But behind the legend are Sailors. Sailors whose job is to go where no one else can. Sailors whose mental and physical toughness is forged by old-fashioned hard work and sweat. Kory Knowles and Jeff J. Bramstedt know what it takes to be among the military s elite. According to these veteran SEALs, a strict regimen of exercise, nutrition and rest is required to stay in top physical shape.
SEALs are experts at all three.
The staples are running, swimming, calisthenics and weight training. When not deployed, all SEALs participate in command-organized PT programs. Each SEAL also incorporates his own personal training program. Some follow a weight training program while others focus on a cardiovascular routine. For Bramstedt, also 27, a large part of staying fit is putting the right fuel into the body.