wow, this is a lovely workout, sir, I am not going to basic training but this is really good to prepare even for assessment. I must say you will make a great fitness instructor
@@KyleSmithFIT I do try the bleep test but it is my less favourite, to be honest. That's is why I am happy in some way that commonwealth recruitment has been on hold, that means the 2km run will be back by then
Nice info, Kyle! Currently doing 4miles in around 34mins & 5miles in 42mins so hoping I can improve better on time & more miles. Got my assessment coming up Pirbright in June. 🙏🙏 Keep up the good work!
@@KyleSmithFIT Was wondering if you would have any idea on the cognitive or barb test. Looking to join infantry but am I right to say the following topics are for more technical roles: 1. Categorical awareness 2. Error analysis 3. Logical reasoning 4. Number reasoning 5. Rule analysis 6. Spatial reasoning Trying to revise for it but keep getting those topics online & finding it difficult to be honest 😭😭
Hi Kyle, this is a lovely video! I recently applied to join the British army as a paratrooper (quite ironic for a medium sized semi skinny dude, but I don't believe in impossibilities). I haven't jogged in a while but last I checked I could jog for 60mins on a slow and steady pace, on a mixed terrain. I haven't been invited for assessment but my fingers are crossed, I want to start prepping for training and I came across your video. I have no means of measuring distance (miles), is there a way I could work around that? I also need to know if I could rest at intervals in the 20 reps per exercise AMRAPs, if yes, how long can I rest? I truly appreciate the effort you've put in to help us prepare for training 🙏🏽
Check my most recent video there is an updated training plan for para entry. Also, use your phone to measure, Strava app is decent. If you still have nothing then find a free running track to use, each loop is 400 meters use that to calculate your mileage
Love these videos, thank you! I’m heading down to Winchester for basic on July 11th having passed assessment centre with 11.4 on the bleep test just the other day (heading royal engineers.) Any advice you might give or something which I might not think to take but be helpful?
Just follow the packet list jasmine, don’t take loads of cloths etc there is no point as soon as you get there they put everyone in the same Jacksuit and make you all the same. Make sure you have the essentials like a watch, wash Kit, and stationary stuff because it costs a fortune on camp. Apparent from that you don’t need anything else, you can find the rest of the stuff on camp if you need it.
I'll be giving this ago wail I wait to start phase 1, I won't be able to do everything everyday because of work but will still be doing as much as I can, thanks for the information and the workout routine 🤙🏻
ermm you may do one when you get there, either that or a 2km run. Do worry if you do not pass there is just to get a start point for you. You normally always do one before you leave training as well.
Starting basic on 12th of september going royal engineers, im getting around 9 on the bleep test and about 30-40 press ups in 2 mins and 40-50 situps in 2 mins. Do you think I would struggle on pt with these scores (gonna keep training until september tho)
Well there are loads of different methods of doing mobility work, search 10 minute mobility session in RUclips. Or do yoga, Pilates, there’s loads of different methods improving mobility.
Waiting on a date for assessment centre and just wondering how long it takes to get a date for basic training, or if not able to push to the date so I can start sooner
It all depends on your job role, and how many slots there is. The only real way to find out Is to ask your recruiter, they will have the available slots and dates. If you want to get in as quick as possible just mention it to them see what they can do.
Really great video mate I go of to Winchester 2 weeks A. T. R I was wondering on day 1 of basic what is the medical like because I have pass at selection will I be OK is the medical nothing to worrying
@@KyleSmithFITthank mate 1 week then i go of to basic is the medical like the ac or is it different cus i know i will have a dental and vacation and you really do give good advice i am now smashing my run times 2km 8.09 and 5km 21.56 seconds
@@KyleSmithFIT sir my name is hafeez and my dream is to join British army and now I am working in Pakistan as a interpreter with British army and I live in Pakistan how can I come to the ul and join plz tell me sir
Go for long runs, low heart rate and build endurance/aerobic base. You should be able to be able to hold a cover station whilst running that when you are running at the right pace, do this for 3,4,5 miles and try to continue to improve the distance if you can.
@@kuro_flame9674 ok, run 300m then walk 300m continue that for 2 miles. Next time try to run 300 and walk 150. Run 750 walk 100 and continue with that approach mate just improve where you can, if you cant do it just continue on the same distance till you can.
The British Army is currently recruiting. Commonwealth Country Visa is a British Army Recruitment Visa. Please tell me how old it takes. It will help you a lot and where to go for recruitment. Plz reply. Please help
how far should a phase 1 soldier get on a bleep test? ive used a bleep test as a good measurement of cardio fitness and got 12.4 yesterday when i need 6.6 but im not sure how good my cardio needs to be for phase 1
@@westay4924 I really would not worry about things like this mate, in training I did not do any weights at all. I think it has changed slightly now so, you may do some as part of a PT session but it’s not something you can fail.
