I’m always looking for new and fun ways to work out. Though running takes up the bulk of my fitness schedule it’s nice to work my body in different ways, whether it’s through cross training, yoga, or Pilates. A while back I wrote about my experience trying a boot camp style workout through IMPACT Milwaukee Fitness. Since then I’ve been noticing just how many boot camps there are in the Milwaukee area and that many people I’ve met have had positive experiences working out this way.
Photo by Lululemon Athletica
Boot camp work outs are great for a number of reasons. First of all they burn tons of calories. Your body is constantly moving and the movement keep changing so every last part of you is worked. Hard. (Disclaimer: With this comes the potential for every last part of you to be sore the next day.) Yes, straight up cardio is good for burning calories too but running on a treadmill for an hour works the same muscle groups over and over again. If you really want to be in top shape you can’t neglect all those other muscle groups that are screaming out for attention. From my experience, boot camps don’t really leave a whole lot out so if you’re looking for a total body workout, classes like these can be very appealing. Second, working out in a group setting is fun! Even if you are sweating like pigs. There’s something about that “we’re all in this together” feeling that is incredibly motivating. Finally, boot camp programs are famous for results. If you have the time and dedication to commit to a program, you’re going to see some major changes in your body by the end of the session.
So where you can find a boot camp in Milwaukee these days? It seems like they are popping up everywhere. I’ve compiled a short list below of boot camp classes but feel free to let us know in the comments if you want to recommend any others.
Mission Metabolism Boot Camp (formerly Get Sexy Boot Camp- you can read a review of this one from a FitMKE guest blogger here!)
Weekday Warriors – via Le Club Sports Club
(Pssst. Look for a “Try-it” FitMKE/IMPACT Saturday boot camp class coming in September. Check back here for more details!)
Have you tried a boot camp workout before? Did you get good results?
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Oh, an excellent post! I have no clue how you were able to write this report..it’d take me weeks. Well worth it though, I’d suspect. Have you considered selling banners on your website?
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