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There is a new exercise craze in town, and many people are now talking about Boot Camps as the hottest workout to come out these days. Anyone can actually join – as long as you are moderately fit and ready to sweat it out.
Fitness boot camp is a type of training regimen that is usually developed by personal trainers, gyms, and even those who come from the military. They are highly touted as one of the best “fast weight loss programs,” because they combine a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic activities, such as interval training, running, weights, plyometric exercises and the like. It actually incorporates some parts of military basic training, so people usually exercise in groups, and most of the activities are done outdoors.
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A typical boot camp consists of most of the following: Nutrition advice and a workout regimen that lasts around 30 to 60 minutes which include push ups, squats, lungers, speed training, sprints, team competitions, obstacle games or courses and fitness assessments. Also, there are warm-up and cool down sessions that last around 10 minutes or more. Usually, the number of people per group is around six to fifteen people, and they will be given a pre-orientation which consists of fitness assessments, class rules discussions, and safety guideline tips.
What makes boot camp popular is that the activities are really designed to help you lose weight. Although some of them might be very rigorous for the average exerciser, those who can keep up with the challenge are rewarded with a higher level of physical fitness because they are usually pushed to the limit – much like what you see in military boot camps. In addition, they encourage team effort and camaraderie, and combine it with different outdoor settings, makes for a fun and spontaneous way of staying in shape.
There are many kinds of fitness boot camps, and some of them have evolved to cater to targeted goals and even demography. Some of the most common ones include: Bride boot camps, general fitness, weight loss, ski, running, soccer, bicycling camps, senior boot camps, kiddie fitness camps, and women-only boot camps. Usually, after the very first few moments of the initial meeting, people will soon realize that the instructors mean business, so they should be prepared to stretch themselves beyond their limits. However, this does not mean that these instructors rule by intimidation. Most of them combine it with fun to make sure that you are getting in shape and having fun at the same time.
Urban Energy puts on multiple Boot Camp classes up and down the Gold Coast. If you want to check out a good fun weight loss time for all email us now to see if we have any freebie tickets laying round for first timers. 
So, after gulping your fourth round of pecan pie, you have finally decided that you are going to lose weight. This is good news for everyone, especially your boyfriend who acts like “You- Don’t- Need- To- Do- It-Because- I- Love- You- Just- The- Same”, yet is secretly ecstatic about it.
Now that you are embarking on this adventure, what should you do first? Get a personal trainer. Or go to the gym. Or both. Actually, you can do anything you really want, but if you want to get a personal trainer, here are some things you need to know:
PROS
First, personal trainers are good when it comes to motivation. If you have a trainer you can be sure your going to get the best training session you can in the shortest period of time.
Second, personal trainers can give you knowledgeable information about diet, nutrition and exercise. They will tell you the right stance when you are performing the squats, or how to handle the weights. They will give you valuable information about the right kinds of food to help you lose weight, and can even tell you which brands have fat contents that can really make “the fat lady sing.” They know the proper portions of food you should eat according to your body type and weight requirement, plus they can teach which kind of supplements you can take to increase your muscles or your metabolism.
Third, personal trainers can give you a more customized workout than trainers working at the gym. This is because their main focus is on you – so they will take their own sweet time in trying to understand what makes you and your body function at its best (and worst). Gym trainers often have limited time because they have to cater to a lot of clients all in one sitting.
CONS
However, having a personal trainer on the surface may seem to be a lot more expensive then the gym, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up in quality. Expect to pay $30 a week for a membership to a gym and about $60 a week for a trainer. Which gives YOU the most value depends on the type of person you are.
If you are really motivated, don’t mind waiting for equipment, and fighting for space with a ton of 18-25 yr olds then the gym may be your thing.
If you need a little motivation, like someone to make sure you get the results you want in a private environment then a trainer is probably the better option.
If you would like to experience what its like to have a personal trainer, check the top of this blog for our latest offer.
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