TRX Bootcamp

One of my favorite things about summer (besides having more free time since school is out) is that bootcamps seem to start popping up, and everyone is in full on workout mode due to the realization that it's not appropriate to wear hoodies and long pants on the beach all day.  Everyone is looking to get toned, in shape, and in essence, that bikini-ready body!

Luckily, I don't have to give up TRX during the summer for a less exciting workout.  During the summer, TRX hits the pavement ( or track in this case) and becomes an outside bootcamp at Newnan High School!  I haven't been fortunate enough to be able to enjoy it this summer since I had a baby recently, but I loved it last summer!

Bootcamp begins with a warm up on the track.  I would always run a mile and then stop and walk.  I liked knowing I at least had a mile in before we started anything else.  Once it was time for bootcamp to begin, it was a free for all.  We were at the mercy of Sandra Holt, and you better believe she will push you and make you challenge yourself.

There were TRX handles attached to the stadium for some TRX training (which we did plenty of!)  We also got the privilege of running up the home side bleachers all the way to the crows nest and back down.  If you're looking for a challenge, running to the crow's nest is a challenge!  I run a lot, and I had to stop a few times, because it really takes it out of you!  We did a lot of partner work as well.  I've seen on The Biggest Loser where Bob or Jillian would hold a giant looking rubber band with the victim trainee in the middle, and as the trainee runs, they would pull back on the band and add resistance.  I always thought it didn't look very hard.  I WAS WRONG!  It is extremely hard!  Having someone trying to pull you backwards while you are running forward at full speed is no hard!

Amidst the crows nest fun and the partner workouts, we would also do circuit training.  For instance, one group would do ab work on yoga mats on the grass while the other group does TRX or something else.

I've really missed it this summer, because it was such a great workout, and everyone really tries to keep the mood upbeat and positive.  We would sing songs as we're running to the crows nest and make jokes to keep the mood light, anything we could do to get our mind off of our bodies telling us to stop.  You really bond with people when you're sweatin' it out and pushing your body to its limits right next them.  I cannot wait to be back out there next summer sweating, singing, and keepin' it positive!

Get out and Sweat and push your body before the day is over!