TA fitness plan.

[spiderbloke]

Ive decided to join the TA while studying for my A-levels.

The trouble is Im not in the best shape

I know I need to improve my fitness but I really dont know where to start any advice would be much appreciated.


Thanks, James.

[MarkBunt]

This is made up for people wanting to join the TA follow it and it should stand you in good shape! http://www.armyfit.mod.uk/

[spiderbloke]

Cheers mate, Im gonna start working on that tommorrow.

Im looking at TA RMP any idea what that would involve?

[spiderbloke]

On the conditioning section it says

walk/jog 20 mins (walk 2 jog 2)(5 times)

That walk 2, jog 2's got me confused, does it mean walk/jog for 2 minutes twice before switching to the other or what

[hazholmes]

I'd imagine it means walk 2 mins, jog 2 mins, walk 2, jog 2 etc

(walk 2 + jog 2) x 5 = 20 minutes.

[spiderbloke]

Ah thanks if thats right.

[_chris]

That sounds right but appears to assume a fairly low base level of fitness then, can't be saying anything else though

[spiderbloke]

It's only the conditioning level mate before you start the proper training to help you avoid injuries.

I'll ask the army webteam tommorrow.

[_chris]

fair enough, I guess they've got to avoid being sued if someone starts a program they're not ready for

[MarkBunt]

there a bar where you can increase the week from 1 - 4 so it gets harder i presume

[spiderbloke]

Another quick question regarding the plan.

Day 1, level 1 it says.

"3 x 1/2 max pressups"

Does that mean do half as many pressups in a minute three times

[spiderbloke]

Ok cheers for clearing that up.

Can't wait til october I can go in then