Archive: navy seal fitness

We get this question all the time: “Coach, if I could only do one workout to prepare for Navy SEAL training, what would it be?” If we had to pick just one workout, the answer is still the same in 2010 as it is in 2026. Murph aka Body Armor For Time: 1 Mile Run... Read More

Most candidates think they’re ready for Navy SEAL BUD/S training. They’re not. Running is the number one reason candidates fail—before Hell Week even starts. If your running is weak… everything else will fall apart. This guide will give you clear, no-BS standards so you know exactly where you stand—and how to fix it. The Reality... Read More

We got a great question this week: “Coach, what are the swim tests I have to pass for BUD/S? I want to start practicing with my swim.” First, a few pointers: Relax. This sounds like a no-brainer, but we often notice students tensing up as they practice. Tensing up leads to panic, and if you... Read More

When you step up to the challenge of the Physical Standards Test (PST) for Naval Special Warfare Command, it doesn’t matter what anyone else is doing—it matters what you’re doing. The numbers on that sheet? They’re not just reps and times. They’re your truth. What you’re about. What you will carry. In this guide, I’ll... Read More

Navy SEALs are required to maintain peak fitness levels at all times. In order to be an asset in the field, as opposed to a liability, they must constantly train. Most of the time, they don’t have the luxury of a fitness center or gym. This means they have to get creative. One of the... Read More

The Navy SEAL BUD/S obstacle course in Coronado, CA is one of the toughest gut-checks in SEAL training. It will humble you. It will expose weakness. And it will demand grit, speed, and relentless drive if you want to pass. I’ve run it countless times, and even now, the course brings back some hard-earned memories.... Read More

Just got this question from an SGPT athlete. “Coach; I have been having problems with shin splints and have tried a few things. What can you recommend. First off lets look at what the differences are between a shin splint vs stress fracture: A shin splint or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is an inflammation... Read More

Participation in boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) training can be some of the most demanding activities for your body. Experienced fighters realize that their success is determined on the amount of intensity that is put forth during training – and how quickly they can recover from those training bouts. Proper nutrition and sports supplements... Read More

“Line them up and crush them.” Check out this video with Jocko giving an awesome take on how to get “menial” sh*t done by changing your mindset. How do you change your perspective/mindset about tasks you don’t want to do? How do you “line them up and crush them”? How do you create discipline? Let... Read More

Jerry Run 1 mile Row 2k Run 1 mile Advanced: Do 10 rounds of Cindy (5 pullups, 10 pushups, 15 squats) immediately after the last run. RELATED ARTICLES: Axe Workout  ... Read More