Posted on 04/21/2009 5:53:57 AM PDT by JDAM2007
An al-Qaeda-supporting magazine has published workout tips for extremists planning jihad in countries such as Afghanistan.
Complete with photographs of men in white robes with scarves covering their faces performing a variety of squats and sit-ups, it advises supporters to keep in shape so that they can "strike hard" against their enemies.
There is also a warning against visiting "un-Islamic" western gyms including LA Fitness with their "music, semi-naked women, free mixing and the danger of showing off".
And there is advice against using weights because of their unavailability on the front line in places such as Afghanistan.
The advice is contained in Jihad Recollections, an English language online magazine believed to be published in the United States which openly supports al-Qaeda and contains an article purporting to be written by Osama bin Laden
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Beating women is also great for exercise. Just be sure to use both right and left hands.
Arms up.... Now down... Bend at knees... raise sword... chopping motion... and DOWN! C’mon people! Let’s see some VIGOR!
Reminds me of the training film from American Carol. “When bombing a building, don’t be like Ahmed who always waits till the last minute when he goes to bomb a building. Allow plenty of time...”
“Remember, when aiming an RPG at infidel Americans, always bend at the knee for proper lower back support, and to minimize the splattering of your brains all over your fellow jihadists when the infidels take you out with 50mm rounds.”
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