WHAT TO EXPECT

The Usual Suspects

"All in, all the time." 

- A Navy SEAL Saying

GIVING CONTEXT

To begin, if you don't know who the U.S. Navy SEALS are, please take a moment to research them to provide more context on the founder of SEAL PT, former Navy SEAL Jack Waltson, and his program. You can find a more detailed background on Jack himself HERE and more details on the program HERE.

PHYSICAL TRAINING (PT)

Currently I am part of the "Lifers" group which you can sign into after graduating from SPT (SEAL PT) Bootcamp. Becoming a Lifer gives you access to "Jack Fit" for a year, the opportunity to move up in rank after completing a Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and a degree of seniority.

The types of calisthenics or "PT" performed during Jack Fit vary by day and instructor but revolve around five core types of exercises:

1) Warmup Exercises,

2) Pull Exercises,

3) Push Exercises,

4) Abdominal Exercises, and

5) Leg Exercises

A good source that displays these types of exercises can be found HERE.  I recommend watching this in one setting and taking notes as you go.

THE MORNING RITUAL

The tempo of the program is fast and dynamic. Typically members are on site 15 minutes prior (05:15 for Jack Fit or 04:45 for Bootcamp) to stretch and mentally prepare themselves for the grind. Here I'd like to pause and reflect on some inherent challenges with making muster:

1) Getting out of bed.  To date, I've tried recruiting new members to SPT and this is where many fail the most.  They just can't seem to get out of bed.  Most people aren't used to waking up before 05:00 - especially in order to put themselves through a difficult workout.  As a result, many will give into the comfort of their bed, willingness to hit the snooze button (once more), and ultimately end up quitting before they ever begin.  This is where your first battle begins. DO NOT GIVE IN.  When that alarm goes off, get up, gear up, and MOVE.

2) "The BIO".  Once you are up and moving, make sure you fuel up and unload any waste before showing up.  Nuff' said.

3) Transit Time.  Each individual needs to asses their commute time from their location to site.  This factor will impact what time you get out of bed and how much time you need to take care of your bio needs.

For me, I wake up at 04:00 to have a cup of coffee, check in with @jockowillink on twitter, stretch, catch up on news, spend time with my family, and handle "The BIO". I am out the door no later than 05:00 since my commute to Memorial Park is roughly 15 min. All this means that I need to be in bed no later than 22:00 in order to get at least six (6) hours of sleep.

NO EASY DAY



When the clock hits 05:30 PT begins. No exceptions.  SEAL PT has standards and they are high.

There are three rules most members adopt:

1) Give it your best.  Only you know if you are, don't cheat yourself.

2) Don't hurt yourself. Memorial Park is a big area with different types of terrain.  Members run, sprint, jump, bear crawl, crawl and carry heavy people and/or equipment (i.e., logs, sand bags, medicine balls) through the area.  Give it your best but respect your limits and mother nature.

3) NEVER QUIT. Don't give into a mind and body screaming to quit - that's just weakness in disguise trying to hold you back from becoming better.  Keep moving and fight for every inch.

If you show up on time and follow the above rules, you are bound to be challenged and get something out of the program.

Fair winds and following seas,

Anthony

Some of "The Regular Suspects"