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Chapter 15 Physical Fitness and Training Recommendations
The purpose of this final chapter is to provide a
comprehensive training program that combines all the information presented in the
preceding chapters. This chapter has been developed by group consensus, and attempts to
address the specific needs of SEALs.
The SEAL Physical Fitness Program
The ultimate SEAL physical fitness program will incorporate all aspects of physical
training. After an initial warm-up, the overall workout will include exercises to develop
and/or maintain:
" Cardiovascular Fitness (Aerobic/Anaerobic Capacity and Power).
" Flexibility.
" Muscular Fitness (Strength, Endurance and Power).
Aerobic fitness includes conditioning runs or swims whereas anaerobic activities
would include interval or fartlek runs/swims. Flexibility is improved by stretching, and
muscular fitness by weight training, circuit training, or other such activities. The relative
time spent on a particular aspect of fitness each day may vary, but every day incorporates
exercises to improve or maintain: muscle strength, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, and
flexibility. One point that has been stressed and should be remembered is that: