SPECWAR TACTICAL INSIGHT

BLOGS

EAT LIKE A SAVAGE

The ancient hunter-gatherers didn’t munch on chips or chow down on bread. Theirs was an all-natural, clean diet provided by nature -- without modern techniques of farming and processing. If your goal is to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, the paleo diet might just work for you.

STRENGTH TRAINING ON A VEGAN DIET

Plant-based diets can be healthy, and a great way to jump start your training. Embrace the Meatless Mondays and start by incorporating a few meatless dishes each week. Eat what fuels your training – consume a balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat. The vegan diet involves extensive meal planning and preparation. But for someone who wants to be a Navy SEAL or SWCC planning and preparation should just come naturally.

ASSESS YOUR TRAINING - HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT?

The SEAL or SWCC training misery index doesn’t drive results, and pain isn’t the stimulus that causes muscles to adapt. Choosing to do an exercise or follow a program only because it feels like a kick in the guts is not a smart way to improve fitness.

KETO - IS IT THE RIGHT DIET FOR BUD/S OR ALPHA PHASE?

No particular diet plan is perfect for any candidate who wants to be a SEAL or SWCC. The ketogenic (keto) diet is a very-low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. This differs significantly from low- or moderate-carbohydrate diet plans, such as the Paleo diet.

TRAINING WITH LIMITED RESOURCES

Lace up a pair of shoes and step out the door. Find out ways to keep training effectively for BUD/s or Alpha Phase, even with limited resources. Learn why the most important activity to prepare for NSW selection is probably the easiest to do on your own.

SIZE MATTERS

Some believe that a little extra body fat in the early weeks of BUD/S would be a good thing – extra energy reserves and insulation against the cold!

TO RUCK OR NOT TO RUCK

Load-bearing marches can help you slowly acclimate to future BUD/S or SWCC Alpha Phase training demands.

MENTAL STRATEGIES YOU CAN USE

What is 'Mental Toughness' and how do you use it? We explain this and other techniques to help you focus.

BUD/S IS NOT A CONDITIONING PROGRAM

Learn about the evolution of training you'll need to get ready for. Everyone knows you must be in top shape to begin SEAL or SWCC training, but that doesn't mean you should train like a SEAL or SWCC.

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SUCCESS

There is such a thing as too much weight training. We explore the relationship between strength and diminishing returns and how you can find the sweet spot for results.

GET POSITIVE RESULTS WITH ENDURANCE TRAINING

Special Warfare training is a marathon, not a sprint. You'll need endurance to make it through the toughest training the military has to offer. Check out these tips to make it happen.

TOP 9 SWIM MISTAKES WHILE LEARNING THE COMBAT SIDESTROKE

We break down the 9 biggest swim problems that'll keep you from mastering the Combat Sidestroke.