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The Royal Marines Circuit Training: The All-round Commando Fitness Programme
 
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The Royal Marines Circuit Training: The All-round Commando Fitness Programme (Paperback)

by Robin Eggar (Author), Loraine Dieter (Author), Dieter Loraine (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Vermilion (6 Jun 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091813298
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091813291
  • Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 19 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 287,670 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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An 'all-round commando fitness programme', adapted from the one which enabled the Royal Marines to 'yomp' 50 miles into Port Stanley. This aims to take a fat civvy (RM-speak for raw recruit) to a Nod (capable of passing military fitness tests) and beyond (fit enough to pass the SBS entry test). It's written in no-nonsense chaps' language, pragmatic about men's dietary attitudes - the section on scran (nutrition) is thrillingly brief and recipes include tinned tuna fish and oven chips - and has a section on specific sports from golf to boxing. (Kirkus UK)

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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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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thi sgot me through!, 17 Jun 2001
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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. This is an excellent book for eveyone, whether you to are joining up, or you just want to improve your general fitness.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT!!!, 22 Jan 2002
By A Customer
This book is BRILLIANT.Better illustrated and laid out than the numerous "Be a Navy Seal" books. Clear,well illustrated and usable. No miracles, no glamourous models no nonsense. Read most of the other books in the fitness type section and they are not as good.
Based around circuit training gives 7 weeks exercises, targets to attain and tips on motovation etc. After the 7 weeks you can proceed to sports specialised circuits.

Only downfall,a silly and impractical timing regieme, exercise for 15 seconds rest for 10. Nearly impossible to do with a stop watch so I made up a tape. Would have scored 5 stars in my opinion otherwise.Buy it

Paul

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars well structured introduction to circuits & fitness, 9 April 2001
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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 Proper fitness
If you want your body to look like you workout and are fit, then this book is for you.While you will not find any new or lost secrets of the Royal Marines, you will get basic... Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but assumes you're a couch potato reader
Definitely a good book, takes a good approach instilling some good hard facts and encouraging a lifestyle change approach rather than a get fit quick one. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2003 by eep803

4.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now
If you want to get resonably fit, run outside, go to the gym, eat slim fast rubbish etc, but if you really want to be proper fit get this book. Read more
Published on 14 April 2003 by Wild Bill

5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what the title says it does!
I recieved the book this morning and have already read it all. It gives a structured 8 week circuit training schedule, including diet. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2003 by Ashley Czirok

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
Published on 25 Jan 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars THE HOLY GRAIL!
This book is the holy grail of ALL fitness guides. Forgot all those pathetic 'fit in ten days' guides and those stupid workout videos. Read more
Published on 4 Jul 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
Published on 30 Mar 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars This book really works. It will get you fit.
It gives an 8 week programme of diet, warm ups, stretching and exercise to develop all-round fitness. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for boyfriends
I gave this to my boyfriend because he was always moaning about being unfit and didn't want to join a gym. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring guidance on maintaining fitness for the athelete
Allthough this may not be the ideal book for beguiners in the fitness stakes, this book gave me quality info on setting and achieving personal goals. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2000

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