Keeping fit and healthy is generally the norm for most people in their everyday lives, and this is never more true, than for members of the armed forces where it is essential.
How to stay motivated though is an issue that most of us struggle with, so the instructors at British Military Fitness have used their expertise to help advise us on how the military stay motivated to exercise every day.
Members of the armed forces need to be able to endure high levels of physical activity especially when in combat, so outdoor training is definitely a key part to their training. Each section of the army has their own special school of physical training that trains possible cadets to become physical training instructors, also known as PTI’s whose job it is to ensure every ranked officer is fit for any task that they may encounter.
Potential PTI’s are put through their paces in the physical training schools in order to ascertain if they have what it takes to not only provide effective training programmes for the members in their unit but can also motivate their trainees throughout. The process is not only a physical assessment but a mental one to establish their potential.
Those in the forces need to have high levels of strength and stamina in order to endure the potential situations that they may face in hostile areas. These two attributes are vital for our servicemen to possess as they need to be able to carry their kit for long periods of time in climates that they are not used to as well as being able to face long patrols.
To train new recruits PTI’s use activities that involve kits that they would typically have to carry whilst in service. The common sessions involve using backpacks for tabbing, which is forced marches in full kit, and using other various types of weighted equipment including medicine balls and ash poles. But the instructors mostly get recruits to undertake exercise classes such as circuit and physical training that involves using body weight.
Promoted throughout the fitness boot camp that the PTI’s put together for recruits is teamwork. Many units within the armed forces compete against one another in popular sports such as football, rugby, tug of war and other activities involving teamwork; it is not the taking part that counts as much as winning, as units have a high level of pride in their teams that compete. This level of drive most definitely shows as previous army PTI’s like Dame Kelly Holmes and Kriss Akabusi have gone on to represent their country in the Olympic games.
Another significant element of being part of the military is that all servicemen are tested regularly. This is to gauge their strength and endurance levels, and only if they pass will they be allowed to carry on their service. Most members see this as a challenge rather than something they want to evade; competing within their units to get the number one spot and beat personal records!
British Military Fitness is also all about testing yourself; with every class presenting challenging activities to help members improve their fitness levels. Boot camps involve using army style exercise to help motivate you to reach your goals, so why not take part in the next fitness assessment and see if you can face the challenge!
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