British Military Fitness Launches New Qualification
British Military Fitness Launches a new qualification, British Military Fitness (BMF) don’t like to be thought of as a boot camp so the logo ‘Serious Fun’ probably best sums up what BMF is all about.
Founded in 1999 by two Army professionals - Major Robin Cope and Sergeant Harry Sowerby as an effective and yet fun way to get fit in the outdoors with others. The idea was to use all the techniques used in the Army and transfer them to ordinary civilians as a way to get fit. The idea really took off and as of today there are 400 classes in more than 145 locations across the UK.
Why So Unique?
The training itself requires no equipment but covers all aspects of strength, speed, agility and stamina. To encourage all levels of fitness, groups are divided into different ability levels so you will only be working out with people of a similar level. The types of training on offer currently include group training sessions, army fitness, fitness assessments, sunfit holidays and the major series mud run.
What About the British Military Fitness Courses?
In May 2016 BMF has launched a new level four qualification in Strength and Conditioning. This has been designed by BMF academy tutors Mark Wood and Andy Kay and is aimed at existing fitness professional who want to enhance their existing qualifications. You have to already possess a level three diploma in Personal Training. The new course will cover Olympic lifting, speed, agility and plyometric techniques.
The new qualification will take 4 months to complete and can be taken at one of the BMF academies which you can find in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh. You will need to sign up to 4 weekends to complete the practical sessions.
What Next?
To be a BMF instructor you do need to have military experience as well as qualifications in fitness instruction and personal training. So this new qualification is a great opportunity for any fitness professional to benefit from the huge success that BMF has become.
