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Navy SEAL workouts burn belly fat, but are they for you?

Navy SEAL workouts are superior for burning belly fat and building functional strength. However, the knock against them is that they don’t build muscle size. To me, this is NOT a legitimate complaint.

Last week some friends and I finished our workout at the gym and were discussing what we could do to improve our strength. One of the guys suggested chipping in a couple of bucks each and buying a Navy SEAL workout DVD to get some ideas for putting together a routine. This sounded like a great idea to me, but our other friend said, “Those SEAL workouts aren’t good for anything but getting you in shape.”

What what? Isn’t that what we wanted to do? What I meant was, however, we’d be stronger, we’d burn belly fat, we’d be more defined… but no. it wouldn’t be BIG.

Right therein lies the crux of polarized opinion and the two deciding arguments for using (or not using) Navy SEAL workouts in your personal fitness program.

What exactly are Navy SEALs…and what do they do?

The United States Army SEALs are an elite commando combat unit that engages in covert combat operations. SEAL is an acronym for Sea, Air, Land… the three environments where these small teams gather intelligence, destroy targets, and perform rescues, all while remaining undetected. Their missions include small unit patrol, high speed boat operations, combat swimmer operations, urban warfare, SDV and dry deck operations (using small mini-submarines to launch from a main submarine), and even warfare operations of winter. They work in small two-man units, up to a platoon of 16, in harsh elements of heat and cold.

How are Navy SEALs training focused in their training programs?

These special forces are trained in extreme hot and cold environments. His conditioning takes place in jungles, deserts, and urban environments. Everything is focused on your mission objectives of unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, and direct action. Simply put, Navy SEAL fitness is geared toward maximizing mission-related performance. They must be able to carry a substantial amount of equipment, plus two weapons and ammunition, over varied, rugged, and unforgiving terrain. (Loads of 70 to 80 pounds per man are approximately standard.) Jump over fences, walls and blown up buildings. Swim long distances with and without spikes. Handle heavy equipment underwater and on land, and climb up and down rope cargo nets or caving ladders.

What are the main components of your workouts?

Running, swimming and bodyweight exercises are the staple of conditioning for this elite fighting unit. Volume sets (such as 10×30 pushups, 10×20 dips, or 10×10 pullups) are the backbone for maintaining and increasing functional strength. Swimming and long-distance running are combined with sprint interval training in both. Exercise is continuous with relatively short recovery breaks.

How does Navy SEAL training fit you?

The conditioning routines followed by Navy SEALs expend a large amount of calories. They want to be as lean and strong as possible to complete the arduous tasks of their missions. If your personal training program focuses on lifting 300 pounds, deadlifting 400 pounds, or gaining 15 pounds over a 6-month period, this training program will only frustrate you. However, if you’re intent on burning belly fat, increasing your muscular endurance, and raising your functional strength, then it will be worth committing to Navy SEAL workouts.

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