I just finish my selection. My basic training is after 1 month. But I got sick cause of the cold haven’t prepared or exercise has been nearly 2 week now
100% impressed I really love this video thanks so much continue to be the best God bless you for this video 🙏🙌✌️
Thanks my man, much appreciated.
wow, this is a lovely workout, sir, I am not going to basic training but this is really good to prepare even for assessment. I must say you will make a great fitness instructor
Thanks Noel, appreciate your support.
I am a fitness instructor mate, if you need any further help or advice give me a shout 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT wow lovely, I definitely will sir. If I may ask is 8 minutes and 20 seconds on the 2km run a good time? I am going for the infantry
@@noelfuh8153 yeah mate that’s great an easy pass. You may need to do the bleep test which you required level 8.7
@@KyleSmithFIT I do try the bleep test but it is my less favourite, to be honest. That's is why I am happy in some way that commonwealth recruitment has been on hold, that means the 2km run will be back by then
Late comment but beep test is here to stay it looks like
Nice info, Kyle!
Currently doing 4miles in around 34mins & 5miles in 42mins so hoping I can improve better on time & more miles.
Got my assessment coming up Pirbright in June. 🙏🙏
Keep up the good work!
That’s awesome good luck 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT Was wondering if you would have any idea on the cognitive or barb test.
Looking to join infantry but am I right to say the following topics are for more technical roles:
1. Categorical awareness
2. Error analysis
3. Logical reasoning
4. Number reasoning
5. Rule analysis
6. Spatial reasoning
Trying to revise for it but keep getting those topics online & finding it difficult to be honest 😭😭
Thank you so much I was struggling to find a good plan thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for adding in a PARA option, always struggle to find information for Para prep, I start depot in 2 weeks
Good luck mate. Stick with it, it’s all a mental battle. Stay strong mentally and you will get through it💪🏻
Start basic November 7th at catterick, good video mate 👌🏻
Awesome mate, enjoy 👍🏻👊
Hi mate, just passed assessment centre on Monday. Thanks for the info, looking forward to starting now!
Awesome man, well done! 👊 what are you joining as ?
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks mate. And the Guards, starting catterick on the 26th of October. Doing the AC had calmed the nerves. Cheers for the vids
@@richardheslop1466 nice one, good luck with training mate. I’m sure you will enjoy it 👊
I served in National Youth Service, and i'm now a mechanic with a trade test 3 and 2 which i did it in the service.
Awesome mate 👊
Hi Kyle, this is a lovely video! I recently applied to join the British army as a paratrooper (quite ironic for a medium sized semi skinny dude, but I don't believe in impossibilities). I haven't jogged in a while but last I checked I could jog for 60mins on a slow and steady pace, on a mixed terrain. I haven't been invited for assessment but my fingers are crossed, I want to start prepping for training and I came across your video. I have no means of measuring distance (miles), is there a way I could work around that? I also need to know if I could rest at intervals in the 20 reps per exercise AMRAPs, if yes, how long can I rest?
I truly appreciate the effort you've put in to help us prepare for training 🙏🏽
Check my most recent video there is an updated training plan for para entry. Also, use your phone to measure, Strava app is decent.
If you still have nothing then find a free running track to use, each loop is 400 meters use that to calculate your mileage
@@KyleSmithFIT Thank you so much, I truly appreciate 🙏🏽
Great helpful videos. Hopefully gonna get a date soon for the assessment center and this will definitely help me hopefully smash it! Cheers
Thanks for the support mate, you got this shit 👊
Love these videos, thank you! I’m heading down to Winchester for basic on July 11th having passed assessment centre with 11.4 on the bleep test just the other day (heading royal engineers.) Any advice you might give or something which I might not think to take but be helpful?
Just follow the packet list jasmine, don’t take loads of cloths etc there is no point as soon as you get there they put everyone in the same Jacksuit and make you all the same.
Make sure you have the essentials like a watch, wash Kit, and stationary stuff because it costs a fortune on camp.
Apparent from that you don’t need anything else, you can find the rest of the stuff on camp if you need it.
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you :)
This will help me out a lot great explained video. Great exercises plan which I will use as I wait for phase 1
Great thanks mate, enjoy 💪🏻
When is your start date?
@@loogannottingham865 I’m not too sure
I got a date today 3rd October
I'll be giving this ago wail I wait to start phase 1, I won't be able to do everything everyday because of work but will still be doing as much as I can, thanks for the information and the workout routine 🤙🏻
Nice one mate, get the grind going 👊
Keep seeing you in comments on RUclips lol. How u feeling for basic? u still 25th of July same as me?
@@TomTheGamer913 yeah mate can't wait hah what about you
@@davidpae9063 I’m excited I’m just shit at running long distances. I’m fine with the 2k but any more 😂
@@TomTheGamer913 you'll he fine mate, I'm the same sort off but they will build us up, as long as you put effort it it'll all be fine
mate, another banger
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Start catterick Nov 7. Will there be another beep test in training? Great video mate
ermm you may do one when you get there, either that or a 2km run. Do worry if you do not pass there is just to get a start point for you. You normally always do one before you leave training as well.
