How to get “hill/mountain fit” Walking up hill with load is arduous, the heavier and steeper the harder it is. If you want to be fit enough for your approaches not to knacker you or have the reserve to go day after day then identifying and training with the expected weight is just sensible. I’veContinue reading “Weighted Walk Training”
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Ingolstadt Protocol
I often get asked what the journey from “0 to hero” would look like, here is a brief overview of the first 2 years of structured strength training as I usually provide. Named after the city Victor Frankenstein created his monster in. Essentially, this is a how to create monster handbook. *This is based onContinue reading “Ingolstadt Protocol”
Multi Day Fuelling
There’s a distinct switch between a weekend trip and a week or longer. The more relaxed attitude of a long weekend doesn’t carry well when you hit day 4,5,6 etc… So the ethos we should be employing from day 1: You’re fuelling for the next day CJ A big trip where you’re going day afterContinue reading “Multi Day Fuelling”
Travel essentials
Being on the road is great, being on the road ill is not. Having a compact booboo kit to get you through the 24 hours will take the edge off things. It only takes one time of flying not at your best or an unbelievably long bus journey to become a convert. Painkillers, Imodium, antihistamine,Continue reading “Travel essentials”
One fine day
My watch vibrates. That came fast, I think. Then the excitement sets in and I switch on my cot light. I start getting dressed quickly, today is the fucking day, the time is fucking now! Dressed, I start packing my sleeping bag in its stuff sack and put it on my pile of bags, thisContinue reading “One fine day”
Where to train
The where is important. Much of initial and general strength training needs a barbell and platform. A typical session is 45-60 minutes 3-5 times a week when you’re not in season. Of this you’ll spend about half on a platform with a barbell. If the gym has a poor ratio of platform to members you’llContinue reading “Where to train”
Lift, Run, Hike, Fight, Swim, Climb
Building a robust field soldier Here is a short list of physical attributes you should work on to increase your capability. Can you pass the entry tests and phase 1 without working on this list? Maybe. Would these make you into a more physically capable soldier? Absolutely. The first three are mostly physiological adaptations, theyContinue reading “Lift, Run, Hike, Fight, Swim, Climb”
Time stressed periods
I’m of the age where lots of friends are having children. Not wanting to lose their hard earned training, I’ve been asked what is the best thing to do when really pushed for time? This is most applicable to new dads (Post Natal recovery and training is a MUCH longer topic that I’ll happily coverContinue reading “Time stressed periods”
Joining the Armed Forces
Physical training to become a viable field soldier. When considering joining and starting preparations the first and most important thing to accept is: The entry standards are MINIMUM, achieving them is a stepping stone. Plan for the journey to take much longer (2+ years). The job is extremely physical and taxing, it can require: TheContinue reading “Joining the Armed Forces”
Why we should train at the gym
Authors note: I wrote this in 2017 for a climbing specific series, the sentiment is the same for mountain running or military selections. The half baked strength training books and exercises are found in these groups too, almost identically. Slowly these communities are coming round to the benefits of General (non sports specific) strength trainingContinue reading “Why we should train at the gym”
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