The SAS is probably the world's greatest elite military unit and its soldiers are renowned for their ability to cope when under great physical and mental stress. Now you can acquire the unique range of skills taught to members of the Special Air Service through the SAS & Special Forces Fitness Training. Written by an expert author, this book offers a total fitness programme for both body and mind. Special exercises and routines will help the reader improve strength, stamina and agility. There are also chapters on diet and nutrition, to help the trainee's body gain the maximum benefit from eating the right food and drink. The chapters on mental agility and self-defence teach the trainee to cope with the challenges of modern combat, the SAS way. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and instructive artworks and including expert advice throughout, SAS & Special Forces Fitness Training is an exhaustive, lively guide to achieving a level of fitness that will match the world's elite military soldiers.

Author Biography

A former member of the Parachute Regiment, John 'Lofty' Wiseman was a member of the SAS for 26 years. He has written numerous best-selling books on special forces and survival topics, including The SAS Self-Defence Handbook: A Complete Guide to Unarmed Combat Techniques, The SAS Survival Handbook, The SAS Urban Survival Handbook and SAS Self-Defence Manual.