The United States Navy SEALs Workout Guide : The Exercises and Fitness Programs Used by the U.S. Navy SEALS and Bud's Training [Paperback]

Bill Fawcett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 1998

The Navy SEAL workout regime is legendary as the most rigorous in the world. Now, a veteran SEAL instructor shows how anyone can use SEAL exercises to attain peak physical condition.Packed with more than 150 photographs of Navy SEALS performing each of the exercises, The United States Navy SEALs Workout Guide takes the reader step by step through the entire training regimen. Every aspect of the SEAL workout is here: warm-ups and cool-downs, stretching, running, swimming, nutrition, and motivation, exercises tailored for different climates, plus the SEALS' extensive nine-week and twelve-week training programs. Included are anecdotes from SEALS themselves about missions that tested the limits of their physical capacity in combat.A comprehensive fitness plan with proven results, The United States Navy SEALs Workout Guide is the source book on how obtain the world famous SEAL physique.

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About the Author

Bill Fawcett has authored and edited more than a dozen books.  He is also an Associate Publisher for Emperor's Press, a historical hardcover house.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; 1 edition (June 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688158625
• ISBN-13: 978-0688158620
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pros and cons are a definite plus, July 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The United States Navy SEALs Workout Guide : The Exercises and Fitness Programs Used by the U.S. Navy SEALS and Bud's Training (Paperback)

I bought this book as a companion to CJ Caracci's Navy Seal PT videos. I absolutely enjoy the workout and this book definitely adds to the enjoyment by supplying lots of good information. What made me choose this book over other Navy Seals training books is that this one covers the advantages, disadvantages, and warnings for each exercise. I can look up the exercises from the video workout and get detailed instructions on how to perform them correctly and safely. This in itself makes it worth every single penny. I want to be as fit as I can possibly be, but without damaging myself in the process.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you really want to get fit, then this is the book for you, January 2, 2000

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This review is from: The United States Navy SEALs Workout Guide : The Exercises and Fitness Programs Used by the U.S. Navy SEALS and Bud's Training (Paperback)

I've been a Firefighter for 15 years and even though it can be physically demanding I had no idea just how out of shape I've gotten over the years. I learned this when I tried out this book. I'm well on my way to getting back into tip-top shape after starting the Navy Seal workout. If you want a true FITNESS workout than this is the book for you. Forget about all those goofy workout videos on TV, they can't hold a candle to this workout. Just make sure you read the entire book before starting out(it won't take long due to the education and enjoyment you receive from reading it!) I read the book then started their suggested workout plan and over time have improved to the next level. Oh!...and I feel great and have much more energy too! If you truly want to be FIT! ...then buy this book...nuff said!

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Overall a good book but..., April 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The United States Navy SEALs Workout Guide : The Exercises and Fitness Programs Used by the U.S. Navy SEALS and Bud's Training (Paperback)

This book does the best job of presenting the various common military calisthenics that I've seen. However, before rushing out to buy this book, people should know that 75% of the information can be obtained directly from the official BUD/S website for FREE. The majority of the workout in this book is known as the "BUD/S Warning Order." Only Phase 3 seems to come from Mr. Chalker. Basically, this is the Warning Order with Mr. Chalkers own recomendations. Thus, I gave it only 3 stars.