Do you feel intimidated when you hear "Bootcamp Workout"? If you do, you're not alone. I remember going to my first Bootcamp Group Exercise Class at the YMCA in Hudson, and being afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up or would embarrass myself (even though I regularly ran, lifted [...]
Weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight is elusive to many Americans. Obesity rates in the United States are over 42%, while the worldwide obesity rate is closer to 20%. Why this disparity? There are two main issues -- our diet/food supply and our lack of movement/exercise. Today, I will [...]
Bootcamp workouts tend to be my favorite, probably because they are different each time. If you are like me and get bored with completing the same exercise(s), you should give bootcamp workouts a try. Bootcamp Makes Fitness Fun Group Bootcamp Our bootcamp instructor(s) varied our workouts each week, [...]
Fitness gamification is the latest health craze, and I predict it's here to stay! It refers to applying elements of game playing to fitness activities. This makes them more enjoyable to encourage people to participate and complete activities. Fitness Gamification Benefits Encourage daily physical activity Motivate people to compete at [...]
Daily movement is critical for health, and building an at-home daily exercise routine helps build consistency. When you are new to exercise, it's wise to start slow and gradually increase reps, weights or length of time. For me, it was helpful to write down a routine, because it gave me [...]
Exercise is a key component of health and healthy aging, and it's never too late to start. You will experience health benefits no matter what age you begin regular workouts. If you are new to exercise there are a few do's and don'ts you should follow. Exercise Do's Do start [...]
Challenges in a workout provide just what their name implies -- a challenge! In our Fit-N-Fun Bootcamp Edition, we think the Challenge Cards are the magic sauce of the game. The Challenge cards are fun, inspiring, and help players challenge themselves and opponents to compete/workout at their highest physical level. [...]
We recently appeared in the Hudson Star Observer with the title "Locals Invent Fitness Board Game" written by Caleb Fravel. Following is the story..... Players gather around the board to roll the die for their next workout. Orange challenge cards stop play so everyone can compete head-to-head. Fit [...]
Warming up properly before a workout is key to preventing injury and getting the maximum benefits from your workout. Some experts suggest a 20-minute warm-up, but realistically, I think people are more likely to warm up if their pre-workout warmup exercise routine is only 5-10 minutes. Warm Up Ideas An [...]
If you are local to Western Wisconsin or the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, we'd love to invite you to try our Fit-N-Fun Bootcamp Edition Boardgame! On Monday, August 14th @ 6:30 pm we have a group gathering in my yard to try our game. We hope [...]
