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,'' said Cedric
X. Bryant, chief exercise
physiologist for the American
Council on Exercise. "You work the
whole body. You're in and out. For
most of us who are time-pressured,
it's a nice way to fit fitness in,''
said Bryant.
"The gym can be an isolating
place,'' says Britta Bowers, a
long-time participant of East Valley
Bootcamp 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-of-dawn 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.
And 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!
...........................................................................
