Comments on: The Pros and Cons of Bootcamp Workouts and Dance Fitness http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/health-wellness/the-pros-and-cons-of-bootcamp-workouts-and-dance-fitness/ Where inspirational quotations meet practical life tips, and live happily ever after. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:06:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laurie PK http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/health-wellness/the-pros-and-cons-of-bootcamp-workouts-and-dance-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-6001 Laurie PK Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:35:49 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=641#comment-6001 Thanks for taking the time to comment, Swan! Are online workouts as effective as bookcamp workouts? I can see online workouts helping with dance fitness....but I thought bootcamp workouts would need some "drill sargeant" type fitness instructor to crack the whip :-) Thanks for taking the time to comment, Swan!

Are online workouts as effective as bookcamp workouts? I can see online workouts helping with dance fitness….but I thought bootcamp workouts would need some “drill sargeant” type fitness instructor to crack the whip :-)

]]> By: Swan http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/health-wellness/the-pros-and-cons-of-bootcamp-workouts-and-dance-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-5983 Swan Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:12:40 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=641#comment-5983 I agree with your diet/exercise orientation. With a body monitoring device you can take it a step further - you can't manage what you don't measure. I'd also like to recommend some great online workouts from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and other fitness experts. I agree with your diet/exercise orientation. With a body monitoring device you can take it a step further – you can’t manage what you don’t measure. I’d also like to recommend some great online workouts from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and other fitness experts.

]]> By: Ariane Hundt http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/health-wellness/the-pros-and-cons-of-bootcamp-workouts-and-dance-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-5372 Ariane Hundt Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:21:44 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=641#comment-5372 Hi Rhonda, Great question! Boot Camp workouts are high-intensity kick in the butt classes (at least that's what we pride ourselves on at the Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp) with the goal to whip you into shape fast. What you do once you've arrived at your goal is crucial. The good news is there are many ways to keep that body looking tight: Reduce the frequency - instead of going to class 3x a week, go once or twice and make sure you maintain a balanced diet with adequate protein to keep your muscle tone. If you notice your weight stays stable and your muscle tone is still intakt after two weeks, you're in a good maintenance mode. If your body is not keeping its shape then get it back to an additional higher frequency or intensity workout. Watch your diet - if you're relying on working out alone to keep your body in shape, expect to spend about twice as much time in the gym as someone who eats a balanced diet while working out. If you stop working out and your diet is still high in processed carbohydrates and low in protein your old body will come knocking on your door within a couple weeks. So, take your pick: work out like there's no tomorrow or work out more efficiently while watching the cake...? Cycle on and off - Nobody is in top shape 100% of the time, not even models. So, once you're feeling good in your skin you can allow yourself a few days off or choose lower intensity workouts. Once you;re back on the horse your body will respond much more intensely and faster because it is no longer used to the intensity. Keep it challenging - People who take boot camp classes several times a week may not feel challenged after a month or two because their fitness level has increased. However, a skilled instructor will keep the workout challenging and ever-evolving so that your muscles will continue to respond and get leaner with every workout, without ever hitting a plateu. So you see that boot camp workouts can be great to whip you into top shape, and can also get you out of an exercise rut when you're looking to maintain your beach body. Cheers, Ariane Hi Rhonda,

Great question! Boot Camp workouts are high-intensity kick in the butt classes (at least that’s what we pride ourselves on at the Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp) with the goal to whip you into shape fast. What you do once you’ve arrived at your goal is crucial. The good news is there are many ways to keep that body looking tight:

Reduce the frequency – instead of going to class 3x a week, go once or twice and make sure you maintain a balanced diet with adequate protein to keep your muscle tone. If you notice your weight stays stable and your muscle tone is still intakt after two weeks, you’re in a good maintenance mode. If your body is not keeping its shape then get it back to an additional higher frequency or intensity workout.

Watch your diet – if you’re relying on working out alone to keep your body in shape, expect to spend about twice as much time in the gym as someone who eats a balanced diet while working out. If you stop working out and your diet is still high in processed carbohydrates and low in protein your old body will come knocking on your door within a couple weeks. So, take your pick: work out like there’s no tomorrow or work out more efficiently while watching the cake…?

Cycle on and off – Nobody is in top shape 100% of the time, not even models. So, once you’re feeling good in your skin you can allow yourself a few days off or choose lower intensity workouts. Once you;re back on the horse your body will respond much more intensely and faster because it is no longer used to the intensity.

Keep it challenging – People who take boot camp classes several times a week may not feel challenged after a month or two because their fitness level has increased. However, a skilled instructor will keep the workout challenging and ever-evolving so that your muscles will continue to respond and get leaner with every workout, without ever hitting a plateu.

So you see that boot camp workouts can be great to whip you into top shape, and can also get you out of an exercise rut when you’re looking to maintain your beach body.

Cheers,
Ariane

]]> By: Rhonda Olsen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/health-wellness/the-pros-and-cons-of-bootcamp-workouts-and-dance-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-5352 Rhonda Olsen Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:44:48 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=641#comment-5352 Great article! Are boot camps something people can sustain long-term or do they use them to get in shape and then follow a maintenance program? The Dance Fitness sounds like a blast! :-) Great article! Are boot camps something people can sustain long-term or do they use them to get in shape and then follow a maintenance program? The Dance Fitness sounds like a blast! :-)

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