Mission Performance: How To Train For Special Forces

[@adamcatamco562]

I like the way he talks. He isn’t overly condescending, he’s motivating, he’s realistic, he smacks the truth at your face, he adds emphasis on what we need. Great video

[@thenaturaledge]

👊

[@unboxed1088]

In short, he's a good man

[@warkah7557]

He's what those 'alpha' influencers should try to become.

[@bibekjung7404]

LIVING BEING IS OUR RACE,MANKIND IS OUR RELIGION HINDU,MUSLIM,SIKH,CRISTAIN,THERE IS NO SEPARATE RELIGION ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB PRESENT MESSENGER SAINT RAMPALJI MAHARAJ 🙏🙏

[@travelinman482]

​@thenaturaledge Wait. You were a [US] Army Green Beret aka Special Forces?

[@lukemagee462]

Well said. We get old because we slow down, we don't slow down because we get old. Mobility (PT) is the key to longevity

[@thenaturaledge]

Absolutely!

[@rafaelalodio5116]

But not one hundred percent true, if it was like that exercising everyday would make you imortal

[@tbetrust]

@@rafaelalodio5116he never said it would make us immortal lmao just the overall health benefits = to longer healthier life.

[@FredrickHoxinville]

​@@rafaelalodio5116not the same

[@garryharriman7349]

All true. Generic disposition also plays a hugely significant factor of which we have no contol over.

[@Liquid278]

Showing Goggins as the embodiment of iron will and body is true, man is actually built to love the torture

[@Real2Tabs]

And even he dropped outta PJ school... those mfs are 400 strong and thats 400 Supermen we got on our side. You want iron will? Look at what the PJs do, no disrespect to anyone else, but those guys are just built different

[@bigzachful]

@@Real2Tabs Yes!

[@wolfgang4368x]

​@@Real2TabsMfS??

[@zaicraf]

@@wolfgang4368xMFs means mother fuckers

[@doodleness59]

@spiralfalcon00 he didn t drop out he had an issue with his blood or something

[@stuc3195]

I've just turned 50. An ex-infantryman. I've always tried to stay active and in shape through my adult life. And am now re focusing again to improve my capability. What's true tho is as you get older it will get harder to maintain what you had. If I was to stop training now I believe in just 1-2 years I'd revert to a state that I couldn't recover from. Unlike in my 20s, 30s and even 40s. Keep moving.

[@CryptiqzBs]

If you had to give any advice for somebody joining the infantry, what would it be, a must know?

[@stuc3195]

@KBofficial. this might sound obvious but just be as fit as you possibly can. Running. Push ups. Pull ups. The rest will get built into you. But recruit training. Or any training for that matter gets exponentially easier the fitter you are. Don't think you'll just go in and tough it out. Do the work before you join.

[@pbella29]

So true - keeping physically active has almost no downsides. The knock on effect from being tired to be able to sleep properly giving you not only the energy but the mental clarity is so often overlooked. I'm in my 50's and can still bike 80 miles so aerobically probably above average. The thing I struggle with is nailing down a training routine for all round functional fitness - what to do and when... there is so much advice and so many types of exercises, I just end up confused. Still, awesome advice as always. Keep them coming Simon.

[@thenaturaledge]

Good effort mate! A really good book with simple breakdowns is Ross Edgley's 'the Fittest Book In The World'. I'm actually following one of the programmes in it now.

[@derrickpigatt5195]

80 miles?? Wow i can’t touch that right now. I usually still before ten

[@nick000002]

Keep it simple in the gym. Go to failure, 3 times a week. Eat meat and eggs. Push, pull, legs, arms 👍🏻

[@bEEBO178]

It massively massively improves mental health as well. It has for me having had a total breakdown a few years ago. I can cope much better, I feel better, I have clear fitness goals and I get stronger each month. I absolutely love challenging myself. Started biking with my son as well.

[@thenaturaledge]

Awesome effort mate!

