Comments on: The #1 Secret To Fat Loss http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/ Fitness Tips, Injury Advice, and Nutritional Advice Geared For Results Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:33:57 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rafi http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Rafi Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:42:20 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=626#comment-94 Amy, It's awesome to hear about people who really succeed with their training regimens. Congrats on completing the triathlon! -Rafi Amy,

It’s awesome to hear about people who really succeed with their training regimens. Congrats on completing the triathlon!

-Rafi

]]> By: Amy Willis http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Amy Willis Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:43:02 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=626#comment-93 I'd have to say that training for a sprint triathlon got me into the best shape of my life. Swimming was incredible for leaning me out, and of course the bike and sprinting built my muscles up. It's a rigorous training regimen, but it works and what an accomplishment it was to finish my first triathlon. Anyone can do it. Great article. I’d have to say that training for a sprint triathlon got me into the best shape of my life. Swimming was incredible for leaning me out, and of course the bike and sprinting built my muscles up. It’s a rigorous training regimen, but it works and what an accomplishment it was to finish my first triathlon. Anyone can do it. Great article.

]]> By: henry http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-90 henry Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:09:08 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=626#comment-90 I won't be joining until I am 22 ( i want to take a masters degree which takes 4 years) and then I have to be in the army for 3 and a half years to apply for the s.a.s so I won't be able to join until I am about 26. Also there is a selection pass rate of between 2 and 10% so success is not likely. I appreciated advice from someone who was in the equivalent of the s.a.s (israelis special forces are modelled on the s.a.s). Thanks for the time you took to respond to my question. I won’t be joining until I am 22 ( i want to take a masters degree which takes 4 years) and then I have to be in the army for 3 and a half years to apply for the s.a.s so I won’t be able to join until I am about 26. Also there is a selection pass rate of between 2 and 10% so success is not likely. I appreciated advice from someone who was in the equivalent of the s.a.s (israelis special forces are modelled on the s.a.s). Thanks for the time you took to respond to my question.

]]> By: Rafi http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Rafi Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:35:38 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=626#comment-89 Henry, I don't know much about the s.a.s specifically. I will tell you though that in general, special forces guys need to be able to carry a tremendous amount of gear for huge distances. So what you're looking for is an overall fitness level which is high, along with a body able to sustain carrying extreme weight for long periods without getting injured. To achieve this, here's what I suggest: 1) You're going to do a combination of weight training(squats, deadlifts, bench presses etc.) along with body weight training(pull ups, push ups, rings, parallel bar dips, sit ups, etc.). 2) You're going to have to start running. If you can find a dirt path or sand for this, that's better since it's both harder to do and also easier on the joints. 3) If you're not already, start wearing work boots more often (not when you run) to get your body and feet used to wearing boots full time. The whole way your body moves with boots is entirely different than sneakers or lighter shoes. 4) After a few months of training, you're going to want to get a pack and load it with 5 liter water bottles (you'll build up slowly, don't start with a weight that's not comfortable, and every liter of water equals a kilo in weight) and walk fast for a few kilometers and keep building up. This is to make sure that your body is up to doing what you'll have to be able to do in the army. Important tips: The key here is that you really need to build up slowly. The reason is we want to not only make you stronger, but increase your bone, ligament, and tendon strength which takes months to do. If you're planning on going into the army at 18, start training now and get focused on training now until then. (Trust me, you can do it. It's not as big a deal as you think it is and just concentrate on the moment.) Also, I don't know what your situation is. How developed you are at 16, if you've trained up until now, if you're on any sports teams and so on. If you're not a 16 year old who is already really developed, then I'd suggest taking your training more slowly. Give yourself time and just stick to it. Also, remember to eat well while you train, nutrition is just as important for increasing your strength as the training itself. Hope that helps, and good luck! -Rafi Henry,

I don’t know much about the s.a.s specifically. I will tell you though that in general, special forces guys need to be able to carry a tremendous amount of gear for huge distances. So what you’re looking for is an overall fitness level which is high, along with a body able to sustain carrying extreme weight for long periods without getting injured. To achieve this, here’s what I suggest:

1) You’re going to do a combination of weight training(squats, deadlifts, bench presses etc.) along with body weight training(pull ups, push ups, rings, parallel bar dips, sit ups, etc.).

