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[commandocrazy]

Hi all, my name's Ash, I'm 16 and in my last year of education. This is a great website, this is my first post so here goes .....it is my dream to be in the Royal Marine Commandos, but I'm not really that fit and I am a little overweight (16 stone) and I'm 6ft tall.

I have become a member of a gym with a pool, lots of cv equipment and lots of pin weight equipment. I have also bought a few supplements that I think will help me promax, promax diet, and thermbol all maximuscle products (they're dear but I can get them for a little cheaper lol) I also want to start a diet I know what kind of stuff to eat but don't know how much a day etc... another thing is i don't really know what exercises to do in the gym to get fit enough for the Marines.

Could anyone tell me a sensible diet that includes my supplements and what exercises I should be doing please? It would be really much appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I hope someone replies Thanks!!!!!!!

[Mr_Kiwi]

There's loads of diet information and shedloads of exercise advice on this site mate, I mean I'm talking hundreds of pages worth.

But exercise wise basically just running, pressups, situps, pullups will get you PRMC ready.
In regards to the weight issue, just focus on loads of CV, swimming cycling will be great as its low/no impact which will make it more comfortable. Pool running will be good to, basically jump in the pool and then run on the floor up and down the pool, works the same muscles as running.

Other than that use the search feature on this site, like I said shedloads of information. Oh and welcome to the site

[Illustrious]

On the topic of running, personally I would keep intensive running off the list. Concentrate on getting your weight down first because 16 stone is really getting on the heavy side (no offence) and all that excess weight will put a shit load of excess force on both your knees and shins.

Swimming is definitely something you should spend alot of time doing though as it have GREAT CV benefits, any doctor would tell you.

Also, while usually I say avoid weight training, in your circumstances it may infact help you shed those pounds as with a good weights session, you'll still be burning calories for upto 48 hours which is always a plus.

On the subject of losing weight again, if you lower your daily intake of calories, you'll start burning off more than you're taking in which will obviously shed weight.

So yeah, I'm sure other people will be sure to add to this soon.

[Spence]

Yeah if you believe yourself to be overweight then I would probably start there.

Begin by building up from the basics. I'm pretty much going to reitterate what Illustrious said, get some swimming in, some cycling too maybe. Also hit the weights. As always work the compound lifts (e.g. Bench, Squat, Deadlift) initially with low weight to learn proper technique and then start lifting heavier (watch technique to avoid injury). Don't mess about with machines, get on the free weights.

As for nutrition, whilst you want to be consuming fewer total calories during the day, you should increase the frequency of your meals so that you are eating roughly five times a day (this may take some getting used to). Gradually reduce total calories, don't jump in at the deep end. Ensure you consume a good scource of protein and plenty of veg with each meal and cut back to maybe just one starchy carbohydrate portion a day (such as pasta).

Think slow and steady, you are more likely to reach your goals if you take your time with it all.

This is by no means exhaustive (nor prescriptive). Keep doing research and reading, but don't let that be an excuse for not getting out there starting!

[Spence]

On the topic of running, personally I would keep intensive running off the list.... excess [fat] will put a shit load of excess force on both your knees and shins.

Word.

That's what you cool kids say right? I forgot to quote this part in my original, so here it is for you all now.

[Alfa]

If you're already overweight I'd seriously consider not bothering with the supplements. All you'll need to do is eat healthily and cut out any junk food etc and you will be fine there's no need for you to fork out all kinds of money on supplements.

As for building up your fitness well, since you say you're unfit and overweight I'd agree with the advice already given. You would probably be better off using non impact machines such as exercise bikes and cross trainer along with swimming to build your initial fitness this will help avoid injury early on in your training which is when you're most likely to pick up injuries.

Once you start to get into shape then start switching one of your none impact CV workouts to a light run then build on from there also you may want to look into joining a circuit training class as these are excellent preparation for joining the forces.

