Well there it is entry done no the fun will start.....who am I trying to fool, they sent me their check list, very scary !!!
Okay really to be Elite you need to do 70 pushups, 80 situps, 3 rope climbs 45 setups, 30 pole vaults, 18 full chin ups, and do the course in 5:30 then still run 2,4 km in 10:30 IMPOSSIBLE !!!!!!!!!! Oh and the pushups and setups in 2 mins.
I think Alpha looks good right now.
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From their flyer
BOOT CAMP SA FITNESS
FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN (over 13 yrs)
Now Pay Attention Recruit!
Boot Camp SA is not just for the fit! It's also for the unfit, the sloth, the lazybones and the couch potatoes ... TO GET INTO SHAPE!!!
Recruits train in divisions according to their fitness level - or lack thereof!
So yes.... you will survive!!
Recruits work their way up the ranks: Virgin Corps to Alpha Corps to Bravo Corps and leave Basic training at Ranger Corps level. In order to graduate through each rank, recruits must reach the required level of fitness, stamina and willpower. To monitor results recruits are tested on their fitness and strength improvements each month!
BOOT CAMP SA... MORE THAN WORKING OUT...
Motivation through group participation
Exercising outdoors in the fresh air, de-stress and feel fulfilled
Hands on supervision from extremely experienced Boot Camp SA trainers
Mentally stimulating routines and variety of work outs
Real Commando Obstacle Course employed to develop areas of fitness such as balance
and co-ordination
Obstacle course drills to aid in goal setting and increase enjoyment of training
Social atmosphere and group support structures
Functional strength, mental focus!
…and with dedication you WILL achieve your goals!!!!
WHO SIGNS UP AT BOOT CAMP SA?
The bored of gym recruit: Every workout is different! Mentally stimulating!
The out of shape executive: Get the results fast! Reach an acceptable weight and healthiness
The unfit troop: Build stamina and endurance!
The week-end warrior: Exercise outdoors! Build functional strength!
The lazy sloth: Motivation through group participation! Achieve your goals!
The over weight soldier: Training burns calories and helps with the discipline!
The stressed professional: Sing... Scream... Moan… De-stress!
The challenge seeker: Train hard, push yourself, work your way up the ranks!
Good luck Dave! I must admit that I do 100 situps and 100 pushups 3 times per week after my morning run. That is with some other core exercises. It took me two years to build up to doing this without any effort and just as part of my routine. But I will never sign up for bootcamp!
ReplyDeletetoo much like the army for me.
ReplyDeleteI do some leg work - leg raises- rowing etc and some arm work, as well as some Ball exercises/sitting for Core. We enjoy sitting on the ball with a sundowner.
I remember my 2.4 with rifle etc 12 minutes was almost achievable, I once did a 9:30 in those army canvas running shoes- that was right at the end of chefs training, like 6 months of basics. I still do not like running.
You can keep your boot camp, but I hope you enjoy it.