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Special Forces soldiers are not only ultimate warriors, they also have fitness and endurance levels equivalent, even beyond, world-class athletes. Whether conducting 30km route marches with 50kg of pack, or surviving the 'iron man' standards of amphibious warfare training, the military elite have much to teach us about ultimate fitness. Extreme Fitness is a complete guide for those wanting to use military expertise to take their fitness to the maximum. It provides authoritative advice on how to develop ultra-high levels of stamina, endurance and strength, and then apply those levels to some of the world's greatest fitness challenges. The book begins with informative chapters on preparation and military training regimes, then explores running, aquatic events, weight training and cross- training in detail. In these chapters, the text delivers essential advice from professional military PT instructors, as well as exploring some of the world's greatest extreme fitness challenges and how to face them. Finally, the book uses the latest research to explain methods of improving physical performance through psychological techniques, plus looks at the critical issue of injuries - how to avoid them and how to recover from them. With more than 120 easy-to-follow artworks, training tips and workouts used by the U.S. Navy SEALs and British Royal Marines, amongst other formations, Extreme Fitness is the definitive guide for the person who wants to be their best.
Contents
Contents:
Preparing the Body Explains how to perform essential health checks and preparation prior to embarking on extreme fitness challenges and workouts. Includes: • Stretching and flexibility • Warming up • Diet, nutrition and rest • Research • Equipment for extreme terrains
Military Workouts This chapter provides details of the world's most demanding military training/selection processes, and how people prepare for and survive these challenges. Includes: • Royal Marine training • US Army Ranger training • SEALs training • SAS selection • Escape and evasion training
Extreme Running Here we explore how to develop intense levels of endurance and speed in running events, over all terrains and carrying different loads. Includes: • Hill running • Marathons • Running in extreme heat and cold • Running shoe selection • Improving speed • Running challenges, such as the Marathon Des Sables
Extreme Water This chapter looks at every extreme aquatic challenge, from distance swimming through to free diving. Includes: • Improving stroke efficiency • Building up total-body strength • Coping with sea conditions • Wildlife dangers • 'Drownproofing' techniques • Endurance rowing
Extreme Resistance Weight training both supports extreme fitness, and can be an extreme sport in itself. This chapter explains the right approach for your goals. Includes: • Muscle building vs toning training • How to use a gym effectively • Building extreme levels of power • Lifting to your maximum capacity
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