Ex Royal Marine Online Personal Trainer

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Learn about the reason behind the number of reps one should do of any given exercise.
Too many people start their training regimes in the wrong way and end up quitting or getting injured. You need to learn the principles behind the stages of training which start off with

Anatomical Adaptation
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Hypertrophy
Muscular Strength.

In the Royal Marines the training is geared around these principles although it is expected that a new recruit will already have mastered the anatomical adaptation phase. The weaker hopefuls will have been weened out on the PRMC (potential royal marine course) before the initial 32 weeks training starts allowing them to go home and master the basics. To a degree all compenents should be there ish for all starting recruits. Commando training is there to turn reasonably fit people into athletes. Surprisingly the Marines get a lot of county level athletes joining up, and often these already fit people do not make the grade. I had a junior level olympic hopeful swimmer on my PRMC and he failed the 3 mile run....simply because he hadn't done any running training. He assumed he would be good enough. I am sure if he had to swim the 3 miles he would have breezed it.

In the Marines more is needed than just being fit like the average gym goer and I would encourage anyone to train under these principles as well. These can be found on the website in more detail and are:

Flexibility
Endurance
Skill
Stamina
Strength
Speed
Power

These principles will create a well rounded athlete and are vital for all Marines. Royal Marines who leave commando training will have gained the fitness level of an international triathlete...if they finish that is.The same applies for any serious sports persons, footballers, etc.

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Visit main website click here Top tip of the day. If you don't stay hydrated during the day and after exercise your body will not burn fat. So it's worth your time to stay hydrated.

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Starting fitness.

Consult your doctor first if if in doubt as to your suitability to exercise. I will start adding some exercise plans so keep checking in from time to time. Aim to stay fit for life, feel good and enjoy food treats without feeling guilty. Once you get into shap you will never look back. Personally I feel great most days simply down to being fit and strong. I personally will exercise for ever more as should we all.

Royal Marine Fitness

When getting into fitness it is important to set goals. So have a think about what you want to achieve in a set period. More will be discussed later. An example of my goals given to me during my time with the Marines whilst on annual leave. Don't try and do this with out tons of training or you may injure yourself Weekend: 4-6 miles steady run, no faster than 6.40 pace. Monday: cv work Bike, rower, stepper, swimming.....at least 45 mins Also include press ups, sit ups, pull ups, squats and jump lunges. Do 10, then 9, then 8 down to 1 (pull ups do 5-1) Tuesday: 5-6 mile steady run, finish with press up, sit up and pull ups. Wednesday: swim work and climbing rope work Thursday:4-5 mile fast run, finish off with press up, sit ups, pull ups. Friday: day off, good stretch. Drink lots of water....always stay hydrated. Repeat once per week. This may sound tough but marines will have to do much harder things like the 30 miler which is one of the commando tests.

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Wait out for some great fitness and personal training ideas. As an ex Royal Marine Commando and current personal trainer I aim to share my knowledge to get people back into fitness. A fitter you is a better you.