[@311engineering]

Congrats, I too had a serious injury while in the forces. I enlisted at 40, best shape of my life. That helped minimize the injury and kept me going. You need to become comfortable being uncomfortable. Push a little harder without destroying yourself, conditioning will keep you moving forward day after day. 60 and still fit enough to take on any 20 yr. old. Cheers Brother.

[@eye1158]

I liked the part where he explained how to train for special forces

[@303sprinklers]

Hahaha

[@dutchschaefer5787]

Completely agree with this. It’s a message more people should listen to for day to day life, and brilliant you’re spreading it. So thank you, a brilliant video. Being fitter and stronger physically which also helps with mental toughness, this is so important as we get older. I’m nearly 43 and have trained since I was 15, I’m easily as fit as I was at 20. The human body adapts so fast, but this works 2 ways. If yours inactive and lazy it adapts for that, it drops muscle mass, metabolism slows, testosterone decreases etc. If your active and put it under physical stress, it becomes stronger, fitter, lest prone to illness and becomes more efficient. Resistance training and cardio training are so important as we age to avoid becoming weaker and more fragile. This is so limiting on lifestyle as people age.

[@thenaturaledge]

Mate you've nailed it here 👌

[@AirbornePirates]

My experience with those who’ve service in UKSF, ultra professional, informed with attention to detail and absolute grafters. Thanks for the info, top bloke 🏴‍☠️

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for watching mate and for leaving a comment about your experience. Glad to have you on board and contributing 🐸👌🏼

[@BrMark-cu9ih]

I had to look up the word in a UK slang context, (as it’s kind of a negative meaning term in USA English) interesting👍🏽😎

[@MrPeperoni79]

Running 10k sub40 is impressive with such a physique. "Are you an endurance runner or a weightlifter" - "Yes".

[@adamotuama8710]

I’m so happy I stumbled on this video. I torn my pec off 14 months ago and I’ve felt like I’ve almost disabled myself, but seeing a very similar injury on a fella who passed selection after… that gives me hope

[@EthanWinters1987]

MY GOODNESS this is killer philosophy! I was a smaller kid and began martial art training.. As I kept growing and working hard; I basically rucked throughout my teens and mid twenties, having run away from home. My frame truly expanded as I kept growing... Going (magically, it seems!) from 5'10" too 6' and 215 lbs. I worked hard and needed family, so I joined the Army, and pushed myself thru to acceptance into the unbelievably f*!king gnarly 75th Ranger Rgt(HOOAH), and was blessed AND determined to move forward ever, backwards never, and I made it to the selection for RRC. Anyways, yes, there is something to be said about the physical aspect. (Example: what a 9mm would do to my 19-24 y.o. self VS. Now at 36, and with 2 tours under my 38 waist belt... OBVIOUSLY getting shot is f*!king lame, but INDEED 100% this science is just proven.. Thank you for your good work, brother! Who dares, wins.

[@boybull4836]

Tore a pec off and completed RM commando tests.. you're an animal.. RESPECT!

[@thenaturaledge]

A lot of painkillers were involved mate!

[@Frogman125]

Special Forces preparation should orbit around durability. Although strength training is valuable (pull, push, pick up) durability (bone density, lower body endurance) is the key. On your feet all day long, hours at a time, sometimes under load. You have to spend time building that base through long, moderate runs, humping a ruck and even just walking. SF training is an ultra marathon, not a sprint. Don't worry about speed, worry about lasting, injury free.

[@thenaturaledge]

Rucking is hugely valuable training in general too 👍

[@ggrandall4142]

Does it involves swimming test or any of some sorts

[@harryv6752]

💯 ♥️ 🔥 🤘 🇺🇲

[@grahamarnhem8659]

This is your best so far.100 percent correct. The only goal you need for training is to keep training.

[@thenaturaledge]

😎 thanks mate

[@andyroberts805]

100% agree with the difference between CrossFit then and now. I first came across it when I was working with SEAL Teams in Fallujah. Now, it’s a sport instead of a fitness system.

[@thenaturaledge]

Totally agree. We don’t need to walk on our hands to be functionally fit.

