| Boot camp fitness programs are rigorous, physically | | | | Outdoor fitness is often the primary form of |
| demanding training sessions designed to see | | | | exercise in a boot camp program. Activities can |
| maximum results in a minimal amount of time. These | | | | include running, obstacle courses, push ups, rope and |
| programs are designed by fitness and nutrition | | | | wall climbing, military style drills, and team building |
| experts and combine exercise and diet to help you | | | | exercises. These are not your typical exercise |
| lose weight and improve your health. | | | | programs. |
| These exercise programs were designed around the | | | | Fitness boot camps can be designed in a variety of |
| boot camps found in the military branches. They are | | | | ways depending on the camp. Some are more like |
| designed to push you to your limits. Unlike the | | | | classes where you can attend before or after work. |
| stereotypical idea of a military boot camp, fitness | | | | Others are actual camps where you live and can last |
| boot camps will encourage you in a positive way, and | | | | anywhere from one week to over six weeks. Some |
| do their goal is not to belittle you or insult you. | | | | camps are co-ed while others may be specifically |
| The trainers will support you mentally and physically. | | | | designed for women's fitness. |
| The fitness program typically starts with a | | | | It is important to research each boot camp and |
| comprehensive health screening. This process will | | | | fitness program before joining. Find one that meets |
| include measuring your body fat, taking your resting | | | | your scheduling and financial needs, and provides |
| heart rate, measuring your blood pressure, weighing | | | | activities that you find interesting. Boot camps are |
| you, and determining your present overall health. The | | | | not for everyone, but they can provide excellent |
| boot camp fitness program usually ends with a similar | | | | results in the shortest amount of time. |
| screening to determine your results. | | | | |