Deuster - The U.S. Navy Seal Guide to Fitness and Nutrition

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. --Publishers description.