Engine
Build steady aerobic work and controlled faster running. A strong base helps you handle assessments, loaded work and repeated training days.
Army fitness preparation UK
Army fitness prep.
Prepare for British Army assessment and training with structured running, useful strength, conditioning, resilience and weekly accountability.
ArmyService-specific preparation
We The EliteCorrect programme route
£16/monthStructured online coaching
In personPrep weekends available
Selection route
From application to Army training.
Army roles have different demands. The common requirement is clear: arrive fit enough to learn, recover and perform consistently from day one.
01
Choose your role
Understand the role, eligibility and qualifications before submitting your online Army application. Your role determines the standards and training route that follow.
02
Army assessment
The Army assessment process checks medical suitability, fitness, cognitive ability and how you work with others. Prepare for the whole assessment, not only one run time.
03
Build your base
Develop running fitness, strength, movement quality, recovery habits and the organisation needed to train week after week without last-minute panic.
04
Initial training
Training length and location depend on age, role and entry route. Arrive ready to absorb instruction, contribute to your team and repeat physical work under fatigue.
Check the British Army assessment guidance and your candidate portal for the current tests attached to your chosen role.
Army assessment guidance →Preparation priorities
Build more than the minimum.
Useful strength
Train legs, trunk, pulling, pushing, carrying and movement quality. The aim is robust performance, not gym numbers that do not transfer.
Soldier habits
Practise punctuality, preparation, recovery, kit organisation and honest accountability before initial training exposes weak routines.
Proven military preparation
Coached from experience.
Complete Commando was founded by Sam Logan after more than ten years across the Royal Marines and Royal Marines Reserve, including operational deployments. The wider team includes a current Army PTI and serving or former Royal Navy, Army and Royal Marines instructors.
Candidate results
Hundreds of Royal Marines candidates have progressed through Complete Commando programmes and weekends to earn the Green Beret.
Across services
Clients have progressed into the Parachute Regiment, British Army, Royal Navy, RAF, Royal Marines and Canadian Armed Forces.
Officer routes
Candidates have succeeded at RAF and Royal Navy pilot officer selection, including after previous unsuccessful attempts.
Your programme
We The Elite.
We The Elite is the Complete Commando route for British Army candidates. It combines progressive running, strength, bodyweight work, conditioning, mobility and community accountability for £16 a month.
Questions
Army preparation, made clear.
Which Complete Commando programme is best for Army candidates?
Join We The Elite. It is the service preparation route for British Army, Parachute Regiment, Royal Navy and RAF candidates. Royal Marines candidates have a separate Royal Marines Prep programme.
Can I start Army fitness preparation before applying?
Yes. Starting early gives you time to build an aerobic base, useful strength and reliable routines before an assessment date adds pressure.
Does every Army role use the same fitness standard?
No. Requirements vary by role and entry route. Use the linked Army guidance and your candidate portal for the current official standard, then prepare beyond the minimum where sensible.
Start now
Arrive prepared.
Build the fitness, habits and confidence before your assessment date forces the issue.