Why what we do works.

When anyone asks me why boot camps work, I tell them to come see for themselves. But, in lieu of that, here are three of the main reasons:

- Interval training burns fat faster than a regular workout.

Alternating 1 or 2 minutes of cardio or strength exercises at your usual pace with 1 or 2 minutes of exercise at a quicker pace quickens your metabolism. Faster heartrate = faster fat burning. Interval workouts, like boot camp, that combine strength and cardio produce even better results.

For example, do a few minutes of cardio, then lunges or tricep curls and repeat a few times and you'll get a full-body workout in a fraction of the time. Ask any of our clients.

- Variety makes the heart and body grow stronger.

If you do any workout for more than a few weeks, your body will adjust and the workout becomes less effective. To maintain effectiveness, you need to switch things up periodically. But, you don't need to get a brand new routine every few weeks. By making even slight tweaks like changing the order of your exercises or the intensity, you will continue to see results.

That's why our boot camps workouts are never exactly the same. We tweak it slightly from session to session to ensure you will get the results you're looking for.

- A great body does not come from cardio alone.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that cardio alone can give you great results. Doing a lot of cardio will burn fat. But, it leads to looking thin and not much else. You'll have no definion. By doing strength exercises like squats, lunges and tricep curls twice a week, you will create defined, sexy, lean muscles. I won't even mention the slight boost to your metabolism which, of course, leads to more efficient fat burning etc.

Alright, enough of my soapbox speeches. You really have to see it for yourself. I'll end off with one of my favorite quotes:

You can do anything you decide to. You can act to change and control your life, and the procedure and process is its own reward. - Amelia Earhart

Till tomorrow,

Joanne