Many people are so busy trying to hunt for the latest greatest diet or exercise programme that they miss doing the little things that can make a huge difference when done on a consistent basis.  Read more... (523 words, estimated 2:06 mins reading time)

The One-Sided Argument for Amazing Abs…

At boot camp this month we are going to be focusing on our abs!!

Not a day seems to go by that some new crazy abdominal exercise or gadget hits the market promising us quick and easy results.  Read more... (514 words, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

Shock your body with Ladder Intervals at Fitness Boot Camp this month…

As you probably already know, the typical interval workout features a single interval protocol with a preset work and rest period.

For example, a 30-30 interval workout consists of alternating between 30 seconds of exercise and 30 seconds of rest. This is an example of a 1:1 work to rest ratio.  Read more... (364 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)

This is a question I am often asked…especially because one of our boot camp programmes starts at 06h00!

I have found that the people who do eat prior to coming to boot camp seem to be able to exercise at a higher intensity. And, at the end of the day…increasing the intensity of your workout and your performance is what counts!  Read more... (308 words, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

Most people’s exercise routines go into hibernation during the winter months. We eat more and we exercise less…and justify it with all sorts of things like:

- it’s too cold or too dark to exercise

- I need to eat more to give my body more energy to stay warm during winter  Read more... (282 words, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)

If you have read my blog before, then you already know that I interact with a few superheroes on a regular basis (Do Superheroes Need to Workout in order to Stay in Shape?). But, there is a new breed of super-villain out there…and his name is “Aerobics”.  Read more... (179 words, 1 image, estimated 43 secs reading time)

Ever heard the saying:

“It is not how you start, but how you finish that counts.”

Well, at boot camp we don’t leave anything to chance…including how you FINISH…

Boot campers are very familiar with something we call “Finishers”. These are 4-5 minute workouts at the very end of boot camp sessions that are what they say they are…  Read more... (201 words, 4 images, estimated 48 secs reading time)

Do you ever struggle to keep your motivation with the exercise you are doing?

If so, there is a great way to maintain your motivation and ensure that your body continues to transform and get better and better…

The Workout Challenge  Read more... (235 words, 5 images, estimated 56 secs reading time)

When I mention “2010″ what do you think of…?

For many people, images of the Soccer World Cup in 2010 is what appears in our minds…for some these are very pleasant thoughts and for others these may be very unpleasant thoughts.  Read more... (236 words, estimated 57 secs reading time)

This morning’s boot camp was the perfect demonstration of “unstoppable motivation”.

If you live in Cape Town, you awoke this morning to a torrential downpour. It was raining so hard I could hardly see as i was driving to boot camp at 05h40 this morning.  Read more... (177 words, estimated 42 secs reading time)