Military Fitness Training
Reach strength & fitness standards required to join the armed forces.
Run by Ex-Royal Marine Commando Rob Blair
UK MILITARY FITNESS AND CONDITIONING FOR CIVILIANS
Looking to join the Armed Forces or simply want to test yourself against the same standards as the British Army, Royal Navy, RAF or Royal Marines? At Commando Temple, our military fitness trainers, led by ex-Royal Marine Commando Rob Blair, deliver structured, proven programmes that go far beyond a typical gym workout.
Whether you’re preparing for selection, improving performance, or on a mission to attain the discipline and resilience of military service, we’ll help you reach the next level.
Why Choose Military Fitness Training?
Military preparation requires more than just strength or stamina – it demands mental toughness, agility, and resilience. Our programmes are designed around military drills and conditioning workouts that replicate the challenges faced in service. For instance, carrying loads, running and making decisions under pressure, performing repeated sets, and sustaining endurance.
Military strength and conditioning requirements differ from those of your typical gym goer, and to have a good power-to-weight ratio, agility, resilience, and mental toughness are fundamental to all serving.
But its more nuanced than that because each military organisation requires a distinct set of criteria to be attained prior to joining. Because of those nuances, our coaches will work with you to construct the strongest military fitness programme and route to entering your chosen group.
As the armed forces hopeful or recruit conducts an ever-increasing amount of reps, sets, loads, runs, etc, the chances of injury are usually high! We’ll work alongside you to keep you moving pain-free.
Tailored Programmes for Every Branch
We prepare recruits and civilians for the unique requirements of each branch of the armed services:
- British Army & Infantry Fitness Standards – build endurance for loaded marches, casualty drags and high-rep bodyweight work.
- Royal Marines Training – master the strength, stamina and determination needed for one of the world’s toughest military roles.
- Royal Navy Fitness Test Preparation – develop cardiovascular capacity, muscular strength, and core stability.
- RAF Fitness Training – improve speed, agility, and cardiovascular conditioning to excel in the RAF tests.
Our coaching team also supports candidates preparing for roles as bodyguards, close protection roles, and emergency services. You´ll find a full list of all of those roles and military service branches we help candidates to prepare for, at the bottom of this page.
How Our Military Fitness Trainers Work
Every client starts with a free 30-minute consultation (in person, online or over the phone) where we assess your current level and map out the best route forward. Depending on your goals, we may recommend:
- 1-to-1 training with a dedicated army personal trainer or ex-Royal Marine.
- Bootcamp training prep – our military fitness training will prepare you physically and mentally.
- A membership programme for ongoing development.
- Online military training if you’re outside London or the Peak District.
We focus on keeping you injury-free while progressively building your strength, speed, and endurance.
What’s next – where do I start
Click the contact button below or give us a call to book a free 30 minute consultation.
Rob or a member of his team will ascertain what the strongest course of action is for you. This may be 1-to-1 military fitness training, group classes, a membership or a combination of all three.
Each person we work with has a different set of abilities (both physiological and psychological). The crew will recommend a course of action after we have spoken to you directly.
Military Fitness Drills & Conditioning Workouts
Training methods include:
- Loaded marches and ruck runs
- Bodyweight circuits (press-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups)
- Sprint intervals and endurance runs
- Weighted carries and combat task simulations
- Flexibility and mobility sessions to reduce injury risk
These drills mirror the reality of military life, preparing you for both the physical and psychological demands of service.
Ready to Start?
Whether you’re applying to the armed forces, preparing for the Role Fitness Test, or simply want the discipline of a military bootcamp, our team will help you succeed.
Book your free consultation today and start training with London’s leading military fitness specialists.
FAQs
What’s the difference between military fitness training and a normal gym workout?
Military training prepares you for the demands of service – loaded marches, combat tasks, endurance drills – not just lifting weights.
Do I need a military fitness trainer before joining the Army?
While not compulsory, working with a trainer massively increases your chances of passing the British Army or Royal Marines fitness tests on the first attempt.
Can I train for the RAF or Navy fitness tests here?
Yes. We run tailored programmes for all branches of the armed forces.
Do you offer online military training?
