Fitness Boot Camp Workouts are sweeping the US

One exercise sensation that had its start in recent years is the fitness boot camp. Motivated by our soldiers getting ready before going off to fight, boot camp exercise programs for civilians are poping up everywhere in the country. Some boot camps are militaristic, lead by drill sergeants in fatigues shouting orders, while other camps tend to be pleasant and motivating, lead by inspirational group exercise instructors.

Boot camp exercise classes vary in design, according to the company and teacher. But typically a bootcamper will likely to be given a physical test in the beginning of a camp, to assess level of fitness. Then bootcampers will meet outside, oftenin the park, beach, or river promenade, for an hour, usually 2-5 times per week for 3-4 weeks. Fitness boot camps really encompass all the essential factors to truly motivate most people. 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 fit than themselves.

During the boot camp, attendees can expect to perform moving physical exercises for a stretch warm-up followed by interval training which switches back-and-forth between cardio and muscle exercises. Aerobic exercises are used to get the heart rate up and include movement exercise 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 measure fitness progress.

Boot camps are offering individuals with physical and mental challenge as well as camaraderie, which are all very efficient and cannot be found in the gym.

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