The United States Marine Corps Workout, Revised Edition
by Andrew Flach
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Author: Andrew FlachPhotographer: Peter Field Peck
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-03-01
ISBN: 1578261589
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
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Book Reviews of The United States Marine Corps Workout, Revised Edition
Book Review: Great for beginners, prospective recruits, and daily fitness maintenance
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an excellent introduction to the Marine Corps and its basic fitness program. It is very simple to follow and provides pictorial examples of the exercises. The most beneficial for most will be the Daily 16 workout which can be done without equipment. The rifle PT can be accomplished with rubber training rifles, or a length of pipe. The inclusion of the Obstacle and Confidence Courses may not be of use to folks living far from a base, unless they want to undertake a sizable construction project.
The book includes a section on basic nutrition that provides a helpful introduction. Be advised, it is not a comprehensive review of human physiology and dietary science. It is a primer for those starting on the path to fitness.
This book's best audience would be those who are seeking to get into similar shape as Marine Recruits. In the back of the book it provides a scaled plan to get into shape just to begin a fitness program, offering a 6-month beginners workout, 6-month maintenance plan and a "hurry-up" 4-week plan for those about to ship to Recruit training.
It also gives a sample of a complete 64-day Boot Camp PT plan for those who want to put themselves through the physical training without the tactical training, yelling and ceremonies.
I bought this book before I enlisted and found it extremely helpful in preparing for boot camp. I now recommend it to new poolees and have used it to get kids ready for Boot Camp.
Unfortunately the book was published in 1999, so it won't include anything on the Marine Corps Combat Fitness program or Martial Arts Program. Due to nearly 9 years of war, the Marine Corps has realize that in addition to "gym fitness", Marines need more combat-oriented functional fitness. This book will not provide it, but it WILL provide you the basic foundation upon which to build other elements of fitness. (That is to say, if you can't do the things in this book, you're much more prone to become injured performing our CFT and MCMAP).
Finally, for those looking to learn a bit about the Marine Corps' philosophy of leadership, there's a handy section in the appendices that covers our basic leadership traits and principles. These are invaluable wherever you may be in life.
Semper Fi,
Crusty ol' Sergeant
Summary of The United States Marine Corps Workout, Revised Edition
GET IN FIGHTING SHAPE WITH THE US MARINESYou want to get fit? Tell it to the Marines! This authentic, inside look at the physical fitness training programs of the United States Marine Corps is guaranteed to get you in the best shape of your life. Whether you are a Marine, plan to be a Marine, or just want to be as tough as a Marine, you?ll discover how to get in top physical condition.
WITNESS THE LEATHERNECKS IN ACTION!
Come join us at Recruit Basic Training and Officer?s Candidate School as we experience firsthand the rigorous physical regimens that turn ordinary people into extraordinary Marines. From the obstacle courses, rifle PT, and running to Boot Camp and back, you?ll discover the fitness secrets that make the Marines the toughest fighting force in the world.
Over 200 pages and more than 300 action-packed photos, including the official Daily 16 and Rifle PT.
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