
- 304 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness
About this book
Developed to help Navy SEAL trainees meet the rigorous demands of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community, this comprehensive guide covers all the basics of physical well-being as well as advice for the specific challenges encountered in extreme conditions and mission-related activities. With a special emphasis on physical fitness, everyone will benefit from these tried and true methods of honing your body for peak physical condition.
Topics covered include:
Compiled by physicians and physiologists chosen for their knowledge of the NSW and SEAL community, this manual is a unique resource for anyone who wants to improve his or her health, strength, and endurance.
Topics covered include:
- Conditioning and deconditioning
- Basics of cardiorespiratory exercise
- Open water training
- Weight and strength training gear
- Flexibility stretches
- Training for specific environments and their problems
- Dozens of workouts
- Dealing with training and sports injuries
Compiled by physicians and physiologists chosen for their knowledge of the NSW and SEAL community, this manual is a unique resource for anyone who wants to improve his or her health, strength, and endurance.
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Yes, you can access The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness by Patricia A. Deuster in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Military & Maritime History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- List of Tables
- List of Figures
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Foreword
- An Introduction by RADM Raymond C. Smith
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Overview of Physical Fitness
- Chapter 2: SEAL Mission-Related Physical Activities
- Chapter 3: Cardiorespiratory Conditioning
- Chapter 4: Running for Fitness
- Chapter 5: Swimming for Fitness
- Chapter 6: Strength Training
- Chapter 7: Flexibility
- Chapter 8: Calisthenics
- Chapter 10: Load-Bearing
- Chapter 11: Training for Specific Environments
- Chapter 12: Training and Sports Related Injuries
- Chapter 13: Harmful Substances that Affect Performance
- Chapter 14: Other Training-Related Issues
- Chapter 15: Physical Fitness and Training Recommendations
- Appendix A. Weight Lifting Techniques
- Appendix B. Common Anatomical Terms and Diagrams
- Appendix C. Foot Care for Load-Bearing
- Photo Credit