Chapter 1 Overview of Physical Fitness
Exercise
Physiology
Definitions and Terminology
Muscle
Structure and Function
Type I Muscle
Fibers
Type II Muscle Fibers
Distribution of
Fiber Types
Principles of Physical
Training
Overload
Specificity of
Training
Individual Differences
Detraining
Determining Your Training Heart
Rate
Energy
Systems Used by Exercising Muscle
ATP-CP
System for Speed Work
Lactic Acid and ATP-CP System for
Anaerobic
Oxygen System for Aerobic Energy
Methods
of Physical Training
Interval
Training
Sprint Training
Interval
Sprints
Acceleration Sprints
Fartlek or Speed
Play
Continuous Exercise Training
Repetition
Running
Conditioning and
Deconditioning
Active
Recovery
Chapter 2 - Mission-Related Physical
Activities
Mission-Specific
Activities
Small Unit Patrolling
High Speed Boat Operations
Combat Swimmer
Operations
SDV and Dry Deck Shelter Operations
Urban Warfare
Winter Warfare Operations
Specific
Mission-Related Physical Tasks
Summary
Chapter 3 -Cardiorespiratory
Conditioning
Basics
Concepts of Cardiorespiratory Exercise
Terms
Related to Conditioning
Determination of Work
Rate
Factors Affecting the Training Response Active
Recovery
How to Estimate Your Maximal Aerobic
Capacity
Bicycle Exercise Test
Instructions
Test Procedures
Estimating Maximal
Aerobic Capacity
Types of
Aerobic Activities and Basic Workouts
Outdoor Activities
Stationary Exercise
Alternatives
Basic Workouts
Other
Terms for Work Rate
METs and Watts
Summary
Chapter 4 -Running for Fitness
Running
Gear
Running Shoes
Clothes
Other Gear Items
Running
Surfaces
Warm-Up
Cool-Down and Stretching
Running
Gait or Form
Footsirike
Forward
Stride
Body Angle
Arm Drive
Building
Your Mileage
Running Frequency
Running Speed and Intensity
Training for a
Marathon
Interval Training
Varying
Your Workouts
Common
Running Injuries or Problems
Chapter 5 - Swimming for Fitness
Open
Water Gear
Wet suits
Hood, Gloves
and Booties
Fins and Fin Selection
Face
Masks
Open
Water Training
Water Temperature
Issues
Special Open Water Training
Swimming
Pool Gear
Goggles
Kickboard
Pullbuoy
Hand Paddles
Zoomers
Nose Clips
Pool
Training: Building Strength and Endurance
Warming Up
Basic Principles of Interval Training
Interval Sets - Endurance
Interval Sets - Strength and
Power
Integrated Workouts
Underrwater
Training
Varying Your Workout
Developing Stroke Skills
General Stroke Principles
The Strokes
Swimming Drills
Common
Problems
Chapter 6 - Strength Training
Weight
Training Gear and Equipment
Strength
Training Guidelines and Terms
Repetition
Maximum or RM
FITT: Frequency, Intensity, Time,
Type
Muscle Balance and Exercise
Selection List
Determining Repetition
Maximums
Periodization
Weight Lifting Techniques
Types of
Workouts
Warming
Up
Cooling
Down and Stretching
Common
Problems
Conclusions
Chapter 7 - Flexibility
Flexibility Benefits
Definition
The
Stretch Reflex and the Lengthening Reaction
Flexibility Training Methods
Dynamic Stretching
Static Stretching
Ballistic Stretching
PNF Stretching
Warming-Up and
Stretching
General Warm-Up
Activity-Specific Warm-Up
Recommended Stretches
Dynamic Stretching
Static Stretching
A
Post-Exercise Total Body Stretching Program
Chapter 8 - CalisthenIcs
The
Muscle Strength-Endurance Continuum
Calisthenics in Naval Special
Warfare
Balancing Abs and Hip Flexors and
Extensors
Recommendations for Sit-Ups
Recommendations for
Calisthenics
Calisthenic Exercises
Modified Calisthenic Exercises
Chapter 9 - Plyometrics
How
Plyometrics Work
Preparation for Plyometric
Training
Safety in Plyometric
Training
Program Design and the Overload Principle
Plyometric Training
Plyometric Exercises
Eccentric Downhill Training
Chapter 10 - Load-Bearing
Physiological and Environmental
Factors
Body and Load Weight
Biomechanics of Load-Bearing
Load-Bearing and Walking
Pace
Hydration Status
Environmental
Stress
Sleep Loss
Protective Clothing
Physical
Training for Load- Bearing
Elements of a
Load-Bearing Conditioning Program
Initiating Load
Training
Maintaining Load-Bearing Fitness
Optimizing Load-Bearing
Common
Medical Conditions
Conclusion
Chapter 11 - Training for Specific
Environments
Training
in Hot Environments
Factors that Hinder
Body Cooling in the Heat
Heat Acclimation
Heat
Injuries
Summary for Hot Environments
Training
in Cold Environments
Factors that
Compromise Adaptations to Cold
Acclimation to the
Cold
Cold Injuries
Nutritional
Requirements
Summary for a Cold Environment
Training
at Altitude
Acute Mountain
Sickness
Other Factors that Hinder Performance at
Altitude
Acclimation to Altitude
Training
in Confined Spaces
Deconditioning
Chapter 12 - Training and Sports Related
Injuries
Treatments for Training-Related
Injuries
Reduce Inflammation
Application of Ice
Range of Motion
Non-Steroidal
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Reconditioning for Return to Full
Activity
Return to Mission-Related
Tasks
General Guidelines for Returning to Physical
Activity
Types of
Injuries
Training-Related Muscle
Soreness
Contusions
Sprains and
Strains
Muscle Cramps
Fractures
Common
Mission and Training Related Injuries
Swimming
Running and Hiking
Knee
Sprains
Ankle Sprains
Overtraining Syndrome
When to
Seek Medical Care
Chapter 13 - Harmful Substances that Affect
Performan ce
Anabolic/Androgenic
Steroids
How do Anabolic Steroids
Work?
How Anabolic Steroids Alter Metabolism
Purported Beneficial Effects of Anabolic Steroids
Adverse
Effects of Anabolic Steroids
Legalities of Steroid
Use
Medical Uses of Corticosteroids
Other
Harmful Chemicals
Growth Hormone
Clenbuterol
Stimulants
Erythropoietin
DHEA
Summary
Chapter 14 - Other Training-Related Issues
Winter
Warare Training
Training for
Skiing
Turns, Stops, and Technique
The High
Mileage SEAL
Nutritional Ergogenic Agents
Nutritional Products Advertised as Ergogenic
Agents
Summary of Ergogenic Agents
Protein-Carbohydrate Supplements
Chapter 15 - Physical Fitness and Training
Recommendations
The SEAL
Physical Fitness Program
A
Physical Fitness Program for Confined Spaces
A
Physical Fitness Program for Coming Off Travel
Elimination of "Old" Exercises
A Short
Flexibility Program
The Navy
SEAL Physical Readiness Test (PRT)
Final
Comments
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Appendices:
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Appendix A.
Weight Lifting Techniques
Appendix B. Common Anatomical
Terms and Diagrams
Appendix C. Foot Care for
Load-Bearing