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We're often told that exercising our brain is good for us so we've teamed up with Lumosity who specialise in providing on-line brain exercises. If you're considering a career in the Forces then these types of tests may come common to you depending on what trade you choose. The first one is the Memory Matrix. Let us know how you get ...

Whether you're considering a career in the forces, are a future military or naval recruit, just like quizzies, or are ex-forces, you can try this quiz. If you haven't previously tried the first Memory test you'd better crack with it then hadn't you!! But there're also other tests such as Speed Matching skills, and Colour Matching Skills, and Cognitive Control and ...

EAT BETTER Going out to eat? Ordering first will help you stick to your resolution to eat a healthy meal when someone else orders fries and a cheeseburger. EATING TOO CLOSE TO A RUN Fifteen minutes after eating, insulin levels rise, says Deborah Shulman, Ph.D., leaving you feeling sluggish. So eat one and a half to two hours before a run. ...

The last of the wars in the former Yugoslavia took place in Kosovo in 1998/99 and was directly linked to other wars in the region. With ethnic divisions and a repressive and militaristic regime in Belgrade the ‘end’ result was bloodshed and the eventual re-drawing of international borders. The 1998/99 Kosovo conflict included the fighting that took place throughout this period ...

Many runners dread going up the hill. Hill running hurts and it makes you lose breath. It’s like the hill wants to eat you alive and suck the air out of your lungs. Yes, they may have divine benefits, but hills are tough. Hill running hurts because it requires more energy. You use more muscle fibers, and the muscles get tired ...

This 16-week fitness programme has been developed by the Army Physical Training Corps, and is based on the one that it issues to potential recruits to enable them to pass basic training. Make it to the end of level 4 (see below) and you'll have achieved the basic level of fitness required of a trained soldier ...

Manufacture by Navistar Defence the Husky TSV has been specially designed for use in the rugged and challenging terrain of Afghanistan and will, in the main, carry out the vital resupply and support roles in areas where it would be inappropriate to use heavier vehicles such as Mastiff and Wolfhound. Weighing nearly 7,000 kgs Husky is powered by a MaxxForce D6.0 ...

Step 9: Get Ready For Basic Training Basic Training Overview Training is a benefit of service that starts the day you enlist. In fact, you may spend most of your first year in training – and that’s just the beginning. In the Armed Forces you will be given continuous training and opportunities to learn new skills throughout your career. First Things ...

The fitness requirement consists of a 1.5 mile run that must be completed according to the time set for the particular Regiment/Corps that you are intending to join. • Infantry Regiments (not including the Paras) – 12 mins 45 secs or less • Royal Armoured Corps, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Household Cavalry, Royal Logistic Corps, Pioneers – 13 mins 15 secs ...

Everyday life in today’s modern Armed Forces demands that servicemen and women are battle fit for every eventually. This requirement means that they must be strong enough – both physically and mentally - to meet the challenges of everyday life. Time spent either in the gym or ‘on the road’ is seen by many as a bit of a ‘bind’. It ...

For those who have never ‘entered’ the world of circuit training the following simple, but progressive, training programme carried out over a four week period will gradually improve individual strength fitness. TRAINING is carried out on ALTERNATE DAYS with the intervening days classed as REST DAYS. The following is a suggested 4 week exercise regime: • Week 1 > Day 1: ...

9. Weights Weights can be used to make some exercises more challenging as you proceed through a training programme. However, caution is urged when using weights for strength training. It is easy to load up the dumbbell or weight bar thinking that it is easy to lift with results being seen in a shorter space of time. To do this ...

8. Dorsals (Back) Dorsals are an ideal exercise to strengthen the back. For the conventional dorsallie ‘full stretch’ face down on the ground with the hands clasped under the chin and the knees and ankles together with the toes touching the ground. Do not force or jerk the dorsal movement and ensure the head is kept in line with the ...

7. Dips (Arms and Shoulders) Dips can be carried out on the parallel bars, gym bench or top box section of vaulting horse or similar apparatus. Dip exercises can be carried out as follows: • The most common and conventional dip exercise is carried out on the parallel bars. To perform the dip exercise on the parallel bars take an ...

6. Squats (Lower Body – Leg – Exercise) As with other exercises squats can be completed in more than one way with the following probably the more popular squat exercises: • To complete the standard squat the body should be erect with the feet approximately a hips distance apart and the arms crossed over the chest with the hands resting ...

5. Lunges (Hamstrings, Quads and Glutes) Lunges can be completed forwards, rearwards and as a jumping exercise. A lunge constitutes one Rep when the exercise has been completed with both legs completing both parts of the specific exercise. • To complete a forward lunge stand erect with the feet together. Take a pace forward with the right leg – allowing ...

4. Pull-Ups – also referred to as heaves: (Upper Body) Pull-ups are probably better known as ‘heaves’ in military parlance. ‘Heaves’ to the beam are performed with an underhand grip of the beam. It is important that the legs and feet are kept locked together throughout the exercise and that the body is kept still with all movements kept under ...

3. Step-Ups (Legs) It is important to ensure that the body is kept erect with no bending at the waist for the duration of the exercise. Ensure the object to be stepped up onto does not require the knee joints to travel through 90º. Stand upright in front of a gym bench or step and step up onto the raised surface ...

2. Sit-Ups (Stomach Muscles – Six Pack and Obliques) You want a good ‘six pack’ then this is the exercise to do! With your knees bent lie down on the ground with the soles of your feet ‘anchored’ firmly on the ground by a buddy. Tuck the elbows in and place the hands across the chest with fingers lightly touching the ...

1. Press-ups (Chest Muscles, Triceps and Upper Arms) To prepare for the conventional press-up place the hands, palms flat on the ground with the fingers facing forwards, under the shoulders with the arms extended. With the back straight and the body in a straight line keep the knees together while ensuring the toes are on the ground and slightly flexed. ...