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Renowned for its rigorous fitness training, the Marine Corps requires every member to be physically fit, regardless of age, grade, gender or duty assignment. Utilizing the experience gained from training and observing Marines for over 28 years, Master Gunny Roarke developed Corps Strength. A comprehensive physical fitness system that brings the best aspects of many different training methods together to achieve “Working Fitness.” Long term high performance, weig… More >>
Corps Strength: A Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant’s Program for Elite Fitness
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Corps Strength, written by a retired marine, is the REAL DEAL. It was written for anyone who wants to get in shape quickly and forget about complex workout routines and ineffective diets. The author tells you how to workout (in detail with pictures), eat right and stick with it. This book is a common sense approach to a problem that is often over-complicated. It’s short, gets to the point, and is effective. There are some funny parts as well. I highly recommend this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
Am I really the first girl to review this book? Wow…So I was browsing Amazon.com for Marine Corps history books for my Dad and came across this book…for myself. I found the personal approach that MGySgt Roarke used by sharing his background with the readers really made the program seem real…and not some fad like the late night infomercials you see on TV. It was almost as if I was sitting listening to him explain these things to me. The layout is simple and VERY easy to follow.
The photos in Appendix B that show the proper way are very helpful,especially to someone who hasnt “PT”ed this way before. Sometimes positioning, especially if you’ve never done an exercise, can be difficult or cause bodily harm. Some slight modifications to some of the exercises to make room for my “girlie” parts, but otherwise fantastic. I’ve also found that in the past I have been missing a lot by not properly stretching. What a difference that is making in my “PT.” The nutritional information in Chapter 8 “Chow” was fantastic. I have learned so much that I have already lost 4 lbs by changing my eating habits while working out my own personal EPRS schedule similar to those in Appendix E.
My favorites section was Chapter 10: Excuses, Vampires and Useless Information. In the past, I’ve always had excuses and/or emotional vampires to keep me from achieving my personal fitness goals. This book DESTROYED all of that an opened up a new mindset. I didn’t go on a diet because of this book; I made a life change….AND IT HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE.
Thank you MGySgt Roarke for breaking this down for those of us who haven’t served in the USMC. Thank you for the tool to change my life!
Semper Fidelis!
Rating: 5 / 5
As a Marine myself I found the stories hilarious! The advice strait to the point and on the money. The Master Gunnz took a hard look at physical fitness and found a way to get it done no matter what the situation, the guy even worked out while in Combat. If he can do it I feel like I can do it to. I really enjoyed the book and like the idea that I don’t need a lot of fancy gear to get my work out on! His advice is easy to read, easy to follow and repeatable. That is how we measure success in the Marine Corps. It is also great to hear a Marine who is now retired, talking about staying in shape for life. Once a Marine always a Marine! Buy the book, I highly recommend it. Bates Desert Tactical Boots
Rating: 5 / 5
Corps Strength is a great book to get you in shape and keep you there. It provides a lot of flexibility for workout routines no matter where you are. I found it to be very helpful in planning and developing realistic fitness goals. I really like the straight forward no nonsense diet philosophy and menu recommendations. I also found the warm up and cool down exercises very helpful in my daily routine. This is a SUPER book, an easy and entertaining read, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants practical well thought out options to get fit and stay fit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great book, very easy for the working person to follow. The book helps you get your head on straight and makes sense. This is the real deal, no gimmicks, no fads and no high priced pills. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.
Rating: 5 / 5
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