Commando Conditioning

‘Lose Weight For Wedding’ Circuit Training

Sean — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:16:19 +0000

Whether you are bride, groom or attendee, Wedding Season is upon us and we all desperately want to look good on the big day. Our ‘lose weight for wedding‘ circuit training is the best way to help you get in great shape for that special occasion. Regardless of whether you want to squeeze into that old suit, develop good arms and shoulders for that backless dress, or just lose a few pounds all over we have a great weight loss circuit that can really help you.

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Basic Training Dos and Don’t s: Part 1 Dos

Sean — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:10:49 +0000

There are many things you need to consider when starting any kind of training. Often it can be the simple things that get overlooked or forgotten about. In the following article we look at some common dos and don’ts that can really help make a difference to your training routine whatever that may be.

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Tip of the Week: Stretching

Sean — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:53:19 +0000

Stretching…Really?! I guarantee most of you will be thinking “oh great, another fitness article telling me I should stretch – bol@$cks to it, I’ve never stretched and I’m fine”. Am I right?! Stretching in the Marines Stretching is a must as far as Royal Marines Recruits are concerned.

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Hypoxic Training for 1000 Mile Sticky

John — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:11:00 +0000

Johnny “Sticky” Budden joined Sean in his new role as Fitness Manager of the Third Space, to do a hard CV session in the hypoxic chamber at the exclusive London Gym.

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Zoo Magazine – Are You Man Enough Challenge – Episode 3

John — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:30:19 +0000

In this episode we see James from Zoo Magazine take on the legendary Royal Marine Commando assault course. The course is designed with combat in mind. It’s arduous, challenging and only the fittest survive. Can James make it up the wall? Has he got what it takes to get across the monkey bars? Find out by watching episode 3. Missed an episode? Catchup with episode 1 and episode 2.

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Marine to Firefighter – Fit As Fire

Graeme — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:47:44 +0000

Graeme is a former Royal Marine Physical Training Instructor (PTI) who swapped his White Vest and Green Beret for Fighting Fires and saving lives. In this post Graeme discusses some of the basic principles he used to help him smash his Fire-Fighting physical tests. (Picture by Gothick Matt)

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How Long Should You Train For?

Sean — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:10:58 +0000

60 minutes is said to be the optimum time for a training session. Many of us will push on thinking the extra sets and reps will have positive effects. In fact, the hormone cortisol increases during long training sessions which has muscle wasting and testosterone blocking tendencies.

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Zoo Magazine – Are You Man Enough Challenge – Episode 2

John — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:30:24 +0000

This episode features James from Zoo Magazine entering the gym to test his basic level of fitness and to find out if he has what it takes to move onto the assault course. James must reach the necessary standard for the energy sapping bleep test, press-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups. If he fails here, it will be an embarrassingly early exit back to the Zoo magazine head office. Is James man enough for this challenge? Find out buy watching episode 2 below. If you missed out, catch up with episode 1.

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Why Women Should Lift Weights

Su — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:30:37 +0000

There is a common misconception amongst us women out there that lifting heavy weights will make us big. This is not so. Physiologically we do not possess enough of the manly stuff (testosterone) to produce muscles of considerable size. In fact, lifting weights will give us a toned and tight looking physique that most cardio-only gym bunnies will be jealous of.

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Zoo Magazine – Are You Man Enough Challenge – Episode 1

John — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:30:41 +0000

Our very own Commando Conditioning instructor Sean was involved with a competition run by Zoo Magazine to help them find their ‘Man of the Year’. Sean helped to put Zoo magazine reporter James, through a grueling series of tests that would ultimately be used to find their ‘Man of the Year’ competition winner.

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Tip of the Week: Eating for Exercise

Sean — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:23:15 +0000

Eating is an essential component of any exercise routine. In this quick post we examine some key concepts that can help you understand when to eat, and what to eat.

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Fat Burning -Top Ten Tips

Sean — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:45:06 +0000

With Christmas now firmly behind us, the majority of us will now admit that the extra slice of Christmas cake or finishing off that bottle of wine has probably taken it’s toll! Well here at Commando Conditioning, we’ve not only got the instructors to get you fit and healthy, but the advice too. Here are our top 10 tips for shedding those post Christmas pounds:

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Does Healthy Chocolate Exist?

Sean — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:20:20 +0000

Even if you are doing really well with a training programme, fat-burning or weight loss routine, you still need to treat yourself every now and then. Us Brits, like the Australians and even more so than the Americans, like to eat chocolate. In fact, at Easter (yes it’s approaching!) chocolate sales reach just under £500 million every year, but amazingly that is only 10% of the UK’s annual chocolate sales.

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Embrace The Commando Training Spirit

tweety — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:02:36 +0000

What makes Royal Marines Commando physical training different to other forms of physical training? Is it any harder then a Professional football or rugby players training? Is it longer then an Olympic athlete’s physical program? Is more time dedicated then a serious marathon runner would give in order to get his best time? In order to answer these questions we must understand what a marine will do in his physical preparation. (Picture taken by isafmedia)

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Diet Tip of the Week: A Glass Of Fruit Juice To Kick Start Your Day

Sean — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:47 +0000

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you don’t eat breakfast, you are not “breaking the fast” and are allowing your body to stay in starvation mode which will actually lead to your body storing more and thus weight gain in the long run. (Picture by Food Thinkers)

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Know Your Body Type

Sean — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:09:46 +0000

For every sport the athlete’s body type and build plays a huge part. Every athlete should at some point consider their body type whether starting out or attempting to take their chosen sport to the next level.

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Diet Tip of the Week: Drink Lots Of Water

Sean — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:53:25 +0000

Water is arguably more important to humans than food, as two thirds of human body weight is composed of water. Water is required for circulation and respiration, it is also necessary in the process of converting food to energy.

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Fartlek Training

Sean — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:46:06 +0000

Fartlek comes from the Swedish for “speed play”. It is a training system designed for runners to allow them to exercise over much larger distances than they normally race over and varying the pace so it is enjoyable, but still beneficial.

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Happy Christmas from Commando Conditioning

John — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:10:36 +0000

Just a quick note to wish those of you that celebrate Christmas a very happy time with friends and family. We would also like to add that our thoughts are with Her Majesty’s Forces on Operations this Christmas and we wish them well and a safe return home.

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Exercise of the Day: Hill Sprints

Sean — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:20:40 +0000

Sprinting as fast as we can up a slope, hill or some form of gradient is something most of us would avoid like the plague. However, it is an excellent form of cardio-vascular exercise that can benefit you no matter what your aim or chosen sport. (Picture taken by Allmightymo)