The Navy Seal Workout: The Compete Total-Body Fitness Program

by Mark De Lisle

Book Overview

Many people believe the only way to get in shape is by putting a lot of money into trendy fitness centers, or spending hard-earned cash on a variety of workout videotapes. In the end, these methods seldom provide the results we're all looking for. But don't get me wrong--I am not demeaning gyms or workout tapes; in fact, I still enjoy the benefits of a gym to keep fit. Weight-lifting rooms and other facilities can be extremely beneficial. However,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809229021
• ISBN13: 9780809229024
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.1" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Mark De Lisle Fitness Program

After having quadruple bypass, open heart surgery, I thought, "What could this program do for me?" How about a new life! I originally purchased Mark De Lisle's first book, "Navy SEAL Workout." The results I experienced were nothing less than phenomenal. As soon as I found out that Mark had completed "Breakthrough To Master Level Fitness," I had to have a copy. Breakthrough blows away anything else I have encountered in the fitness market. I have purchased other Navy SEAL workout books and videos but they were either too incomplete or did not sufficiently layout an effective program. Breakthrough however, contains exercises for upper body, legs, cardio workouts, sprints, long distance running, abs and plateau breakers such as Burn Outs, Intervals, and Circuit Training. And with 12 Weeks To Better Than Ever, which lays out routines on a day by day basis, you can't wander off the path to improvement. With the 12 Weeks, I simply took the evaluation test and checked off each day. The routines were laid out right before me. It even told me when to do my burn outs, intervals and circuits. With the new book combo, I have been able to take myself up another notch. For a middle-aged business executive with heart disease, I need every edge I can get. I highly recommend this book combo over any other SEAL/fitness exercise book or video. Thank you Mark De Lisle, your program is saving my life and dramatically improving my lifestyle.

Non-military guy buys Navy Seal book

I am writing this review after having checked out several workout books from my local library. I am a 30 year old male who has never worked out a day in his life. I've always been a swimmer, but have not been in the water on a regular basis for some time. I'm not a military guy. I don't have any interest in becoming one. But I DO have interest in having the strength and build of a military guy, particularly a Navy Seal. I wanted to begin working out and get fit. I checked out all kinds of books, some had scads of color pictures with buffed-out people throughout. Most used cheesy language and required expensive weights. This book is a complete workout that is straight forward with precise instructions and work out routines outlined without weights. I checked it out and renewed it until the library wouldn't renew again. So now I'm buying it and I'm happy to do so. I know how much I've benefitted from it and will continue to benefit from it.

Good but don't by anything from the book

I must say this is an awesome book for one who wants to get into shape. The only problem with it is, I bought the machine in the back of the book for doing pull ups and latts but Mark Desile never shipped. It was a 144 dollar purchase, and the author took my money and ran. I have attempted to recieve reimbrushment but the author seems to be out of business. Trust me it is a great book, but never buy anything from it. The author and his company do not practice sound business practices.

Limited Time? Limited Resources? Then GET THIS BOOK!

As a senior in college, I've had trouble finding time or motivation to follow a workout program. On top of that, it is hard to pick a routine from the hundreds available (each telling you that their workout program is the best).I came across THE NAVY SEAL WORKOUT and thought I'd give it a chance. Let me tell you, this workout is really great. First, you don't really need any major weight equipment, the program uses your own weight. The only equipment you need is a pull-up bar and a dip bar (which saves time, because you won't have to wait in lines at the gym). Second, the system of reps De Lisle has you do is really effective (2-3-4-5-4-3-2, etc.). And the exercises are easy to understand.Don't get me wrong. They are challenging. When I fist flipped through to book I almost put it down because the exercises almost looked too easy. I couldn't have been more wrong.If you keep with the program, steadily, for a couple weeks, you WILL see results.

Book offers challenging workouts for various fitness levels

Mr. DeLisle challenges the readers of his book to raise the bar on their fitness level. After an educational and inspirational introduction, he offers up workout plans for beginners to experts. I have been doing the beginners workout for three weeks, and am making remarkable gains in strength and definition. The pyramid system that is used for the upper body portion of the workout is very effective in fatiguing the muscles involved. If you follow this program you will definitely see results. Other reviews of this book have mentioned the lack of a lower body section. While it is true that leg training is not given its own exlusive section, I feel that the stair sprints that are included from the second week of the beginners running workout on are sufficient.The author also advises the reader to include hill running, which many pro-footbal running backs include in their workout. So leg training is technically included. The most impressive part of this book is that the author gives readers a phone number and makes himself available to answer questions about the program(within reason). An excellent book for those interested in achieving an exceptional level of fitness without investing hours of time and large amounts of money.