What better way to start the new year than to get fighting fit? Major Sam McGrath of the legendary Parachute Regiment has put together this easy to use and inspirational exercise guide that is perfect for everyone - from the couch potato civilian to the aspiring Para recruit. Major McGrath previously ran the selection course for the Parachute Regiment - the brutal 'P' Company and he draws on his vast experience to create a step-by-step guide to improving fitness through easy to follow exercise programmes. But this is more than just an exercise guide - it offers advice on how to choose a gym or personal trainer as well as healthy eating. The book also sets out five aspirational challenges for readers to aim for if they follow the exercise programmes including a 10 mile race and the gruelling Fan Dance around the Brecond Beacons. If you can do that then you know you really are Para Fighting Fit! "
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By Ash P
Format:Paperback
Great book, very easy to read. I finished it over a weekend and it left me motivated and ready to take the necessary steps to achieve my fitness goals. I have recommended this book to all my mates, can't wait to get Para fit!
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Trish
Format:Paperback
This is easily the best fitness book I've ever read. Don't be put off by the daunting title, the book is brilliantly written and has something for everyone regardless of your fitness level. The book draws heavily on the parachute regiment's approach to training; widely regarded as one of the toughest fighting forces in the world. It first explains how and why the paras train in a particular way; which really brings to life how fitness is much more than having a flat stomach and being able to run up hills carrying a heavy back pack. It then explains how fitness is developed which has given me the confidence to have a go at creating my own fitness programmes. The book has 6 programs which cater for all fitness levels - the idea being that you complete one ready for the next. All of the exercises within the programs are well illustrated making it very simple to understand. There are also some excellent sections on motivation and goal setting - the best I've seen in any fitness book. Throughout the book there are some excellent examples of how the paras have performed on the battlefield each with a poignant message. I read this book over a weekend it's is so easy to read and was delighted with what I'd learnt. I now have the utmost respect for the Paras - they really are cut from a different cloth. I can't recommend this book more strongly. It's no surprise to me that Major McGrath was trusted with selecting the future generation of paras - he clearly knows his stuff and cares deeply for his trade.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By John B
Format:Paperback
My wife bought me this book recently after settling into a typically morose post-wedding sedentry life style and gaining a few pounds in weight along the way. Although being initially cautious about the book author being a military para fitness trainer, the clear message that came across was that the biggest battle is the mental challenge of motivating yourself to actually getting out of the house to do exercise. Major McGrath's training techniques have helped me to overcome my biggest stumbling block, namely motivation, and starting to get myself fitter for the first time in years. I thoroughly reccommend this book to those people out there wanting to make a change in their life.
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What can I say? This book has everything! It was extremely helpful as I myself am doing P company at the end of the year. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Josh
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Absolutely Great!
It's all here. Straightforward no nonsense advice complete with programmes to bring you level of fitness up to the max. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Daly
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Published 1 month ago by 12345
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Stick to the App or iPad version.
The content and credibility of the author is unquestionable. I had hoped the full text book would add value to the iPhone app which it did but.... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. ODR Moore
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When I started with this book i was 5 foot 9 inches and nearly 19...
What a book, after 3 weeks i am noticing a massive difference in my weight and fitness already. Brilliant book for beginners like me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cameronski
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Very good motivator
Written in a very motivational kind of way, interspersed with short stories about Regiment Campaigns and their success strategies. Like having a pep talk to get you going. Read more
Published 2 months ago by I. Allars
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Great informative book
Bought this for xmas for my son ........who is currently trying to get into the Parachute Regiment.
He has found it very useful.
He has found it very useful.
Published 3 months ago by Rich
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Great
Brought it to accompany the iPhone app.
What I wanted, when I wanted it. I'm happy.
Arrived safely, promptly and in a good condition.
Like I said, I'm a happy bunny.
What I wanted, when I wanted it. I'm happy.
Arrived safely, promptly and in a good condition.
Like I said, I'm a happy bunny.
Published 3 months ago by Chris Dwyer
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A fine example of both military and civillian fitness
A fine example of both military and civilian fitness. What Sam he has written about will certainly help you to build on your current fitness levels and is extremely helpful for all... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Anita
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A very good guide to get in shape!
This is a very god book and it's very different then the usual fitness book. It as very good advices for a beginner as well as more advanced programs.
Published 5 months ago by Sérgio Marques
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