[@vafamf]

Great information. I am 63 and have, in large part, followed the principles you outline for the past 30+ years. I am pain free, my knees, hips and shoulders are healthy with no deterioration. My lumbar spine, has some normal age related wear. In the gym purposely stayed away from heavy bench press, bar squats and deadlifts which take a toll on the body and focused on training functional movement patterns. Combined with rucking, mountain biking, rock climbing etc, has allowed me to pretty much undertake anything physical I chose to do.

[@thenaturaledge]

Glad to hear you’ve kept active. There is hope for us all!

[@dude9127]

train for strength like for example "iron wolf" does. additionaly go and run or march for the other 50% of your training routine. don't overtrain yourself which happens to most people. focus on keeping a high focus and intensity in every training you do, but find balance in order of sufficent regeneration. keep pushing intensity and consistency and you will overcome every obstacle, no matter how hard it is, easily.

[@matys2831]

I took away many valuable insights from this video. However, the most impressive and amazing thing was to see that he didn't even flinch when he shot that round at 3:20. I know that's something I would never be able to do. Hats off to you, sir. Best regards, Mati

[@no_excuses]

Good one Simon. I totally agree, self-discipline and regular physical exercise is a key ingredient to a healthy life.👊💯

[@thenaturaledge]

It makes a massive difference to me when I miss a few days.

[@lmnts556]

And never pushing too far on the weights, not taking steroids etc. A lot goes into this

[@cornflqkes5785]

fuckin oath, that video sums up everything i wanna do with myself, and this lad doesnt bullshit for 20 minutes he just gets straight to it, love it keep making bangers.

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for watching buddy, let us know how you get on 🤙💪

[@ClimbAClassic]

Good “why”, dude clearly knows it, so would love to see the “how”.

[@jessereid8482]

incredible video. I like this outlook on life, and it gives the strong men of the world a good light when someone so well spoken shares their experiemces

[@thenaturaledge]

Good to hear it Jesse, thanks for watching and welcome aboard.

[@thenaturaledge]

Who wants a strong tactical chassis?

[@TheNaughtyKing1]

I do ultra running but looking to move towards a more well rounded phys programme. I’m not sold on crossfit but wonder what your thoughts on training for something like Hyrox would be?

[@thenaturaledge]

@@TheNaughtyKing1I have to be honest I haven't looked into the world of Hyrox but from a quick google I'd say it looks more aligned to the ethos of GPP.

[@cityliving9265]

Yessir. Count me in.

[@seanstacey3223]

Sure do! 👍

[@thenaturaledge]

@@cityliving9265 👊

[@minatonamikaze7759]

I hurt my neck some years ago and it always comes back, so I trained my neck even more now- built it bigger and it heals faster when it gets hurt again. Muscles are for real like a armor

[@renaissanceman5847]

This is very important for recent ex service members... I got out of active combat duty in 2011. While in I worked hard to stay stronger and tougher than my soldiers, especially since I was on average 12 years older than nearly all new recruits. I always nearly maxed my APFTs and ran the fast groups, I could out push up, out run and out shoot 95% of the young studs. The downside for many after they leave active duty is they fall into the "I'm broken" mindset... they become brainwashed into thinking that the VA owe them money for the slightest injuries and become accustomed and even over exaggerating such issues for the sake of cashing in. to the point that they become overweight, weak and dependant on prescription drugs. I avoided all of that to the best of my ability and today 12 years later, Im at the same body weight and strength I was when still serving. While many of my battle buddies are walking around overweight, break into a sweat just walking around in a hurry and cant even walk up 2 flight of stairs without having a heart attack.

[@thenaturaledge]

Good effort mate!

[@returntothepath]

#tyfys

[@garryharriman7349]

I am a British vet' who works with a lot of US vets and/or those in the Guard and/or reserves. Yes, too many people openly admit to abusing VA benefits with many medical prlofessionals being complicit in that. It pisses me off inmensley!

