Five Reasons to Get Regular Massages

Introduction Everybody deals with aches and pains from time to time, but active individuals (especially those who are involved in boot camp-style fitness) tend to experience them more than the average person. After all, when you are doing intense exercises on a regular basis, it is almost impossible not to find yourself feeling sore more… Read More

Some Good Ways To Get Ready For Boot Camp

Introduction This article has absolutely nothing to do with packing a toothbrush or a change of underwear! Such preparation is important, but nowhere nearly as important as readying yourself from a mental and physical standpoint. Without such preparation, your boot camp experience will most likely be a miserable one that sours you on the entire… Read More

Do Fitspiration Messages on Social Media Do More Harm Than Good?

THE “fitspiration” craze sweeping social media does not necessarily inspire people to be fitter and instead can create body image issues and bad moods, Adelaide researchers say. After examining the growing online culture of “fitness inspiration”, they will discuss their findings at a conference on women and physical activity in Adelaide tomorrow. They examined posts… Read More

Want to be Listed on Outdoor Fitness Provider Index?

Are you an owner, director, employee, member or enthusiast of outdoor fitness? Would you like your favourite outdoor fitness provider listed on the Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute’s Free Outdoor Fitness Provider Index? We currently have three areas covered (page views Jan 2015 to Oct 2015): Main Page: 250+ UK sub-page: 2700+ Australasia sub-page: 400+ Canada… Read More

Business Strategies for Boot Camp Owners: Getting Started

The first in a three-part series helps you decide whether starting a boot camp business will be a boon or a bust. This series is written by Cat Smiley, the first entrant in the Canadian fitness boot camp market, who owns and operates The Original Boot Camp, Canada’s first and longest-running fitness boot camp franchise. Part… Read More

How to be a ‘Good’ Boot Camp Instructor?

I think this is a difficult question to answer due to the fact that the term ‘Boot Camp’ means different things to different people. However, not one to shy away from an academic argument, I would say that the following links provide a good starting point: Page: Must Haves and Red Flags; Page: Principles of Good Instruction;… Read More