Sunday, September 22, 2019

NSF recruit who became legend wasn't that fit

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/nsf-recruit-who-became-legend-wasnt-fit
By Caryn Tan, Stomp, Asiaone, 22 September 2019
 

NSF Specialist Cadet Muhammad Imran Bin Azeman was pronounced a legend
PHOTO: NSF Specialist Cadet Muhammad Imran Bin Azeman was pronounced a legend
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 The NSF recruit who was pronounced a legend wasn't always this buff and fit. At the beginning of his journey at Pulau Tekong, his fitness standard wasn't there and he even fell sick on his first week.

23-year-old NSF Specialist Cadet Muhammad Imran Bin Azeman sparked conversation and meme-creation among netizens ever since a photo of him went viral on Facebook.
 

Swole NSF Recruit Imran given his SAR 21 rifle spawns Tekong Legends of Imran
PHOTO: Swole NSF Recruit Imran given his SAR 21 rifle spawns Tekong Legends of Imran
According to the album’s description, the Weapon Presentation Ceremony is a significant milestone in every recruit’s journey from a civilian to a trained soldier, as being equipped with a weapon is symbolic and marks the readiness of the soldiers to defend the country.
Photo from Basic Military Training Centre, posted on 17 July 2019
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Imran's friends and family used to call him "galah" which also means "bamboo pole".

He got involved in rugby since he was 13 years old and only bulked up after starting on his Higher Nitec course in Sport Management.


He got involved in rugby since he was 13 years old and only bulked up after starting on his Higher Nitec course in Sport Management.

PHOTO: He got involved in rugby since he was 13 years old and only bulked up after starting on his Higher Nitec course in Sport Management.
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After starting on his Higher Nitec course in Sport Management, Imran was hitting the gym about four to five times a week.
PHOTO: After starting on his Higher Nitec course in Sport Management, Imran was hitting the gym about four to five times a week.
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At this time, Imran was hitting the gym about four to five times a week.

While it may look like he can push the earth down and pull it back up with each push up, Imran apparently struggled at the beginning of his journey at Pulau Tekong.

The legend's fitness standard was not there and he even had a fever in the first week.

He ultimately lost 10kg in three weeks, gave up on his favourite Double McSpicy burger and can show you how he manages 60 push ups in one minute.


Imran apparently struggled at the beginning of his journey at Pulau Tekong.
PHOTO: Imran apparently struggled at the beginning of his journey at Pulau Tekong. He ultimately lost 10kg in three weeks, gave up on his favourite Double McSpicy burger and can show you how he manages 60 push ups in one minute.
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Imran credits his family and his platoon commander for all the progress he has made.

His family would support him through text messages on WhatsApp, asking if he's safe and whether he's doing well. His brother even gave him some tips on how to excel during Basic Military Training.

His platoon commander, who was the one presenting the rifle to him in the viral photo, encouraged him by telling him to push himself and be fit.


Was Imran born swole? What’s his diet and fitness regime? How exactly did he shed 10kg during Basic Military Training? We catch up with “the legend” – Specialist Cadet (SCT) Muhammad Imran – to find out.
17 Quick-Fire Questions with Imran
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Imran's family would support him through text messages on WhatsApp, asking if he's safe and whether he's doing well.
Imran's family would support him through text messages on WhatsApp, asking if he's safe and whether he's doing well.
PHOTO: Imran's family would support him through text messages on WhatsApp, asking if he's safe and whether he's doing well. His brother even gave him some tips on how to excel during Basic Military Training.
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Imran's  platoon commander, who was the one presenting the rifle to him in the viral photo, encouraged him by telling him to push himself and be fit.
Imran's  platoon commander, who was the one presenting the rifle to him in the viral photo, encouraged him by telling him to push himself and be fit.
PHOTO: Imran's  platoon commander, who was the one presenting the rifle to him in the viral photo, encouraged him by telling him to push himself and be fit.
"No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer." (2 Timothy 2:4).
"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me." (Psalm 138:7).
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By Caryn Tan, Stomp, Asiaone, 22 September 2019



Reference
[1] Caryn Tan, Stomp, Asiaone, NSF recruit who became legend wasn't that fit, posted by 22 September 2019, https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/nsf-recruit-who-became-legend-wasnt-fit


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