Busting Boot Camp Myths
By Lisa English
Are you ready for boot camp? Dont let the name scare you! Im here to clear up some common misconceptions about boot camp and why you CAN be a Beyond Fitness with Lisa Boot Camper. I can assure you I will not yell in your face to get your attention, although I have been known to break out my best dance moves for your entertainment
1) Its too hardcore: If the name boot camp sounds scary to you, then fear no more. Beyond Fitness with Lisa offers a different kind of boot camp! Sure, you can expect to sweat, get out of breath, elevate your heart rate and feel the burn; but all while being encouraged to work at YOUR own pace and fitness level! This boot camp is designed to empower you and build you up, both mentally and physically. The typical military style of tear you down and then build you back up is not a part of this boot camp.
2) I dont have time: We all have busy schedules and lots of demands placed on our time. The participants in this boot camp are working mothers, busy professionals, and doting grandmothers who all wear multiple hats. The boot camp only meets 2 times per week for an hour. Participants have reported benefits such as: reduced stress, improved health, better sleep, more energy, more confidence, inches lost, improved fitness levels and a feeling of accomplishment. Thats a lot to gain from just two hours a week!
3) It doesnt fit into my budget: Lets be honest eating lunch out, going to happy hour, impulse shopping at the drugstore, and just buying beverages like coffee and soda can easily add up to more than the cost of one boot camp session. By skipping some of these things, we can not only come up with the money for boot camp, but also eliminate some of the things that are sabotaging our health and fitness goals! Its all about choices; and with all of the benefits that boot camp has to offer (refer back to number 3), it seems to offer more bang for your buck! Just sayin.
4) Im not fit enough yet: No matter what your current fitness level is, the goal is to improve at your own pace on your own terms. (Hear what Char and Krystie have to say) YOU are in control of your workout the entire time; I just guide you through the exercises and provide encouragement! I use a unique technique from my friends at Metabolic Effect called rest based training (RBT). Thats right you are encouraged to REST during these workouts. My goal is to get you push hard enough that you have to rest multiple times during the session. Youll know youre doing the workouts right when you have to rest. How do you know when to rest? You rest whenever you feel like you need to! Whether your muscles are burning, the weights get too heavy or you just need to catch your breath, your goal is simply to push until you cant, rest until you can. Depending on your fitness level, you may spend more time resting at first than you do working; and that is ok.
5) I dont like to be yelled at: If you dont like the stereotypical Jillian Michaels in your face approach, then the Beyond Fitness with Lisa Boot Camp is perfect for you! I will push you to your limits while using positive reinforcement. The only things youll hear me yell are Thats the way to push!, Looking strong!, and You got this!
Click here for details on the next available boot camp and how to register. I hope to see you there!
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