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"The Royal Marines Circuit Training" book
Posted: Wed 16 May, 2007 2:59 pm
by Jock
Saw this in the mfat shop section:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... ckidnet-21
Anyone have it?
Looked ok, thought it might give me more types of exercises to do and add a bit more 'structure' to my training...
Cheers,
Jock
Posted: Wed 16 May, 2007 3:05 pm
by fodd
Mate its worth investing in thats what i used before i joined the corps!
some good circuits in there!
Posted: Wed 16 May, 2007 11:15 pm
by Eddie
Yup I agree with Fodd, excellent book, if you can get a copy, go for it, well written with clear diagrams (and multiple photos of each exercise) as well as sports-specific circuits. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Posted: Thu 17 May, 2007 9:54 am
by Illustrious
If you want a copy, brand new, go to WH Smith and order it for £10.99. I did it last night after reading the positive reviews

Posted: Thu 17 May, 2007 6:36 pm
by Ric
Hi all, I agree with all the above comments too, very good book, easy to understand, with good descriptions /photos and gives good progress with exercises. The days to day programme includes days of 'active rest' - when not having a circuit day you do activities such as running/swimming/cycling. Although good for general all round fitness and muscular endurance, it will not improve your cardiovascular fitness as much as programmes that include more running, although you could up the distance/intensity of the runs timetabled to put more miles in etc and get a greater specificity of training for the runs included in the POC/PRC and afterwards. A good book by the same author is 'The Royal Marines Total Fitness' by the same author, Robin Eggar. This has a more varied exercise plan. Worth a look if you can get your hands on it. Cheers.
Posted: Sun 20 May, 2007 8:46 pm
by james_m
For anyone interested, I typed up a circuit (The Beast) I took from the book a little while ago. Personally it is one of my favourites!
http://www.mfat.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... ight=beast
Cheers
James
Posted: Mon 21 May, 2007 2:01 pm
by Dangermouse
I agree with the above posters, great book to have.
Posted: Tue 22 May, 2007 5:19 pm
by eddie_2006
Does anybody know where to get this from WH Smiths said that it is currently unavailable to order. I cant seem to find it on the web either even amazon had sold out
cheers
Posted: Wed 23 May, 2007 8:54 am
by Dangermouse
eddie_2006 wrote:Does anybody know where to get this from WH Smiths said that it is currently unavailable to order. I cant seem to find it on the web either even amazon had sold out
cheers
try Borders if you have one near by. They should have a sports sections where you are bound to find it.
Posted: Fri 25 May, 2007 5:37 pm
by Ollie_69
I got this book in a shop called Bargain Books here in Northern Ireland, i don't know if you get them on the mainland it was only £2, well worth it.
Posted: Fri 25 May, 2007 5:42 pm
by k2thep
Posted: Sun 27 May, 2007 4:04 pm
by eddie_2006
K2thep I tried to order it from there and the order went through, they sent me an e-mail to confirm it.
Then the next day i got an e-mail saying it was out of stock and they can not get anymore because it is out of print now.
Posted: Tue 29 May, 2007 1:37 am
by DLT
I did the same and got an email the next day stating it was out of print. I have seen it kicking around ebay for upwards of twenty pound which is taking the mick.
Does anyone own the book and have a scanner I'm sure a lot of guys on here would like to read it and be very thankful.
Posted: Tue 29 May, 2007 11:27 am
by d-mac
I got this book in a shop called Bargain Books here in Northern Ireland, i don't know if you get them on the mainland it was only £2, well worth it.
what bargain books store did you get it from?
Posted: Fri 14 Sep, 2007 5:48 pm
by rm1664
Thats 'beast' circuit looks like a lotta fun im defo gonna give it a go!!!
im currently bidding for this book in question on ebay id love to have a good look through it see what it involves.
as long as i win the bid ill get it for 2.99...sounds like a bargain!!!!
went on amazon and the cheapest they got it for is about £47.00 i couldnt believe it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... ckidnet-21