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The Royal Marines Circuit Training: The All-round Commando Fitness Programme [Paperback]

Robin Eggar (Author), Loraine Dieter (Author), Dieter Loraine (Author)

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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Vermilion (6 Jun 1996)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0091813298
ISBN-13: 978-0091813291
Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.8 x 1.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 277,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #97 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Training & Coaching > Fitness Training

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Low-tech circuits, or repetitive exercises on specific muscle groups are an increasing popular way of exercising. This guide gives a structured fitness programme, designed to keep exercising time down to a minimum, with hints and tips on diet, and avoiding and coping with sports injury. The book starts with an eight-week beginner course leading to a basic level of fitness which can then be maintained indefinitely using the maintenance and specialization circuits. This section also shows how to concentrate on individual requirements and diversify into games and sports. There are self-assessment tests throughout and the final section gives a four-week course designed to bring you to a peak of physical and mental fitness for a tough challenge based on SBS/SAS selection procedures which very few will find possible.

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4.0 out of 5 stars well structured introduction to circuits & fitness, 9 April 2001

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This review is from: The Royal Marines Circuit Training: The All-round Commando Fitness Programme (Paperback)

A Useful guide covering a broad range of topics such as nutrition, planning circuit sessions and a wide range of body circuit exercises however in typical military style its terse with brief descriptions of the exercises although there are a lot of clear photographs. The book concentrates on the "nitty gritty" taking a practical approach and not burdening the reader with unecessary fitness science. Anyone who's getting into fitness and wants to gain some good basic knowledge of training technques would do well the buy this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what the title says it does!, 4 Feb 2003

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I recieved the book this morning and have already read it all. It gives a structured 8 week circuit training schedule, including diet. If you would like to have a personally made circuit i.e. if you are training for a specific sport, there are guides on how to do this. Also there are loads of exercises for each area of the body which have picture diagrams and detailed explanations. I personally am going for my Potential Royal Marines Course in around 2 months so I will be using some of the dieting information plus using the exercises given to build my own circuits. Great book, does exactly what it's meant to do. Plus, No Gym Equipment is needed!

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book really works. It will get you fit., 8 Jan 2002

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It gives an 8 week programme of diet, warm ups, stretching and exercise to develop all-round fitness. It requires minimum equipment (I only have dumbells) and can be done in a confined space at home. Ideal for busy people and reps on the road. You'll see improvement in 4 weeks.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is how its done.
Down the pub, I remember once asking a former PE teacher how I could lose weight and get fit. He said 'Eat less and exercise more'. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Robert Peter Earl

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Published on 14 April 2003 by Wild Bill

1.0 out of 5 stars High Expectations - Low Quality Delivery
Unlike all but one of the Amazon reviewers I was very disappointed even though the book does fully meet it's title of "Circuit Training" in it's contents. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE HOLY GRAIL!
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Published on 3 July 2002 by sid_binch

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this book
This book is not a circuit training book. It requires a huge investment in equipment, contrary to one of the reviews below. It is a muddled book and it is hard to follow. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT!!!
This book is BRILLIANT.Better illustrated and laid out than the numerous "Be a Navy Seal" books. Clear,well illustrated and usable. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thi sgot me through!
Later this year I am joining the Royal Marine Commando's, and this book definetly helped me passed the gruelling 3 day fitness tests- The PRMC. Read more

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