Fitness Bootcamp - a unique fitness and weight loss workout

We all start out with the best of intentions as we attempt yet
another New Year’s resolution. Sadly, just weeks later, that treadmill
has morphed into a coat rack and those bad habits you vowed to toss
away are back in full force.
If you’re sick of sweating it out in a crowded gym … If you
spend your workouts walking to nowhere on the treadmill … If you
hate performing boring, time-consuming exercise routines that don’t
give you the results you want or weight loss your seeking … Why not try something different?
Fitness boot camps use well-designed, progressive plans that
are scaled to all levels of fitness and can be more effective then personal training. The military-style Boot Camp program – a circuit
of drills ranging from running and jumping jacks to push-ups, squats,
dips, and crunches – appeals to people with busy schedules who need
to pack a hard workout into a quick hour to get is shape and loss some excess weight.
East Valley Bootcamp in Chandler offers a unique approach
to exercise. “Our philosophy blends supervised fitness training with
the motivation and accountability of a group setting. We’ve combined
the latest exercise science with a dash of old-school circuit training,
producing a new concept in fitness that is fast becoming the latest
craze – only this craze actually works!” explains East Valley Bootcamp
instructor Tom Lewandowski. East Valley Boot camp was created
to engage groups of people in challenging exercise that not only
builds a stronger body but also promotes camaraderie with others
while providing an unconventional alternative to gyms and personal
trainers.
National Phenomenon
Fitness boot camps are the latest phenomenon in the modern world
of health-conscious folks as boot camp classes gain national exposure
on makeover television shows such as The Biggest Loser and Celebrity
Fit Club. Many people nowadays prefer to go to fitness boot camps
rather than to gyms. The reason? Boot camps offer power-filled,
calorie-blasting workouts that are just an hour long, which is perfect
for today’s time-strapped executive, on-the-go soccer mom, or retired
busy-bee. You can’t beat the change of workout scenery and fresh,
crisp outdoor air!
“One of the reasons boot camps are incredibly popular is
because they provide a pretty time-efficient approach to exercise and weight loss,’’
explains Cedric X. Bryant, chief exercise physiologist for the American
Council on Exercise. “You work the whole body to get in shape. You’re in and out.
For most of us who are time-pressured, it’s a nice way to fit fitness in,’’
says Bryant.
“The gym can be an isolating place,’’ says Britta Bowers,
a long-time participant of East Valley Boot camp in Chandler. “At
Bootcamp, you form camaraderie with people because you’re going
through this challenge together. The instructors provide such a
positive and accepting environment where nobody is an outsider.
We all cheer each other on and exchange our stories. After my
first month was over, I signed up for another three months – I was
addicted to the morning workouts! I feel so amazing after attending
the morning Bootcamp that it makes getting up at the break-ofdawn
worth it. My days are more productive, I am more focused at
work, and my attitude is positive. At this point, I can’t imagine my
life without Bootcamp,” explains Britta.
In the last three months, Britta has lost 22 pounds and
30 inches. Her BMI (Body Mass Index) is below 25, and she has
learned to love running. “I was a size 12 - almost a size 14 - and now
my size 8 jeans are too big for me. I couldn’t have gotten these results
without East Valley Bootcamp,” says Britta.
Age Is Not an Obstacle
East Valley Boot Camp adapts to all ages and levels of fitness. From
the beginner to the advanced exerciser, the instructors meet you
at your current fitness level and work with you to improve and
reach YOUR personal best. If you can’t jump due to a knee injury,
adjustments are made or an alternate exercise is offered. Maybe you
can’t run the first day or week, but if you just put forth the effort,
East Valley Bootcamp’s instructors push you just enough to get the
results you seek.
Participants are never asked to perform more than they
are capable of doing but will be encouraged to give 100% effort
(which varies from person to person). “Our boot camp classes are
not a competition with others; each session provides the competitive
dimension for each person to compete for his or her personal best,”
explains Lewandowski.
Age is definitely not a barrier for success. Some of East
Valley Bootcamp’s most successful clients have been over age of 50.
Take Anne-Marie Tayler of Chandler as an example. Anne-Marie
was a newbie who had not been exercising prior to attending East Valley Bootcamp. But in just three short months, she shed over
35 pounds and dropped from a size 16 to a size 8! Tayler says,
“I feel GREAT! I never want to gain the weight back, and I
want to keep my health up. I have had high cholesterol for years
– until now.” What an accomplishment for a woman who is 59
years young! Men Are Welcome, Too!
Most local and national boot camp classes are for women only.
East Valley Bootcamp is the only company in the South East
Valley offering co-ed classes. “We don’t feel men should be
excluded from our workouts. Both male and female clients can
get an intense workout in a fun, supportive setting with our
classes,” explains Lewandowski.
Dwight Vettel is another Chandler resident who
rises early everyday to sweat it out at the 5:30a.m. class. He
explains, “East Valley Bootcamp is one of the best things
that has happened to me. The boot camp, though tough and
challenging, has been fun. I’m 52 years old, and boot camp has
helped me to start getting into the best shape of my life since I
was a senior in high school.” Dwight is so dedicated; he often
attends a morning AND afternoon class on the same day … now
that’s discipline!
Get Started Now
Some of you might be worried that a boot camp will be too
strenuous or intimidating. But from your very first session, you
will realize that this type of workout isn’t what you expected –
the instructors will help you work at a pace that will challenge
but not frustrate you – and best of all, you’ll see improvements
in a very short time. You’ll become stronger, fitter, leaner … and
if you start now, your body will be ready just in time for those
summer shorts and tank tops!
For more information, including class schedules and locations
or to register online, visit EastValleyBootcamp.com or call
602.692.3242.