What Are 'Boot Camps' and Why Are They so Popular?

A "bootcamp" class is a group fitness class derived from a military style workout. The "bootcamp" class incorporates bodyweight strength training and endurance events to increae fitness levels and burn a great deal of calories.

The classes have evolved through the years from outdoors to indoors (in many cases) and have begun to utilize equipment such as a TRX (bodyweight suspension system), dummbbells and kettlebells (handheld weights), and battle ropes (long, thick, heavy ropes) to increase the external resistance and challenge to the body.

This class style has become increasingly popular over the past few years for a number of reasons:

• Multiple studies show that people exercise harder and for longer in groups.
• The style of class has a lower cost of entry than other personal or group
  training programs.
• Classes are intense and challenging.
• People learn to be more creative in their own personal workouts.

Give a bootcamp or group training program a try. You will be surprised at how
much harder you can work with the support of a trainer and a few friends.

Yours in health,

Robert J DeVito

*Note* - Boot camp classes are intense fitness classes and are intended for healthy, skilled fitness enthusiasts.