Fitness Boot Camps are sweeping the US
February 5th 2010 03:58 pm
One exercise sensation that had its birth lately is the fitness boot camp. Influenced by our soldiers planning before going off to fight, boot camp exercise programs for civilians are poping up all around the country. Some of these boot camps are militaristic, lead by drill sergeants in fatigues shouting orders, while other camps are more unthreatening and motivating, lead by inspirational group exercise instructors.
Boot camp exercise classes vary in approach, according to the organization and teacher. But typically a bootcamper are going to be given a physical test in the beginning of a camp, to assess fitness level. Then bootcampers will meet outside, traditionallyin a park, beach, or river promenade, for an hour, usually 2-5 times per week for 3-4 weeks. Fitness boot camps really encompass lots of necessary elements to truly encourage individuals. Typically there will always be different fitness levels in the class, so bootcampers dont feel alone nor left behind, yet feel inspired to improve by being amongst the bootcampers that are more in shape than themselves.
During the boot camp, attendees can expect to undertake moving work outs for a stretch warm-up accompanied by interval training which switches back-and-forth between cardiovascular and strength exercise. Cardio exercise are used so you can get the heart rate up and include movement training such as running, walking lunges, step-ups on benches, sit-ups, mountain climbers, etc. Strength training will include push-ups, triceps dips, holding core position, etc. At the end of the 3-4 weeks, the bootcamper is given another physical test to check fitness progress.
Boot camps are providing members with physical and mental challenge as well as camaraderie, which are all very appealing and cannot be found in the gym.
About this Article:
Pasadena boot camp is offered by a veteran personal trainer from Pasadena, California who has been helping clients lose fat and live optimally through creative and challenging fitness programs.
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