Improving my Fitness

shifty_uk · Post by **shifty_uk** » Mon 31 May, 2004 4:35 pm

At the moment i am 15 but joining the Royal Marines when im 16 (hopefully) i play football etc a couple of nights a week but im not super fit, any advice on what i could/should do to improve my fitness, stamina especially so that when its time for me to do my PRMC im ready.

P.S. ive been told that under 16's shouldnt really be doing ALOT of exercise because its bad for you, is this true ???

Thanks Shifty !

Seven · Post by **Seven** » Mon 31 May, 2004 4:53 pm

You should watch out lifting weights and stuff, mainly because your body is still developing. Anything cardiovascular (i.e. running, cycling etc.) is probably ok. Other than that you should probably stick to exercises using your own body weight, such as press ups, sit-ups etc. Go to www.netfit.co.uk there are a lot of exercises there you can do without weights. I would advise you to go to a fitness centre and get some information on what you should and should not do, they're the experts.

shifty_uk · Post by **shifty_uk** » Mon 31 May, 2004 5:03 pm

ok thanks m8, i'll have a wee look

Aldo · Post by **Aldo** » Mon 31 May, 2004 7:31 pm

You can always go down to the AFCO and get it straight from the horses mouth, if you're lucky there might even be a pti down there that can give you some great advice.

BENNETT · Post by **BENNETT** » Mon 31 May, 2004 10:56 pm

i wouldn't worry too much shifty about it not been good for you. iam also 15 (16 in july) and i have being going to a gym and liftin weights since i was 13, i never had any problems mate

regards

Seven · Post by **Seven** » Tue 01 Jun, 2004 7:15 am

Yeah not now, but you might have them when you're fully grown! If you do it, ask advice from someone who knows what he's talking about.

ajcee867 · Post by **ajcee867** » Tue 01 Jun, 2004 9:59 am

as i understand it for weights to make a difference then the body requires testosterone for aiding the muscle development. As a teenager your body wont have the right levels to really make a difference.

i would recomend at aged 15 to concentrate on running, cycling and swimming.

get involved in sports like climbing for good all round flexibility etc,

leave the weights until you hit 18-20 ish to feel real beneift

push ups and press ups are worthwhile though

shifty_uk · Post by **shifty_uk** » Tue 01 Jun, 2004 4:16 pm

I'll just stick to Playing football, running and jumping about on my bike for the moment, im not going to start weight lifting as ive been told its pretty dodgy for a boy my age.

ajcee867 · Post by **ajcee867** » Wed 02 Jun, 2004 9:27 am

i think lads in their teens use the majority of their testosterone for the growth spurt that you get at this time of life. when you hit about 18 or so hit the weights as you will feel more benefit.

also be careful and make sure you give yourself PLENTY of time to rest at your young age

Rugee · Post by **Rugee** » Wed 02 Jun, 2004 9:31 am

You dont need to do weights at all for prmc. I only used weights for a couple of months to actually build muscle as i couldnt even do 1 pull up back then. Once i could 2/3 i stopped weights completely and have just done body weight exercises. PRMC is all about hauling your ass not a bergen.

Just keep bangin out press ups, dips and pull ups. Having bulk muscle is pointless! the ladies may like it, but see how you like it on bottom field when you've got to haul 15/16 stone over a 6ft wall repeatedly.

Cheers Ian

Jagger · Post by **Jagger** » Wed 02 Jun, 2004 11:35 am

Amen Rugee!

shifty_uk · Post by **shifty_uk** » Wed 02 Jun, 2004 4:26 pm

i can do about 9 to 11 Pull-ups at the moment and about 70-80 sit ups but i do quite alot of sports and i play alot of football, but should this be enough to pass my PRMC ??

jclark20000 · Post by **jclark20000** » Wed 02 Jun, 2004 4:32 pm

No matter how fit you are Prmc will push you futher than just physicall fitness. You cannot be too fit though so just train till you are in no doubt that you have the physicall fitness and then wait till Prmc to see if you have the mental fitness.

Good luck with it all.

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Wed 02 Jun, 2004 4:44 pm

Rugee wrote:
Just keep bangin out press ups, dips and pull ups. Having bulk muscle is pointless! the ladies may like it, but see how you like it on bottom field when you've got to haul 15/16 stone over a 6ft wall repeatedly.

Cheers Ian

Agree 100% i was 16stone 1lb a few months ago, now im 14st 6lbs pull ups etc are much easier i tell you!

(i can actuallly do them now!)

Gunn · Post by **Gunn** » Wed 02 Jun, 2004 11:02 pm

good pull ups shifty, are your palms facing outwards (thumbs facing in) and you are fully stretched so your hanging, then bring your chin above the bar and hold for 3 seconds minimum?

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