BootCamps

deznice · 03-10-2010, 08:57 AM

Has anyone tried a bootcamp style fitness regimen? I am wondering about results and feedback from people that have done one.... I wonder if dropout rates are the same as gyms?

DaHonay · 03-10-2010, 06:20 PM

I've done 3 different bootcamps through my gym. It was 1 hour classes, 3x a week and I was going WW at the time. The first time I lost 18# in 6 weeks. Slightly above the average per week for suggested safe weightloss. But I loved it because it was always a different workout. It works the whole body. And the trainers are watching you to make sure you're doing the exercises right.

The 2nd time I only lost 10#. The 3rd time I blew out my knee the 2nd class... so yeah... I dropped out and went back to the live of a boozehoundy marshmellow pig.

John Galt · 03-10-2010, 06:45 PM

Sure I went to a couple, the best was in Ft Benning, GA. That boot camp was so excellent you almost felt like you were flying by the end of the week.

deznice · 03-10-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHonay

I've done 3 different bootcamps through my gym. It was 1 hour classes, 3x a week and I was going WW at the time. The first time I lost 18# in 6 weeks. Slightly above the average per week for suggested safe weightloss. But I loved it because it was always a different workout. It works the whole body. And the trainers are watching you to make sure you're doing the exercises right.

The 2nd time I only lost 10#. The 3rd time I blew out my knee the 2nd class... so yeah... I dropped out and went back to the live of a boozehoundy marshmellow pig.

ww = weight watchers? 18 pounds is great for a chick! They said 15% of body weight isn't too uncommon if you follow the diet plan.... 15% of my bodyweight is 36 lbs. If I lose that I will be like a kid in a candy store...

spooky · 03-10-2010, 08:55 PM

ruuuuuuuun!

Just run, it's not any more complicated than that(unless you have bad knees).

Run 4 miles(less than an hours time) three times a week and thank me in three months. I will gladly accept half the money you would have spent on boot camps and gyms and personal trainers, just send it via paypal! Won't be refused, that's a promise!

Go look up the body for life thread...

BrownEyedBtch · 03-10-2010, 09:19 PM

I have done them, and learned that it helps to have some sort of conditioning ahead of time. You should definitely run, like Spooky says, but make sure you are stretching and getting good deep breathing exercises in. You will get overwhelmed easily if you are not ready otherwise.

benchman · 03-10-2010, 11:53 PM

I run about 20 miles a week, but it has gotten me nowhere. Though it could be all the beer and crap food I eat that compensates for the exercise. Just signed up for a bootcamp on the beach here in San Diego. It's free through Go Vavi if anyone is interested.

spooky · 03-11-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by benchman

I run about 20 miles a week, but it has gotten me nowhere. Though it could be all the beer and crap food I eat that compensates for the exercise. Just signed up for a bootcamp on the beach here in San Diego. It's free through Go Vavi if anyone is interested.

step two is stop eating corn syrup and/or baby whales.

20 miles a week, are you fatty mcmuffin ass or just looking to trim up? You do this on a treadmill or on the street? Going from not exercising to 20 miles a week and not seeing results makes me want to ask for details, because running is pretty much the one universal truth for getting in shape...

deznice · 03-11-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by spooky

step two is stop eating corn syrup and/or baby whales.

20 miles a week, are you fatty mcmuffin ass or just looking to trim up? You do this on a treadmill or on the street? Going from not exercising to 20 miles a week and not seeing results makes me want to ask for details, because running is pretty much the one universal truth for getting in shape...

yeah I'm like wtf? Is he one of those guys w/ a 4 pack but just can't get the 6 pack? 20 miles a week would put n e one in comparitively great shape compared to the rest of obese america

deznice · 03-11-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by spooky

ruuuuuuuun!

Just run, it's not any more complicated than that(unless you have bad knees).

Run 4 miles(less than an hours time) three times a week and thank me in three months. I will gladly accept half the money you would have spent on boot camps and gyms and personal trainers, just send it via paypal! Won't be refused, that's a promise!

Go look up the body for life thread...

I will be running. I need a jumpstart is all and I got the boot camp at a great price... My goal is to be able to run 5 miles 4x a week or so as anormal workout routine..... Currently running 1.5 3x a week.....

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DaHonay Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pillaging your neighborhood Posts: 1,439	I've done 3 different bootcamps through my gym. It was 1 hour classes, 3x a week and I was going WW at the time. The first time I lost 18# in 6 weeks. Slightly above the average per week for suggested safe weightloss. But I loved it because it was always a different workout. It works the whole body. And the trainers are watching you to make sure you're doing the exercises right. The 2nd time I only lost 10#. The 3rd time I blew out my knee the 2nd class... so yeah... I dropped out and went back to the live of a boozehoundy marshmellow pig.
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spooky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,265	ruuuuuuuun! Just run, it's not any more complicated than that(unless you have bad knees). Run 4 miles(less than an hours time) three times a week and thank me in three months. I will gladly accept half the money you would have spent on boot camps and gyms and personal trainers, just send it via paypal! Won't be refused, that's a promise! Go look up the body for life thread...
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BrownEyedBtch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 879	I have done them, and learned that it helps to have some sort of conditioning ahead of time. You should definitely run, like Spooky says, but make sure you are stretching and getting good deep breathing exercises in. You will get overwhelmed easily if you are not ready otherwise.
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