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A '''fitness boot camp''' is a type of [[physical training]] program conducted by [[gym]]s, [[personal trainer]]s, and former [[military personnel]]. These programs have been increasing in popularity for the past several years. The |
A '''fitness boot camp''' is a type of [[physical training]] program conducted by [[gym]]s, [[personal trainer]]s, and former [[military personnel]]. These programs have been increasing in popularity for the past several years. |
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The world's longest running military inspired boot camp fitness program, [http://www.originalbootcamp.com ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP™], was founded in Australia in 1991 by former Royal Australian Army infantry soldier, [http://www.originalbootcamp.com/our-a-team/chief-brabon 'Chief' Brabon]. The ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP™ program has since grown into the world's most successful military fitness program, with over 50 licensed/ franchised programs across three continents (Australasia, Asia, North America). |
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The first and longest running fitness boot camp in Canada was founded in 2001 in Whistler, B.C., by [http://www.catsmiley.com Cat Smiley]. |
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Boot Camp training often combines [[running]], [[interval training]], and many other exercise using [[weights]] and/or body weight to lose [[body fat]], increase [[cardiovascular]] efficiency, increase [[Physical strength|strength]], and help people get into a routine of regular [[exercise]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Monge | first = Stefanie | title = Fitness boot camps are a big business in Omaha | url=http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1208&u_sid=10227135 | accessdate = 2009-05-11}}</ref> Many programs offer [[nutrition]] advice as well. It is called "boot camp" because it trains groups of people, typically outdoors, and may or may not be similar to [[military basic training]]. |
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The term 'boot camp' is currently used in the fitness industry to describe group fitness classes that promote fat loss, [[camaraderie]] and team effort. They are designed to push people a little bit further than they would normally push themselves in the gym alone. Boot Camps are often organized outdoors in [[park]]s<ref>{{cite web | last = Karen | first = Matthews | title = Open-air exercise: Fitness boot camps hit the parks | url = http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_168093853?keyword=secondarystory | accessdate = 2009-05-11}}</ref> using bodyweight exercises like [[push up]]s, [[squat (exercise)|squats]], [[suspension training]] and [[burpee (exercise)|burpees]], interspersed with [[running]] and competitive games. The idea is that everyone involved works at their own pace as they team up and work towards one goal, either in pairs, small teams of three or four, or even two teams head on. |
The term 'boot camp' is currently used in the fitness industry to describe group fitness classes that promote fat loss, [[camaraderie]] and team effort. They are designed to push people a little bit further than they would normally push themselves in the gym alone. Boot Camps are often organized outdoors in [[park]]s<ref>{{cite web | last = Karen | first = Matthews | title = Open-air exercise: Fitness boot camps hit the parks | url = http://www.eagletribune.com/pulife/local_story_168093853?keyword=secondarystory | accessdate = 2009-05-11}}</ref> using bodyweight exercises like [[push up]]s, [[squat (exercise)|squats]], [[suspension training]] and [[burpee (exercise)|burpees]], interspersed with [[running]] and competitive games. The idea is that everyone involved works at their own pace as they team up and work towards one goal, either in pairs, small teams of three or four, or even two teams head on. |
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Fitness bootcamps are often based on the military style of training. Usually held outdoors the activities include jogging, sprinting, [[plyometrics]], push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, [[suspension training]] and a variety of other calisthenic exercises. An advantage of a bootcamp is that the large group dynamic will often help motivate the participants.<ref>{{cite web | last = Bothum | first = Kelly | title = Fitness boot camp an intense 4 weeks | url = http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070116/ENG11/301160019/-1/NEWS01 | accessdate = 2009-05-11}}</ref> |
Fitness bootcamps are often based on the military style of training. Usually held outdoors the activities include jogging, sprinting, [[plyometrics]], push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, [[suspension training]] and a variety of other calisthenic exercises. An advantage of a bootcamp is that the large group dynamic will often help motivate the participants.<ref>{{cite web | last = Bothum | first = Kelly | title = Fitness boot camp an intense 4 weeks | url = http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070116/ENG11/301160019/-1/NEWS01 | accessdate = 2009-05-11}}</ref> |
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Many cities have more than one boot camp program available, which may be independently run, like the Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp or licensed programs, like Adventure Boot Camp, or franchised programs such as [http://www.catsmiley.com ''The Original Boot Camp''.] |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 11:41, 11 July 2010
A fitness boot camp is a type of physical training program conducted by gyms, personal trainers, and former military personnel. These programs have been increasing in popularity for the past several years.
The world's longest running military inspired boot camp fitness program, ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP™, was founded in Australia in 1991 by former Royal Australian Army infantry soldier, 'Chief' Brabon. The ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP™ program has since grown into the world's most successful military fitness program, with over 50 licensed/ franchised programs across three continents (Australasia, Asia, North America).
The first and longest running fitness boot camp in Canada was founded in 2001 in Whistler, B.C., by Cat Smiley.
Boot Camp training often combines running, interval training, and many other exercise using weights and/or body weight to lose body fat, increase cardiovascular efficiency, increase strength, and help people get into a routine of regular exercise.[1] Many programs offer nutrition advice as well. It is called "boot camp" because it trains groups of people, typically outdoors, and may or may not be similar to military basic training.
The term 'boot camp' is currently used in the fitness industry to describe group fitness classes that promote fat loss, camaraderie and team effort. They are designed to push people a little bit further than they would normally push themselves in the gym alone. Boot Camps are often organized outdoors in parks[2] using bodyweight exercises like push ups, squats, suspension training and burpees, interspersed with running and competitive games. The idea is that everyone involved works at their own pace as they team up and work towards one goal, either in pairs, small teams of three or four, or even two teams head on.
Boot camps provide social support for those taking part. This provides a different environment for those exercisers who get bored in a gym and so find it hard to develop a habit of exercise. Participants make friends and socialize as they exercise, although how strict the trainers or drill instructors in charge can be will depend on the company running the camp. Members of fitness boot camps are usually tested for fitness on Day 1 and then retested at the end of the camp, which usually runs for between 4-6 weeks.
Fitness bootcamps are often based on the military style of training. Usually held outdoors the activities include jogging, sprinting, plyometrics, push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, suspension training and a variety of other calisthenic exercises. An advantage of a bootcamp is that the large group dynamic will often help motivate the participants.[3]
References
- ^ Monge, Stefanie. "Fitness boot camps are a big business in Omaha". Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ Karen, Matthews. "Open-air exercise: Fitness boot camps hit the parks". Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ Bothum, Kelly. "Fitness boot camp an intense 4 weeks". Retrieved 2009-05-11.
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