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2:24 pm
February 2, 2010
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Aron
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Hello,
I start RM Recruit training in the very near future, i would like to know what is the best way to prepare for the Battle Swim Test?
I currently swim twice a week performing lengths of breast stroke.
Thanks
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6:49 am
February 3, 2010
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Sean
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Hi Aron,
Great question, thanks for the post.
To be honest what you are doing is fine. Confidence in water is the most important part of passing the BST, so swimming lengths and just ensuring you have a good stroke is key.
To give yourself a head start you could ask at the swimming pool you use if you can swim in clothes (I asked at my local pool when training for a specific course and was allowed to swim in CS95 bottoms and shirt). Just a pair of cotton trousers and shirt or t-shirt will give you an idea of the drag effect of swimming in clothes.
Lastly, make sure you are happy treading water for at least 2 minutes, again, it is a great start if you can also do this in clothing.
Anymore questions, let us know.
Good luck,
Sean
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9:25 am
February 3, 2010
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Aron
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Thank you for the reply, i will head off down to my local pool and ask right away.
I have two more questions if you don't mind:
1. In Recruit training what sort of build up do the PTI's do to build recruits strength on the 30ft ropes?
2. What is the Initial military fitness circuit that is mentioned in your book?
Thanks once again,
Aron
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9:34 am
February 5, 2010
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Sean
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Post edited 9:37 am – February 5, 2010 by Sean
Hi Aron,
In answer to your questions:
Q. In Recruit training what sort of build up do the PTI's do to build recruits strength on the 30ft ropes?
A. The reason we want you to be able to do a decent amount of pull-ups is so you have the necessary upperbody strength to be able to cope with rope climbing. However, the most important part of rope climbing is technique. The technique will be taught and practised considerably, you will then be progressed from 1/2 climbs to full climbs for a number of weeks before attempting with any weight or kit. Don't worry, RM PTIs have been doing this for yours and the progressive sessions will get you to the required level.
Q. What is the Initial military fitness circuit that is mentioned in your book?
A. This is the circuit used in Initial Military Fitness stage of RM training (first 9 week) to get you physically fit, strong and with a high degree of muscular endurance. Although exercises can change under the PTI, the general circuit is squats, dips, press-ups and pull-ups. See pic below of a troop performing the circuit. A seperate abdominal circuit is also performed.
I hope this answers your questions.
Good luck.
Sean
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10:11 pm
February 21, 2010
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mtt6474
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Just wondering, what exercises does the abdominal circuit you referred to usually include? Cheers
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9:07 pm
February 22, 2010
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Sean
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Hi,
Good question.
Basically the "main group" as it is called is a number of repetitions on a variation of feet fixed sit-ups similar to those done as part of the RMFA. From sit-ups where elbows touck the top of the knee, to sit-ups with the hands on the thighs and also sit-ups to touch the "wall bars" which are used to fix the feet.
Finally some dorsal raises are perfomred to exercise the lower back.
I hope this answers your question.
Thanks.
Sean
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