3/24 's Boot Camp Class!

Everybody busted their behind's in the class. Great Job! Everyone's monitor strap was soaked when I took them out to clean them. I wanted you to push yourselves in that workout and that is why there where no restrictions. I was also looking forward to training you after my short hiatus. Just think, what will you be able to do in two months from now?

Simple Nutritional Challenge for April

The challenge is simple.

1. No food after 8 p.m.

2. One to two cups of water before every meal.

See how many days you can do this in the month of April. If you stumble one day start new the next. Keep track of how many days you can do this.

Outdoor Training

We were able to make good use today of the nice weather and do half our class indoors and half outdoors. It went well and may have been a lifesaver to some of our Sunday parade participants. I hope to be able to do this more as the weather improves. In April I will be offering additional classes that are strictly outdoors. It will give you a chance to have some fun with your training and get energized by the outdoors.

Heart Rate Monitors

I purchased ten Polar FT 4 heart rate monitors to use in our Boot Camp Classes. Everyone will be assigned a monitor to wear during class. A monitor consists of a chest strap and a watch. The monitor simply records your heart rate during class. It will also give an estimate as to how many calories you burn during the workout and how long you spend in a pre determined training zone. I can then take the watch and upload the information to my computer and use it to monitor your progress. It will also provide me with feedback as to the intensity of the class.

The training zones are determined by a standard formula that is based on your estimated maximum heart rate. This formula is generally good for most of the population, 220 minus your age is generally accepted as your maximum heart rate. Working within 60-85% of your maximum heart rate will improve cardiovascular fitness. Volumes of research shows this to be a fact.

These monitors will also help you to self regulate yourself during a workout. I will personalize the watch to each individual in the class the night before. I can also set slightly different training zones based on your personal fitness level. This way if you are working at to high a level the watch will alert you with a beeping sound and we can take steps to bring you back into your training zone. The bottom line is that these monitors will allow us to train smarter and avoid over training. The monitor straps will also be cleaned after every use. If you have any questions contact me via email, text or post a comment.

Jimmy