In the fitness universe, everyone under the sun offers a boot camp. There are various approaches to these types of classes, but for the most part, they are geared to people who are already in shape or have fewer than 20 pounds to lose and don’t have any major physical limitations or pre-existing conditions.
Boot camps are great, because they are done in a group setting. I’m a big fan of group classes. The social aspects, guidance from a coach, and accountability are all benefits. Boot camps also have a huge amount of variety. They can be indoors and outdoors. They can incorporate just about every piece of equipment imaginable, from truck tires and ropes to exercise balls. You can also do a boot camp with no equipment at all.
The classes are a combination of strength training, muscular endurance training and cardiovascular exercise. You are guaranteed to burn a ton of calories and are not likely to be bored.
One challenge of boot camps is the variety of people who enrol. This makes it difficult for the coach to ensure that all participants are getting an effective workout. The quality of the class will suffer when there are more than 10 people for a new instructor, or 15 people for an experienced one. It’s the coach’s job to give feedback on technique and to suggest modifications when someone can’t do a particular movement. When a class is too large, there’s no time for individual feedback. When this happens, injuries can occur, or it’s less enjoyable, because people get frustrated when they can’t do a movement that others are able to do.
If you are considering joining a boot camp, make sure to do the following:
Overall, I’m a fan of boot camps for people who already have a base level of fitness. These people don’t need a huge amount of individual feedback and their risk of injury is relatively low. If you’re this type, have fun.
If you’re a beginner or someone who has a lot of weight to lose or has an existing injury, try a class before making any commitment. At your first class, make sure to listen to your body and don’t try to keep up with the group. Your body will likely punish you for the next few days if you push yourself too hard.
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