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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
All the information, none of the hype
This is a great fitness book. It was written by Navy doctors working for Special Warfare teams (SEALS). The book is thick because it is actually two books in one: the SEAL fitness book + the nutrition book. What I found in the book was great scientific information that a layperson can understand, without all the hype and fluff and self-promotion you find in most fitness...
Published on July 17, 2007 by John
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Good book but misleading
This is a great book with a lot of information but I would say that this is more of a textbook and not a workout book. This would be a good book for beginners who have never made a fitness regimen or for people who are looking for more technical information on fitness.
Published 13 months ago by M. Feltman
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
All the information, none of the hype, July 17, 2007
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
This is a great fitness book. It was written by Navy doctors working for Special Warfare teams (SEALS). The book is thick because it is actually two books in one: the SEAL fitness book + the nutrition book. What I found in the book was great scientific information that a layperson can understand, without all the hype and fluff and self-promotion you find in most fitness books. If you want to know how to lift weights, for example, what the % or RMI is, oxygen uptake, and heart rate and aerobic guidelines, as well as BMI inforamation, and information on biking, swimming, lifting, plyometrics, etc., get this book. This book is better than almost all the other fitness books I have seen in that it is almost 100% science, and 0 % hype. Don't let the "SEAL" thing scare you off, either: this book is for everyone.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
An Excellent Fitness Resource, January 22, 2008
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
This is a pair of military guidebooks (physical fitness and nutrition) bound as a single book for commercial sale.
Pros:
-Expert authors make this an authoritative source.
-The material is very recent with broad coverage.
-The text is written in plain language.
-The text follows a truly educational format, with much explanation of terms before advice is given.
-Illustrations are clear and used effectively
-Even at full retail price, this book is a steal, and is a much better source than many "celebrity" fitness books.
Cons:
-Material should have been slightly modified for commercial sale. For instance, much of the data, formulas, etc. are specifically for men. Including corresponding material for readers outside the original intended audience would not have been hard.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Great for fitness classes, June 18, 2007
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
This book is packed with useful info: explanations of fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, supplements, and includes a lot of great exercises and diagrams of the body. This book could serve as the core curriculum for virtually any fitness or nutrition class.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
No gimmicks, just solid, relevant information, May 23, 2009
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
Anyone with military experience knows what to expect from a field manual: relevant information, clear descriptions and a complete lack of fluff. This book is literally a field manual (or actually two in one). There are a few places where I noticed they translated it into civilian language. For instance they call the side straddle hop, "jumping jacks". But for the most part it is executed in military fashion. If you are tired of all the hype and false discoveries that you have to wade through to get a good fitness book, this volume is highly recommended.
It covers the basics on how your body builds muscle, dealing with or avoiding injuries, buying proper running shoes, stretching, warm-up, repetition maximum, target heart rate, strength training, calisthenics, endurance training, mission specific training, supplements, nutrition etc. If you are an experienced personal trainer, you probably won't get much out of this book. But, it is a great all-in-one resource for those jumping into the fitness arena.
Some may be thinking that this is a neat peek into the world of Navy SEALS, but I don't think this book is really designed for that. There are a few cool tid-bits in reference to the SEALS, but overall, it is really about fitness and nutrition from a SEAL perspective. There is some stuff on the swimming techniques used by the SEALS, but it isn't worth buying the book for just that.
Also, if you are looking for secret techniques to turn you into a SEAL, you'll be disappointed to find that for the most part, the SEALS use the same techniques that require sweat and hard work to see results.
The best part of this manual is that it gives you the understanding necessary to take charge of your own fitness program. As a teacher, I have always found that explaining the "why" gives the student a better grasp of the "how". This book gives you the information you need to stay motivated and work toward a healthier lifestyle.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Stellar, April 10, 2009
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
I built a spreadsheet around this for comp cycling. I boosted power and dropped weight simultaneously. For the seriously committed this is by far the most scientifically validated (if not valid) work on nutrition. Companion it with the N.SEAL fitness guide and you'll be amazed at your nitro-charged energy levels, libido and charm. Well, the last is more your option but the first two aren't. Well worth a read and you'll not only live longer, you'll have more fun whilst you do! The key is to keep at it!
(isn't it always?) :-P
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Good book but misleading, August 14, 2009
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
This is a great book with a lot of information but I would say that this is more of a textbook and not a workout book. This would be a good book for beginners who have never made a fitness regimen or for people who are looking for more technical information on fitness.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Not Just for Navy SEALs, February 17, 2010
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
This book is in a very easy to follow format. The first part of the book focuses on physical fitness. This section not only explains the workouts, but also how to reach your goals with these workouts. The second part focuses on nutrition. Technical terms are used, but enough explanation is given. If you understood high school biology, you should have no problems following along. The nutrition section is very realistic. Most nutrition guides only tell you to eat heathy. This book gives you the nutritional value of snacks that are not the most healthy and explains how to burn it off. There are some chapters that are SEAL-specific, like mission preparation. These chapters may not apply to everyone, but they do make good reading.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Fantastic book!, June 23, 2009
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
Fantastic book! If you're out just looking for the basics of nutrition or looking to be in top notch shape like a Navy Seal this book is for you. This book has zero hype and all facts in a moderately easy to read format. It really set me straight on how different foods effect my energy levels and a very simple explanation of how to loose/gain wieght (a great diagram btw). The fitness portion was very informative and gave great examples of wieght lifting, running, swimming and cross training. All and all I am very happy with this purchase and will continue to reference to it for years to come!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great gift for a fitness enthusiast, November 22, 2008
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
I got this as a gift for my boyfriend who likes fitness and thinks that the Navy Seals are cool. He actually had a prior edition of this book, but was very pleased that this one included a discussion of nutrition. Great gift!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Good overall reference!, February 9, 2008
This review is from: The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
I got the book fast and in perfect condition. It's filled with tons of information on, yep, you guessed it, "fitness and nutrition!" It's a good and solid overall reference book, but not quite 'authoritative.' However, that shouldn't stop you from acquiring it for your library. For the price of about 10 bucks and the huge quantity of info at your fingertips it's unbeatable.
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