Introduction Periodisation is a cyclical method of planning and managing athletic or physical training and involves progressive cycling of various aspects of a training program during a specific period. Conditioning programmes can use periodisation to break up the training programme into the off-season, pre-season, in-season, and the post-season. Periodisation divides the year round condition programme… Read More
Who was Joseph Pilates?
Introduction Joseph Hubertus Pilates (09 December 1883 to 09 October 1967) was a German-born physical trainer, writer, and inventor. He is credited with inventing and promoting the Pilates method of physical fitness. He patented a total of 26 apparatus in his lifetime. Biography Early Life Joseph Hubertus Pilates was born on 9 December 1883 in… Read More
4 Ways You Can Improve Your Fitness Results
Introduction ‘Fitness’ is a term that has different meanings depending upon who you ask, but generally refers to one’s health and physical condition. An active lifestyle and healthy eating can certainly improve your fitness but being fit is also about having good mental health. Therefore, it is fair to say then that to be fit… Read More
How To Reset Your Body Between Training Sessions
Introduction A lot more people have taken to training over the past year, and some newbies out there may be searching for ways to stop the post-workout pain (refer to DOMS). Exercise is beneficial for our physical and mental wellbeing, but if you are not careful you can seriously injure yourself. It is important to… Read More
New Guidance on Pregnancy & Physical Training in the British Army
Pregnant Servicewomen and new mums are to be given more guidance on taking part in physical training safely. The policy, which is also aimed at commanders and physical training instructors (PTIs), gives advice on moderate exercise, as well as suitable reconditioning plans. High-risk activities such as scuba diving or high-altitude training must not be done.… Read More
Payment for Indirectly Supervised Physical Training Sessions
Question Will Reservists continue to be paid for indirectly supervised physical training sessions they conduct in their own time after the Covid-19 crisis is over? This proposal was discussed and shot down before the pandemic but has become a reality in the current climate. I’m also interested in whether or not the MoD would pay… Read More
What is British Army Warrior Fitness (BAWF)?
British Army Warrior Fitness (BAWF) will become the latest athletic initiative to embrace the virtual realm when it launches a new online competition later this month. For the past four years the set-up has staged regular team events to test the cardiovascular and endurance capabilities of personnel, but with Covid-19 making such gatherings a non-starter… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 