[@robertmarley8852]

Wow brow you blaming the VA ......PTSD alone should get every vet 800/mo

[@renaissanceman5847]

@@robertmarley8852 Every cry baby service member is claiming PTSD just for getting yelled at. we have enough participation trophies sucking the system dry. Grow a pair. The only service member that should qualify for PTSD are those in direct combat operations and only after an extensive psychiatric evaluation compared to pre-service evals..

[@aidannnTV]

Really appreciate the information you provide in this video. This is my first video I've watched and I can tell you now, I'll be going through your videos and any new ones. Currently going through a 10 week intensive firearms course, so this is a great little video to help me get put the peak on my mountain!

[@thenaturaledge]

Thank you mate and good luck with the course.

[@harryv6752]

I've never served. But my training motto to 'be hard to kill' since I got back into training a little over 3 months ago (after over 5 years off) is: Functional strength. Functional fitness. Train hard. Train smart. Eat right. Sleep right. Stay hard. 🤘

[@thenaturaledge]

Love to hear it! 👌🏼

[@ullscarf]

The importance of fitness when you're young can't be overstated. Growing up in the 1970s, I had a much more active childhood than the average kid today. At 14, I started getting myself properly fit with a LOT of calisthenics, running (including uphill carrying weight) and cross country cycling (now known as mountain-biking, lol). At 16 I discovered that you could join the SAS as a reservist and resolved to join. To be a special forces soldier requires all round fitness - every muscle in your body needs to be strong and you also need first-rate cardio fitness. At 18 I did a lot of gym work and put on some mass. I worked as a hod-carrier (running bricks and mortar up ladders) and other labouring jobs. I regularly ran 6 hilly miles, in boots and carrying 30lbs of weight. I found a short, steep hill and would do sprints up it to failure. My mantra was, 'set an impossible target and exceed it'. At 20 I was doing 15 mile runs over the hills, carrying 50lbs. I would stop at points to do press ups, or run up a hill backwards carrying all that weight (try it!). I did a lot of swimming and went from being a poor swimmer to knocking out 25 lengths of an Olympic pool, no problem. I would run 6 miles to work, do a hard day labouring, run 6 miles home and then do circuit training. I downed 3 cans of Duns River Nurishment a day (no whey protein back then) and ate for Britain. I accepted absolutely no compromise from myself and at 21 I passed SAS (V) selection with the attitude that failure was not an option.

[@SuperIRON1000]

The body obeys the mind. Commitment Automatically produces SELF-DISCIPLINE... Well done.

[@na-dk9vm]

Was it the hardest thing you've ever done??

[@scotthearts9634]

@@SuperIRON1000 I'm gonna keep this in mind!

[@ullscarf]

@@na-dk9vm Objectively, it must be. I've done a lot of tough hillwalking (mountain hiking to Americans) as a civilian - including bagging most of Britain's mountains, which are no stroll in the park - but the difference with SAS selection is the weight you're carrying - 50lb pack (it might've been 55lbs for the later marches) plus 10lb rifle and a couple of water bottles adds up to about 70Ibs. And you had to make 3.5 km/h (I think it was 4km/h for regular selection). I lost a lot of skin off my back from my Bergen rubbing and sweat, lost my little toe nails, got the first stages of frostbite and my feet swelled up so I couldn't get my boots on - my hands were in a bad state too and a civilian carried my rifle for a bit in a blizzard while I borrowed his gloves to warm my hands up. Strictly against the rules, of course, but who dares wins. Although the 'walks' as they were euphemisticaly known were tough, one of the hardest things I've ever endured was whilst training in Denmark in December. We stood hooded in the cold for a long time (24hours?) with constant white noise and our hands cuffed behind our backs. The way I'm built made it particularly difficult for me and I don't think I've ever had to exercise mind over matter to the degree I needed to to stay on my feet. I literally don't know how I got through it.

[@A-cn6iw]

​@@ullscarfDid they not allow gloves on your hands?

[@OleSmokey]

Make yourself hard to kill spiritually physically and mentally. Survived certain death at 52 fell alone massive body trauma. Crawled to truck called for own medivac. 55 months later almost combat ready at 57. Glad I prepared since age 12 with sports then the military and anything I feared. Failed many times but got some great victories. Never give defy the odds.

