Two new sections ‘Military Fitness Policies and Protocols’ and ‘DITS Example Lesson Plans’ can both be located under the main page heading of ‘Regulations & Qualifications’. The first new section provides downloadable files for the fitness policies, protocols and tests and assessment of the various branches of the UK regular forces. The second new section provides downloadable… Read More
Girl Power: Essential Strength Drills for Women
“Women need to do strength work as part of their everyday routines, for several good reasons: It improves everyday functional capability. It helps to prevent injury. It can be critical in staving off health concerns such as osteoporosis and Type 2 diabetes. Strength requirements for women to serve in front-line combat jobs now have come… Read More
Update: Exercise Programmes
The ‘Exercise Programmes’ section of the blog has been updated and can be found under the main page heading of ‘Exercises’.
New: Exercise Programmes
This new section ‘Exercise Programmes’ under the main heading page of ‘Exercises’ will provide the reader with a number of tried and tested exercise programmes that I delivered to military personnel or have taken part in myself. The section starts with one of my very first sessions as a young private in my first adult… Read More
New Exercise: The ‘Royal’ Burpee
The Burpee is a classic, though frequently detested, exercise that is great for building strength and aerobic capacity; or just making you feel tired! Find out about the Burpee under the main page heading of ‘Exercises’.
News: First Women Attend US Marine Corps Infantry Course
The US Marine Corps has for the first time allowed women to attend their infantry officers course. Two female marines joined 107 male comrades for the first time to take the Combat Endurance Test, the first step of the Infantry Officer Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico. One of the two women that started the… Read More
Research: Energy Expenditure, Body Composition & Rehabilitation
Research Paper Title Energy Expenditure and Changes in Body Composition during Exercise-based Rehabilitation. Introduction Exercise-based rehabilitation programmes have formed the cornerstone of the treatment currently delivered at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) based at Headley Court. Increased operational activity in recent years has meant a concomitant increase in the pressure on Defence rehabilitation resources… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 