British military fitness - peckham

[clockworkorange]

Looking for an honest assessment of bmf. Bored of the gym and need a trainer to get me going. Also need a set time so I actually commit to going.

What exercises do they do? Assume there's no weights involved? So how do you work arms, shoulders, back?

Can anybody vouch for it and say they've really shaped up?

A lot is made of the community ans social side. Does this exist for peckham bmf?

Look forward to hearing, thank you.

[Convex]

they offer a free trial class so id recommend you try that.

its bursts of running, press ups, burpees, sit ups, etc, interspersed with partner work and games. when i did it for a summer i was very fit (for me!) and to some extent you get out what you put in - if you push yourself you get moved up into the 'reds' and 'greens' for the fit/super fit people.

its very motivating and they don't let you slack off.

[jimmyraj]

I've been going to BMF on and off for over three years. I've always kept fit, but as the OP has said you get out what you put in. Whatever ability you are, you can get pushed to your limit at the sessions. There's enough cardio work to keep your heart rate up but plenty of resistance based exercising (press ups, pull ups etc etc). You'd be surprised how much you can work without weights.

If you want to maintain a generally high level of fitness and tone up (it does help that) then BMF is a great way of doing it. I combine it with running and other things and it works well for me.

It's not the solution to get 'big'. If you're looking to bulk up, then the gym and protein shake route is probably better.

[siousxiesue]

You could give us a try! It's free, so no worry if it's not for you. Some jogging/running and resistance/push ups using park benches etc but people bring hand weights. And coffee after for bonding...

Free! - Every Session! Fitness & Toning on the Rye - Sat @10am 16 to 60+

[j9duff]

I'm a big BMF fan. Like others have said, you get out of it what you put in. I'd find it hard to go back to the gym now that I've been to BMF, if you're needing that extra push and being able to mix things up a bit then its def worth giving it a go. I'm of average fitness but you get a mix of abilities attending - from those who haven't done any exercise in years to ultra marathon runners - but the camaraderie amongst everyone is great. It's also quite a lot of fun returning from a work out covered in mud.

The social side is ok - there are post-session trips to the pub and cafe on a Sunday as well as more organised events like the Major series.

[clockworkorange]

Cheers all. Helpful. I assume being *military* it isn't weather or season dependant. You doi it in the rain, wind, darkness and snow if needs be. Think ill give it a bash.