Yes, if you can’t get to our gym in Deptford or the Peak District, we provide online coaching and programmes.
MILITARY FITNESS STANDARDS
“Hard but incredibly rewarding”
“I trained with Rob three times a week for a month before starting at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for my army officer training.
Gyms being closed over lockdown and a niggling wrist injury left me feeling wholly unprepared to start my course and so I felt I’d struck gold when I found The Commando Temple and a personal trainer who specialised in getting people ready to join the military. The sessions were hard but incredibly rewarding as I witnessed myself getting fitter, stronger, faster and improving on my stats week on week.
I was worried about my wrist injury impacting on my ability to pass the fitness tests but Rob’s rehab expertise and the first-class equipment at the gym had me performing better than I had done for months.
The Commando Temple sports masseuse and their nutritionist gave me a plan that was specially tailored to fuel my intense training. My 4 weeks with Rob left me mentally and physically prepared for the challenge of army training and without a doubt helped me pass out of Sandhurst as a commissioned officer in November 2020.
I would recommend Rob and his team to anyone who is about to embark on their military career or who wants military level fitness training. Be prepared to be pushed to your limits but reap the rewards!” – Captain Penny Roussak.
“No egos, just hard work, positivity and respect”
“I have been training with Rob and other members of the Commando Temple team for quite a while now and just absolutely love the team, the members and the Temple itself. Blessed to have had training and mentoring from Rob. There are no metrics, no 5 or 10 star ratings to really describe how great this experience was as it is it’s own class. Not only do you train with Rob but the whole atmosphere in the gym is amazing. Other members and coaches spur you on to give your best. The training environment is absolutely phenomenal and a great foundation to excel. No egos, just hard work, positivity and respect.
When I first met Rob, I had just failed my PJFT for the Royal Marines, could do about 30 press ups and about 6 pull ups. My 1.5 mile runs were around 11-12 mins return. As you can see these were not good enough for passing PJFT let alone the 4 day gruelling selection test known as PRMC. Morale was low. However, this didn’t deter Rob nor did it deter Rob when I came back for the second time with plantar fasciitis in my left foot.
Rob’s approach and training methods not only physically prepared me to pass PRMC (twice) but also prepared me mentally for what was to come. My pass marks and physical standards were in the top of each selection group and you just don’t realise how well prepared you are compared to others until you go there and you start see numbers dwindling due to lack of poor prep, poor attitude or lack of mental fortitude. My pass marks were mid 11 on the bleep test, 50-60 press ups, 70+ sit ups, sub 9:30 1.5 mile return, 8-10 pull ups (RM standard).
The mental strength and confidence increased in abundance, which is exactly what you need for the third day which is about not giving up.
When I came back the second time with the plantar fasciitis, Rob’s training methods were tailored to suit my needs e.g. getting fit but also doing rehab to remedy my injury. Not only did my fitness standards improve but my injury subsided and hasn’t come back since.
Rob’s knowledge of the body, fitness is second to none and truly cares about you and your goals. Rob’s training and mentoring is truly second to none and honestly priceless.
I have had other trainers in the past before and none have come close to the amount of care and diligence Rob puts into every training session you will do with him. If you are looking to join the military, want to get fit and strong and develop a more resilient mindset then look no further.
Just want to say a big thank you to Rob, Mayyah, the training team and also the members who have helped me along the way to pass PRMC (twice).” – Gino Ferrara
“Gruelling yet thoroughly rewarding”
“We had Rob come and put us through our paces to get us ready for a play we were doing set in the Falklands during the Falklands war.
Using his expertise as a Marine combined with that of a personal trainer he put us through a gruelling yet thoroughly rewarding workout that I wouldn’t hesitate to do again no matter how painful it seemed at the time. His no bullshit approach to working out pushes you to limits you didn’t even know you could reach and gets you the results you are ultimately looking for.
Rob isn’t just a personal trainer, as far as I’m concerned he’s the best out there! – Charlie Clements, Actor
THE COMMANDO TEMPLE
Units 14, 15, 16 Resolution Way,
Deptford, London, SE8 4NT
Phone: 020 8127 4545
Email: [email protected]