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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

DON'T SIGN UP FOR ANY BOOT CAMP UNTIL YOU READ THIS FIRST

By Curtis Ludlow

How frequently, how long and how intensely you exercise, and what kinds of workouts you do should be determined by what you are attempting to achieve. Your goals, and other factors should also be considered.

For example most people would assume that an athlete training for high-level competition would follow a different program than a person whose goals are general health and fitness.

Did you know that it is possible for top athletes and a novices to exercise together. How? Simple, boot camp fitness workouts.

Boot camp includes something from each of the four basic fitness components. And boot camp workouts usually begin warm up moves and end with a good cool down.

Furthermore, since the workouts are time based, not performance based, high level athletes and beginners both can enjoy benefits from the program.

Included below are the minimum time requirements to maintain a minimum level of fitness. Also included are some of the most popular exercises for each category.

1. A DYNAMIC WARMUP - 5-10 min. of moves such as walking, jogging, bridges or "inch-worms". Low intensity exercises that simulate the exercises to be performed in the activity can also be included.

2. MUSCULAR STRENGTH TRAINING - minimum of 2 25-min. sessions a week that include exercises for all the major muscle groups.

3. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE TRAINING- at least three 40-minute workouts a week that include exercises such as stretching, pushups, pilates, rowing, and strength training for all the large muscle groups.

4. CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE - at least three 20-minute bouts of continuous aerobic (exercise requiring oxygen) rhythmic exercise each week. Popular aerobic conditioning activities include brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, rope-jumping, rowing, cross-country skiing, and some continuous action games like racquetball and handball.

5. FLEXIBILITY - 10-12 minutes of daily stretching exercises performed slowly, without a bouncing motion. This can be included after a warmup or during a cooldown.

6. COOL DOWN - 5-10 minutes of slow walking, easy exercises, combined with static stretching.

MULTIPLY YOUR RESULTS WITH BOOT CAMP WORKOUTS

Boot camp workouts have been shown to improve strength, endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility.

With a good program you will improve all aspects of your fitness level. You will look and feel great too!

Your final step is to find a program near you now! - 17273

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