Mark Divine

unconventional training for people wanting to make BUD/S to be a Navy Seal & workouts for people who want to improve their mindset. This book is written by a Seal who was active duty for 9 years & a reserve for 11. He self published his other books. I wasn't too impressed with the book. Mark's main tactic is to change your mindset & part of that is practicing Kokoro yoga & buying into all of their propaganda. Most of the book has great exercises but then you have to go to the SealFit webpage the author runs (some workouts are free while others cost) Between breathing techniques, loads, power, stamina phases, journaling your exercising & food & a warrior mindset it was a little much. Had a handy 5 page list of foods you should be eating while doing his training. A lot of things in the book just came across that maybe the author is getting paid by sources to use their foods, techniques, etc. I've read many Navy Seal's books and exercise regimes that were a lot better than this book… (meer)

I read this book for the 12 Books Business Book group, from which I received a free copy of the book. This business book is based on the lessons learned during training and a career leading a U.S. Navy SEAL group, complete with tips and procedures and a training map for civilian use. It very definitely falls in the category of self help and self improvement, if you don't fancy business studies. The author constantly refers back to his life as a SEAL and as a business owner, both successes and failures, to illustrate his points.… (meer)

I have been working out for about 3 years in a row. This is the longest time that I have gone in one period. I would not say that I am a fitness nut but I do and have seen the benefits of my workouts. I work out hard 5 days a week. I do a mixture of weights and cardio. Recently, I have been checking out the web and books for new ideas to spice up my workouts. No so much of a machine and run on the treadmill type of gal. Not to say that there is anything wrong with running on the treadmill as I have done it many times when I was working out on my own. However it gets real old quick. Plus I find that if I am in a class that I push myself harder and I am competitive. So this factor motivates me a lot.

So back to the book. I was curious to see what type of workout the SEALs do to keep in shape. I know they were really hard both physically and mentally. I was actually surprised to see how many of the featured exercises in ths book, I was familiar with and am currently already performing in my workout classes. I agree with everything that Mr. Divine said about the mental aspect. It is not just purely about the physical but mental as well. I know there are times when I want to just give up but then the teacher is asking if I got a little more and knowing I am almost to the end gives me that little extra strength to continue and show myself that I could do it. Mr. Divine writes this book in a very easy and understandable way. The way that the 8 weeks are broken out by daily quads or WOD (Workout of the Day) is excellent. I do this when I take my Crossfit class. Plus, it is easy to follow if you are on your own. This is a good book to give a fitness person that wants a challenge.… (meer)