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to avoid a recurrence of previous injuries. Also, it is important to remember that you mayneed a longer time to recover than you did when you were 18. Listen to your body so it willbe kind to you in the future.Table 14-1. Sites, Common Causes of, andRecommendations for Chronic Musculoskeletal PainSiteBackNeckElbowKneeShoulderAnkleFootCommon CausesLigament strain; instability;osteoarthritis; weakabdominal muscles;sacroiliac jointdysfunction; sciatica;poor flexibility.Ligament strain; FacetSyndrome; musclestrain; disc diseaseTendonitis;epicondylitisPatellofemoral PainSyndrome; tendonitis.Impingement Syndrome;instability; rotator cufftendonitis.Old fractures withosteoarthritisPlantar FaciitisRecommendations(After a MedicalEvaluation)Stretching program morning andevening; back and abdominal strengtheningprogram; manipulations; avoidswimming with a kickboard andrunning until pain is manageable.Isometric stretch; avoid freestyleswimming until pain-free.Ice affected area; wrist and elbowstretching; avoid diamond push-upsuntil pain-free.Quad and hamstring stretching/strengthening exercises; avoid extratrips up and down stairs; avoidjumping activities until pain-free; trystationary cycling.Rotator cuff stretching/strengtheningexercises; ice shoulder after activity;avoid overhead activity, military press,butterfly stroke; do not swim train withpaddles; breath on same side of injuryduring freestyle swimming.Ankle flexibility exercises; calfstretching; avoid load-bearing andlong runs; Try stationary cycling.Calf and foot stretching; heel lifts;steroid injection.238 Other Training-Related Issues
In the long run it is better to be conservative: injuries do not always go away. In fact,some lie dormant until you push just a bit too hard. Then it is too late. Seek medical care ifthere is any doubt, as your job depends on your health.Table 14-2. Physical Fitness Program for High MileageSEALs with Chronic Musculoskeletal PainDay of WeekMondayActivities for the DayPT/30 min Interval Work-Out (Rowing Ergometer)/StretchTuesday45 min Steady State Work-Out (Stationary Cycle)/StretchWednesdayPT/45 min Fartlek Work-Out (Rowing Ergometer)/StretchThursdayCycle 15/Row 15/Cycle 15/StretchFridaySaturday andSundayTwo to ThreeTimes/ WeekPT/30 min Slow JogTake one day off and use other day for low keytraining in whatever way you choose.Circuit or Free Weight TrainingThe Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide 239
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The Navy SEAL PhysicalFitness Guide
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About the AuthorsCAPT Frank K. Butl
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Warfare (SEAL) personnel, U.S. Mari
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An Introduction byRADM Raymond C. S
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Chapter 2 SEAL Mission-Related Phys
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Underwater Training 86Varying Your
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Elements of a Load-Bearing Conditio
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Summary of Ergogenic Agents 244Prot
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Table 3-13. Workload Conversion She
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Table 15-2. Alternate Activities fo
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Figure 7-4. Recommended Exercise Se
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Table 0-1. Skill- and Health-Relate
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Aerobic Metabolism: Most of the ene
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MET (Metabolic Equivalent Unit): A
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Type I Muscle FibersType I muscle f
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Figure 1-1. Muscle Fiber Compositio
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Measure your heart rate by taking y
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Figure 1-4. An Example for Determin
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Table 1-2. Percentage Contributed b
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if you were exercising continuously
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" Decrease in maximal aerobic capac
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Swimming is not the only mission-re
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Combat Swimmer OperationsWith the c
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Winter Warfare operations often req
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Table 2-2. Physical Requirements fo
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SummaryThe most important types of
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Basics Concepts ofCardiorespiratory
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Anaerobic PowerHow much strenuous w
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" The degree of aerobic training is
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Table 3-2. Stages and Work Rates fo
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many challenges. It is also a very
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" A stroke rate between 24 and 30 p
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than 35 steps/minute, whereas a hig
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Other Terms for Work RateOther term
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Running GearRunning ShoesA good pai
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" Cantilever is a concave outsole d
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If you have high arches you will ne
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Sometimes low cost, over-the-counte
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Table 4-2. Running Surfaces: From B
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FootstrikeFor most runners, other t
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Figure 4-5. Ways to Increase Runnin
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" After you finish, stretch and wal
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Table 4-5. Frequency of Running Inj
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Open Water GearIn the pure sense th
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Table 5-1. Recommended Fin TypesTyp
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" Getting the best possible fit; tr
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developed guidelines for use of pas
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These are useful to develop the fee
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Figure 5-2 illustrates how the diff
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Freestyle Swim: 10 x 100 m with 45
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Underwater TrainingSwimming underwa
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For beginning freestyle swimmers, a
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Figure 5-7. Side and Front Views of
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" One Arm Freestyle: May be done wi
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Technology has allowed the developm
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The TIME you spend on weight traini
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Determining Repetition MaximumsThe
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Table 6-4. Intensity Levels Relativ
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Table 6-6. Strength Development Pha
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Table 6-8. Week 1: Circuit Training
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Cooling Down andStretchingUpon the
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alanced physical conditioning progr
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The quadriceps muscle is quickly st
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above, when a muscle is slowly stre
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physical activity whether it be str
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Figure 7-4. Recommended Exercise Se
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Table 7-1. Dynamic Stretch Exercise
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Table 7-1. Dynamic Stretch Exercise
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A unit's PT schedule should beflexi
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For a 30-minute workout, choose 1 t
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156 CalisthenicsTable 8-4. Buddy Ex
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Resources" Gain W., Hartmann J. Str
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Recommended shoes are those that pr
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stress on the muscles, joints, and
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Table 9-3. Plyometric ExercisesExer
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Lack of sleep can compromise your m
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" One hump at least every other wee
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Training in HotEnvironmentsExercisi
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