PES BP

[Fawbam]

I'll be enlisting in two months' time. My PES status was C9L3, but I've upgraded to BP because 1) I want to lose weight 2) Make my NS life the most out of it 3) Get better posting/vocation in PES A/B after 19 weeks of BMT, if I'm fit enough

So, my question is... since I've exactly two months left before I enlist, should I train myself first? Or do nothing and just enjoy my civilian life away? If train, what should I do? Anyone from BP (or not) could advice me on what to do? I'm class 2 at the moment, was class 3 6 months ago.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Beepok]

best advise to you would be to downpes back to C9L3

 

[reddevil0728]

I'll be enlisting in two months' time. My PES status was C9L3, but I've upgraded to BP because 1) I want to lose weight 2) Make my NS life the most out of it 3) Get better posting/vocation in PES A/B after 19 weeks of BMT, if I'm fit enough

So, my question is... since I've exactly two months left before I enlist, should I train myself first? Or do nothing and just enjoy my civilian life away? If train, what should I do? Anyone from BP (or not) could advice me on what to do? I'm class 2 at the moment, was class 3 6 months ago.

Thank you in advance.

What's the condition that made you PES C9L3?

 

[Fawbam]

It was because of my weight... I lost enough weight in time to upgrade my PES to BP, and they granted my request.

What's the condition that made you PES C9L3?

 

[Fawbam]

Everyone's urging me to change it back too. They keep telling me things like I won't be making it through the 19 weeks and my body won't be able to take such training in long run. But, I really want to lose more weight and get fit inside... not sure if I could do it though to be honest.

best advise to you would be to downpes back to C9L3

 

[reddevil0728]

I'll be enlisting in two months' time. My PES status was C9L3, but I've upgraded to BP because 1) I want to lose weight 2) Make my NS life the most out of it 3) Get better posting/vocation in PES A/B after 19 weeks of BMT, if I'm fit enough

So, my question is... since I've exactly two months left before I enlist, should I train myself first? Or do nothing and just enjoy my civilian life away? If train, what should I do? Anyone from BP (or not) could advice me on what to do? I'm class 2 at the moment, was class 3 6 months ago.

Thank you in advance.

Up2u. up2u. Maybe instead of thinking all the possible things to train for, why don't you just focus on Sit Ups, Push Ups and 2.4? cause those are IPPT stations and you bound to have to do it.

 

[Fawbam]

Focusing on Push Up by taking weights to train my triceps and "jogging" every single day for my 2.4, no idea what to do for Sit Up lol.

Up2u. up2u. Maybe instead of thinking all the possible things to train for, why don't you just focus on Sit Ups, Push Ups and 2.4? cause those are IPPT stations and you bound to have to do it.

 

[reddevil0728]

Focusing on Push Up by taking weights to train my triceps and "jogging" every single day for my 2.4, no idea what to do for Sit Up lol.

just do sit ups to train for sit ups?

 

[Blahhh]

Start walking 1.6km then when you feel ready, walk 2.4km. Then start jogging for 1 round (400m) and walk 5 rounds. Increased jogging per round when u get fitter. If you can jog 1.6km without walking, should be good bah. I think its quite achievable in 2 months.

For fatties with no strength, very hard to do standard pushups. If really no strength, do wall pushups. But fatties typically have the strength to do incline pushups (like off a table.. Google it), so start with that. If you can do 20 straight, do the girl pushup with your knees on the floor. Can do 20 there, u probably can do a few standard pushups already. Try to aim to be able to do 20 pushups straight, but I don't think it be an easy goal, so 10 pushups straight is a more realistic goal.

you should had started earlier, but nvm better late den never.

 

[Fawbam]

Thank you! I'll take note of it. I've started walking 4km since the start of 2016 for at least 4-5 days a week, but still can't seem to jog without stopping mainly because of my soles or knees... plus I give up easily because of the pain/ache

Start walking 1.6km then when you feel ready, walk 2.4km. Then start jogging for 1 round (400m) and walk 5 rounds. Increased jogging per round when u get fitter. If you can jog 1.6km without walking, should be good bah. I think its quite achievable in 2 months.

For fatties with no strength, very hard to do standard pushups. If really no strength, do wall pushups. But fatties typically have the strength to do incline pushups (like off a table.. Google it), so start with that. If you can do 20 straight, do the girl pushup with your knees on the floor. Can do 20 there, u probably can do a few standard pushups already. Try to aim to be able to do 20 pushups straight, but I don't think it be an easy goal, so 10 pushups straight is a more realistic goal.

you should had started earlier, but nvm better late den never.

 

[firezero10]

Everyone's urging me to change it back too. They keep telling me things like I won't be making it through the 19 weeks and my body won't be able to take such training in long run. But, I really want to lose more weight and get fit inside... not sure if I could do it though to be honest.

Pes A and B people are subjected to higher levels of regimental discipline due to their vocations. IMO you can train outside and you may even have access to the camp gym even if you are Pes C.

 

[Fawbam]

Yeah, I understand. I think it's good to have someone or a group of people to push you, to your maximum limit or not. Training by myself makes me realize how undisciplined I am sometimes because I tend to get so lazy to work out and so lazy to do anything about it. In the end, I see no change in me and I give up. Army is different, from what I know.

Pes A and B people are subjected to higher levels of regimental discipline due to their vocations. IMO you can train outside and you may even have access to the camp gym even if you are Pes C.

