corpulanus wrote:
How about taking a crack at this kid's question --
http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=6500888.
http://www.sealswcc.com/PDF/naval-special-warfare-physical-training-guide.pdfYou are more than welcome to pass the link along. The NSW training guide is geared toward a younger developing demographic. The biggest error made by teens is the lack of proper diet/nutrition and less than optimal recovery to develope a greater amount of physical strength.
Body weight exercises are the most ideal physical strength exercises for most teens vs. more complex and facility dependent free weight training.
Most Team Guys do both in addition to swimming (mostly with mask and fins utilizing the combat side stroke) and running. I do not know of very many Frogmen than run more than 20 miles a week after BUD/S. SOC Goggins being the exception and not the rule.
If an applicant makes it to a ST they have access to world class training facilities and trainers. We have the TAP Program (Tactical Athlete Program) which is founded in the API/EXOS training studies & philosophies. PHD's in exercise science and physical therapy are on staff at the NSW Commands on both Coast.
NSW is fully committed to the optimal performance of its operators and it spends a "Lions Share" of tax payer dollars on SEAL Operators.