Starting basic on 12th of september going royal engineers, im getting around 9 on the bleep test and about 30-40 press ups in 2 mins and 40-50 situps in 2 mins. Do you think I would struggle on pt with these scores (gonna keep training until september tho)
No mate, that is good going. You are in a good position to start training. Well done mate, hope everything goes well for you
What do you mean exactly in mobility work
Well there are loads of different methods of doing mobility work, search 10 minute mobility session in RUclips.
Or do yoga, Pilates, there’s loads of different methods improving mobility.
The course was Motor Vehicle Mechanic.
Awesome mate 👍🏻
Hey Kyle how do i improve my aerobic capacity to run long distances. Would intervals do well???
Waiting on a date for assessment centre and just wondering how long it takes to get a date for basic training, or if not able to push to the date so I can start sooner
It all depends on your job role, and how many slots there is. The only real way to find out
Is to ask your recruiter, they will have the available slots and dates. If you want to get in as quick as possible just mention it to them see what they can do.
@Braxtan Benjmain awesome mate well done 👍🏻
@Braxtan Benjmain no problem
Really great video mate I go of to Winchester 2 weeks A. T. R I was wondering on day 1 of basic what is the medical like because I have pass at selection will I be OK is the medical nothing to worrying
You will be fine mate it is just to make sure you are fit to carry out training… and you have not picked up and injury between AC and starting.
@@KyleSmithFITthank mate 1 week then i go of to basic is the medical like the ac or is it different cus i know i will have a dental and vacation and you really do give good advice i am now smashing my run times 2km 8.09 and 5km 21.56 seconds
@@alexmason2609 it will be very similar, nothing to worry about mate. Just keep the fitness going and it will be all good 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT sir my name is hafeez and my dream is to join British army and now I am working in Pakistan as a interpreter with British army and I live in Pakistan how can I come to the ul and join plz tell me sir
What should I do I’m 15 I’m very fast and that but I’m terrible with stamina I get tired so so quickly
Go for long runs, low heart rate and build endurance/aerobic base.
You should be able to be able to hold a cover station whilst running that when you are running at the right pace, do this for 3,4,5 miles and try to continue to improve the distance if you can.
@@KyleSmithFIT I’m dead after like 300m though
@@kuro_flame9674 ok, run 300m then walk 300m continue that for 2 miles.
Next time try to run 300 and walk 150.
Run 750 walk 100 and continue with that approach mate just improve where you can, if you cant do it just continue on the same distance till you can.
Might be a dumb question, but do you know if all infantry soldiers have to do queens guard or is it just the guards regiments?
I think it may be all infantry regiments
Kyle good stuff mate love the work you put in just one question how do you calculate beep test and what do you do in beep test ?
Thanks mate, appreciate it 👊
My best bleep test is 13.8, haven’t done it in a while now. My best 2km run score is 6m 57s
How do you calculate a beep test?
@@spencer4248 oh, an app called BT Lite
The British Army is currently recruiting. Commonwealth Country Visa is a British Army Recruitment Visa. Please tell me how old it takes. It will help you a lot and where to go for recruitment. Plz reply. Please help
You cannot join from a commonwealth country at the moment unless you have citizenship in the UK. This is what the army website says.
how far should a phase 1 soldier get on a bleep test?
ive used a bleep test as a good measurement of cardio fitness and got 12.4 yesterday when i need 6.6
but im not sure how good my cardio needs to be for phase 1
I would not worry at all, you are way above the average. Your cardio will be fine 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT is there a weight lifting thing needed? (apart from the 50kg) because im sure its gotta be heavier than that
@@westay4924 I really would not worry about things like this mate, in training I did not do any weights at all.
I think it has changed slightly now so, you may do some as part of a PT session but it’s not something you can fail.
@@KyleSmithFIT alrighty thanks!
Sorry, I know its unrelated, but do you know if its possible to delay my assessment centre date to give myself more time to prepare?
Yes you can just ring your recruiter and tell him your not ready, you would like to push it back.
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks you.👍
I just finish my selection. My basic training is after 1 month. But I got sick cause of the cold haven’t prepared or exercise has been nearly 2 week now
Don’t worry, just get back on it now. You can only do what you can do, don’t let it get you down 👍
Can you bring earplugs to basic training/phase 1?
For in the room on a night yes, not for PT.
Sir I from Afghanistan can I join
I don’t think so
i got basic on 25th of july
Awesome mate good luck, what are you joining ?
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks. RLC driver
@@TomTheGamer913 nice one enjoy mate 👍🏻
What’s mobility work
So, stretching or trying to improve flexibility which helps prevent injuries and improve performance.
@@KyleSmithFIT ah ty
@@kuro_flame9674 no worries 👊🏻
Hi Kyle, can you please send me the chart through email?
Done mate, sorry for the late reply. Completely forgot to send it.
Thanks
@@montanaguy8781 just be aware that the junior times on the bottom are changed now. Juniors follow the same entry as adults 👍🏻