The word “vacation” usually conjures up images of lazy mornings sitting on a porch overlooking the beach, or waking up in luxurious hotel rooms and enjoying wonderful meals. There will be none of that, however, for those who sign up for a SEAL Vacation. A feature on The Huffington Post shared details regarding how a [...]

In previous posts, we have shared with you what will be demanded of someone who wants to become one of the elite Navy SEALs, both physically and mentally. The physical tests that will be administered have been shared time and again, as were the various events included in the SEAL Fitness Challenge. On this post, [...]

The much fabled Hell Week in Navy SEALs BUD/S training helps each and every SEAL recruit find a number of essential qualities within. One of the most important is the fact that SEALs recruits find that they are able to let go of all of their mental inhibitions, telling themselves that they can push through all of the trials which are before them. Though it is very physically demanding, most SEAL recruits have problems pushing themselves through the training on a mental level. They will often find the needed strength, though, through the encouragement and support of their teammates.

If you have the dream of becoming a Navy SEAL, you must be prepared for a long strenuous process. You know that BUD/S training is going to be one of the roughest portions of your life. It will also last for 25 weeks, making it into a 6 month portion of your life where you are going to be turned into one of the most elite soldiers that your country has ever seen. These 25 weeks are divided into three different phases which are each going to target a different area of your SEAL training.

Ankle sprains happen to anyone. They may simply result from overworking the feet and lower legs. Anyone aspiring to become part of the Navy SEAL must learn how to prevent and treat these situations. An ankle sprain is a hindrance to the Basic Underwater Demolition or BUD/S Training. A mild attack may be healed in [...]

It should come as no surprise to anyone that smoking is one of the most detrimental ways that you could affect your health.  Tobacco use affects the body in serious ways by withholding essential nutrients from giving your body the boost that it needs to perform at the highest possible levels.  If you are considering training for the Navy SEALs, smoking is one of the last things that you will want to do as it will bring your performance down exponentially. 
Not only will the nutrients which are going to strengthen your body become blocked, but your breathing will become labored as well.  The more that you smoke, the more deadened the tissue in your lungs will become.  It will be harder and harder for you to inhale properly and when you do take a breath, you will not be able to absorb the full levels of oxygen from it.  That reduced oxygen intake will lower your ability for running, swimming, heavy lifting, and even with concentration.