I probably shouldn’t admit that while I’m writing this post, I’m finishing the last few bites of an Artie Lange cupcake from Crumbs Bake Shop…the remnants of my birthday celebration. I’ll have to work out at least double time this week to counter the butter, chocolate, and cream cheese that make this cupcake so decadent. And speaking of working out, it’s the new year and one of my top resolutions is to maintain a regular fitness regimen. What better way to get in shape than the structure and discipline of boot camp?
About a week and a half ago, I did some serious sweating cardiovascular fitness and strength training at Barry’s Bootcamp. In my 30+ years, I’ve taken countless fitness classes…but none like this one. Is there any exercise regime you’re doing right now that will result in burning as many as 1000 calories in an hour?
For the last fourteen years, Barry’s Bootcamp has been delivering “The Best Workout in the World.” Much like boot camp, characterized by discipline and structure, this one hour class combines interval cardiovascular routines on the treadmill with strength training using free weights. What’s interesting about the workouts is that they actually change each day to help achieve optimal results. If you were to attend a class each day, you’d work different parts of your body, which is something that is quite unique and sets the workout apart from others. The workouts can vary from two 30 minute segments to four 15 minute segments and this constant transition between cardiovascular and strength training is why it’s effective in helping to improve the cardiovascular system resulting in weight loss and muscle strength.
I took a one hour class, and to be honest, it was hard! I’m not at my optimal fitness level, however, I do work out so I was a bit surprised at how intense the class was. But I LOVED the burn I felt in my abs the next day and I actually felt really good after the class…energized. The class is meant to be challenging but not impossible, and much like any workout, you can and should tailor it to your fitness level. If you prefer to walk versus run, you should. You can also opt for lighter weights if necessary. The workout can definitely be adapted to your personal and current level of fitness and there is much room to advance and see results.
The class I attended just happened to be led by celebrity trainer Derek Degrazio, who’s helped people like Britney Spears achieve real results. He was energetic, motivating, but serious about helping each of us achieve results…even in just one class.
At present, you’ll find classes in select cities across the globe including Los Angeles, Orange County (Irvine), San Diego, New York City, Nashville, London, and Bergen, Norway. For information regarding class times and prices, just visit Barry’s Bootcamp.
No compensation was received for this post. I was invited to sweat it out with Derek Degrazio at Barry’s Bootcamp.
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I am sweating looking that these pictures!!!
I shake in my boots just thinking about this! Boot Camp scares me! Happy Birthday. You deserve a cupcake on your birthday. Don’t beat yourself up over it! You’ll burn it off chasing after your cute kids and then boot camp will get you into shape faster! 🙂
Will look him up in San Diego, Ca!
OMG. My post today is about my ginger re-entry into exercising at all. This would have given me a heart attack.
You are a brave, brave woman!
I wish these pictures were of you working out. That would have been awesome. xo
Desiree…I might have *accidentally* deleted those : )
You brave brave woman. I’ll think about bootcamp over this cheesecake hubs just made.
I need a boot camp! My body aches just watching. lately I’m done a lot of cardio, but have been neglecting the weights… Hmmm. Thanks for the reminder.
I did a workout here a couple of weeks ago and it was awesome. I wish we had seen some pictures of Rockin’ Mama working her workout. 😉
Craziness! Just the concept of a bootcamp makes me want to take a nap. You go girl!
Ambitious Caryn –
i wish i could do a class there im in melbourne and there is now where like that here i wish they would come to melbourne so i can burn that many calories a day
I totally love Barrys.. But everyone including fans and teachers need to stop with the “you burn 1000 calories in a class”. I don’t think anyone who makes these claims has actually worn a heart rate monitor in the class. Trust me i work super hard there but i only get to about 450 calories max on my HRM in the hour (for reference I am 125lbs). People you will get the best, most fun and amazing workout at Barrys.. But don’t think you’re going to burn 1000 calories in the hour!