What does Boot Camp training consist of?

In a generation in which physical conditioning, the taste for image and the interest in healthy living are multiplying, the boot camp as training is becoming more popular every day. This modality has certain similarities with CrossFit and other high-intensity physical activities, but its main differentiating element is that it takes place in nature.

If you want to know more about boot camp as a sport, do not hesitate to visit SLAM International. In our center we offer different options for you to enjoy outdoor sports, in a privileged environment, and with top quality facilities.

What is a Boot Camp

Bootcamp training, or separately, boot camp, is inspired by the physical preparation carried out by the military. It is a modality that takes place outdoors and makes the most of the elements available. It can be carried out in urban areas, in parks and green areas, or in rural areas, taking advantage of forests and other environments.

The boot camp mixes exercises that combine strength with cardiovascular conditioning. It is a very effective type of training that is increasingly popular in Spain, hence the inclusion in our center. At SLAM International we offer personalized boot camps for all types of users and we design activities that are in accordance with your physical level and your fitness desires.

It shares some objectives with other physical disciplines, such as excellent results in weight loss and muscle improvement. However, it is not intended to be an activity of continuous practice, but it is a camp, a camp, so it is very specific in time.

The boot camps at SLAM International are organized mainly in summer, in periods of different lengths that are adjusted to the needs of the participants, which is why they are personalized training sessions.

What does this type of training consist of?

The boot camp sport is based on sessions that can last up to an hour and in which you always have to be very active. It is a system that combines technical difficulty, a lot of resistance and a very long period of time.

It takes advantage of the elements offered by the environment (benches, stairs, slopes, trees), but also adds gym equipment such as medicine balls, rubber bands, kettlebells, sandbags, coordination ladders, mittens and a wide variety of instruments.

The sessions are very dynamic and varied. And be careful, although they are designed for athletes with a certain physical level, it is a workout that can be adapted to all types of people. In fact, it is not necessary to be a great athlete to attend a boot camp.

The intensity of the workouts is determined by the number of repetitions in each exercise. Thus, the more you are able to perform, the higher level you will reach. In this type of training there is always an instructor who supervises the positions and technique, to avoid injuries.

High intensity exercises

The movements or activities that are performed in this type of training include self-loads, abdominal exercises, speed exercises, boxing, movements to gain flexibility, use of heavy materials…

All this is designed to achieve a harmonious development of physical capacities and to reach an appreciable state of fitness. The sessions are long, but include intense but short conditioning periods followed by continuous breaks.

The key to boot camp is that, despite its toughness, it is a very dynamic modality, with a high work rate. However, the sessions are very much determined by the weather conditions, as they are held outdoors. In addition, they are constantly modified so as not to fall into a routine.

Benefits of boot camps

Boot camps have a number of physical, mental and self-improvement benefits that are worth knowing. First of all, it is a type of training that moves away from the typical gym routines, so we leave aside a space that can end up boring the athlete. Beyond this, the main benefits of this sport are the following:

Improved cardiovascular health.
It contributes effectively to lose weight and reduce body fat (it is estimated that a session can burn between 800 and 1500 calories).
Improved self-esteem.
Helps to obtain a better body posture.
Prevents muscle injuries.
Increases physical aptitudes such as muscular strength, agility or resistance.
Increases self-esteem and self-confidence.
Promotes teamwork and social relationships.
Ideal training to improve in other disciplines or sports.
Increases motivation and energy to face challenges in other areas.

The boot camp as training is becoming increasingly popular in Spain. It is part of that group of modalities that invite to self-improvement through high intensity physical sessions. From SLAM International we encourage you to know our personalized camps, where you can learn in depth all its advantages.