Boot Camps and Boot Camp Weight Loss

P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program - 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program - 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner
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Tired of ineffective workouts that sound great but produce less-than-optimal results? Turn to the P90X Extreme Home Fitness system, a bundle of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days...

Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set
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Shed pounds and have a blast in the process with the Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD set. Loaded with red-hot dance steps, pulsating Latin rhythms, and easy-to-follow routines, this invigorating dance-fitness "party" will have you movin', groovin', and shakin' the weight off to the sexy, exotic rhythms of salsa, cumbia, samba, merengue, and more...

Insanity: The Ultimate Cardio Workout and Fitness DVD Program Insanity: The Ultimate Cardio Workout and Fitness DVD Program
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Shaun T's Insanity workout is the best of its kind. No other workout can get you these types of results in just 60 days? Guaranteed! Shaun T's Max Interval Training techniques are a step ahead of every other fitness program ever designed...

TKO Anti Burst Fitness Ball Set 65cm TKO Anti Burst Fitness Ball Set 65cm
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Perfect for yoga and fitness classes, fitness balls help increase flexibility while strengthening and toning muscles. Our fitness balls feature anti-burst construction and are easy to clean. Includes hand pump and instructional wall chart.

Perfect Pullup Heavy Duty Performance Series Ab Straps Perfect Pullup Heavy Duty Performance Series Ab Straps
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Perfect Pullup Ab Straps PL7322 Complete Ab Workout - Get chiseled 6 pack abs with Perfect Pullup Basic Ab Straps. Complete Ab Workout: Entire core, Upper & Lower Abs, Obliques. Attaches to the Perfect Pullup with a single click...

Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch
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Combining stylish looks with power sport timing and heart rate monitoring features, this mid-sized Timex Digital Fitness watch (model T5J031) can be worn by both men and women. It features a chest strap heart rate monitor, easily accessible function buttons, durable resin case, and comfortable resin strap with a stylish tapered profile...

Valeo Dual Ab Wheel Valeo Dual Ab Wheel
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Strengthen and tone your abs, shoulders, arms, and back with the Valeo dual ab wheel. The unit teams up a pair of nonskid wheels and two easy-grip handles. To use, simply get on all fours, grab hold of the handles, and glide the wheels back and forth across the floor...

Bally Total Fitness Thigh Toner Bally Total Fitness Thigh Toner
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Squeeze your way to total fitness in just 20 minutes per day with the Bally Thigh Toner. The Thigh Toner employs targeted resistance to firm, tone, and strengthen key areas of your body, including your hips, thighs, buttocks, upper and lower arms, chest, stomach, and upper back...

SPRI ES502R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Blue, Heavy) SPRI ES502R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Blue, Heavy)
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SPRI Xertubes provide an easily portable, highly versatile way to add resistance training to your workout. Constructed of durable rubber with secure plastic and webbing handles, the Xertubes are suitable for a variety of toning exercises, body types, and fitness levels...

TKO Anti Burst Fitness Ball Set 55cm TKO Anti Burst Fitness Ball Set 55cm
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Ideal for yoga and fitness classes, the TKO anti-burst fitness ball helps you increase your flexibility while strengthening and toning your muscles--especially your core. The 55-centimeter ball features a durable anti-burst construction, with a soft rubber surface that supports and cushions your body...

If you have watched The Biggest Loser or similar television shows, you have seen boot camp weight loss.  These routines combine intense work out regimens with strict dieting to drop weight quickly and get in shape.  Although not for everyone, if you are overweight but otherwise healthy, the program can be a great method to get you to your goal weight.

The first step should be an evaluation with a personal trainer.  A professional will go over your history and typical food intake, as well as evaluate your current fitness.  This information will be used to devise a multi-step plan suited to your needs including:

Diet restrictions in the beginning of a boot camp weight loss routine may include a food journal in which you track everything you eat and drink and the number of calories you take in each day.  In order to drop the pounds, you have to burn more calories than you are taking in.  Water, high protein – low fat foods, and fresh fruits and vegetables are typical components of the meal plan.  Refined sugar and enriched white flour, white rice and white bread are generally severely limited or eliminated.

Diet is just the beginning step.  The real benefits are seen from working out, and the routine will be fast-paced and demanding.  Exercises are targeted at working every muscle group, utilizing quick movement and pushing endurance to the limits. If you want to learn more about the different boot camp routines, Sure Results: Ultimate Book of Boot Camp Workouts is a good resource.

The fun thing about weight loss boot camps is that they're mostly held outdoors to take advantage of jogging and hiking in rugged terrain and on inclines.  This type of environment greatly increases the muscle use and the cardio aspect of the routine.

It may seem punishing at first, but most participants soon find the program fun and are rewarded with almost immediate results.  Once those first extra pounds start coming off, you start actually looking forward to the workout and willingly count the calories.

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