The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command [Paperback]

Stewart Smith (Author), Mike Mejia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2003

Due to recent events, all eyes have been on the American military, especially the elite Special Operations teams: Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy SEALS, and Air Force Special Ops that truly are the best of the best in the military. These teams of specially trained warriors perform the most difficult, politically sensitive, and dangerous missions known to the US military.

The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command gives an inside look at the intense physical preparation required to become part of one of these elite teams. The men of the Special Ops are in the best physical shape of their lives, and the combination of conditioning workouts, nutritional information, and inside looks into training and selection guidelines outlined in The Special Ops Workout show just how they get that way.

Nationally known fitness expert Mike Mejia and former US Navy SEAL and fitness author Stewart Smith teamed up to give an insider's look into some of the toughest military training in the world. By focusing on the strength and endurance conditioning essential to success in Special Operations teams, these experts show how to use real Special Ops workouts to get in the best physical shape of your life. Whether your goal is to make it into the Special Forces, or just bring extra intensity into your regular workout routine, The Special Ops Workout is a resource that will add a powerful boost to any fitness regimen.

The Special Ops Workout features:
• A specially formulated 12-week total body conditioning workout
• The Army Ranger and Green Beret 6-week workout
• The Air Force PJ/CCT 6-week workout
• The Navy SEAL 6-week workout
• The ultimate in high-powered nutrition info
• An insider's view of Special Ops training with our exclusive "Real Deal" insider tips

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mike Mejia, CSCS is one of the top exercise writers in the country. A fitness and conditioning expert, Mike regularly contributes to Men's Health magazine. Stew Smith, USN (SEAL) is an expert on military fitness. As author of the best-selling book The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness, his workouts have prepared many men for Special Ops Training.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press (September 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578261325
• ISBN-13: 978-1578261321
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the author of the workout, October 15, 2003

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stew smith (maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command (Paperback)

Before I get accused of plagarism, I have to state that I DID NOT write the book - I wrote the workout portion and added some helpful hints on mental toughness, swimming and wrote the foreword, but I did not write the meat of the book. Nor did I write the tips on rucking - the US Army did...they know rucking better than any of us.

I gave the book five stars because it is good. Mike Mejia is a great fitness writer who added a creative and effective 12 week program to get ready for the advanced 6 weeks workouts I wrote on Army, Navy and Air Force Special Ops training.

The workouts are tested over 2-3 years of clients who successfully completed all of the above training. The workouts work and the info on SOCOM is a plus...

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great calisthenics, May 17, 2006

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W. Bates (AK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command (Paperback)

I have to say that this book is better than I expected. Stew Smith gives some good information about what special ops are and the qualities one needs to become a member of this elite cadre. I am not in the military, but I found this section to be edifying and it gave me more appreciation for those who serve.

The six-week programs are great. They are uncomplicated and use little equipment, but very effective - a solid cardio base with butt kicking strength building. In short, this creates functional strength. You won't just look strong, you will be strong. This will make warriors of men. All exercises and stretches are clearly explaned with pictures. The only criticism of these programs is that I can't swim, so I needed to substitute other exercises, because I didn't feel like drowning. In addition to the workout programs, there is also an informative section regarding nutrition.

The one let down of this book was the 12 week introduction workout program, at least the first 4 weeks of it are unnecissary. If anyone needs this kind of introductary program, then this book is probably not suited for them. The bulk of this book is suited for serious athletes and those looking into special ops. I suppose this 12 week program makes it more appealing to the masses, but I don't believe this book to be one for the masses.


Other books - Inside Delta Force by Eric Haney, Infinite Intensity by Ross Enamait

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Done, October 12, 2004

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J. F. Kubissa - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command (Paperback)

This workout book contains good information with challenging workouts. As someone who is preparing for the Army, I can say that this is most complete workout book for preparation on the market. None of the competitors come close to the full spectrum workouts this book has. You have access to programs with weight training, cals, nutrition, swimming, running, and rucking. You can mix and match certain workouts or just do what is prescribed. I do wish that there was a little more rucking insight other than just generic information. But other than that it is a high quality purchase.