Health and Fitness, Functional training, Bootcamp N.G.U Boot-camp is a group physical training program conducted by a personal trainer. What are Boot-camps?
The programs are designed to build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals over a 1 hour period of time. Boot camp training has become very popular in South Africa and specifically amongst individuals who seek a workout that’s challenging, efficient, doesn’t take too much time and produces results. Boot camps are designed to push people a little bit further than they woul
d normally push themselves in the gym alone. Boot-camps are sometimes organized outdoors in parks 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. What does Boot-camp entail? Boot Camp training often commences with dynamic stretching and running, followed by a wide variety of interval training, including lifting weights/objects, pulling rubber TRX straps, pushups/situps, plyometrics, and various types of intense explosive routines. Sessions usually finish with yoga stretching. Many other exercises using weights and/or body weight, similar to CrossFit routines, are used to lose body fat, increase cardiovascular efficiency, increase strength, and help people get into a routine of regular exercise. Many programs offer nutrition advice as well. It is called "boot camp" because it trains groups of people, may be outdoors, and may or may not be similar to military basic training. Why Boot-camp is for you? 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. An advantage of a boot camp is that the large group dynamic will often help motivate the participants. Boot-camp is for everyone of varying levels of fitness and doesn’t discriminate if you are willing to work hard. There are many other benefits of a fitness boot camp, which includes mental health. It has long been known that regular aerobic exercise can help to reduce high blood pressure, hypertension and combat stress. Part of this is due to the release of endorphins, which act as a mood elevator.
