Losing weight can be a challenge, especially for anyone who finds themselves stuck in a fitness rut. Boot camp style workouts, whether outdoors or indoors, military style or more laid back, have become increasingly popular as people bored with traditional gyms seek out something more challenging.
Boot camp of course has a history in military training and across the country, fitness instructors have adopted these techniques to increase fitness, strength and endurance in regular gym goers. Each boot camp has varied methods but all of them hope to inspire members to push themselves to see the best results. Located near Chicago, these are five boot camps geared towards helping you reach your weight loss and fitness goals.
Fighting Fit 2 Bootcamp
Fighting Fit2 Boot Camp, located in Woodstock Illinois, is an outdoor boot camp (indoors during bad weather) that uses the same techniques athletes and pro fighters use in their own training. Created by Michael Massie, a fitness and self-defense instructor, this workout combines traditional outdoor fitness training with combat style training that's designed to get maximum results. Fighting Fit2 offers basic boot camp classes as well which are recommended for newbies but all recruits are encouraged to sign up for fighting classes once they've gotten the basics down. While combat methods are utilized, this class is not a fighting class and all fitness levels are encouraged to try it out. Classes run three to five days per week and new attendees are encouraged to attend at least three days. Fighting Fit2 also provides nutritional guidance. Sessions start at $600 and interested participants are encouraged to go online to their website to claim a VIP pass for one free class.
Bulldog Boot camp
Bulldog Boot Camp, located in Oak Park, was created by Greg Major, a lifetime athlete who created this four-week program, in which boot campers do daily (Monday to Friday) running drills, plyometrics and calisthenics, for a high-intensity varied workout that challenges each individual. Running stairs, beach workouts and polymetrics are also incorporated and any fitness level is encouraged to participate. Cost for attending each 4 week program is $195 for 5 days per week or $135 for 3 days per week (as of August 2010).
Fit Code
Fit Code is nestled in the Chicago suburbs with classes located in Homer Glen and Evergreen. It offers boot camp style classes designed to burn fat and build muscle improving not just your appearance but your self-image. Held indoors, each 40 minute class offers cardio drills; weight training and core exercise that will help reach that fitness goal. Fit Code also provides nutrition counseling to ensure maximum results. Weekly packages are available from once per week starting at $119 and go up depending upon how often you attend and how many classes you purchase up front (prices as of August 2010).
Ground Pound Fitness
For those eager to be all they can be, Ground Pound Fitness has boot camp classes in Wicker and Portage Park each morning at 6 am and 9 am. Created by ex-marine Joe Caballero, this innovative training integrates Resistance Band training, ploymetrics, Core Training as well as P-90X techniques, along with meditation and stretching. While this workout is based on marine principles, there's no Full Metal Jacket approach here. Everyone is encouraged and supported as if they were part of a military unit. Ground Pound Fitness prides itself on helping participants achieve results fast and strengthening both body and mind. Sessions can be purchased for $290 (as of August 2010).
Windy City Adventures
Windy City Adventures offers a 4 week outdoor boot camp class (indoors during winter months), providing a safe, nurturing and motivational environment for women only. Diana Ozmimek, a certified Adventure Fitness Trainer leads each 5 am class in either the Lincoln Park/Lakeview Area or Evanston/Wilmette location. Class dates vary but begin at 5:30 am and last one hour. Focusing on running, strength training and core work, the outdoor activities are designed to be varied and challenging to give each participant the tools to become their best self. Each boot camper is required to have a pre-camp evaluation to go over policies and medical history. Measurements and weight will be recorded so you can track your results. Boot campers will also receive their complementary welcome packet and T-shirt. Each 4 week boot camp is $299 (as of August 2010).
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