The physical training that all Royal Marines recruits undergo is challenging and demanding, yet also structured and achievable. Here, for the first time, is an official manual to show you in detail how they succeed and how you can mirror all relevant aspects in your own fitness training. Packed with facts and step-by-step instruction accompanied by hundreds of colour photographs, Royal Marines Fitness contains a wealth of guidance for anyone wanting to achieve a higher level of fitness, whether it s preparing for a marathon, losing weight or putting on muscle mass. This manual provides you with all the tools and information you need to put together a training programme specific to your own targets, and to adapt it as you surpass your expectations. The Royal Marines the training, ethos and lifestyle. Physical fitness including the seven components of fitness. Fitness psychology training your mind to control your body. Exercise physiology understand how your body will respond to training. Diet and nutrition, the facts and figures you need to know. Fitness programme, the Royal Marines approach. Warm up, cool down, the reasons, the importance and the ways. Fitness training all the methods, aerobic, anaerobic, circuits and weights. The exercises extensive, step-by-step instructions for all types of fitness training.
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After joining the Royal Marines, Sean Lerwill served in various Royal Marines Units around the country, as well as taking part in numerous exercises and Operations across the globe. He specialised in the Physical Training Branch of the Royal Marines at the earliest opportunity, and after joining the PT Branch gained numerous qualifications in the fitness, teaching and coaching industries. Having left the Royal Marines in Autumn 2009, Sean now co-owns a physical training company, Commando Conditioning, with another Ex-Royal Marines PTI.
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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful
By Dickens
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Royal Marines Fitness: Physical Training Manual
I'm too old to be trying to join the Marines but I do like to keep fit. Over the years I have bought a number of Training Manuals and this is the first time I have been physically bothered to write a review. This book is excellent. If your looking to join the Marines or, like myself, are interested in the details of how fitness is incorporated into their work then this book is well worth buying. The real strength of this book, however, is that the Author is a Royal Marine PTI who is setting out, without any macho posturing, how to design your own fitness programme, whatever your requirements or fitness level. This is not a "10 weeks to being a Special Forces Ninja". It is an intelligent description of how to get fit, quickly, cheaply and practically. I fully recommend this book.
I'm too old to be trying to join the Marines but I do like to keep fit. Over the years I have bought a number of Training Manuals and this is the first time I have been physically bothered to write a review. This book is excellent. If your looking to join the Marines or, like myself, are interested in the details of how fitness is incorporated into their work then this book is well worth buying. The real strength of this book, however, is that the Author is a Royal Marine PTI who is setting out, without any macho posturing, how to design your own fitness programme, whatever your requirements or fitness level. This is not a "10 weeks to being a Special Forces Ninja". It is an intelligent description of how to get fit, quickly, cheaply and practically. I fully recommend this book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Brentwood
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm training for a military fitness test and have received so much advice ranging from 'just run faster and when the going gets tough just grin and bear it' to in depth explanations of anatomy, thus I had a little information overload. This book, in my opinion, is straight forward, practical and realistic.
The author has presented the information clearly, the photos are brilliant and the advice easy to understand. Whether you are someone who is an avid gym goer, an endurance enthusiast, taking a fitness test or simply interested in getting involved in fitness you will not be disappointed with this book.
It shows you what the human body is capable of and re-iterates the importance of an understanding of the mind and body dynamic.
Buy this book, at the very least you will enjoy simply reading a well written book and at the most you will take your fitness to the next stage whatever your level.
If you're interested in the Royal Marines there is a DVD series available which follows the 32 week training course called Commando on the front line - it's fascinating and shows exactly why the Royal Marines are so revered.
One final small point, it is nice to see someone re-iterate the simple 'calories in, calories out' advice. I have several friends who truly desire to eat what they want and exercise little, they then become perplexed when they gain weight. This book (although it's a tiny section as the Royal Marines generally never suffer from weight problems, understandably) does establish this point, albeit in a tiny section.
The author has presented the information clearly, the photos are brilliant and the advice easy to understand. Whether you are someone who is an avid gym goer, an endurance enthusiast, taking a fitness test or simply interested in getting involved in fitness you will not be disappointed with this book.
It shows you what the human body is capable of and re-iterates the importance of an understanding of the mind and body dynamic.
Buy this book, at the very least you will enjoy simply reading a well written book and at the most you will take your fitness to the next stage whatever your level.
If you're interested in the Royal Marines there is a DVD series available which follows the 32 week training course called Commando on the front line - it's fascinating and shows exactly why the Royal Marines are so revered.
One final small point, it is nice to see someone re-iterate the simple 'calories in, calories out' advice. I have several friends who truly desire to eat what they want and exercise little, they then become perplexed when they gain weight. This book (although it's a tiny section as the Royal Marines generally never suffer from weight problems, understandably) does establish this point, albeit in a tiny section.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By wes
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book and is full of information and knowledge.
