SGPT Navy SEAL Motivation

A ruck or ruck march is a weighted hike. The purpose of our training is to prepare your body to function under load so when you get to basic training or your selection process, your body is ready to perform at optimal levels. 

We use a sandbag vs other weights for this demonstration. A Navy SEAL full kit could weigh as much as 80 pounds. We train at 10% of your body weight or 20 - 25 pounds. Advanced athletes can go closer to 50 pounds when training.

Can you overtrain? I got this question over the weekend. It's a great one. And simply put the answer is: YES! 100% you can overtrain. Here's what to look out for. You should have at least 1 if not 2 rest or active recovery days during your weekly training schedule. Don't combine 3 heavy, long training days in a row. Training programs that last over 1 hour should be done 1 or 2 times a week and spread out unless they are endurance style running, biking or swimming. Symptoms. Tired, irritable, loss of appetite, insomnia, decreased performance, reduced immune system...