One exercise phenomenon that had its beginning recently is the fitness boot camp. Influenced by our soldiers preparing before going off to fight, boot camp exercise programs for civilians are poping up all over the country. Some boot camps are militaristic, lead by drill sergeants in fatigues shouting orders, while other camps tend to be welcoming and encouraging, lead by inspirational group exercise instructors.

Boot camp exercise classes vary in technique, based on the organization and teacher. 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, commonlyheld in a park, beach, or river promenade, for an hour, usually 2-5 times each week for 3-4 weeks. Fitness boot camps really encompass all of the critical components to truly motivate 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 who are more fit than themselves.

During the boot camp, attendees can expect to do moving physical exercises for a stretch warm-up accompanied by interval training which switches back-and-forth between cardio and strength workouts. Cardiovascular exercise 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 examine fitness advancement.

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

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