It is very detaled on every aspect on fitness, however even though it is a very good book and is very knowledgable I belive this book will benefit beginners more than anything. For somebody with a lot if training experience or a high knowledge of fitness this book would not benefit them as much.
But if you are just starting out or want to learn more about fitness definatly buy this.
It also has loads! of information on life in the royal marines if thats your goal.
It is very detaled on every aspect on fitness, however even though it is a very good book and is very knowledgable I belive this book will benefit beginners more than anything. For somebody with a lot if training experience or a high knowledge of fitness this book would not benefit them as much.
But if you are just starting out or want to learn more about fitness definatly buy this.
It also has loads! of information on life in the royal marines if thats your goal.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By R. Williams
Format:Hardcover
A no fuss approach to fitness modelled around the hard as nails Royal Marines Basic Training programme. An absolute must for anyone trying to get for for the Royal Marines. The book also includes a history or the Marines and other things that you will no doubt be quizzed on in your Marines initial interview!
Full marks, good effort Royal!
Full marks, good effort Royal!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By alex
Format:Hardcover
i am a 15 year old boy, who wishes to join the royal marines. im am starting to train for when i join when im 17. this book has everything you need to have good/safe trainings. this book has everything from how to do correct exersizes to nutrional help. as it is written by a PTI (physical training instructer) within the royal marines, you can trust everyword.
i fully enjoyed this book and so would anyone wishing to join, any forces really, or you can read just to stay healthy. 5 *****
i fully enjoyed this book and so would anyone wishing to join, any forces really, or you can read just to stay healthy. 5 *****
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Shoto
Format:Hardcover
This book came up as a recommendation when I was looking at another fitness training book. Seeing that the author was, until recently, a serving Marine I mentioned it to a friend, also a long-serving Marine.
To keep it short, his verdict was that the author was a good guy, who knew his stuff and that the book is very good.
As he has more than 10 years service in the Marines, a branch of the armed services where a very high fitness level is a basic job requirement and knowing how fanatical he is himself about maintaining his fitness, that's good enough recommendation for me to add it to my birthday list.
To keep it short, his verdict was that the author was a good guy, who knew his stuff and that the book is very good.
As he has more than 10 years service in the Marines, a branch of the armed services where a very high fitness level is a basic job requirement and knowing how fanatical he is himself about maintaining his fitness, that's good enough recommendation for me to add it to my birthday list.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By S. A. Weller
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fantastic! This is even more detailed than the car manuals! As an avid fitness fan, I have a massive collection of fitness and training books. This was by far one of my best buys, it covers everything you could want to know on training.
The Commandos are among the fittest, most elite athletes in the world and this book demonstrates many ways of getting to their level, including tests etc...
I can't possibly go into all the aspects of training this covers, please trust me that it's a must.
Anyone looking to apply to the Marines will need this book as a guide to fitness, be prepared BEFORE you go.
The Commandos are among the fittest, most elite athletes in the world and this book demonstrates many ways of getting to their level, including tests etc...
I can't possibly go into all the aspects of training this covers, please trust me that it's a must.
Anyone looking to apply to the Marines will need this book as a guide to fitness, be prepared BEFORE you go.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is excellent. It contains the experience and philosophy that have formed the Royal Marines into one of the most formidable fighting units on the earth. Yet it also portrays the essence of the Corps, which is not only about fighting or war. Having a RM PTi write this book is a coup, as the experience of training people to the incredible standards required is clearly passed on to the public in this book. It shows you what is required mentally, gives concrete, up to date instruction that can be applied at all levels. There is no bull here, and it shows. One of the best books I have read in a long time, and inspirational in helping me achieve the fitness goals I have. If you only buy one fitness manual, you won't go wrong with this...
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A good giude
Bought it as a guide to help me get back into some kind of fitness level, although getting a little metallic in the hair now - so just got to adapt their suggested methods to suit
Published 2 months ago by Fatboy.lovesher
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This book is awesome-o! not had to try it out fully, however the presentation and detail on the exercises are amazing. Also at £12.99 it was a steal!
Published 3 months ago by Anthony Hibbert
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best buy in a while
i wasnt expecting for there to be so much in this book for the price. i go the gym regulary and train at home too but when reading through just some of this i can see that there... Read more
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This book gives the reader a guide to a fitter body.
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Royal Marines Fitness Manual
This is an excellent book and it help with my son's fittness if he sticks to it, Worth Buying. Good value
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a must have for any person applying for the RM
Great, informative and easy to read book. Very well written. Extremely pleased I bought this book. Would highly recommend this book.
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Royal Marines Fitness: Physical Training Manual
Royal Marines Fitness: Physical Training Manual. Does what it says on the cover. Well set out with good photos and explanations
Published 5 months ago by Mr Steven D Chessman
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Really good book, giving the reader a good insight of the level of training in which Royal Marines Commando's go through aswell as thier views and ethos. Read more
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