Do you think fitness boot camps are overrated for getting results?
This is a great question! My answer might be all over the place. Hang in there with me.
Are we talking about fitness boot camps or group personal training?
When we opened over 14 years ago, I used the fitness boot camp name a lot. It helped with marketing. I don’t use it much anymore. I might use it with members who have been with us for a long time.
I don’t use it much anymore because what we do is group personal training. We provide more individualized attention than any other fitness group in Williamsburg. We have our groups with around 5 to 12 people, and then our semi private groups of 2 to 5. We also have 1 on 1 personal training. We take the time to know about your goals, injuries, and exercise history. We place you in the best group based on your goals.
Am I taking a shot at fitness boot camps?
No! They can be a great fit for a lot of people. The community can be great. Can work well for general fitness goals. I do not like how some claim to be group personal training. They are not. 40+ people in a room doing a “who can survive” workout is not personal training. Not even close.
Boot Camps can be overrated for certain types of people.
What is the goal?
If you have a background in fitness with general goals then boot camps might work for you. If you have any injuries, be very careful. A lot of these places end up causing injuries by turning workouts into “beatdown sessions”
Can boot camps get you strong?
If someone has done nothing, then anything will get them stronger. Boot camps will not maximize strength as much as an individualized plan. When I am trying to maximize strength I write out a plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods. Very detailed. Most boot camps make you feel tired and sore. Being tired and sore means nothing when it comes to getting results.
Can boot camps improve conditioning?
Yes, most of them can do this. If you have joint issues be careful. Most lack low impact variations.
Will boot camps improve flexibility and mobility?
The majority don’t spend a lot of time on this. They do a 3 to 5 min warm up and then go right into the beatdown session. You need more than this to improve flexibility and mobility.
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Will boot camps improve sports performance training?
They are not ideal for sports performance training.
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