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-important

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 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.pdf

Need to reduce your testosterone naturally?  See https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325186

Sleep reduction = testosterone reduction - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1029127

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.

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 - AxonAid

AxonAid.com - https://www.axon.com/aid/family-first
Email - [email protected]

Social Media
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/axon.enterprise/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/axon_us

Dont Skip MOBILITY DAY - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/dont-skip-moblity-day

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 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_M8gQ

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**

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.com
discuss some of the latest strategies for preventing / dealing with typical running injuries.

Topic Links Discussed:

Knees Over Toes - https://www.instagram.com/kneesovertoesguy

Foot Collective - https://www.instagram.com/thefootcollective

Weck Method - https://www.instagram.com/weckmethod

Xero Shoes - https://www.instagram.com/xeroshoes

Check 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-weakness-into-strengths-or-much-less-of-a-weakness

Check out the System’s Check article - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/perform-a-systems-check-after-long-bouts-with-illness-injury-or-not-training

When in doubt – go with Mobility Day workouts to keep the habit of training alive:

https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/mobility-day-easy-day-recovery-day-technique-day-call-it-what-you-want-you-still-need-it

Don’t Skip Mobility Day - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/dont-skip-moblity-day


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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 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.