The U.S. Navy Seal Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (US Army Survival)

Foreword -- Introduction -- Overview of physical fitness -- SEAL mission-related physical activities -- Cardiorespiratory conditioning -- Running for fitness -- Swimming for fitness -- Strength training -- Flexibility -- Calisthenics -- Plyometrics -- Load-bearing -- Traing for specific environments -- Training and sports related injuries -- Harmful substances that affect training -- Other training-related issues -- Physical fitness and training recommendations -- Appendix A: Weight lifting techniques -- Appendix B: Common anatomical terms and diagrams -- Appendix C: Foot care for load-bearing.;"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: conditioning and deconditioning; basics of cardiorespiratory exercise; open water training; flexibility stretches; training for specific environments and their problems; and, 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." --Publisher's description. 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: Conditioning and deconditioningBasics of cardiorespiratory exerciseOpen water trainingWeight and strength training gearFlexibility stretchesTraining for specific environments and their problemsDozens of workoutsDealing with training and sports injuriesCompiled 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. Developed for Navy SEAL trainees to help them 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. Topics covered include calculating energy expenditure; definitions, functions, and daily allowances of carbohydrates, fats, and protein; nutritional considerations for endurance and strength training activities; active recovery from injury; cardio-respiratory conditioning; appropriate gear for running and swimming for fitness; exercising in extreme and adverse weather; and more. Compiled by physicians and physiologists chosen for their knowledge of the NSW and SEAL community, this manual is a unique resource for anyone wanting to improve his or her health, strength, and endurance.