[@itengnr71]

Cheers mate! Served in the US Marines myself.

[@thenaturaledge]

Semper Fi!

[@Zencba]

The more you train the more you make yourself literally harder to kill. This is motivation

[@lesliegrayson1722]

lots (100-200) of lower reps plus 10x heavy reps of each muscle. 100 push ups 100 sit ups 100 chin ups and run 2kms under 7mins all 4-5x week. Do this and advance in heaviness of weight and you will get a stronger bein and tendon toughness. Running and Squats in the morning, upper body in the evening. I used to leave the heavy reps till just before bed to get me to sleep soon after. Expect to sleep.

[@mattersofmind5391]

Being able to play with my kids when they want to spend the day at the trampoline/obstacle course park. Nice video my man.

[@thenaturaledge]

That is awesome!

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

Getting an injury will definitely take the wind out of you. However with this guy it seemed as if it turned him into the Incredible Hulk.

[@Dardapto-ClashRoyale]

I was recently told to find a new dream. I think I'm going to push harder for my goal.

[@MrWinning43]

Never settle.

[@ProudAmerican111]

This is the perfect thing to watch before hitting the gym!

[@thenaturaledge]

Glad to hear it 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@nobody-xk2og]

we need more video like this,more details of workouts...which WOD did you use.....

[@thenaturaledge]

Filming this at the moment mate 👍

[@benjacobs6531]

Been a while since someone made this much sense

[@stephengillen1129]

Great vlog. I’m 62 was a gym goer mainly weights. Had some serious health issues at 59. My base fitness helped initially to keep me alive. Now looking to get back at it. It’s a lifestyle bud. Good luck

[@thenaturaledge]

It absolutely is mate.

[@waltherwagner9711]

I think people in emergency/armed service often times train too much for strength and big muscle and not enough for endurance and cardio. Ofcourse you want to be able to carry all the gear and your buddy to cover etc, but you dont need a huge benchpress. Oldschool crossfit style training or military PT mixed with endurance training appears to be the best option for me. Its also a great vehicle to build that mindset and mental toughness through suffering.

[@jerzygawor958]

Good video and so true. Whatever age or fitness ability you are start training to gain that extra edge now. Always try to improve yourself.

[@thenaturaledge]

👊

[@edwardcacho7331]

Every body wants a tactical body. Very important because in life anything can happen and you need to be ready. Semper fi

[@DaDaW9762]

I was 24 when I joined the military as well, in 2009 tho, but I went the Pongo route, and I got out in early 2023 intending on joining one of the UKSF-R units, but for some reason, suddenly being a civvies with all this freedom and possibility, 17 days after I left, instead of going 23SAS in Newcastle, I jumped on a flight to Poland and walked across the border to Ukraine and joined the International legion of Ukraine and spent 5 months there.. Absolute madness the situations we put ourselves in, I told myself I'd attempt UKSF-R selection when back, but sadly, I never will.. But I'm constantly impressed by the personality and manner of the men who've passed and served in these units, if only the rest of the British Forces had their ethos and outlook.

[@joaoferreira4672]

What i like about your channel is that you have authenticity... Many fitness channels are just Victory...and life is not just Victory

[@thenaturaledge]

It definitely is not! It's a journey with a lot of ups and downs. For me it's all about the process because you can be successful (victory) and still be unhappy.

[@blackcrucian]

Man, your video is well edited, makes me feel more motivated to do workout and run. You won a subscribe, and keep up with maybe some tips about how to train in a better way, what techniques to use etc. Actually I'm surprised your channel is so small but it has big potential, and i wish you no injuries, congrats from Poland!

[@Ymirson999]

Excellent exposition. You make your point and you make it well without all the hyperbole others often do to make themselves look cool.

[@spaceranger7674]

thanks for the video sir i want to join the paras when im older so this has been really helpful

[@thenaturaledge]

Best of luck pal

[@spaceranger7674]

@@thenaturaledge thank you!

