Username: Snowman4686
Why I'm Joining: Well Wet Paint said I should join,
I can teach you anything about British Military PT, I'm currently in the Army as an Engineer in the reserves, as I have to keep at optimal fitness all the time I can teach you a lot =)
My strongest area is Jogging cold weather training, I'm not the sort that goes to a gym, I always train outdoors.
For those that haven't heard of this training method, its one I use all the time, its not very well known but you need a nice cold climate.
Cold Weather Training:
This is where the person/s in question push there body to there max in Minus temperatures.
Before I continue I think it would be best if i discussed some of the dangers with this method.
1. there is a very real risk of hypothermia so dress warm e.g combats,vest, hoodie
2. Icy conditions as you will be moving a lot, wear good gripping shoes
3. I would really suggest taking a partner for the first few times untill your use to the method as you don't want to make a mistake and injure yourself alone
4. keep a mobile with full charge and credit
Wonder why its in cold weather?
Well in military training we need to be able to adjust to any scenario so i created this training program for myself, training in cold weather helps build your resistance to the elements and generally toughens you up.
Ok so onto the fun bit.
1'st of you will need a medium/large rucksack whatever you wanna call it, something you can store plenty of bulk in, First you want to pack a good 10-12 water bottles, BUT don't overdo yourself just take as many as you think you can handle, this really helps build back muscles and shoulder, next you will be jogging in cold weather so remember to dress warm.
Start with 1 mile, I use a Nike+ sports watch with the trainers (but they sensor works in my training boots) so it keeps an eye on how many miles I have done and my heart rate, its very important you don't let your heart rate climb to high until your body adjusts.
So jog for as far as you can not fast but at a steady pace, I would suggest after 3 months you should be averaging 1mile and a half in 9mins 20 but you don't have to everyone works differently.
For this next one you will be doing press ups and sit ups.
This can be done in the comfort of your own garden (as long as its cold)
do 10 - 50 press ups (I'm starting low as it would be your first attempt)
do 10 - 50 sit ups
Another good thing to do would be to find yourself a sturdy plastic box, fill it with junk till its as heavy as required, lie on your back and bench press it, cheaper and just as effective as going to the gym, just be careful you don't drop it on your head x) i'd suggest one with handles.
Relay Running:
Set up 6 cones, bags or even drinks bottles at intervals through a field, as far apart as you like, then get a stopwatch (one that will buzz at a certain time) so set it to 15 second alarm then sprint as fast as you can seeing how far you can get along these cones and back, if you can make it all the way, move them further apart, BUT only have 5 - 10 seconds rest max between reps as you don't want to start stiffening up.
One last thing, people say you shouldn't drink water when jogging, well I have to caution that you do in cold temperatures, I was bed ridden for 3 days because one night i forgot to bring a water bottle (i fill my rucksack with tools or bricks) and I went jogging for a couple of hours feeling fine, then next morning I could just about breathe, because the cold weather gets into your lungs and dries them, if you forget a drink put a rag around your neck and mouth even if you sweat more, you will thank me the morning after ;)
Anyway I hope you enjoy this guide, and PLEASE be careful this is not for the feint hearted.
If you need any advice on what to eat, drink or diets i'll write up another guide.
Thanks
Chris