How often do you exercise? How intense is your routine? Do you only exercise to stay healthy or look fit? If the amount and intensity of your exercise routine meant life or death would you feel confident that it is efficient enough? This is a chance for you to compare your routine to soldiers in the Army and Navy Seals.
The Army has a very intense schedule that is more of an addition to your normal routine. It is easier and safer to switch days between cardio and strength training. On cardio days, the soldiers are expected to run two miles as fast as possible, swim 100 meters without stopping, ride a bike for 20 minutes at top speed, complete three minutes of jumping jacks, and jump rope for five more minutes non-stop. On strength training days, they are to finish at least three sets of push-ups and chin-ups at max repetitions, three sets of squats at max repetitions, complete as many push-ups and chin-ups as possible in 30 minutes, and complete their original weight lifting routine.
The Army exercise routine may sound extreme, but it is a walk in the park
compared to the Navy Seals' workout. This routine requires that you complete level one and level two to build your body up to this point physically. This is the final week of the level two workout. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, the soldiers must run a total of 27 miles split between days. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday have additional exercises. These exercises include 20 sets of 20 push-ups, 25 sit-ups, 15 dips, and at least five sets of 12 pull-ups. Also, they must complete 75 minutes of continuous swimming four to five days per week. If your interested in trying one of these exercises please follow the links below. Please keep in mind that the men and women who use these routines have built-up to a certain physical point before attempting to complete them.
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