Stew Smith
Tactical fitness trainer and former Navy SEAL in Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Based in | Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | CSCS |
| Practice | Stew Smith Fitness |
Stew Smith is a tactical fitness trainer and former Navy SEAL based in Maryland. He trains people who are preparing for military, special ops, police and fire fighter jobs, and he also works with the general population. He holds the CSCS credential. He writes books and hosts a podcast. His programs come as downloadable e-books, personal training and a membership section.
What Stew helps with
Stew Smith helps people get ready for physically demanding jobs and selection programs. He also offers general fitness programming.
- Preparing for special ops and military careers
- Getting fit for police and fire fighter jobs
- General fitness programming
- Tactical fitness training across the seasons
- Building a never quit mindset
Who Stew works with
His clients are military and tactical candidates. That includes people aiming for special ops, police and fire fighter roles. He also works with the general population who want fitness programming.
How Stew works
Stew Smith offers seasonal tactical fitness periodization, which is a program that plans training across the seasons. He also has a tactical fitness course and a never quit mindset training course. Programming comes as downloadable e-books and books, personal training, online coaching and a members only section.
Background and qualifications
Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL. He holds the CSCS credential and works as a tactical fitness trainer. He is also a writer and podcast host, and he has published fitness books. He is based in Maryland, and his work focuses on preparing people for military, special ops, police and fire fighter careers.
Stew Smith pricing
Programs and services
- Downloadable e-books and books
- Personal training
- Online coaching
- Membership section
- Seasonal tactical fitness periodization
- Tactical fitness course
Stew Smith reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former Navy SEAL with the CSCS credential who builds fitness programs for special ops, military, police and fire fighter candidates.
Best for people preparing for military, special ops, police or fire fighter jobs.
Common questions
How much does Stew Smith charge?
Coaching with Stew runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stew Smith help with?
Stew Smith helps with preparing for special ops and military careers, getting fit for police and fire fighter jobs, general fitness programming and tactical fitness training across the seasons.
Is Stew Smith certified?
Stew Smith lists: CSCS.
Does Stew Smith train police and fire fighter candidates?
Yes. He offers tactical fitness programming for police and fire fighters, along with military and special ops candidates.
Does Stew Smith offer online coaching?
Yes. He offers online coaching, along with personal training, e-books and a membership section.
How do I contact Stew Smith?
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