The Official United States Naval Academy Workout (Military Fitness) [Paperback]

Andrew Flach (Author), Peter Field Peck (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Military Fitness | Publication Date: May 20, 1998

"The United States Naval Academy emphasizes the importance of being physically fit and prepared for stress because the duties of Navy and Marine Corps officers often require long, strenuous hours in difficult situations."

It has been medically proven that maintaining your physical health through a regular exercise program is one of the best ways to combat life stress. The U.S. Naval Academy has spent decades developing a physical fitness program that can be done by anyone, anywhere. And The Official United States Naval Academy Workout shows you how! It follows the proven F.I.T. principle: Frequency, Intensity, and Time. Join Midshipmen Quintin Jones and Julia Mason as they lead you through a normal day's P.E.P. (Physical Education Program): stretches, upper and lower body PT, abdominal exercises, and more. You'll be in the best shape of your life in no time at all. Along the way, you'll learn dozens of fascinating facts about the United States Naval Academy--its history, traditions, training, and way of life. Take advantage of this opportunity to work out with the future officers of the United States Navy. Start your Physical Education Program today!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Oprah Winfrey has a workout. Cindy Crawford has one, too. No doubt Jerry Springer will have an exercise plan before too long. But if you're not shipshape yet, you now have a new choice of guru to help you get fit The United States Navy. The Naval Academy workout provides a six-week day-by-day regimen covering everything from stretching and ab work to lower- and upper-body exercises. -- Los Angeles Times

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press; First Edition edition (May 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578260108
• ISBN-13: 978-1578260102
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,010,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was a excellent book, January 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Official United States Naval Academy Workout (Military Fitness) (Paperback)

I thought it was a excellent book and it really helped me to get in shape when I go to join the Naval Academy. I am very commited to getting in the Naval Academy and making it as a Marine Pilot. I loved this book! I would recommend this book to anyone who plans on going to the Naval Academy or just wants tips on how to get in better shape. It is an excellent resource and especially if your planning on going to the Naval Academy. If you are plannning to go to the Naval academy I would also recommend "The Naval Academy Canadiate Book How to prepare, How to get in, How to survive" also an excelent resource.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good workout, April 21, 2003

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"billythekid78" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Official United States Naval Academy Workout (Military Fitness) (Paperback)

The previous reviewer wrote that terms like "dirty dog" weren't explained. If he had read the descriptions under the exercises he would have found the exercise referred to as "dirty dog" and even the "donkey kick."

I like the workout, it's a plan I can actually follow. The exercises are simple and tough. Getting in shape doesn't require complicated machines and workouts. Simplicity and form are what you need for any effective workout.

If you have any other books in this series, you don't need this one. I don't, so it works for me. All military workouts will have a similarity. A previous reviewer mentioned the similarity of this and the Navy SEAL workout in this series. There should be since Navy SEALs are the ones who design and implement the physical education program (P.E.P.)at the Naval Academy. There may be better books in the series, but I think this one will fulfill any of your needs. Ask yourself what you want to look like and find the program that will take you there. This one will get you fit (which is all most people want to be).

Get the book if you want a good workout. The nutrition information is lacking, but that's okay.

I disagree with the previous reviewer who said the workout is too tough for beginners. Any one can use it. You may not be able to all the reps in the 6-week plan, go at your own pace. Take a look at the exercises and think of how many reps you can do. Do as many as you think you be comfortable with. After you're done with a full set of these exercises go back if you think you haven't done enough. Know your limits.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In Shape, February 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Official United States Naval Academy Workout (Military Fitness) (Paperback)

This book has me in shape for the first time in years. Thank you for the detailed approaches to each workout!