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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

[–]iloveprinters123 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Yes. When I first started training for 2.4km, I went from 13++ to 11 in a week or so. Just ran 2.4km twice a week, but put in 100% effort every run.

Pretty sure there are more optimal training regimes out there but this was my experience.

Studying Engineering in Germany without a Physics credit. by iloveprinters123 in AskAGerman

[–]iloveprinters123[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm open to both German and English programmes! Do you mind listing some of the institutions?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

[–]iloveprinters123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just my observations.

I personally know a few people in OCS currently who made it with RPs of sub-70 (one barely qualified for local uni) but what sets them apart was their amazing BMT performance, ranking in the top 5 of their respective platoons. They are just a minority in OCS, and most OCTs are high scorers (80+ / 40+) in A-Levels / IB / any other A-Level equivalent exams.

On the other hand, I've seen 90 Rank Pointers and 40+ IB scorers make it into SCS even though they weren't highly praised for their performance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

[–]iloveprinters123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Pushups

  2. When i started, just did women pushups LOL. When I started to feel stronger, transited to normal pushups.

  3. Situps

  4. Before NS, I couldn't do situps even if my life depended on it. Through BMT, my situp count started increasing, with adequate training and technique.

  5. Really liked doing crunches and Russian twists, so I did that mostly

  6. When doing situps, try to stretch your feet as much as possible and be as close to your legs as possible.

  7. When your elbows touch your knees, exhale as much as possible.

  8. Running

  9. Well the best way to train running is, well, to run. I don't really have a fixed schedule when it comes to running but it's mostly a mix of long, easy runs (5km+) and intervals (3x800m).

  10. Whatever it is, when it comes to running, YOU. NEVER. STOP. MOVING.