Product Description

Exercise is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to total wellness. Those who focus on the aesthetics of muscle are missing the picture. The System is a lifestyle. In the SEALs they asked us not to settle for normal. If we did then we did not belong there. What this did is put us in a mindset to set higher standards. I am asking you, not to accept normal. The System is designed to help you achieve strength, flexibility, speed, lean muscle mass and endurance. Gym junkies can be impressive for 30 second burst of energy but beyond that they are useless. Majority of gym junkies only last 10 minutes in my exercise class. Whereas I can take someone from my class who can last for 60 minutes yet they still have incredible 30 second burst of energy. We are looking for functional muscles with a purpose. System 1 is a 30 to 60 day program that requires 45 minutes a day, 3 days a week. Purchase System 1 and get ready to change your life. One of the highest quality exercise DVD's. 5 camera shots while overlooking incredible Zion's National Park.

System 1 - three day a week program which means there is no time to put my five day a week routine. You will get a great work out with System 1 while preparing your technique and strength for System 2. System 2 will be our full run with me if you can 5 day a week program. Sorry about the delay to my long time customers, I fought past an illness that stripped me of weight and strength which you can note in System 1. I am back and stronger than ever and will film in Nov.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28786 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-10-01
• Formats: Closed-captioned, Color, Digital Sound, DTS Surround Sound, Full Screen, NTSC
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 60 minutes

From the Actor
I have put 7 years of heart and soul into exercise and promoting healthly living. You do not have to settle for anything. You want to make a change, you want to reach higher levels then give me "Fire In The Gut" and we can get you there. "Navy SEAL Workout" started it all then I released "Navy SEAL Breakthrough To Master Level Fitness" but my customer base asked time and time again for a video/DVD. Well, the wait is over and you will not be disappointed.

About the Actor
Originally from Northern California in a small town called Folsom. Mark entered the Navy in September of 1990, while in boot camp he was given the opportunity to try out for the military's elite Navy SEAL training. Out of 300 candidates, 2 qualified for SEAL training. Mark formed up into a class of 130 SEAL trainees but only 25% finished their training after many grueling months.

Upon graduation from BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School) Mark was assigned to SEAL Team 3. Mark soon became Bravo Platoon's radio and communications rep and put his training to the test in the Somalia conflict. While over in Somalia Mark was constantly approached by numerous sailors and marines to put together a workout based on the SEAL training. The results were so phenomenal that Mark was prompted to go public with this amazing workout.

With no previous publishing, sales or advertising background Mark soon found himself on nationally recognized TV shows, magazines and newspapers. This exposure helped propel Mark's book, "Navy SEAL Workout" to a best seller. This experience landed Mark a position in a highly recognized advertising agency in San Diego (The Flowers Group). One of his clients saw the same potential with Mark and asked him to come on board. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) immediately put Mark to work as an advertising account executive and corporate relations director. Extended roles also included co-op advertising and corporate relations to help expand ACE's role as a non-profit organization in their market. Since then Mark has not stopped.

Customer Reviews

One of the best DVD's available in this genre
I recently wrote a review for this product to try and help correct a misunderstanding that another reviewer had wrote but after having and using the product for a few more weeks have decided that the quality of the product deserves a more in-depth review (hence the edit of my previous one). It's a little longer than the original but for those considering parting with our hard earned cash the more information available to you on a product has always been better (for me at least).

This DVD is the start of a four part series with this DVD being System 1 - Preparatory which will follow on to System 2 - Master Level Fitness, System 3 - Plateau Breakers and System 4 - Out Blast. You must understand this before you purchase it as although it is a complete and challenging workout for all levels it is also the start or foundation workout for the more advanced DVD's that will follow.

The DVD is very well produced and presented, is shot in what I would consider an exotic location and is easy to navigate having the option of the workout and a focus on technique (plus scene selections) available from the menu. The workout portion runs to nearly 55 minutes plus you get the focus on technique section to ensure you do the movement the right way.

The workout consists of a warm-up with jumping jacks and high knees, you then have about 5 different stretches and then move on to dips, push ups, lunges, mountain climbers, calf raises, the wall, hand to toes, crunches and reverse crunches. Within just about each area there are different levels for the beginner, intermediate and advanced user. Essentially this provides a complete full body workout and if done while following the DVD I would be surprised if no matter your level of fitness if you don't feel it. You also need do not need any equipment, just some motivation, a place to workout and a couple of chairs or something suitable to do dips on.