[@kickinthegob]

In 2006 I started the recruitment process for the Australian SASR. I trained daily in the Aussie heat. In the end, my wife talked me out of it before I put pen to paper and I changed tact and applied for the fire service. I murdered the physical and got in. You need to be well rounded.

[@seanstacey3223]

Been looking forward to your next video and it didn't disappoint! Exactly the kind of stuff that I was hoping you'd do. Gives me alot of inspiration and motivation as I endeavour to improve myself. Cheers mate 👍

[@thenaturaledge]

Cheers buddy, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@CaptainHuler]

I found you on KZbin today, by the way. This is the first video. At 1:29 min I became a subscriber. What a beast you are, dude.

[@thenaturaledge]

Yo, glad to have you onboard pal 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@MD-lb1oz]

Nice video man! pumped me up for training today.

[@thenaturaledge]

Get after it mate!

[@MD-lb1oz]

And i got a new Bench Press PB 😊😍

[@naraito7875]

Greetings, I speak from Brazil, I am a marine in reserve, currently joining a police force in my country, preparing myself physically, I will follow your videos.

[@jk9685]

This was the mistake I made when going through basic training - I only focused on cardio and I could run 1.5m under 8 minutes but neglected weights. I did struggle on Bergen marches but passed out of training first times. If I could go back I would 100% putting on strong, functional muscle to improve on the heavy speed marches.

[@thenaturaledge]

Good effort on getting through first time mate!

[@brotherhoodwithfreddie]

This was a fitness manifesto. Wow. Thank you very much

[@thenaturaledge]

I like the sound of that 😎

[@philhambo]

Great vid and info Simon, thanks. Particularly like the honest views around CF - would have been easy to get a load of extra followers by diluting that msg! Not heard of GPP and will take a look. 👍🏻

[@thenaturaledge]

Yeah, it's a shame that it's gone so far from the original structure. I think they could have two streams with it: functional and games training.

[@MrSantiagotri]

I loved how you showed Goggins when talking about the toughest man in the worlds

[@jer254]

Loved it. Loosing the weight so I can say I have a "strong resilient tactical chasis" 😅

[@thenaturaledge]

Get after it 💪

[@jasmijnkribbe7867]

I believe that the body achieves what the mind believes 🙏.

[@saintroves]

Yo good video lad 👊.I’ve just got a question about in terms of dieting for performance. Which diet do you recommend for GPP and military performance? Also I’ve just now come across your channel and I’m loving the videos G

[@thenaturaledge]

Cheers mate! Diet is so subjective to the individual, you have to test and adjust to support your goals. There is no single diet for this type of training.

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

More of these kinds of videos are needed.

[@thenaturaledge]

We plan on it 🤙

[@Omegalife17]

Jesus is King 🙌

[@TC-ReBorn]

Fax

[@arthurcrimmins8182]

Kanye reference

[@ChildofGod777-g9z]

Amen

[@deojazzcalingin2938]

Amen

[@TheWay-Truth-Life-JesusChrist]

Amen!!! ❤

[@reesethestone412]

Motivating and inspiring currently in process of joining THE ARMY and one day want to make it to THE CROSSFIT GAMES

[@thenaturaledge]

Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@reesethestone412]

Thank you so much@@thenaturaledge

[@clementkong8133]

@1:03 so the other question I want to ask was that, so I get wanting to push through & graduating with your original class, but then after you graduated, was there a particular reason why you weren’t able to get your pec fixed right after you completed the course & graduated?

[@thenaturaledge]

With that injury you have to get it fixed quickly because the tendon retracts back and scar tissue builds up. So unless you get it done within a few weeks it becomes hard to fix.

[@clementkong8133]

@@thenaturaledge so how long did it take between you getting injured, and passing out of Royal Marines training?

[@thenaturaledge]

I was on test week mate and had the 30 miler to do, so I didn’t take a break in training thankfully.

[@BenjEe-v1c]

Loved the Martin Berkhan photo on the thumbnail. Dude was a beast and ahead of the game in intermittent fasting and powerlifting/powerbuilding.