2) You’re going to have to start running. If you can find a dirt path or sand for this, that’s better since it’s both harder to do and also easier on the joints.

3) If you’re not already, start wearing work boots more often (not when you run) to get your body and feet used to wearing boots full time. The whole way your body moves with boots is entirely different than sneakers or lighter shoes.

4) After a few months of training, you’re going to want to get a pack and load it with 5 liter water bottles (you’ll build up slowly, don’t start with a weight that’s not comfortable, and every liter of water equals a kilo in weight) and walk fast for a few kilometers and keep building up. This is to make sure that your body is up to doing what you’ll have to be able to do in the army.

Important tips: The key here is that you really need to build up slowly. The reason is we want to not only make you stronger, but increase your bone, ligament, and tendon strength which takes months to do. If you’re planning on going into the army at 18, start training now and get focused on training now until then. (Trust me, you can do it. It’s not as big a deal as you think it is and just concentrate on the moment.)

Also, I don’t know what your situation is. How developed you are at 16, if you’ve trained up until now, if you’re on any sports teams and so on. If you’re not a 16 year old who is already really developed, then I’d suggest taking your training more slowly. Give yourself time and just stick to it. Also, remember to eat well while you train, nutrition is just as important for increasing your strength as the training itself.

Hope that helps, and good luck!

-Rafi

]]> By: henry http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-87 henry Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:36:25 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=626#comment-87 can I just add that I prefer training without any equipment can I just add that I prefer training without any equipment

]]> By: henry http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-86 henry Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:09:52 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=626#comment-86 I read in your about section that you were in the israeli special forces. I want to join the British s.a.s when I am older ( I am 16) and was hoping that you could give me some fitness advice on how to join a elite unit such as the s.a.s. What sort of exercises and training should I do? Sorry if my comment is not relevant to your post, I would appreciate any answer since I can't find seem to find imformation on how to train for special forces on the internet. I read in your about section that you were in the israeli special forces. I want to join the British s.a.s when I am older ( I am 16) and was hoping that you could give me some fitness advice on how to join a elite unit such as the s.a.s. What sort of exercises and training should I do? Sorry if my comment is not relevant to your post, I would appreciate any answer since I can’t find seem to find imformation on how to train for special forces on the internet.

]]> By: Rafi http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Rafi Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:33:06 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=626#comment-84 Greg, That's a funny story. When I first got into swimming again it was after I had been injured for a long time (thus I was in bad shape) and the only pool available to me was more than 50 meters or bigger than Olympic size! Needless to say, getting back into swimming in that pool was not easy, but definitely good for me. Anyway, you have an awesome blog and it's great to hear from you. -Rafi Greg,

That’s a funny story. When I first got into swimming again it was after I had been injured for a long time (thus I was in bad shape) and the only pool available to me was more than 50 meters or bigger than Olympic size! Needless to say, getting back into swimming in that pool was not easy, but definitely good for me.

Anyway, you have an awesome blog and it’s great to hear from you.

-Rafi

]]> By: Greg at Live Fit http://www.thefitnessadviser.com/2009/07/the-1-secret-to-fat-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Greg at Live Fit Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:36:48 +0000 http://thefitnessadviser.com/?p=626#comment-83 You're right on target about the swimming. I went from running a half-marathon to deciding to do a sprint triathlon. I quickly learned that being able to run a long time meant little when it came to swimming. I thought after 25-meters in the pool I was going to collapse from asphyxiation! You’re right on target about the swimming. I went from running a half-marathon to deciding to do a sprint triathlon. I quickly learned that being able to run a long time meant little when it came to swimming. I thought after 25-meters in the pool I was going to collapse from asphyxiation!

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