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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

What Is a Fitness Boot Camp?

Thursday November 13, 2008
When I pass by my local park these days I often see a small group sprinting, jumping and doing push ups. Nope, they aren't military cadets or a high school football team; these are adult fitness boot camp participants who've paid a fee to be put through the paces by a personal trainer.

Fitness boot camps are taking the place of many traditional exercise classes and while they are a great way to build fitness fast, there are some things you should look for when picking a fitness boot camp. And there are some things that should have you running the other way.

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Comments
November 25, 2008 at 1:22 am
(1) andy says:

Elizabeth,

I might add that they are tremendously cost effective as well.

Regards,

Andy
http://www.experiencebootcamp.com

November 25, 2008 at 11:16 am
(2) Elizabeth says:

You’re right about that, Andy. I also list these Boot Camp Pros, in the article What Is a Fitness Boot Camp?:

* Efficient
* Low Cost
* Motivational
* Something Different
* Educational
* Portable
* Interval Training Emphasis (builds fitness fast!)

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