Fit in the City: Bootcamp
With summer here, there’s a lot more motivation to hit the
gym. After all, we want to look good in those swimsuits and mini-skirts! Well,
that’s all well and good but what happens a few months down the road once you’ve
hit your goal weight? Or once you’ve come back from that vacation in the
Bahamas for which you were trying to get bikini-ready? Let’s face it, the gym
can be your best friend or it can be your worst enemy. However complicated your
relationship, you know you have to learn to get along. The key to a
long-lasting relationship with fitness? I believe it’s by keeping it fun yet
challenging. While I certainly don’t claim to be a fitness guru, I do enjoy different
types of workouts. Exercise fads, just like diets, come and go, but I have
found a few activities that keep me motivated and coming back for more. Today’s
topic will be the first among a series of posts where I share my ways of
staying fit in the city!
One of my favorite ways to stay in shape is through my
bootcamp. Over a year ago, I felt stuck in a rut with my workout routine at the
gym. It was the same old running on the treadmill, doing a few weights, and
maybe working on the elliptical. I wasn’t challenging myself and my muscles
were bored. It was time for a change. That’s when I joined Warrior Fitness
Bootcamp (WFBC).
What it is: WFBC is basically a military-style indoor bootcamp run by two former Marines,
Alex and Ruben. You get a full body workout based on circuit training, cardio,
free weights, calisthenics, obstacle courses, and other rigorous military-based
exercises. WFBC has been featured in several magazines and shows. You can check
them out here on Dr. Oz!
What I love:
I’ve run up as much as 36 flights of stairs in a class, scaled walls, learned
to climb a rope up to the ceiling, held a plank pose for 2 minutes, and other
crazy things I never thought I could do…all while the WFBC trainers were
yelling at me to go harder and encouraging me at the same time. Alex and Ruben
see your capabilities even when you don't and know how to push you to your
limits. I’ve probably never been in better shape! What’s more, the class is
structured so that people work out as part of a team, encouraging and
supporting each other. My favorite part? When we all end class by lining up in
a plank pose, count down from 20, and shout out “Warrior!” in unison. By the
end of the hour-long madness, my body is tired and trembling…but damn, do I
feel like a Warrior.
What I don’t love:
While the bootcamp offers a significant level of personal attention and is more
affordable than a personal trainer, it can still weigh a little on the wallet
if you plan to continue long-term. So consider the different class packages
offered and see which is right for you.
Verdict: What are you waiting for? Let’s do those 100 crunches
with a 10-pound medicine ball, Warrior!
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Love the bootcamps and loved your post! The cheaper way to do this is buy Insanity Videos and do it with a couple of friends.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments! Yes, there is definitely than cheaper version too...there's a lot more motivation when you do it with friends!
Deleteat home videos do not come close to the fun actual boot camps offer.....no comparison. Great Job Urban Mantra!!!
DeleteThanks so much for your comments, Dario! :)
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ReplyDeleteBoot camps motivates and encourage their clients to stick with their fitness goals in effective manner with fun proportion. Boot camps increase your metabolism, lose weight, tone muscles and helps in healthy and active lifestyle.
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