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Ex-SBS Sergeant: The Gruelling Reality of SBS Selection & How I Train Over 40

MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health

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Former SBS Sergeant Jason Fox explains why, despite still training hard, he believes he wouldn’t pass UK Special Forces selection today.
The conversation explores what makes Special Forces selection so physically and mentally demanding, before turning to something many men experience as they get older, how your body changes after 40.
Foxy shares how his approach to fitness, recovery and long-term health has evolved, why consistency matters more than chasing the perfect workout, and why regular health checks can tell you far more than how fit you look on the outside.
Whether you’ve served in the military or simply want to stay healthy as you get older, this conversation offers a realistic perspective on ageing, resilience and looking after your body.

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20 Comments

@manalivepod Creator 2 months ago Pinned

Watch the full episode here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2z_OqyMgA8

@IwasBraveFor2WholeSeconds 2 months ago

I'm a 22 year Army veteran, l was extremely fit all the way up to my 42nd birthday before l got out. Being out for 16 years now and after years of drinking swimming pools of alcohol, illnesses, depression and 5 years of long COVID at 58 l started to get my fitness again, it was bleeding horrendous, l couldn't run 100m before l had to stop. But after sheer bloody persistence and months of pain l've manage to get my fitness up to a reasonable standard and raised my Vo2 max to 49..

@ShukokaiStu 2 months ago

Foxy is just ace! Straight up honest and a great role model for us all.

@performancephysixx4983 2 months ago

68 still training. I agree with the legend couldn’t pass YO’s selection now. But still push myself every day doing something.

@waynehastie223 2 months ago

Foxy still beasting it.

@Jay-gr9ij 2 months ago

He's a wonderful guy

@richarddepledge960 2 months ago

anyone wanting to attempt UKSF selection will be wise to listen to Foxy. Great example of a now ex UKSF Operator. Good switched on humble and honest guy. Just wish I had met and served with him.

@joelhall5124 2 months ago

Barely got through Lympstone, I wouldn't even have attempted SC selection, despite being a kayaker

@TheAndrewgeorgesmith 2 months ago

The way he says that fucking bored and fed up bit hit home for me. We go again. What a hero of a man.

@BrotherTruckerBaz 2 months ago

Circuits are hardcore 🙂 And sadly it is a reality of getting older that the beasting you could undertake and enjoy as a younger man are going to fade with age. But one thing's for sure, it will fade a lot faster and much, much earlier if you stop exercising..... 💪

@DrumNinja37 2 months ago

I know one who passed who went for officer. Told me his hardest day was when he had to do 8 - 9 hours of straight battle pt and most of the Royal Marines on his selection "wrapped and that the weight of bergens on jungle was unbearable. Can't help but respect any who have done it. Absolute Spartans!

@Kickers888 2 months ago (edited)

The face of UKSF, he knows who the real faces are. Soldiers who are as tough as guts, who's main aim to to keep us safe. God bless all our service personnel.

@briancrabb2286 2 months ago

gotta admire him, you gotta be super fit to get into the sbs

@edwardhudson9851 2 weeks ago

I hope Foxy & his mate Staz do coaching sessions

@philbeattie1623 2 months ago

Mate wait till you turn 60 lol two hip replacements back surgery, ! Ex Bootneck PTI , but I’m still running 3 x wk , weights , BJJ , oh it helps if your retired 😂 remember Roxy from 40 🤔😉

@Ashleye-d8b 2 months ago (edited)

I love Foxy. I got his book. Great read. Top man and soldier.
When it comes to fitness. You need to just keep turning up every day. Until you break the back of it. You will hate it until you break the back of it. Its easy to stay fit and not be fit.

@clewis4744 2 months ago

Really liked the comment about employing someone to help you get fit. I go to fitness classes at the local recreation centre, 6 times a week, mostly circuits and kettle bells. I get bored in the gym and I know I will do exercises I like, not the ones I should do. The women instructors give the most challenging classes, lots of core and Burpees.

@T5Zplayer 2 months ago

Jason spot on. No magic, just get off your arse, am 71 still work based on what blokes like him taught me.

@one.wonders 3 weeks ago

I at 62, was in a wheelchair 4 years ago, due to botched cancer surgery. I still do phys every day.
I don't understand why people who were fit become obese when they leave!
My surgeon said that sadly if you are obese and unfit the stats are against you if you have to have surgery etc.
Every day is a gift!