Tactical Fitness Report With Stew Smith Podcast

Tactical Fitness Report 228 is a quick discussion on the fundamentals of tactical fitness - Know the phases or be part of the attrition rates:  See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/seasonal-tactical-fitness-periodization-what-is-it-why-is-it-importantCheck 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 (https://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) discuss the new testosterone to epitestosterone ratio (T/E) used at BUDS to deter use of performance enhancing drugs.  I hope it works in that reasoning but it also catches non-PED users in some situations. BOTTOM LINE - DO NOT USE THEM - you do not need them.  But if your T/e ratios are naturally high - here are ways to reduce them (think of the worst training advice you can ever give someone)...(see below)Here is what a drug testing program should look like - https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ssi/substance/2021-22/2021-22SSI_DrugTestingProgram.pdfNeed to reduce your testosterone naturally?  See https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325186Sleep reduction = testosterone reduction - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1029127Check 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

Former Army Ranger (3-75th Ranger Battalion) Capt Bubba Eisenhauer shares his story about his journey from college athletics to serving with the Ranger Battalion. Now he works for Axon (formerly Taser) check out the philanthropic arm of Axon - AxonAidAxonAid.com - https://www.axon.com/aid/family-firstEmail - beisenhauer@axon.comSocial MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/axon.enterprise/Twitter - https://twitter.com/axon_usDont Skip MOBILITY DAY - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/dont-skip-moblity-dayCheck 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 LTCol Nick Barringer (USA) PhD in Nutrition / Dietitian  / CSCS discuss nutrition for joint health and injury healing.  Check out this video discussion with a top notch teacher and researcher on ways to improve joint health through nutrition / supplementation too.LtCol Nick Barringer (instagram): https://www.instagram.com/nickbarringer.phd.rdn/Follow his podcast - FUEL THE FIGHT at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9RVE54v8DTAE2--H_M8gQThe 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**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.

Running progressions can lead to foot, ankle, knee, and shin pain. Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) and Stew Smith https://www.StewSmithFitness.comdiscuss some of the latest strategies for preventing / dealing with typical running injuries.Topic Links Discussed:Knees Over Toes - https://www.instagram.com/kneesovertoesguyFoot Collective - https://www.instagram.com/thefootcollectiveWeck Method - https://www.instagram.com/weckmethodXero Shoes - https://www.instagram.com/xeroshoesCheck out my info at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more on tactical fitness training, testing, and getting TO and THROUGH Selection. https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/physical-assessment-tools-for-to-and-through-selection Personalizing Spec Ops Programming to Logically Fit Your Abilities...then Progress from There... See ideas: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/test-article Also - Two Programs To Turn Weakness into Strength - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/two-programs-that-turn-we

Stew Smith (https://www.stewsmithfitness.com) and Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) discuss mental toughness. What it is and how to develop it fully through being consistent with your goals. For a one stop shop for mental toughness check out this article: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/mental-toughness-one-stop-shop  (full of articles and multiple podcasts)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.

Check 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 more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew 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 training programs.

Stew 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, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew 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.

Stew 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 adding calories at Ranger School and Stew's special sauce at BUDS to add more calories for keeping moving. This was a fun one that you can pick up some good details for both long term health and performance when it is needed. 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.

The 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 and create soldiers, sailors, and marines who were “raiders, commandos, and amphibious operators.” It is second, an entertaining storyline detailing incredible “special operations” missions conducted by brave and larger than life Americans throughout World War II, Korea, and Vietnam from all of the services – not just the Navy. These missions and lessons from the Army Scouts, Army Rangers, Special Forces, Marine Raiders and RECON, and the Navy’s own Navy Combat Demolition Units (NCDU) and Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) were the his

Jason 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 22-24 Fitness Festival in Jacksonville FL -  (https://www.sandlotjax.com)

Coaches 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 populations, and into coaching others with a variety of goals (both tactical and athletics).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.

Dr. 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 at Naval Medical Center San Diego, she went on to serve as a General Medical Officer for the Sea Bees. She served during Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. Dr. Moore completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and practiced for 20 years before sustaining a hand injury that led to her medical retirement. Her life experiences, including those she’s shared with her friends, have overflowed into FloweTry. After a hand injury forced her to r

Doc 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 the end, sleep is our #1 recovery tool and when we are young we need it for performance and as we age we need to master it for longevity.Related articles:Contact Doc Parsley:https://www.docparsley.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley/https://www.instagram.com/SleepRemedy/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DocParsleySleepRemedyOver 100 Articles on his blog:  https://docparsley.com/blog/Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training.  See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for

Former 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 coaching programs for both spec ops candidates and civilians alike who have a goal and want to push hard to reach that goal. 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.

Check 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 20 years outside of the Navy. I worked for Ward when he was the editor at Military.com and now see him in Annapolis as we work near each other at the Naval Academy. If you have not seen his Youtube Channell at https://www.youtube.com/c/WardCarroll subscribe and you will not be disappointed especially if you are considering Naval Academy as a future next step out of high school, or interested in Naval Aviation, Aircraft Carriers, Even UFOs that pilots often see. He is the author of Punk’s War Trilogy – See https://www.amazon.com/Punks-

Stew 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 in the tactical professions. However, if you plan to make the tactical professions (military, police, Fire/EMS) a career realize that you will be older longer than you are younger no matter what. Understanding some simple things that you can do now to help prevent the aches and pains of aging from catching up to you is only going to help you in your life’s journey. For the most part, understanding what recovery means and the many ways you can help yourself recover from yesterdays and today’s challenges will help you engage tomorrow’

Stew 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 professions. However, if you plan to make the tactical professions (military, police, Fire/EMS) a career realize that you will be older longer than you are younger no matter what. Understanding some simple things that you can do now to help prevent the aches and pains of aging from catching up to you is only going to help you in your life’s journey. For the most part, understanding what recovery means and the many ways you can help yourself recover from yesterdays and today’s challenges will help you engage tomorrow’s demands that much