One of the first boot camp fitness training experiences to hit the UK was provided by British Military Fitness (BMF), and they have been doing much to popularize the approach by running short sessions in parks across the UK. It could be said that many of the bootcamp holidays on offer have been at least part inspired by BMFs angle on fitness training for individuals and corporate groups.
Our blog covers fitness bootcamps, an increasingly popular way to get fit, lose weight and have fun on a 1 week course or a series of training days. We will be looking at fitness boot camps and bootcamp holidays in their diverse forms, and believe me there are many types of bootcamp! From hardcore military fitness training to bridal bootcamps (lose weight fast in time for your wedding) there seems to be something for everybody to motivate them to get fit fast and remain healthier in the long term.
Over the past few years there has been a sharp rise in the number of boot camps on offer. Generally, they are fitness holidays offering serious military-style fitness training outdoors, mud, sweat and tears as a perfect antidote to plush gym culture.
Most holidays offer a mixture of intensities and types of activity to keep you exercising for as much of the week as possible without completely exhausting yourself and putting yourself out of action for the remainder of the day. A range of activities and sports can be very enjoyable, especially if they are things which are outside of your normal range of experience. And that is one of the big draws to a boot camp fitness week – it could be more fun than you have had in a long time!
Teamwork is another important factor and urging each other on really helps to keep going and squeeze a little more energy out of a tired body. Great friendships can be made on an intense week of activity, social interaction plays a large part in the formula. Many people report long term gains in confidence, motivation and self-image, as well as a more positive attitude towards life in general.
But the main thing that brings people to a bootcamp holiday is the desire to get fit quickly, improve their body shape, and often lose weight. Weight loss over the course of a week is commonly 6 to 9lbs, and it is surprising just how quickly your muscles can tone up given the right exercise and diet.
So that gives a bit of an overview as to where this blog will be going and what we will be covering. If that interests you, or if you might be interested in finding out more about bootcamp training and fitness holidays, register with us, or subscribe to our rss feeds. And if you have a blog of your own please link to us and let us know about it!
