BOOT CAMPS, the newest and maybe the BEST Fitness Craze

When shopping for fitness information and services, there are many options out there. Gyms offer memberships, personal training, classes and support groups. Although all of these options are good choices for people pursuing fitness, research has shown that many people fall through the cracks when they join a gym and others find one-on-one personal training to be intimidating and too expensive.

There is hope however!

Studies have shown that when people exercise in a group setting they are much more likely to stick to their training programs and even more likely to reach their fitness goals.

Group training offers many advantages to the fitness enthusiast and has started a new revolution in the exercise and fitness industry.

Boot Camp Style Training

One form of group training that is sweeping the country is Boot Camp Fitness Training. In a fitness boot camp, people have the opportunity to exercise with others that share the same health and fitness goals. Overwhelming support is provided through this fitness community and members are offered educational opportunities, and support that you cannot find through a one-on-one training program.  

Boot camps are usually high energy, full body training regiments, that help people lose fat, gain shapely lean muscle tone, increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen the "core" and achieve much higher energy levels all while having FUN!!

The Price is Right

While training with others that share the same goals, people are more inclined to stick with the program, stay motivated and reach all of their fitness goals. While boot camp training is fun and effective for people’s fitness, it is also very cost effective for people as well.

Boot Camps are usually priced at a much lower rate than traditional personal training is priced. Gyms can do this because groups of people training together in one block of time can split the cost and save everyone a large amount of money for extremely effective training. Many boot camps can save people over 75% of the traditional cost of one-on-one training.

When weighing options for fitness, it is wise to check out the boot camp scene. Boot Camp training offers people the chance to achieve outstanding physical results, have fun, make new friends, and save a lot of money all at the same time. Its no wonder why boot camps have long waiting lists for each class. People are seeing the value of boot camp style training in more ways than one!

By Keith Scott

Personal Trainer and Sports Performance Coach at BREAKTHRU Fitness