One last thing, make sure you work your calf muscles too, making sure you stretch the muscle before and after each set, as strengthening your calf's will help avoid conditions such as shin splints once you start running properly.

Good luck mate, with hard work and determination you'll achieve your goal.

[lewis]

I'll second junking the supplements. Get your weight down by doing loads of relatively low intensity running and swimming. Then worry about supplements and strength when you are have lost a stone or more.

[Doc]

Dont eat anything for 6 weeks, stick a hosepipe up your arse and wash yourself out, and masturbate 18 times day.

Dont know if it will help you at all but there are worse ways to spend your time

[eagleeye]

Get on a Rowing Machine mate.
Those things are evil!!!!!
But do the job of shedding weight and getting you fit.

Also talk to the gym instructors, when I was 16 they helped me a lot!
They'll tell you what you need to know.

[commandocrazy]

thanks for all the replies top info there cheers. i tryed doing pullups and pushups today but i cant do them is this because i am too heavy and i cant lift my own body weight?? (16 stone)

[flighty]

Don't know about your fitness, but your command of the written language is spot on!

Good start! How old? 16? You sure? Apart from 'TRYED.' (Full stops and capitals are good as well)

I am impressed. Good luck to you.

Jayne

[803troop]

[quote] Thanks for all the replies. Top info there, cheers. I tried doing pullups and pushups today but I can't do them is this because I am too heavy and I can't lift my own bodyweight?? (16 stone) [/quote]

Start by using a chair or jumping to get you chin above the bar, the hold youself static as long as you can and decline as slow as you can (negatives) to help the muscles to adapt to the exercise.

There are people heavier than you than can do them, all you need to is aclimatise your body to do it.

Baz

[Stokey_14]

As has been said, scrap the supplements for now. Thermobol and the other Maximuscle products aren't the best out there but as your just starting out I don't see any reason for you to be using them... Instead of Thermobol try drinking 2-3 cups of green tea a day and some fish oil, this is supposedly great for fat loss and other health benefits. ( I know it sounds 'monkish' but every little helps)

Eat a well rounded diet scrapping all junk and white foods (white bread, sugar, rice etc) plus get plenty of water down your neck.

Build up the exercise, doing what YOU can do, low impact is probably the way to go for now but vary the intensity... look up the tabata method, it's tough and to be fair you might not be ready for something this intense but you could always give it ago, stuff like this will be just as good as a long slow run for shifting the fat.

In the end it isn't rocket science (even if I managed to babble about it for a few paragraphs) burn more calories than your taking in and your weight will go down, just don't be daft and on the other end of the scale don't go over the top.

Hope I made sense and helped a little even if I only reiterated other peoples points

All the best

Stokey

[commandocrazy]

What's it like when you pass out and go to your unit?? (do you get to pick your unit by the way)

What's the accomodation like? Is it different to the accomodation you get at Lympstone??

And is there a gym at the units??

Also what's the lifestyle like? Is it the same as RT up early hours quick shower dinner then phys all day?? (not that im complaining).

I know I'm jumping the gun here as I have not even applied yet, I was just wondering thats all.

Hope someone replies. Thanks for reading Ash .

P.S. I have looked through the site to find this info but cant find it sorry if you're sick of hearing these questions, if someone has already asked them.

[Stokey_14]

And is there a gym at the units??

Can't answer the other questions really mate as I haven't experienced it myself yet, but I went on a tour of the 45th up in Arbroath last year, a friend of my dad's knew a high ranking officer up there... the facilities are top of the range, they were having a new gymnasium built I believe, outdoor ski slope, sports fields with goal, rugby posts etc (all flood lit) a running track around the out side of the barracks etc.

All top notch and spick and span... mind it wasn't half as flash as the officers mess/ bar never seen a TV so big! Not to mention the table football, pool tables, bar etc

Seeing all that made me even more keen to get and earn me lid... only down side was there was only a few people on base at the time due to the blokes being out on tour.


Stokey