The U.S. Navy Seal Guide to Fitness and Nutrition
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The U.S. Navy Seal Guide to Fitness and Nutrition
By (Author) Patricia A. Deuster
Edited by Pierre A. Pelletier
Edited by Anita Singh
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
25th July 2007
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Diets and dieting, nutrition
613.7
Physical Properties
Paperback
480
Width 216mm, Height 276mm, Spine 23mm
885g
Description
Developed for Navy SEAL trainees to help them meet the rigorous demands of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community, this comprehensive guide covers all the basics of physical well being as well as advice for the specific challenges encountered in extreme conditions and mission-related activities. Topics covered include calculating energy expenditure; definitions, functions, and daily allowances of carbohydrates, fats, and protein; nutritional considerations for endurance and strength training activities; active recovery from injury; cardio-respiratory conditioning; appropriate gear for running and swimming for fitness; exercising in extreme and adverse weather; and more. Compiled by physicians and physiologists chosen for their knowledge of the NSW and SEAL community, this manual is a unique resource for anyone wanting to improve his or her health, strength, and endurance.
