WE ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING THE BODYPRO FITCAMPS INDOORS THROUGHOUT THE WINTER. THEY ARE ON TUES AND THURS 8-9PM AT BODYPRO PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO. PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 5 PER SESSION SO YOU NEED TO BOOK. £10 PER SESSION. TO RESERVE A PLACE CALL 07790031887.

 

If you’re looking for a change from the gym or perhaps something different to spice up your fitness routine, then ‘fit camp’ training sessions could be just the thing for you.

The name ‘fit camp’ conjures up images of outdoor, military-style fitness training – and that is the format that fit camp training sessions typically follow.

What is ‘fit camp’ training ?

For fit camp workouts, think ‘group training sessions’, think ‘outdoors’ (whatever the weather and whatever the season!), think ‘fun’ and think ‘challenging’. Sessions are held in parks for their open spaces. Groups of approximately 20 people at a time – including both men and women. Sessions last for one hour and contain a broad mix of running and bodyweight exercises, which have the aim of providing an all-over body workout. In these circuit-training-style sessions outdoors, you can expect to work hard and get hot and sweaty but also enjoy a new dimension to exercising because of the variety that the sessions bring.

When is it?

Fit camp takes place in Queens Park, Heywood and is currently running Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6.30-7.30pm and Saturdays 9.30-10.30am.

How much is it?

Our 6 week course is £130. For that you get 4 1 hour sessions a week. If you want to come along and do an individual session it is £6.50 per session We accept Cheque, Cash and card payments at the studio.
                     
How do i register?

To receive your  registration form  please email contact@bodypro-training.com with the subject being ‘Bodypro fitcamp Registration Form’ and you will be sent a health questionnaire to complete, sign and date then bring it to your first session at fit camp. Alternatively you can arrive 15 min early to your first session and fill a questionnaire out. If you intend to do so please inform us.

Can I register at any time?

Yes, but we run our six week courses with a one or two week break.  Check our website to find out when the next available course date.

Fit camp training benefits

By providing a mixture of exercises and cardiovascular training, a good fit camp session will work the heart and lungs and give almost every muscle in your body a workout. Sessions involve a warm-up and cool-down, bodyweight exercises, running, stretching, relays, and exercises with a partner. Training ‘al fresco’ is also invigorating – whether you’re training on a frosty autumn morning or a balmy summer evening – and the team-based theme encourages participants to really put the effort in and achieve results

What is a session like?

No session is the same. Each session will be varied to stop both you and your body getting bored. Week 1 involves assessments, cardiovascular and bodyweight exercise

            Week 2 involves introducing kettlebells

            Week 3 involves TRX training

            Week 4 involves introducing plyometrics

            Week 5 is challenge week

            Week 6 reassessments and use all the exercise we have used throughout the 6 weeks

Who is Fit camp training suitable for ?

fit camp training is suitable for novice exercisers and fitness enthusiasts alike, because individuals will be allowed to work at their own personal level and intensity. Some sessions will also be specifically designed to introduce people to the fit camp concept. A good fit camp session will include variations of each exercise to cater for varying abilities, and instructors will select balanced teams so that the competitive element remains fair. If a participant has an injury or is concerned about how challenging the session will be, then it is important to raise any concerns with the instructor at registration

Each class is divided into ability groups (Beginner, Moderate and  Advanced) Each session starts with a warm up followed by cardiovascular, conditioning and fat burning, ending with a cool down and stretch.

Is fit camp really for me ?

Only one person – you! – can completely answer that question. But given the increasing popularity of this fitness concept –  ‘all weather’ challenges – it’s likely that you’ll be able to fit in easily, as it’s likely there will be other people at the sessions who have similar levels of fitness to you.

Fit camp gives you the opportunity to break away from a routine of either no exercise or simply going through the motions with your usual session. Add to this mix the motivational qualities of a Bodypro personal trainer, the camaraderie of group training and the refreshing nature of working out next to nature, and you have all the ingredients for a challenging fitness programme that can elevate your fitness to a much higher level than you could achieve alone.

Im not fit.  Can i still come?

Yes! This is why our classes are divided into different ability groups – to enable everyone to raise their current level of fitness, no matter what level they are at.

What should I bring to a boot camp session ?

As sessions are all outdoors, you should dress appropriately for the time of year. Ideally, you should layer your clothing so that you can remove outer layers as you warm up. A lightweight waterproof jacket will help keep the wind and rain out in poor weather, and gloves are a must for those winter sessions! Always take a bottle of water to keep hydrated because even in cold conditions you can lose a lot of fluid from breathing out.

Hydration is even more important in the summer, when you will need to drink throughout your workout. It is also important to eat as soon as possible after your session ends to begin the refuelling and rebuilding process, which will optimise your recovery. Simply pack a snack in your kitbag that travels easily – such as a banana  – which will help to keep your energy levels topped up until you can have a more substantial meal.

Final thought 

Fit camp training forms the cornerstone of the fitness regimes used by the armed services, who are arguably the all-round fittest group of people in our society. So the training system certainly works! Nothing worthwhile is achieved without effort and hard work – and the popularity of fit camp indicates that with our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, the opportunity to burn off some calories and get a genuine total body workout that leaves you knowing you’ve had a tough session is very appealing. So why not put the boot in yourself and give boot camp fitness a go? You never know – you just might be surprised!