October went fast! We started out at 20 degrees F, and ended in shorts. Somewhat backwards, but since we didn't know what to expect, at least we weren't bored.
That's one of the reasons that a boot-camp-style workout does well. If your body hasn't adapted to a certain type of training, you'll keep improving. If you do the same workout week after week for months, your body will find the most efficient way to do the workout, and your improvements will significantly diminish.
During October, participants went from basic plyometrics and exercises to finishing with hurling themselves into the back of a truck and jumping out the other side. We went from basic jogs on the levee to running with 10-pound squash (they were out of pumpkins since it was Halloween) overhead, and doing military press at the same time.
We went from running simple running drills to jumping over hay bales with aforementioned fall fruit in hand. I saw improvement in all participants, especially those who were there at least 2x per week. Participants who struggled for their breath during the first two visits ended the month with wind to spare, and most are continuing the fall and winter with a new look at what their workouts will be.
We'll have 2 Boot Camps in November, both on Wednesdays, and we'll see about December.
If we have one in December, it will be at 360 Gymnastics & Cheer on 15th Street and Poplar in Clarkston. It depends on how the winter unfolds--I'm hoping I have time, because October was a blast, and an indoor boot camp presents all sorts of new opportunities to increase our pain thresholds!
Russ
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