[@thenaturaledge]

🤣 that’s me!

[@Tovashi]

Have you read Tactical Barbell? It shares the same ideas that you do.

[@thenaturaledge]

No I haven't but will check it out 👍

[@aguspuig6615]

youve gained my subscription for sure with this vid

[@thenaturaledge]

Thank you mate!

[@B3BYF]

Another great video, thanks for sharing! How would you suggest balancing your crossfit/strength training with your endurance exercise. One in the morning then evening? Or like one day endurance another day circuit style?

[@thenaturaledge]

This is really subjective to each individual. I used to do cardio based workouts in the morning and strength in the evening. Fergus Crawley is a great person to follow for this type of info.

[@B3BYF]

@@thenaturaledge Awesome, thanks for the reply! I’ll check out Fergus🤙🏻

[@davidhewson1178]

Couldn't agree more with your assessment of Crossfit. Love the concept, I tried using it to build functional fitness: strength endurance and a solid engine, achieved some of that. But over time it became more about stupid sets of ring muscle ups, hand stand walks and Olympic lifting... Injuries crept in for no real benefit. I love your assessment on what health and fitness should be about as we age. Still looking for the perfect program/community to achieve that.

[@deanmcmenamin3720]

Another great video, Simon. How does the pec issue impact your curewnt training? Does it limit you on any movements at all? PS I've shared your caffeine video around with lots of my clients, which has helped many of them make the think differently about it and cut back. Keep it up 🏆

[@thenaturaledge]

It only really limits my bench press. The muscles around it compensate pretty much fine with every other movement. Cheers buddy 👍

[@ShockwaveXD]

This has easily become one of my favorite channels

[@thenaturaledge]

Happy to hear that buddy!

[@waggishtickle]

I am from Malta. The main reason I never joined up is because of our mediocre army. There's nowhere to go, no career path. Focused on fitness, endurance and general strength since my teens. I can run half a marathon in 1hr45, or at least I did last year. 10ks in under 4:40/km was my best. Nothing special but better than most. Nearing 30 now. Meh.

[@TheMainMayn]

My overall goal is definitely GPP! 👌 "Make yourself harder to kill" bro, what a way of life to go by. That's inspiring!

[@guywithprincipals]

Now Google how SF soldiers actually look like. There's no excessive steroid-like muscles there. Just pure athleticism, lots of skinny dudes too. It's all about their mindset. There are exceptions of course, but 90% of those guys look nothing like this.

[@thenaturaledge]

You’re not wrong mate

[@jt.8144]

2:17. OH YES.

[@kcov6170]

100% . No fluff. Great stuff. Also your unit is nearly identical to our US Army Special Forces/Green Berets. Much more like our Green Berets than our SEALS ...ie, missions and training

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for watching mate

[@johnce5124]

Very informative. Thank you for your service.

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for watching!

[@dadventuretv2538]

Great vid. I totally get your mentality when you got injured- hope you don’t regret it at all- it is how warriors roll. Thanks to your gen for doing some real dirty work in Afghanistan for the rest of us. Im 51- lots of injuries over the years from the life I’ve lived- and no regrets. Still get after it though. And working out like you describe is the reason why I can. Fatigue really becomes the enemy as you get older as it comes on sooner. So the more you stay fit while younger, the easier the fight is as you get older. Now Carry on. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🤘🤙

[@RockstarGroyper]

Amazing. This is great information for us all to take from a true professional. The only gripe I have is seals aren’t just maritime operators, they can operate anywhere in the world in any condition. Their mission types are like yours 👍🏾

[@palpafilms]

He's Back! loving the arnie references.

[@RackTheMilesWelding]

A good example for daily armor is Mike Tyson. His physique for his age is a testament to how possible it is to be healthy and well within capable means to maintain that discipline.

[@rob.hodgson]

Really enjoyed this. You come across really well. Keep up the great work

[@thenaturaledge]

Cheers rob!

