[8jIDXQ80]

I wasn't entirely sure where to put this.

I've started a new job and an e-mail went around today about Bootcamp, an exercise program designed to increase cardiovascular stuffs. (I'm not that up to speed with excercise terms, I just like being fit and leave technicalities to everyone else.)

Has anyone here done such a thing? I figure it will improve my stamina in kendo. Not to mention get me back into the habit of running again after a month of inactivity on that front.

[AnypecekceS]

Do you mean Billy's bootcamp?

good exercise but I don't like the self defense related testimonials

[vNGiDaFX]

Not sure what Billy's Bootcamp entails.

This bootcamp is running, push-ups. sit-ups, and god knows what else.

Definitely not the self defence related ones. You're kidding me about that right?

[UTHZzJ6f]

Billy`s boot camp was the latest craze here in Japan at least for Exercise programs etc. Was funny and couple of my kids ie young ladies from Jr High tried last yr! Weren`t that impressed with it lol! Basically seemed like a bunch of the Tiebo (sp?) type stuff ie supposed to be military/ self defense tie in, but just don`t really seem that impressive to me!

[hellencomstar]

>sigh< there are many boot-camp style fitness routines. Some are good, some are bad, some downright dangerous. If you want to be serious about fitness, find a reputable professional and consult with them on a systematic program. I usually don't trust health/fitness programs that are employer sponsored/promoted without talking to the person that arranged the program about the method used to select the provider, and about the credentials of the providers. Most countries have organizations that test and certify fitness professionals. I don't know the names of those in Australia. I can suggest that those looking for professionals in the U.S. look for those certified by one of (National Academy of Sports Medicine NASM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), as the main two.. I'm sure there are others and that I'll catch flames for omitting them.
Having said that select your fitness advisor with the same care you would your physician or auto mechanic. Certification is not guarantee they're any good, just that they've at least got the knowledge to pass the certification tests. When you chose one, question them, ask them why how what. The good ones are happy to share what they know. The ones who can't answer your questions should be dropped like hot rocks.
Your body is too valuable to risk on the fitness fad-o-the-month.

[cindygirl]

I've spoken with the group running it. They are going to cater for all fitness levels. There is also someone who paid up and is quite obese and she's going to be looked after.

I'll decide on Thursday whether this is something I will do.

[F1grandprix]

I did the real thing back in '87.

The fun part was when they shoot at you.

[Opperioav]

My friend has done a bootcamp thing here in the States near Boston. It basically is like going to a PE class for adults. They show up at 6am, stretch, do jumping jacks, push ups, sit ups, and then run. They time all this stuff and try to do better over the course of the class. He was pleased with it. He improved a lot over the two months he thought.

My thoughts upon hearing about it, in this order, were "you got up at 5:30 am on purpose?"; "thank goodness Kendo isn't at 6am"; and then "it cost almost three times as much as my Kendo does for training that you could get from an 8-year old?"

[Farson]

I did the real thing back in '87.

The fun part was when they shoot at you.

The even funner part is when they shoot you in the buttocks.

Then you end up in the infirmary, butt up in a sling, and can only see the nurses at crotch level...

which is enjoyable only 50% off the time...

[Gorlummm]

Not sure what Billy's Bootcamp entails.

This bootcamp is running, push-ups. sit-ups, and god knows what else.

Definitely not the self defence related ones. You're kidding me about that right?

Didn't think you'd be in it for the self defence, just giving you my opinion of it.

Just a question though...why bootcamp?

I did the real thing back in '87.

The fun part was when they shoot at you.

Really now....when you set yourself up like that you're just asking to have someone like me make smartass comments such as "too bad they missed" or "they must have been terrible shots to have missed a melon like yours".

Is that really the kind of abuse you want?



...If so I charge hourly

[sportbos]

Is that really the kind of abuse you want?



...If so I charge hourly

The sign on my desk sez: "Sarcasm... Just Another Service I Offer"

[Vobomei]

Just a question though...why bootcamp?

I want a regime to follow for a bit before doing my own thing.

However it's all irrelevant now as I can't make it to their assigned training times due to work.

[Muramoursuard]

My friend has done a bootcamp thing here in the States near Boston. It basically is like going to a PE class for adults. They show up at 6am, stretch, do jumping jacks, push ups, sit ups, and then run. They time all this stuff and try to do better over the course of the class. He was pleased with it. He improved a lot over the two months he thought.

My thoughts upon hearing about it, in this order, were "you got up at 5:30 am on purpose?"; "thank goodness Kendo isn't at 6am"; and then "it cost almost three times as much as my Kendo does for training that you could get from an 8-year old?"

i used to wake up on every weekend for 4-5months at 5am to go to work at 6am. Really annoying.