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February 22, 2016

Posted in body weight fitness training, functional training, strength training, The Whistler core, whistler core, whistler fitness, whistler gym, whistler personal trainer, whistler trainer

Benefits of Boot Camp

10 Boot Camp benefits!

By FITNESSADVISORY | Published: APRIL 18, 2013

Forget the idea of military style training and hellish assault courses that leave you crumpled in an unfit heap after the end of a gruelling session. And dismiss any notions you have of terrifying and confidence-knocking instructors screaming at your lack of physical prowess. Consider instead the real Boot Camp benefits. For this is an exercise program that can go a long way to improving your fitness levels

If you’ve no idea what Boot Camp involves then your first step is to find out, as session structure, intensity and goals can change between different fitness facilities. The key is to not be afraid to ask what to expect and what benefits you can will get from joining. If you turn up to a Boot Camp without not knowing what you are getting yourself into, you may find yourself not quite able to keep up with your classmates.

Once you have an idea about what Boot Camp is, you might want to understand what some of the plus points are. This can help if you’re wavering on the edge and not entirely sure if you want to take the Boot Camp plunge. So what are some of the benefits?#

Concentrated focus – If you already keep active and fit with regular exercise then your attention is already geared towards health and fitness. However, at times, if you want to make big changes, such as to lose weight and tone up quickly and effectively, you may need to up the ante and focus in on your goal. Boot Camp is an ideal way to help you reach your target by honing in on what you want and offering intense exercise sessions to make sure you get there.
Creates healthy expectations – Fitness classes which you can easily dip in and out of might offer a relaxed way of keeping in shape, but they don’t necessarily generate a sense of personal responsibility. A Boot Camp where you’re expected to show effort and determination, as well as commitment, can really inspire you to put healthy pressure on yourself. This in turn means that you’re more involved and more motivated to not let down your trainer, the others around you and most importantly, yourself.
Motivates you to examine your lifestyle – Because of the focus on fitness in a Boot Camp environment, you naturally start to look at your life as a whole and how healthy you are. Assessments of your fitness levels, monitoring and working toward a goal, really highlight how exercise, diet and nutrition are linked, as well as all your other lifestyle choices. You might not get the same sense of interconnectedness from classes or sessions where you simply drop in and view as separate from the rest of your life.
Dynamic workout – Many people lose focus and motivation because they get bored. The whole point of Boot Camp is that it is as diverse as it is intense. If you add in the fact that you will be progressing and changing along the way, then you have an interesting exercise mix that should keep you engaged enough to realize your exercise goals.
Like-minded exercisers – Some people take up activities for the social scene, others because they are firmly fixed on a goal. A real positive about Boot Camp is that because of what it stands for, you are going to meet other people similar to yourself who want to seriously improve their lives. However, this shared goal means that there is a sense of camaraderie and support which is not always found in other exercise sessions.
Faster results – Boot Camp is effective at identifying ways of reaching health and fitness goals in a faster way. Left to your own devices you might struggle to get there at all and classes or sessions which repeat one style of exercise might not deliver the right results on time either.

Boot Camp may be a challenge but because it is something you can really get to grips with the benefits are greater than the sum of each training session. Find out about what Boot Camp can do for your body, mind and life!

January 01, 2016

Posted in body weight fitness training, strength training, The Whistler core, whistler core, whistler fitness, whistler gym, whistler indoor cycling class, whistler trainer

Why exercise is the magic pill

Are you looking for that magic pill that protects you from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, obesity, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and even boosts memory. Read why exercise is the best medicine and if inactivity was packaged and sold as a product it would need to carry a health warning.

To learn more check out: The workout pill

December 21, 2015

Posted in body weight fitness training, functional training, strength training, The Whistler core, whistler core, whistler fitness, whistler gym, whistler indoor cycling class, whistler personal trainer, whistler trainer

The 10 Most Important Fitness Goals

Transform your life by following this roadmap to fitness success. These goals will keep you grounded and force you to look at the big picture in your approach to incorporating physical activity within your life.

Learn more about the 10 most important fitness goals for 2016.

December 15, 2015

Posted in indoor cycling class, personal training whistler, The Whistler core, whistler core, whistler fitness, whistler gym, whistler indoor cycling class, whistler personal trainer, whistler spin class, whistler trainer

December 15th Indoor Cycling strength workout

If you miss one of the Whistler Core indoor cycling classes or need a great workout for spinning on one of our awesome Keiser bikes on your own time, try this week's strength workout. This workout features 15 second to 2 minute intervals for gaining cycling strength. Created by 9 time Ironman, John Blok