Saturday, July 11, 2009

Amazing Six-in-One Workout Plan

By Curtis Ludlow

How frequently, how long and how intensely you exercise, and what kinds of exercises you do should be determined by what you are attempting to achieve. Your goals, and other factors should also be considered.

For example most people would assume that an athlete training for high-level competition would follow a different program than a person whose goals are general health and fitness.

Interestingly, it is possible for a high level athlete and a novice to workout together. How is this possible? Simple, boot camp fitness programs.

Boot camp exercise programs include each of the 4-fitness components. Additionally, boot camp workouts also include warm up and cool down components.

Did you know that because camps often use time based, not performance based intervals, both high level athletes and novices both benefit from the program?

The minimum time requirements to maintain a minimum level of fitness are included below. As are the most popular exercises for in the category.

1. WARMUP - Five to ten minutes of moves such as lunges, jogging, arm circles or rotations. Other low intensity moves can also be included in the warmup.

2. MUSCULAR STRENGTH TRAINING - minimum of 2 25-min. sessions a week that include exercises for all the major muscle groups.

3. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE TRAINING- at least three 40-minute workouts a week that include exercises such as stretching, pushups, pilates, rowing, and strength training for all the large muscle groups.

4. CARDIO ENDURANCE - at least three 20-minute bouts of aerobic (activity requiring oxygen) rhythmic exercise each week. Exercises such as cross-country skiing, and some continuous action games like racquetball and handball.

5. FLEXIBILITY - ten to fifteen min. of stretching exercises performed slowly. This can be included after a warm up or during a cooldown.

6. COOL DOWN - a minimum of 5-10 minutes of slow walking, low-level exercise, combined with stretching.

MULTIPLY YOUR RESULTS WITH BOOT CAMP WORKOUTS

Did you know that bootcamp programs can improve the four components of fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility?

It's true. With a good boot camp program you will improve all aspects of your fitness level with efficient movements that give you multiple (6-in-1) benefits. As an added benefit, you will also look and feel better too!

Aren't you ready to try a fitness boot camp now?

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