Boot Camp

I went with Janelle tonight to give a Boot Camp a try. She has been doing back to back sessions for well over a year now, maybe even two. She really likes them and I was talked into joining her for a basic intro workout session this evening.

Workout:
50 jump squats
50 burpees
50 step up / lunge backs
50 tricept dips
50 box squats

All at your own pace, with a short run down a path in between each exercise.

Part 2: Countdown:
50 side plank hip dips (25 on each side)
40 oblique shimmies
30 mountain climbers
20 downward dog push-ups
10 whacky jacks

This was done with a "partner" who was doing either step up / kickbacks or long side lunges, alternating between as you completed each exercise. When the countdown was completed you switched spots.

Finally there was timed planks, 20 seconds hold, rest for 10 seconds & back up again for a total of 10 reps. DEADLY!

Pros:
I do feel that I got a decent workout
The weather was good (as it was outdoors) so the workout temperature was bearable
It was Free!

Cons:
It was kind of "on your own pace" so some people didn't get to finish their workout
There was not much "pressure" put on you from the trainer to work really hard or push yourself. (Janelle tells me that it is more intense when you purchase the workout packages, which I would hope seeing as its about $1000 to sign up.)
The flies were Horrible! ( I breathed in at least 3 and snorted a couple up my nose too :S eww)

Final Statement: It was a decent workout, nice to change things up from the routine of hitting the gym. Given the price to join for regular workouts, it's way out of my range, however I would consider looking into a more affordable boot camp to mix up my exercise routine down the road sometime.