Mental Fitness: 15 Rules to Strengthen Your Body and Mind

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The brilliant new book from the multiple Sunday Times bestselling author that will explain the principles behind maintaining a healthy mind and body. Middleton recognises that the mind and body are often talked about as separate entities, but it’s only when they work in harmony that a person can reach their full potential. His 15 principles cover all aspects of his life and are his ‘bible’ for how he handles both his work and personal commitments. A lot of the principles equate to the manual of being a ‘good person’ but there are still a significant number of ‘ah ha’ moments and different takes on the subject that you could apply to your own situation. Here, Ant, who is the face of Garmin, talks us through his top tips to getting in shape - without splurging your hard-earned money on an expensive gym membership. When I do my work, I’m 100 per cent work. When I’m being a husband, I’m 100 per cent a husband. When I’m away from the family, I see it as a short-term sacrifice. I love doing my challenges and adventures; they allow me to be myself. So, when I get home, even though they might have me for six months of the year, they get 100% of me, rather than 50% for 12 months.” Middleton lives his truth. He doesn’t shy away from using his own personal history to showcase how he’s developed and successfully implemented his mental fitness rules. His no excuses mantra and his openness to share his own story and struggles makes this a great read. Highly recommended.

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Middleton’s book is very readable. He cleverly showcases his life rules with practical examples of how he’s utilised it in his own life. This book is broken down into bitesize chunks and an easy read with great ‘aha moments’ that you can apply to your own life. Relevant to all ages. Ant is keen to emphasise the importance of working on your mental as well as your physical health Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd What he is an expert in is pushing through the most difficult circumstances. I learnt a lot from his experience of extreme physical and mental pressure and how to find your limits.I think you just need to listen to your body, I personally eat a lot of carbs and protein but this isn’t necessarily right for everyone," he tells The Sun Online. For the duration, this is a solid outing, although, it does drop off on occasion and I did feel that some of it was repeated in previous tellings. However, I am pleased and satisfied by the read and will be making a few key adjustments to my outlook going forward. I have listened to this book on Borrow Box and the first chapter did not capture my interest. As I read on, I understand that the author, himself, is also working to improve himself. However, I didn't find anything helpful in this book. There is nothing mind-blowing or new in this book. There is a lot of army jargon and curse words in this book, that I didn't care too much about. I didn't think the profanity were necessary. I got the hard copy as a Christmas gift and although there are so good takeaways in there, it was a struggle to get through. For one it was very disjointed and for another it was more about proving himself then helping others

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Like him or dislike him, he has excellent experience in the most extreme circumstances. The thing I like about Ants books is that he tells you these extreme stories from the forces and then translates them into relatable stories for those who aren’t in the forces. He also does so in a way that isn’t patronising in any way. I think everybody could relate to at least one of the stories told. A good book to read if you’re finding your place in the world, and I certainly wish it had been around 20-odd year ago. Middleton says it wasn’t until he left the military that he refined his psyche, but the Afghan compounds he found himself outside as an SBS operative were where it started to take shape. As long as you have a balanced diet, you can’t really go too wrong." 4. Focus on mental as well as physical health Gym Wear Fitness Cardio Exercises Mental Strength Nutrition Style Grooming Watches Workouts Adventure Health Sex tips for MenHe also seems to be a bit of a hypocrite - there is one chapter where he says that he wasn't around for his kids and then starts to lecture the reader on how to be a good parent - and as I was listening to the audiobook, it really did sound like a lecture. Learning from other people's mistakes is one thing, but trying to make something sound easy when you've failed to do it yourself is completely different. Some interesting stories - clearly he has led a colourful life so enjoyed that autobiographical aspect of the book. However I found that the lessons /tips that flow from those stories are told in a rather disjointed and random way and are sometimes contradictory. I found this frustrating - perhaps greater edit would have helped. You see everything and can plan it out. You know the enemy hasn’t been in that situation, so you go in feeling like you have the remote and can pause and play as you go. It’s hyper-confidence, approaching arrogance: ‘You can shoot as many rounds through that door as The beginning of this book motivated me to implement some changes. Your typical New Years Resolutions. And to not fall by the wayside after a week or two speaks well to this book.