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBStew Smith sits down with retired Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and discuss his 20 year journey as he prepared himself for BUDS, deployed with Marines as a combat medic, attending BUDS, SEAL Team deployments as Special Ops Corpsman, BUDS instructor, Platoon Leading Petty Officer and Platoon Chief. As part of the To, Through, and After series, we discuss his transition into his new civilian career options and family life. You may know Eddie Gallagher's story, but you most likely don't k...
Episode 198: TFR 198 - Jeff and Stew Discuss Life in the Teams
March 02, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBStew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Jeff Nichols https://performancefirstus.com discuss life after BUDS / SQT for the SEAL operator who is single, married, with / without kids. There are our experiences and opinions on that journey from different decades of service (peace time / war time) while at the Teams, Tier One Unit, or Shore Duty as well. Check it out. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://w...
Episode 197: TFR 197 - The Wiry Guy Goes to BUD/S
February 11, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBJeff Nichols - https://www.performancefirstus.com and Stew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com discuss the challenges everyone experiences at BUDS and mostly it is because they are underprepared NOT because they are "too big or too small". How much can you endure? That is the big question. When it comes to training - the amount of time you spend preparing specifically to get TO and THROUGH the training matters. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and ot...
Episode 2: To, Through, After with Jason Sweet - SOCOMathlete.com
January 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBStew Smith (http://www.stewsmithfitness.com ) and Jason Sweet (http://socomathlete.com ) discuss his journey of becoming an Air Force Pararescueman and developing SOCOMAthlete.com in order to help mentor and develop future special ops candidates. Check out http://www.socomathlete.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socomathlete/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/socomathlete Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. ...
Episode 196: TFR196 - Stew and Jeff Discuss Creating a Timeline That Works for You
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWhen it comes to training - the amount of time you spend preparing specifically to get TO and THROUGH the training matters. Jeff Nichols - https://www.performancefirstus.com and Stew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com discuss the process of making a timeline but it largely is more of a performance starting line than a timeline. See Assessment Tool and see how you stack up: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/physical-assessment-tools-for-to-and-through-selection See Tim...
Episode 194: TFR 194 - You Might Need a Reset IF...
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBStew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Jeff Nichols http://www.performancefirstus.com discuss resetting your training if you are either overdoing it or overdoing as well as recognizing the physiological changes you maybe failing to listen to. 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. ...
Episode 1: To, Through, and After with Navy SEAL Jake Zweig
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBFormer Navy SEAL shares his life story of his journey as a young kid growing up in Washington State to going into the Naval Academy, then to BUDS, and beyond. Check out this information at the following links: https://twitter.com/JakeZweig https://www.instagram.com/jakezweig1911/ https://linktr.ee/jakezweig1911 https://www.jakezweig.com/
Episode 195: TFR195 - 18 Year Career LEO Loses 100 lbs - Focus on Health with Marc Hildebrand
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBTFR 195 focuses on the Law Enforcement Community and tactical fitness phases each member of the tactical population needs to focus. Marc Hildebrand of the LAPD has an amazing story to share to make us all better people. Check out this instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leo_family_... as well as his podcast LEO Family Fitness. Podcast - https://firstresponderfitness.us/podcasts Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See...
Episode 193: TFR 193 - Jeff and Stew on Setting and Exceeding the Standards
December 31, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBJeff Nichols and Stew Smith discuss some common comments from listeners about standards in police, fire, and military (spec ops too). Some standards are easy to non-existent. Why? Where do you fall in line with standards? Assess Yourself - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/physical-assessment-tools-for-to-and-through-selection The assessment it important - check out this PST assessment breakdown: PST Clinic with 20 Point Breakdown Explained - https://www.stewsmithfit...
Episode 197: TFR 192 - Running in Boots, Adding Weights, Programming to Fix Weaknesses
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBJeff Nichols and Stew Smith discuss some common questions when it comes to programming for folks seeking Spec Ops programs in their future. Assess Yourself - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blog... The assessment it important - check out this PST assessment breakdown: PST Clinic with 20 Point Breakdown Explained - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blog... Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmithfitn...
Episode 196: TFR 191 - Discussion with Jan Wright (Chief of Police) About Ultras, Adventure Racing, Yoga, Tactical Fitness.
