New training programme for NSMen to launch in April 2021, will replace IPT & RT

[kobayashiGT]

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has announced a new training programme for Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) operationally-ready national servicemen (NSmen) who cannot pass their individual physical proficiency test (IPPT).

The new programme is called NS Fitness Improvement Training (FIT).

Launching in April 2021

NS FIT will launch in April 2021 and replace the IPPT preparatory training (IPT) and remedial training (RT) programmes.

Instead of attending IPT or RT, NSmen will now need to either pass IPPT, or complete the 10-session NS FIT programme (inclusive of one IPPT attempt).

According to MINDEF, NS FIT is introduced in collaboration with the Health Promotion Board (HPB) and Sport Singapore (SportSG).

It will allow NSMen to incorporate fitness and regular exercise into their lifestyles, and also streamline the criteria for NSmen to complete their annual fitness requirements.

NSmen will be able to register for NS FIT sessions through the NS portal from March 25 onwards, said MINDEF.

Conducted at 42 sites

NS FIT will be conducted at 42 sites.

Beyond that, it will be conducted at three ActiveSG gyms in the future, said MINDEF.

With more locations around Singapore, MINDEF explained that NS FIT will offer more convenience and flexibility for NSmen to stay active.

10 sessions lasting 65 to 75 minutes each

NS FIT will comprise 10 sessions, including one IPPT session.

Each session will last approximately 65 to 75 minutes.

Here are the different programmes under NS FIT:

The high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a new training that will be conducted at 29 locations.

The HIIT sessions are a form of metabolic circuit training that features short bursts of high-intensity exercises that build strength, endurance and aerobic fitness over time, said MINDEF.

Home Team to adopt NSMen from June 2021

According to MINDEF, the Home Team will adopt NS Fit for its NSmen from June 2021.

Home Team NSmen can look forward to using FIT training facilities at Home Team premises, HomeTeamNS Clubhouses and ActiveSG Gyms.

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HIIT going to replace IPT. 🤣

Got yoga also? 😂

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[Mkl22]

ROD LOH!!!!😁

[Strat]

what is IPPT ar? ..where got time... MR loh!!

[Kangadrool]

what a name. FIT for unfit.

[Nolicense]

I always see our NS boys good physic. I really envy them.. but when I go in camp... I think our fitness really went down hill..

now MR already... I think it is our lifestyle.. and the food we eat.. 

obese now start younger and younger age also.

I think we should give free lipo to NSmen.. LOL

[Stratovarius]

 Most importantly, got rank pay anot?🤣

[Carbon82]

  On 3/15/2021 at 9:14 AM, kobayashiGT said:

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has announced a new training programme for Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) operationally-ready national servicemen (NSmen) who cannot pass their individual physical proficiency test (IPPT).

The new programme is called NS Fitness Improvement Training (FIT).

Launching in April 2021

NS FIT will launch in April 2021 and replace the IPPT preparatory training (IPT) and remedial training (RT) programmes.

Instead of attending IPT or RT, NSmen will now need to either pass IPPT, or complete the 10-session NS FIT programme (inclusive of one IPPT attempt).

According to MINDEF, NS FIT is introduced in collaboration with the Health Promotion Board (HPB) and Sport Singapore (SportSG).

It will allow NSMen to incorporate fitness and regular exercise into their lifestyles, and also streamline the criteria for NSmen to complete their annual fitness requirements.

NSmen will be able to register for NS FIT sessions through the NS portal from March 25 onwards, said MINDEF.

Conducted at 42 sites

NS FIT will be conducted at 42 sites.

Beyond that, it will be conducted at three ActiveSG gyms in the future, said MINDEF.

With more locations around Singapore, MINDEF explained that NS FIT will offer more convenience and flexibility for NSmen to stay active.

10 sessions lasting 65 to 75 minutes each

NS FIT will comprise 10 sessions, including one IPPT session.

Each session will last approximately 65 to 75 minutes.

Here are the different programmes under NS FIT:

The high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a new training that will be conducted at 29 locations.

The HIIT sessions are a form of metabolic circuit training that features short bursts of high-intensity exercises that build strength, endurance and aerobic fitness over time, said MINDEF.

Home Team to adopt NSMen from June 2021

According to MINDEF, the Home Team will adopt NS Fit for its NSmen from June 2021.

Home Team NSmen can look forward to using FIT training facilities at Home Team premises, HomeTeamNS Clubhouses and ActiveSG Gyms.

 

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This NS Fit need to secure cat A or B COE? Or better to wait for NS Jazz? 

What else to expect from a bunch of people in a car forum... 

 

[Aristotle]

Should just call it TAF Club, just like the good old days. LOL!

[Adrianli]

Very very very very very long no take IPPT liao. Last taken in 2004.

[Watwheels]

Should start with weight loss program first. How to eat right and healthy and then exercise. 

You ask an overweight unker to go straight to exercise it's also not good for his heart.

[Vid]

So just a name change... how much they paid to come up with the name NS FIT?

[Mason016]

+1 because ROD Loh! 

[Mason016]

  On 3/15/2021 at 12:12 PM, Vid said:

So just a name change... how much they paid to come up with the name NS FIT?

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Must have stressed a few ivory tower non HDB dwelling policy wonks’ brain cells.

[Inlinefour]

  On 3/15/2021 at 11:03 AM, Carbon82 said:

This NS Fit need to secure cat A or B COE? Or better to wait for NS Jazz? 

 

What else to expect from a bunch of people in a car forum... 

 

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jialat you...tell uncle Kiong kick your butt...naughty boy 

[Windwaver]

  On 3/15/2021 at 10:16 AM, Nolicense said:

I always see our NS boys good physic. I really envy them.. but when I go in camp... I think our fitness really went down hill..

now MR already... I think it is our lifestyle.. and the food we eat.. 

obese now start younger and younger age also.

I think we should give free lipo to NSmen.. LOL

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So many obese babies these days 

[Staff69]

can anyone help, thinks that i might fail the 2.4 n chin up part.

 

sian, needs to go rt😰😰😰

 

 

[kobayashiGT]

  On 3/15/2021 at 4:42 PM, Staff69 said:

can anyone help, thinks that i might fail the 2.4 n chin up part.

 

sian, needs to go rt😰😰😰

 

 

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No more chin up alrd. Now only left with push up and sit up.

[Kangadrool]

chip up should retain, remove sit up instead. Sit up is bad!