Say Goodbye to Boring Exercise Routines and Hello to Results with a Boot Camp
Posted by Christian Aguirre on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 @ 01:14 PM
Cardio Doesn't Need to Be as Boring as Watching Paint Dry
If you took a poll of what San Francisco residents think of cardio, the most common answer would likely be "it's boring!" The reason is cardio is most commonly associated with monotonous treadmill or elliptical sessions. Even though you know cardio is great for burning calories and important for keeping you healthy, it's still hard to get motivated about spending an hour or more on a single machine.
The good news is a boot camp can change the way you think about cardio. Cardio does play a big role in boot camps. However, because cardio is integrated in a circuit style of training, you will benefit from this type of exercise without needing to endure the usual boredom.
Increased Strength = A Great Looking Body and the Ability to Enjoy It
Working up a sweat isn't the only thing you'll do during a boot camp session. You'll also work on increasing your strength. For guys, this means bigger muscles. And since ladies naturally have lower testosterone than men, this means toning your body without looking bulky. As with boot camp cardio, strength training during each session moves quickly and includes a lot of variety. This makes it engaging and also very effective.
Not only can a San Francisco boot camp make you look better, but it can also provide you with the energy and stamina to enjoy more outdoor activities. Whether it's hiking, tubing on the water or simply taking part in a family volleyball match, improving your body means you'll no longer have to feel left out from fun physical activities. Boot camp training includes drills and exercises that will improve your agility, balance and flexibility. You'll also take part in plyometric exercises that will increase your speed when you're engaging in any type of physical activity.
Boot Camp Sounds Really Fun! But Will I Actually Lose Weight?
If you're like most people, you associate exercise with suffering. As a result, you're likely skeptical about being able to lose weight with an option that's actually enjoyable. While a San Francisco boot camp won't bore you to tears, it will deliver results.
In just 4 to 8 weeks, a woman who regularly attends boot camp can expect to drop six to fifteen pounds. During this same period, a man can shed between fifteen and twenty-five pounds.
Women and men will both notice their pants will fit less snuggly. This is because boot camp can help you lose three to five inches from around your stomach. This will allow you to drop two to four clothes sizes. Shopping for new clothes in a smaller size is a great feeling!
Boot camp will help you add muscle and tone to your body. This also means you'll shed three to five percent of your body fat.
If being overweight has lowered your self-confidence, boot camp is the way to regain it. Since you will look better, feel stronger and fit in more attractive clothes, your self-confidence will go through the roof!
