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Navy SEALs are rquired to maintain outstanding physical fitness. However, it is not only physical strength that SEALs must maintain. When in battle or on a mission, SEALs often work for countless hours without sleep, or under high-stress circumstances, even while wounded. However, to additionally improve mental fitness, SEALs must first be able to make their bodies endure the pain and the stress. If the mind is trained properly, say the SEALs, the body can withstand tne times its normal physical capacity. Below are some workouts and links to sites that provide training information.
Overview of BUD/S Workout |
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Task |
Details |
- Swim 500 Yards - |
Max Time = 12 min. 30 sec. |
- Max Push Ups - |
Minimum = 42 in 2 min. |
- Max Sit Ups - |
Minimum = 52 in 2 min. |
- Max Pull Ups - |
Minimum = 8 non-stop; no time |
- 1.5 Mile Run - |
Max Time = 11 min. 30 sec. |
- Swim 500 Yards -
Maximum time allowed is 12 minutes, 30 seconds -- but to be competitive, you should swim the distance in at least 8 to 9 minutes, utilizing only the side or breast stroke. Recommended workout and training tips: Get technique training and learn to pace yourself. Try five to 10 sets of 100-yard swims, working on a pace that will get you below the competitive times. (Rest 10 minutes before moving on to the next exercise.)
- Max Push Ups -
Minimum number is 42 in 2 minutes, but you should shoot for at least 100 for an average score. Do not pace yourself. Push as many push-ups out as fast as you can, but do not neglect proper form or the SEAL instructor will not count them. Try five sets of 30 seconds worth of maximum push-ups. Work your way up to five sets of 1 minute of maximum push-ups. (Rest 2 minutes, then move on to the next step.)
- Max Sit Ups -
Minimum number is 52 in 2 minutes, but you should strive for at least 90 to 100 in 2 minutes for an average score. PACE yourself! Try doing 20 to 30 sit-ups in 30 seconds; that will put you within the 80-to-100-sit-ups range for 2 minutes. Try five sets of 30 seconds each, shooting for your goal pace. Shoot for five sets of 1 minute at your goal pace. (Rest 2 minutes.)
- Max Pull Ups -
Minimum is eight with no time limit, but you cannot touch the ground or let go of the bar. You should be able to do 15 to 20 to be competitive. Try a pyramid of pull-ups: work your way up from one pull-up the first set until you can no longer do any more sets, then return down the pyramid repeating in reverse order (1,2,3,4,5,6,5,4,3,2,1). (Rest 10 minutes before plunging into the last exercise.)
- 1.5 Mile Run -
Wearing boots and pants, the maximum time allowed for this one is 11 minutes, 30 seconds, but you should be able to cover the distance in 9 to 10 minutes to be competitive. Pace yourself: do not start off too fast on the first lap. Shoot for a 90-seconds quarter-mile run time around a standard high school track. Repeat this pace for six to 10 sets until you no longer have to rest in between quarter-miles.
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Workout by Brent Vleck This workout is an unofficial beast of a workout that really does whip the participant into shap. Everyone should make this their 18 week workout. Period.
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-= NavySEALs.com Fitness and Health Center =-
Here you can find several purchasable e-books ($16.99) written by former Navy Lieutenant Stew Smith.
-= Amazon.com's SEAL Workout Books =-
Real simple. Amazon.com's 4 Navy SEAL workout books. Anything by Bill Fawcett is great.
-= Amazon.com's SEAL Workout Videos =-
Same as above, just videos. I strongly suggest anyone with $19.95 + shipping buy the "Navy SEALs Workout" Video.