 

[firezero10]

Yeah, I understand. I think it's good to have someone or a group of people to push you, to your maximum limit or not. Training by myself makes me realize how undisciplined I am sometimes because I tend to get so lazy to work out and so lazy to do anything about it. In the end, I see no change in me and I give up. Army is different, from what I know.

It's good to feel motivated but do take care of yourself and know your limits. I am assuming you are going tekong, so you should be in better hands compared to mono intake. Just sound off if you think you have problem.

 

[Fawbam]

Will do. Thanks. And ya, I'm going to Tekong...

It's good to feel motivated but do take care of yourself and know your limits. I am assuming you are going tekong, so you should be in better hands compared to mono intake. Just sound off if you think you have problem.

 

[Blahhh]

Thank you! I'll take note of it. I've started walking 4km since the start of 2016 for at least 4-5 days a week, but still can't seem to jog without stopping mainly because of my soles or knees... plus I give up easily because of the pain/ache

Google "C25K" running plan. Should be able to get you to jogging in no time. And look at youtube for "running form".

 

[4saken]

was from BP batch at tekong just a few years back..
I wasnt posted to tekong after POP but i'll just share my experience with you..

basically the 19 weeks is split into two phases:
Phase 1: 10 Weeks of fitness training
Phase 2: 9 Weeks of Soldiering

but of course, some soldiering will be mixed into phase 1 to inculcate basic regiment and some fitness into phase 2 to maintain fitness.

at my time, the BP class 2 was all in one company, class 1 in another company, so that everyone starts on the same foot.

fitness training is slowly introduced one, cause of the weight, some exercise cannot just jump straight in.
i.e jumping jacks: impact might damage knee
running: straining on the knees

they'll also recommend you to control your diet during mealtimes and weekends, but they wont take away food from you la, basically stay away from sugar drinks etc

you'll find that your peers and you will drop weight drastically at a very fast pace, bordering on unhealthy?
they take your weight every sunday night(book in) and friday morning(book out) to monitor weight loss.
some shave off a kg a week, some lesser.

the highest weight loss was a huge guy(100+++ kg) then he lost over 40kg!

but the seargents are mostly ex-BP recruits also so they will understand de

anything in particular you wanna know?

 

[Fawbam]

Thank you for your insight. Wow, 40kg is a lot... How'd he do it? What if I really can't tahan the training because of knee pain or leg pain, but I don't want to down my PES - or will they train me until all these pain go away? I'm most afraid about not being able to keep up on the exercises etc because of the (my) weight I carry.

was from BP batch at tekong just a few years back..
I wasnt posted to tekong after POP but i'll just share my experience with you..

basically the 19 weeks is split into two phases:
Phase 1: 10 Weeks of fitness training
Phase 2: 9 Weeks of Soldiering

but of course, some soldiering will be mixed into phase 1 to inculcate basic regiment and some fitness into phase 2 to maintain fitness.

at my time, the BP class 2 was all in one company, class 1 in another company, so that everyone starts on the same foot.

fitness training is slowly introduced one, cause of the weight, some exercise cannot just jump straight in.
i.e jumping jacks: impact might damage knee
running: straining on the knees

they'll also recommend you to control your diet during mealtimes and weekends, but they wont take away food from you la, basically stay away from sugar drinks etc

you'll find that your peers and you will drop weight drastically at a very fast pace, bordering on unhealthy?
they take your weight every sunday night(book in) and friday morning(book out) to monitor weight loss.
some shave off a kg a week, some lesser.

the highest weight loss was a huge guy(100+++ kg) then he lost over 40kg!

but the seargents are mostly ex-BP recruits also so they will understand de

anything in particular you wanna know?

 

[reddevil0728]

Thank you for your insight. Wow, 40kg is a lot... How'd he do it? What if I really can't tahan the training because of knee pain or leg pain, but I don't want to down my PES - or will they train me until all these pain go away? I'm most afraid about not being able to keep up on the exercises etc because of the (my) weight I carry.

Watching what you eat is like winning 99% (anyhow whack number) of the battle. exercising is like the other 1%.

 

[firezero10]

Thank you for your insight. Wow, 40kg is a lot... How'd he do it? What if I really can't tahan the training because of knee pain or leg pain, but I don't want to down my PES - or will they train me until all these pain go away? I'm most afraid about not being able to keep up on the exercises etc because of the (my) weight I carry.

Now BMT physical training is by Cisco trainers so they should know their stuff. Just put in effort and be motivated, they will help you. As for your own coy tekan, punishment then that's another thing lol.

 

[4saken]

Thank you for your insight. Wow, 40kg is a lot... How'd he do it? What if I really can't tahan the training because of knee pain or leg pain, but I don't want to down my PES - or will they train me until all these pain go away? I'm most afraid about not being able to keep up on the exercises etc because of the (my) weight I carry.

take note his 40kg was the max weight loss for the whole company ley, please don't take it as a benchmark!

anw once you gradually lose weight, your knee and leg pain will slowly subside as well because there will be less of you to carry, makes sense? so no pressure!

BP bmt to me is nicely paced for u to catch up on fitness and then slowly introduce combat fitness, so it's actually pretty good la, just go in with an open mind and a 'can do' spirit/will, I always used the phrase "if so many batches of recruits can do it before me, so can I" to spur myself on whenever it gets tough.

any questions just post it here and we'll try to share it
u can do it