WHAT IS A FITNESS BOOT CAMP?
Fitness boot camps are
the most efficient, effective route to
lose weight and
get fit. But these classes and camps are not only for physical enhancement. A good fitness boot camp is an exciting workout that allows people of all fitness levels to escape their everyday stresses and challenge their minds as well as their bodies.
These boot camps create a heightened inner confidence that empowers them to take total control of their lives. In fact, once begun, students often crave the disciplined intensity and encouraging camaraderie within the group more than the actual physical benefits. This type of social outlet maintains sanity as much as it does body weight or muscle strength.
Of course, anyone researching a good fitness boot camp is concerned about the physical results. One of the most popular motivations is weight (or fat) loss. However, it is important to understand that body composition is just one of the five main components of physical fitness. As a boot camp student, you will reach your
desired level of fitness faster by understanding these five factors:
- Cardio respiratory endurance
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Body composition
- Flexibility
Although most fitness boot camps address all of these issues, they may be the best bet for those intent on fat loss. The type of interval training used in 99% of fitness boot camps has been scientifically proven to have incredible fat burning effects. In fact, among exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers, it has become the benchmark for fat loss. Data shows that it is up to 9 times as effective for fat loss over traditional aerobic exercise.
BOTTOM LINE: It yields better results, faster than traditional forms of cardio like treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, etc.
We also offer nutritional counseling, because let's face it. It doesn't matter if you train hard everyday, if your diet is not on point, you will not see any changes in your body. We not only focus on just weight loss, we focus on functionality and flexibility. We want to make sure that you are able to go through everyday life flexible, and pain-free. We not only want you to look better, we want you to BE better!
This boot camp training is so efficient because it can address all the components of physical fitness in one session. This eliminates the need for multiple isolated body part training workouts. Therefore, these fitness boot camps can help overcome one of the biggest obstacles to continuing fitness: motivation.
Also being a part of an established group fosters accountability and increased focus. Boot campers tend to try harder and push each other more when surrounded by others who are doing the same workout. Plus, boot camp classes often promote a strong sense of community and belonging.
While most would say that you cannot put a price tag on one's health, the reality is that when times are tough, people tend to do without "luxuries" like personal trainers. The fitness boot camp is also a great solution for this problem, helping students to get focused attention without paying the one-on-one price. Think about it........all the benefits of a certified personal trainer at a fraction of the cost!
Naturally, the term "fitness boot camp" may still trigger some apprehension in those who may imagine a militant, looming figure working them past exhaustion with no water breaks. But this isn't the case at all! While some people do respond best to this type of atmosphere, many other boot camps are not conducted in this manner. Fear is one of the biggest reasons people give up on exercise. So if the thought of 100 pushups in the snow is nagging you into a cycle of inaction, don't worry about it......the instructor ensures you get a kick-butt workout without being pushed to overexertion.
For any further questions please call Lou at Nirvana Sports & Fitness at 215-788-8800 or email us at lou@nirvanafitness.com Thank you!
