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Boot Camp Workout
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By Paige Waehner, About.com

Updated June 19, 2009

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Not long ago, boot camp workouts were the thing. In many cities, you could sign up for a program, meet in local parks and kill yourself with workouts that resemble the physical training of soldiers. Well, you don't have to train like a soldier to lose weight and get in shape. Make your own boot camp workout for a challenging circuit training workout.

What is The Boot Camp?

Boot camp workouts are efficient because you work your entire body-- heart and muscles--by going from one exercise to another with no rest. The workouts involve calisthenics like pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises...the difference lies in the intensity. In boot camp, your challenge is to take your body to its limit. You work, you sweat and, best of all, you burn calories like crazy.

Boot camp workouts are:

  • A great way to burn lots of calories.
  • Efficient - you work your whole body in a short period of time.
  • Fun - each exercise is different so you don't get bored.
  • Easy to fit in to a busy schedule - You can do it anywhere with little equipment.
  • As challenging as you want them to be.

Boot Camp Resources

If you want to try boot camp on your own, check out these videos:

If you can't wait for a video, try this new Boot Camp Workout. Drink lots of water, modify the intensity to match your fitness level and have fun!

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