November 26, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBRetired police Chief Jan Wright and Stew Smith discuss some of the tactical fitness journey for this high achieving police chief Jan Wright. We discuss the tactical fitness journey from lifting, yoga, to adventure racing, ultra marathons, hiking the Appalachian Trail and other gut checks throughout the years that guided Jan as an athlete and police officer. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training. See http://www.stewsmithfitn...
Episode 196: TF 190 - O2X Tactical Fitness APP Walk-Thru
November 26, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBFormer Navy SEAL Stew Smith and Adam Lareau of O2X (http://www.o2x.com) discuss what is new in Tactical Fitness Training. Check out this walk-thru of the new O2X training app. This thing takes training apps to new levels! Very thorough. 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.
Tactical Fitness Report 188 - LIVE With Jeff Nichols
October 31, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBStew and Jeff discuss a great question we received: Could there be something physiological making BUD/S more doable for some than others? Maybe a certain ratio of slow twitch to fast twitch muscle fibers? Or is it really 10% physical 90% mental? What does that even mean? If it is mental, what mental training does one need to make the physical happen. I appreciate your time, sir, and I look forward to your reply. Jeff Nichols - http://www.performancefirstus.com Stew Smith - http://...
TFR 189 - Building a Running (Aerobic) Base for the Tactical Athlete
October 31, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBJeff Nichols (http://www.performancefirstus.com) and Stew Smith (http://www.stewsmithfitness.com) discuss running training issues many future spec ops tactical athletes have. How to build a base aerobically without over training / over use injuries? See some of the articles mentioned in the podcast: Running Plan - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/products/ebook-so-special-ops-running-program-advanced 20 Mile a Week Running Plan for TIMED RUNS - To and THROUGH - https://www.ste...
TFR 187 - Periodization Types and Tactical Fitness Applications
September 22, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBStew Smith (http://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and Jeff Nichols (http://www.performancefirstus.com) discuss the options to using periodization training programs for both athletes as well as molding them for the tactical athlete. Topics Discussed: Traditional Periodization vs Reverse Periodization - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6696421/ Undulating / Block Periodization - https://www.strongerbyscience.com/periodization-data/ Conjugate Periodization - https://catalystg...
TFR186 - A Vicious Snowball of SIPE, Heat Casualty, Pneumonia & Rhabdo
September 13, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBStew Smith http://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and Jeff Nichols (http://www.performancefirstus.com ) discuss some of the not so common issues in BUDS classes but common enough to delay or end a few dreams. In water activities - typically colder water with athletes wearing wetsuits, you may find the term SIPE commonly used. Swimmer Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE). But it can be a precursor to more ailments if you let it go untreated that will grow into multiple potentially deadly issue...
TFR 184 - About Frog Fuel / ProT Gold Collagen Protein with Alexander Kunz
August 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBAlexander Kunz is a former Navy SEAL, OGA contractor, Cyber Security Specialist, and now CEO of http://www.OPS2Labs.com which created Frog Fuel and ProT Gold Collagen Based Protein. See http://frogfuel.com and http://protgold.com for more information. Learn more about the difference between Whey protein and Collagen Proteins and why the body needs both and share the journey of Alexander Kunz as he accumulates numerous skills through military service and other post-military and co...
TFR 185 - Industrial Athlete and Tactical Athlete Discussion
August 27, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBStew Smith (http://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and David Irons (Army Ranger Sniper) and Kevin Winn (Pro baseball player) discuss Health Work Medical Kinesiology Services (https://healthworksmedical.com/kinesi...). Creating educational programming and physical health training for our work force in challenging professions. The comparison and contrast of the tactical athlete and the industrial athlete are similar and only differ in mission. The physical challenges and personal goals an...
TFR 183 - Stress Recovery for Police, Firefighter, Medical Professionals
August 27, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBStew Smith (http://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and Jeff Nichols (http://performancefirstus.com) discuss training hard and training easy to aid in recovery from all the stresses that life, work, aging, and society throws at our Law Enforcement Officers and other first responders. 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 fig...
TFR 182 - Discussion with Nick Shaw (RPstrength.com) About Periodization / Nutrition APP
August 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBThis fitness and nutrition discussion is with Stew Smith (http://stewsmithfitness.com) and Nick Shaw (http://www.rpstrength.com) of Renaissance Periodization. Nick is a long time student, trainer, and fitness entrepreneur who assembled a stellar team of professionals to create periodization training and nutrition periodization education through seminars, online coaching, ebooks, and with the latest popular creation the RP Strength Diet APP. ( https://www.rpdiet.app/home ). Check ou...