[@omikronairsoft6037]

God bless you, man thank you for your service

[@thenaturaledge]

I appreciate that mate

[@omikronairsoft6037]

😉🙏

[@FastJetPerformance]

Great video Simon, useful information throughout delivered with fine editing.

[@thenaturaledge]

Good to hear it mate, I’ll let @palpa.films know 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@aleksandraplonskapt]

This is incredible Simon ! Very inspiring 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@thenaturaledge]

Thank you 🙌

[@BlueJoobYTGaming]

Perfect video for my timing I’m 24 joining marines but haven’t train or workout in a good amount of 6 years + my last good years was towards 7th grade summer with training camps in 8th grade I was most fit than most ppl but I lack dedication in HS. Ty for the video to be inspired I’ll keep watching this every morning every day hoping to train everyday 110%

[@ohkeydokeythen]

Watching this with severe back pain...im convinced to step up for myself

[@JannWanna-ev3bh]

W

[@HaiteLibbies]

59 years old here. French Foreign Legion 1982 to 1997 after escaping socialism from Prague in 1980 through the forest in winter to freedom whereas of the four of us who tried, only I made it, two killed at the Austrian Border and one arrested and held in prison until 1990. Retired to the mountains of Bulgaria. I train daily and stay fit and war ready.

[@BrMark-cu9ih]

Great name 😊

[@thetedford6267]

Christ is king. Thanks for the advice im getting back into shape as i have my medical for the CAF coming up and want to be in good shape for basic training.

[@Ymirson999]

At 57 I would also suggest some kind of "energy work," like qigong or yoga. Until my knees went, I was pretty good runner and did a lot of lifting in my younger years, but however New Age things like yoga and qigong might seem, they work the body on a completely different level. In terms of rejuvenation, mental health and just an overall well being, nothing beats it. Be well.

[@GoogleAccount-po1gl]

Crazy that this video got recommended. Keeping functional strength can come in handy with day-to-day situations that can mean life and death... The reason i say it's crazy that thie video got recommended is because just today, my 1 year old pup decided to bolt down the sidewalk towards a very busy main street near my house. Luckily, for the past two years i had been attempting to run a 5 minute mile. I was able to get down my time to 5:50 before stopping my running routine due to some knee pain that i was developing. Nonetheless, I was able to chase down my pup who was sprinting so fast and catch him before he ran into busy the street outside of neighborhood. Had i not been able to run as fast as i could, i would probably be scraping his little body off the road.

[@thenaturaledge]

That is a wild story! Well done for getting back into the training 💪

[@davidny4638]

EXCELLENT MATE! You have inspired me, thank you Cheers

[@nickgerr1991]

My body is super prone to injuries. Finished USMC basic training and follow on schools, all broken. Got med sepped

[@MrBalla-pk6lr]

Hi I’m in my 30’s and struggle a lot to keep myself fit but frequently disrupted with stomach issues. No doctor could help me still I am not losing motivation. Great video by the way

[@thenaturaledge]

You can do it!

[@BlaineSisk-sl5ou]

Thank you sir for your service.

[@LikeButton348]

I just want to say, thank you very much for this information and advice! I’ve been thinking about joining the special forces when I get older, I wonder how it’ll go. Have a good day!

[@thenaturaledge]

Goood luck with everything mate

[@garytazcarroll8623]

Big up for pushing thru with ur Injury brother ✊when I left our 🇬🇧 Parachute Regiment i ended up in France 🇫🇷 the recruited at Fort du nugent in Paris 👌 when in my Kepi Blanc Marche i remember bustin my ankle with another full day of Tabbing in from of me 😢no way was I giving up ✌️i pulled my boot even tighter and struggled up and down the Pyrannese mountains 👍 to pass my selection and be presented my Kepi Blanc of the FFL 🇫🇷Legion Etrangere 👹💥💥💥GTC

[@voiceofreason5893]

I love everything about this video. Subscribed. Congrats on 1m views. That's awesome. 32.4k and rising.

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for subbing! Everyone who joins us matters so to have your sub is great. We will be sharing more in the future.

[@IndomitableAier]

You guys are awesome. Great Head Hunters

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks 👍