Barry's Boot Camp is a popular boot camp class in Los Angeles, CA. Developed by Barry Jay, Barry's Boot Camp has expanded to an entire collection of classes, DVDs and products. The workouts are centered around Barry's Focused Interval Training technique. Participants perform an exercise for 60 seconds at 100 percent ability, then rest for 30 seconds.
Band Upright Rows
Barry's Boot Camp uses a resistance band for many of the exercises. Upright rows work the shoulders and upper back. Stand upright, holding the handles of the band by your thighs. Step on the middle of the band with your right foot. Position your left foot, up on your toes, slightly behind you. Your hands are in front of your right thigh, palms facing you. Pull your hands up your torso, leading with your elbows. Keep your hands close to your body throughout the movement. At the top of the movement, your elbows point out to the sides and your hands are chest level. Slowly reverse the motion, lowering your hands back to your thighs.
Alternating Band Chest Presses
This exercise works the chest and triceps. Barry's Boot Camp uses a transformer, which is part stability ball, part weight bench. It is cylindrical shaped. You can also use a regular stability ball or weight bench. Wrap a resistance band under the transformer. Lie on your back on the transformer or a bench with your feet flat on the floor. Grab the the handles of the band, one in each hand. Start with both arms straight up above your chest, perpendicular to the ground. Lower your right arm. Your elbow should point out to the side. Continue lowering until your upper arm is parallel to the ground and your elbow is at a 90 degree bend. Press back up, straightening your arm. Alternate sides.
Split Jump
This exercise works the legs and gets your heart rate up. Step forward with your left foot and back with your right foot. Lower into a lunge position. Your left knee will be at a 90 degree bend stacked directly over your ankle. Your right knee will lower to within a few inches of the floor. Don't allow your back knee to hit the floor. Explosively push through both feet. Jump into the air and switch your feet. Your right foot is now in front and your left foot in back. Upon landing, immediately lower back into a lunge. Continue in this manner.
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