ARRSE is supported by the advertisements on it, so if you use an adblocker please consider helping us by starting an Ad-Free subscription.

Nightmare getting fit

Discussion in 'The Training Wing' started by weejones, Dec 8, 2009.

» register to remove ad  » advertise here

Welcome to the Army Rumour Service, ARRSE

The UK's largest and busiest UNofficial military website.

The heart of the site is the forum area, including:

Join ARRSE (free) to join in and remove this advertising
Search this thread only
Advanced Search
Page 1 of 3
  1. weejones

    weejones

    I'm having a nightmare trying to get my fitness up, has anyone any advice to avoid injury as they always seem to set me back and lose interest in training. Now am trying to get my fitness back up so could try for the army next year. Should i accept my body cant do what am wanting or is there anyway to avoid always getting injured
     
    weejones, Dec 8, 2009
    #1
  2. smudge67

    smudge67

    Go swimming
     
    smudge67, Dec 8, 2009
    #2
  3. weejones

    weejones

    Would of but i cant swim
     
    weejones, Dec 8, 2009
    #3
  4. Montigny_La_palisse

    Montigny_La_palisse War Hero

    Learn.
     
    Montigny_La_palisse, Dec 8, 2009
    #4
  5. Percussion_Cap

    Percussion_Cap Old-Salt

    Then learn. You need to pass a swimming test in basic (unless they've done away with it), and besides, it's the answer to your problem.
     
    Percussion_Cap, Dec 8, 2009
    #5
  6. weejones

    weejones

    Do you know how much it would cost to learn? cause I'm currently jobless
     
    weejones, Dec 8, 2009
    #6
  7. slick

    slick LE

    Pop over to your local leisure centre, most have free/very cheap swimming lessons and other fitness programmes for the unemployed. It`ll give you something to do with all that spare time you have and it`ll improve your confidence no end.
     
    slick, Dec 8, 2009
    #7
  8. sandmanfez

    sandmanfez LE

    I can teach you online for free. Is there a lake/river/canal local to you?
     
    sandmanfez, Dec 8, 2009
    #8
  9. smudge67

    smudge67

    I can help also. If you can just run a bath, then get in it with your PC.

    You have 2 hopes of joining the Forces with that shiite attitude (except the Navy perhaps?)
     
    smudge67, Dec 8, 2009
    #9
  10. weejones

    weejones

    I'll try contact one, just i have no money and everything else is pretty much f'd reason why i'd like to get fit and start again in the army.Appreciate all the advice
     
    weejones, Dec 8, 2009
    #10
  11. uk_numpty

    uk_numpty Old-Salt

    Go to your local pool & find out if they do free courses?
    If not they will be at a reduced rate as you are UB40!
     
    uk_numpty, Dec 8, 2009
    #11
  12. FiveAlpha

    FiveAlpha LE

    Anyone can swim. Just imagine Len Fairclough, rigged out in £2.49 swimming goggles, lurid yellow Speedos complete with semi-erection, doggy paddling towards you. You'll be qualifying for your 25m badge in no time.
     
    FiveAlpha, Dec 8, 2009
    #12
  13. shortfuse

    shortfuse LE

    "Uncle Lenny...... will I REALLY sink if you take your fingers out?"
     
    shortfuse, Dec 8, 2009
    #13
  14. Ishiot

    Ishiot Old-Salt

    Yeah swimming is a great way, I taught myself to swim when I was a kid well about 8 and had help from some girl I met while on holiday with grandparents, So I had learnt to swim before taking a single lesson. It's really easy to learn, Pretty much all leisure centre's offer (At the very least) discounted prices for both swimming and gym's. When you get 5 minutes spare just call up ask about prices and lessons if you like (unless you plan to self learn) then start swimming your heart out.
     
    Ishiot, Dec 9, 2009
    #14
  16. H3

    H3 LE

    H3, Dec 9, 2009
    #15
Page 1 of 3