How to Do a Boot Camp Workout

Boot camps have become a lot more popular in the last several months. This article will show you how you can do a boot camp exercise and experience these type of workouts for yourself. Doing it on your own first may help you decide if you will like the boot camp workouts before joining one. Just keep in mind that this experience may be a little different than joining an actual bootcamp because they are done in a group environment which is usually more fun and enjoyable.

The boot camp exercise that you're about to read is a simple workout and requires only your body weight so you can do it immediately. But, do not be disappointed because this is still a very effective workout especially if you try to minimize your rest periods.

First, let's discuss the instructions for the workout. There are 4 exercises per circuit. Warm-up by doing 30 jumping jacks and running in place for 30 seconds. Repeat the warm-up twice. Never skip the warm-up. Perform each exercise for 20 seconds then rest for 10 seconds (20/10). You may increase the time to 40/20, 45/15, or 50/10 when you want to make the workout harder. Do the next exercise as soon as your rest period ends. Rest 30 seconds after you've done all 4 exercises and repeat the whole circuit 2 more times. After you're done with the first circuit, move on to the second circuit and perform it just like you did with the first one. Always, cool down and stretch at the end of the workout.

Ok, so now that you know how the workout goes, you can now perform the exercises. Circuit 1 involves doing push-ups, squats, plank, and forward Lunges in that order. The second circuit involves side plank, reverse lunges, mountain climbers, and jumping jacks which you perform in that order. Take note that these are all body weight exercises but they are still challenging especially if you're a newbie.

The whole workout can take anywhere from 12 to 24 minutes withough counting the warm-up and cool down. If you haven't exercised before, try doing the shorter time interval of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds rest first and then increase your time as you get better. Keep in mind that you will get sore after your first few workouts but that is normal. Just like with any boot camp exercise, make sure you are performing them with perfect form. If you have any doubt at all about how to perform an exercise, please see a personal trainer to look at your form. Have fun with this workout and I know you will enjoy it!

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Anna Dornier is a bootcamp instructor in Concord, California who specializes in fat loss. She is the founder of ATD Fitness Bootcamp who is a Certified Kettlebell Instructor (RKC) and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). To get a free 30-day workout, visit www.atdfitness.com

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