We all know what a paradox is…. So I’ll save attempting to define it. But a Fitness Paradox you say… Yes, this is something I have seen over the years and thought it important enough to bring up in blog format, so let’s get after it. Do you have the ability to come in 1…
As a fitness professional, understanding energy system training is vital to your success with us in the gym. Because not everything should be about cardio or burning as many calories as possible in a workout! When I see you working out in the gym, I’m typically more impressed by your intensity, not volume, and think…
Is your increased effort in the gym not leading to increased results? Effort is always required to lose fat or build muscle, but focusing on effort alone is only going to lead to low energy levels, worn out joints, poor recovery and very little progress. Why does this happen? Because when the focus is on…
You received a little prelude to the Friday bootcamp workout with Red White and BE on Canada Day. For Fundamentals and Fitness you have 3 – 8 minute density tri-sets. A density set means you are attempting to get as much work in the 8 minute time period as you can. Of course, your goal…
Hey all, Thursday’s Part A workout structure is an EMOM. EMOM is short for Every Minute On the Minute. Which honestly doesn’t make any sense… But if it did make some sense, it would mean that the clock will beep every minute at the end of the minute. So you have 1 minute to complete…
Wednesday is one of those workouts that I’m excited yet nervous about… In fact, you may be standing around a little waiting for equipment at the beginning of the session. But that’s ok. You see, you will get maximum benefit from this bootcamp workout if you go ALL OUT on the row or bike. THAT…
This is one of those bootcamp workouts that is catered to the individuals who like a little variety in their workouts. Once again we see a circuit format where you are going from one exercise to the other. After hitting Monday’s finisher in a competitive manner, we definitely wanted to hold off on any level of…
Mondays in July at Bootcamp Effect are a circuit style workout for Fundamentals and Fitness with a 40 on 20 off work/rest ratio. This is a great ratio for fat loss especially if exercises are using complementary muscle groups. This way, you can keep up your intensity throughout the first part of the workout. New…
I wanted to put this together for you so that you could have a better idea of what is going through my head when putting together The Bootcamp Effect’s workouts for July. Feel free to comment below if you have any questions, so that others may benefit. Saturday is a relentless 30 min emom. The…
As you know, we have 3 levels of programming at Bootcamp Effect. These 3 levels are designed to encompass the varied experiences and abilities that comprise our bootcamp membership. I’m proud of this progression. It allows our members to choose an intensity level that is appropriate for them and enable them to advance when ability…