The other section is the focus on technique section in which the author illustrates each of the movements that will be used within the workout. For me at least initially this was the reason that I originally purchased the DVD as I do not wish to go to a gym to ensure that I have the correct technique and this was the only DVD I could find that I trusted enough to show it to me. The workout came as a bonus and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was considering I did initially look at it for the workout.

While you may be thinking that this DVD is not a complete workout, it is and the author has done the admirable thing by separating his workout series into a number of different DVD's. For one thing you get much more information than would be available if he tried to put everything on one DVD and more importantly he has tried to eliminate the problem of injuries which many people would face if they fail to create a solid foundation of fitness.

Remarkably this DVD is able to create a solid foundation of fitness for beginners and have something useful for the more advanced individuals, through the author's use of different reps within the workout. Few individuals who consider themselves fit would be able to say they have not had a workout if they follow this exercise routine and most beginners should be able to easily cope with the workout and see positive results before the next level DVD is available.

Over recent years more and more prominent fitness gurus and authors have begun to advocate the use of body weight exercises, probably due to there effectiveness, the reduction of the risk of injury and the total body workout that can be had at least from the methods that this author advocates. The thing that has always turned me off many of these authors is the cult following which some of them have and the complete lack of objectivity that some of their reviewers have, I generally do not take the time to do reviews unless I feel a product is truly worthy or if is good and has no reviews or there is misleading information on the product but with this DVD I feel that it is worthy of your hard earned money.

I would have to say that I believe this DVD is worth the money and that the workout is challenging, comprehensive and above all safe and that although there are not a lot of other options available in this genre even if there was I don't think you would find a better product unless there was a massive change in the way these types of products are made.

Finally I would also say that you should evaluate the track record and credibility of any author that produces any workout video or book. Although I have purchased this authors books before I find him credible and trust him as professional in his field for the following reasons. He has a number of books which have always received high praise on Amazon, he has not just dreamed up some new thing and tried to sell it, he has also always advocated these types of exercises and at least in my opinion has managed to incorporated them into a better overall package and refined how he delivers them but most importantly for me is the fact that he always comes across as a passionate man for the subject area and gives you the feeling that he does not only care about selling his product but also cares about the individual that will be using it something that is lacking in many of the other authors that currently produce fitness books and videos.

NS WORKOUT
I like this DVD, and use it several times a week. This is one of the workouts where there is a beginner, intermediate, and advanced version, three people one doing each version. The advanced is somewhat challenging starting with 1 min worth of jumping jacks, and high knee's. Then several minutes of stretching. The workout then begins with dips 40x3 with a short break in between, the short break for endurance makes it difficult. Then pushups using the pyrimyd system, 12-14- to 20, and back. Again with a short break in between sets.
Next is lower body with 40 2 count lunges, mountian climbers, and 300 calf raises. The most challenging one comes next ''The wall'' squating with your back against a wall for 5 min. As the the instructor says, this is a mental challenge, because of the pain after several min, and the boaring nature of it. But again it is challenging. Then finally Abs. This is a killer ab routine consisting of hand to toes 60x3, crunches 60x3, and reverse crunches 30x3. Again with a short rest period between the sets. I just described the advanced version,the other two are itentical with lower reps so you can build up to advanced. Over all a like it, and have seen results. Hope this helps.

Excellent all-around workout.
System 1 is an excellent all-around workout that focuses on strength training at a heart pumping pace. The training is structured for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. You simply follow along with the demonstator for your particular fitness level. I was already in good shape when I first started this workout but I was not able to complete the advanced program as shown. I had to slowly progress from the intermediate level. This program is very demanding due to the high number of repetitions per exercise and the short recovery times (15-30 seconds).

After a brief warm-up and stretch, exercises are conducted for the chest, legs, and abdominals. The workout lasts 50 minutes and there is no wasted time. You will be pushing yourself to the limit during the entire workout. These exercises are designed for greater muscle endurance and will have you burning and in pain. The only equipment that will be required is a bench or chair for the dips. During the dips the advanced will be doing 3 sets of 40 reps by the way.

The production quality is first rate and very professional. DeLisle is very likable and does not come across in a cocky or arrogant manner. I have every Navy SEAL fitness tape available and I rate this as one of the best. In fact, this is probably the best all-around routine for those desiring strength and cardio in one time saving workout. While there may be seperate strength or cardio workouts that are better, none integrate the two as well. If you want to get fit then this workout delivers.

DeLisle's company seems to have gone out of business and the follow-up DVD, System 2, never made production. That is a shame because I was looking forward to buying it as soon as it was available. Hopefully it can be released in the future.