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Well, ok so I'm 16, but I mean younger youngins. I used to think that I wanted to become a Royal Marine and always used to get frustrated with motivation problems.

The thing I realise now is, even though I still want to become a Royal Marine now and motivation isn't too much of a problem, a few years ago I wasn't mentally ready to commit to a training regime.

Basically, if you are younger than me and think a like in the corps is the path you want to take, but are lacking in motivation, don't worry about it at this stage. Sure, try to become a more motivated person, but at that age (and this isn't for everyone) it isn't necessary to worry about motivation. If a life in the Royal Marines is the life you want, when the time comes, motivation shouldn't be much of a problem.

If motivation is a problem, you don't want it enough.

Holy sh*t. That confused me - I just read over it! Haha! Feel free to correct or agree with me!

Sam.

I agree that perhaps it is very difficult for some people to get motivated to get fit etc (I've never personally found it to much of an ask as I love sports etc). But if becoming a Royal Marine isn't a big enough motivator then surely training for health, sports and fun should be.

I partly agree, there is no need to become obsessed at this age (or any for that matter), but I also think that if you can't motivate you're self to get out, say 1 hour every week day (or more) and run/circuit train then perhaps you need to re-think how much you want to be/ how you are suited to becoming a Marine.

I find the more I push my self and the fitter I get the easier pushing new boundaries becomes and the more "ready" for challenges I feel, both mentally and physically.

I've gained lots from training and at no loss to my social life either, if I new I was due to go out with mates etc I wouldn't call them off to train or anything like that...I just get up earlier in the morning and train then.

Basically I’m glad I started to train at a young age... though everyone’s different and this approach might not be best suited for some of you.

Stokey

I wish I had of started to train earlier as well.
I've wanted to be a Royal Marine since I was 16 (2 years ago) but I also lacked motivation because of college and things and now that I am 18. I'm finally motivated but it sucks because I am not at the level I could be.

So what designervision said is completely true in my case
The time came I have no problems with my motivation now

Dont forget us old un's (me being 24) have a bit of life experience, I know exactly what will be expected of me, how to best deal with situations....and have had many years of fending for my self.

You younguns may be able to run rings round us, but dont forget oldies (in reason) will be able to offer resoning, support, and life experience.

So in essence, we work as a team together....young and old.

TEAM

Stacka83 wrote:Dont forget us old un's (me being 24) have a bit of life experience, i know exactly what will be expected of me, how to best deal with situations....and have many years of fending for my self.

You younguns may be able to run rings round us, but dont forget oldies (in reason) will be able to offer resoning, support, and life experience.

So in essance, we work as a team together....young and old.

TEAM

Well I'm 52, been there, done it and would do it all over again if could.

Artist

Dont forget us old un's (me being 24) have a bit of life experience, i know exactly what will be expected of me, how to best deal with situations....and have many years of fending for my self.

You younguns may be able to run rings round us, but dont forget oldies (in reason) will be able to offer resoning, support, and life experience.

So in essance, we work as a team together....young and old.

TEAM

24! OLD! Jesus hope I don't consider my self old at 24 You're in you're prime. There wont be much of a difference between a well trained 18 year old and a 24 year old. If anything you've got the experience an extra training time

All the best

Stokey

I found that when I was around 18 or so and started doing some of the work recommended on here my fitness was at a decent level to start from. From 13 I was playing football loads, 14-17 for school and club so 2 matches and at least 3 training sessions a week. I had the fitness to run around at a good pace for a decent amount of time and the press ups and sit ups you'd be given as punishment all helped too.
So in keeping with this thread, when you're 14 or so I don't think it's so important to be doing all the workouts listed here and be at a PRMC standard (it wouldn't hurt obviously). Getting out there and joining some sort of club, be it football, rugby, squash, cross country - or ideally more than one of them - is just as important, with other people your sort of age, having a laugh whilst keeping fit. Then when you get to the age where you can and want to join, you'll be at a good standard.

At 14 to 18 years of age your still growing. So for goodness sake don't start doing stuff that can injure yourselves. Far to many Younguns run before they can walk resulting in a nice stay in a yuk Hospital.

The advice given is sound for the most part. Join a club be it Football, Rugby, Boxing and interact with the other club members. Many a young lad has learned though listening to the older element. Be it how to trap a Party or how to run for miles.

Artist

Artist wrote: Well I'm 52,

Haven't worn well then.
You look much older you old git

I know,I'll just sit down

Its best if ya do since down Wholley, your legs aren't what they use to be back in the 50's

I know, I know, I'll get me coat, shall I get yours too? Must be rather heavy in your old age

Three words Lusty,
last two are'Right Off'

You probably used to think you wanted to be a marine so you could impress girls and everyone will think you were nails didn't you?

You get older and you just want to do it for yourself that's when you truly get motivated.