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Find out if you're fit enough to swim with the SEALs. Even if you don't want to join America's elite operations team, you can take the fitness challenge that closely mirrors the initial physical screening test given to anyone who desires to become a SEAL.
The Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge is a series of physical fitness events consisting of individual tests of strength and endurance, including:
- 500-yard swim
- Push-ups (42 Seal standard/80 Seal competitive)
- Sit-ups (50 Seal standard/80 Seal competitive)
- Pull-ups (6 Seal standard/11 Seal competitive)
- 1.5 mile run
82 Days and Counting.
The Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge is coming to Seattle on August 8, 2009. Go to the Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge website to register now, and get training tips to maximize your fitness performance. Medals will be awarded to the top competitors. See video below to get a sneak peak at what it takes to pass the Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge.
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I did the SEAL Fitness Challenge in Dallas, TX on May 9th. This is a lot harder than it sounds, and my advice would be to really focus on your swimming. I didn't have access to a pool for training, and have never taken any form of swimming lessons. I did what I called a resistance band swim simulation on a stability ball at my gym. I simulated the breast stroke motion. I did this 3-4x week for about 5 wks in my training, in addition to working on push ups, pull ups, sit ups and increasing my car
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