It's great to know ancient view on the importance of physical prowess. Typically in Greece and Roman Empire. But in the same time it's great to be able to balance it with a Buddhist view on it. As it's the other ancient civilization parallel with the Mediterranean Basin's ones. Quite a different approach. And also quite a hardcore one (just as Roman soldiers were). One well known Macedonian Alexander, as he had made it all the way up to India was "welcomed" by an Indian army and a Buddhist monk, who, before the two armies collided, burned himself at a stake as a gesture of dissent to Macedonians' invasion. But I think the very final question is: which human has achieved greater ability to suffer less when he/she suffers. No matter if gravely wounded (or just fearing to be) in the battlefield, circus arena or in life in general.
I could be wrong but I think they did rope climbing in place of pull ups. not sure what they did for triceps and chest. and a tone of plyometrics. not alot of traditional plyometrics because alot of it won't carry over too much
Seems practical since Rope climbing trains for maybe climbing Walls Up keeping at Close to the Work ad possible but sadly people are terrified when some sporty men in full heavy Armor climb into their Home for some reason they have nothing to fear If they arent traitors to the respublica
nah especially when certain famous commanders love forced marches then building entire fortifications on the same day. in the roman legion nobody skips leg day
@@laisphinto6372that moment when your commander orders you to build a wall around the city you're besieging and then another wall around the wall you just built
I mean, without leg day, tunic wearing would be shameful. I heard once that Marcus Atonius wore a short tunic to display his strong legs.@@laisphinto6372
I personally questions Tacitus' comments on earlier Romans using double weight shields and weapons. He cited no primary source, thus it would be like me a modern person stating that 18th century soldiers trained with double weight muskets to improve fitness. I think using double weight weapons would actually harm reactions and muscle memory in a matter that outweighed the benefit of increased strength and endurance. Train with properly weighted wooden shields and weapons, just do it twice and long.
Tamen Tacitus non solet aperte nominari eius fontes et apud doctos de operibus Taciti non dificultates sunt nullae ut inveniant auctores quibus usus est Tacitus.
the physical fitness of modern infantry has nothing to do with melee combat its for carrying equipment guns are still muscle powered the bigger and stronger you are the more ammo, water, etc you can carry its why belt feds are not standard issue i don't know why every one just forgets guns are fucking heavy
i need to brainwash my friends into having an obsession with Rome with me
Brother, no need to drag those humans with you. You can make plenty friends who has the same love of Roma Aeterna as you here.
I don't have such friend yet my love for Rome is deep
The Romans invented "The beatings will continue until Morale improves."
that would be a gym worth signing up for even though you will have nightmares of the centurion and his discipline stick
"discipline stick"
Totally unrelated, but homosexuality was far from unheard of in Rome
Digging trenches and fortifications would condition overall body muscles. It served two purposes.
I love the little humorous edits. And wow, such severity. Darwinian, but it seems to have a good reason and deter disobedience.
Its 1:30 am and I just decided I want to be as strong as a roman legionar
Never too late to get in shape, good luck!
This channel is amazing
It's great to know ancient view on the importance of physical prowess. Typically in Greece and Roman Empire. But in the same time it's great to be able to balance it with a Buddhist view on it. As it's the other ancient civilization parallel with the Mediterranean Basin's ones. Quite a different approach. And also quite a hardcore one (just as Roman soldiers were). One well known Macedonian Alexander, as he had made it all the way up to India was "welcomed" by an Indian army and a Buddhist monk, who, before the two armies collided, burned himself at a stake as a gesture of dissent to Macedonians' invasion. But I think the very final question is: which human has achieved greater ability to suffer less when he/she suffers. No matter if gravely wounded (or just fearing to be) in the battlefield, circus arena or in life in general.
Very interesting, thank you for that comment!
Great
the music for this videos is very good!
Always in awe of the Roman Empire no wonder they ruled for thousand of years
Girls traveling back in time: OMG I am your great great grand daughter
Boys traveling back in time: Yes, I would like to join Roman legion
To be fair if you're a girl travelling back in time anywhere beyond 1970 would have you in mortal danger. Might as well be wise and give up
i think the roman soldier was the hardest son of a bitch to ever call himself a soldier
what they did is incredible
I could be wrong but I think they did rope climbing in place of pull ups. not sure what they did for triceps and chest. and a tone of plyometrics. not alot of traditional plyometrics because alot of it won't carry over too much
Seems practical since Rope climbing trains for maybe climbing Walls Up keeping at Close to the Work ad possible but sadly people are terrified when some sporty men in full heavy Armor climb into their Home for some reason they have nothing to fear If they arent traitors to the respublica
Wasn't walking 20 miles a day enough?
Not when you had to chase some dirty Gauls or other barbarians
nah especially when certain famous commanders love forced marches then building entire fortifications on the same day. in the roman legion nobody skips leg day
@@ContuberniumSPQR or the local govenor wanting a very fancy house atop a mountain and it has to be done before his term is running out
@@laisphinto6372that moment when your commander orders you to build a wall around the city you're besieging and then another wall around the wall you just built
I mean, without leg day, tunic wearing would be shameful.
I heard once that Marcus Atonius wore a short tunic to display his strong legs.@@laisphinto6372
I personally questions Tacitus' comments on earlier Romans using double weight shields and weapons. He cited no primary source, thus it would be like me a modern person stating that 18th century soldiers trained with double weight muskets to improve fitness. I think using double weight weapons would actually harm reactions and muscle memory in a matter that outweighed the benefit of increased strength and endurance. Train with properly weighted wooden shields and weapons, just do it twice and long.
Good point, thanks!
Tamen Tacitus non solet aperte nominari eius fontes et apud doctos de operibus Taciti non dificultates sunt nullae ut inveniant auctores quibus usus est Tacitus.
the physical fitness of modern infantry has nothing to do with melee combat its for carrying equipment guns are still muscle powered the bigger and stronger you are the more ammo, water, etc you can carry its why belt feds are not standard issue i don't know why every one just forgets guns are fucking heavy
@@Napalmenjoyer-y9 good point, thanks
Thanks for being in shape. Out of shape guys that dress like ancient warriors and weapon train just look goofy and embarrassing.
Cheers! Reading comments like these is great training motivation
Bruh, you forgot lunges.
Never skip leg day!
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Man I hate when I want to have a good workout and I get my face eaten by a leopard.
All Roads lead to Rome
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