One exercise trend that had its beginning lately is the fitness boot camp. Motivated by our soldiers preparation 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 helpful and motivating, lead by inspirational group exercise instructors.

Boot camp exercise classes vary in approach, determined by the provider and instructor. But typically a bootcamper will be given a physical test in the beginning of a camp, to assess level of fitness. Then bootcampers will meet outside, usuallyin the park, beach, or river promenade, for an hour, usually 2-5 times weekly for 3-4 weeks. Fitness boot camps in truth encompass lots of important factors to truly encourage 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 in shape than themselves.

During the boot camp, attendees can expect to undertake moving exercises for a stretch warm-up followed by interval training which switches back-and-forth between cardio and strength workout. Cardiovascular training are used so you can get the heart rate up and include movement workout 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 giving members with physical and mental challenge as well as camaraderie, which are all very appealing and cannot be found in the gym.

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