Have you ever heard of outdoor boot camps? We explain what bootcamps are and why training at an outdoor bootcamp is just right for you!
After a long time, it's possible to get back on track this year. Especially after all the festivals, parties, time off and vacations you may have already had this year, you're probably wondering what to do next with your fitness. Now you may be asking yourself what outdoor boot camps actually are and how does training at an outdoor boot camp work?
Outdoor Bootcamp Location - Bootcamps on vacation
What is an outdoor boot camp?
A boot camp is a type of group training program. Some also call it a fitness boot camp, training boot camp, fit camp or training camp. Many gyms, personal trainers or other organizations offer fitness boot camps at regular intervals or even on an ongoing basis. The aim of the programs is to build strength and fitness through a variety of exercises.
The term "boot camp" comes from the colloquial term for basic military training in the United States. The fitness camps are also conducted according to the general rules and measures of the military units.
What is trained at an outdoor camp?
Boot camp exercises consist of a combination of functional training, strength training and bodyweight training. Fitness camps not only allow you to train individual muscles, but also strengthen the entire musculoskeletal system.
The exercises are usually performed using your own body weight. Otherwise, not many aids are used, usually just skipping ropes or elastic bands, which can be used easily and simply outdoors. Places such as walls, park benches, stairs and bridges are also good for pulling yourself up, supporting yourself or jumping up or over.
In most cases, the rule is: as quickly and as often as possible in the time available. The trainer motivates the participants to give their best, depending on their individual abilities.
Where exactly the training takes place is entirely up to you and the trainer. Bootcamp training can take place in a group or alone with a personal trainer in the studio or outdoors, although fitness bootcamps usually take place outdoors.
How effective is boot camp training?
The quick succession of exercises makes boot camp as effective as HIIT training. Just twice an hour of bootcamp training per week can bring about rapid changes in the body. Athletes improve quickly as a result of the training and see the first results after a relatively short time.
Bootcamp on the beach - fitness vacation for Travelling Athletes
What are the benefits of taking part in a boot camp vacation?
The benefits of a boot camp vacation include the following aspects:
- Intensive support from a fitness trainer who not only motivates you, but also makes sure that you do the exercises correctly.
- The training takes place in the fresh air.
- The fitness camp creates a group dynamic that motivates everyone to perform at their best.
- This is an intensive and highly effective HIT workout.
- There is no contractual commitment to trainers or studios.
- You will receive individual training tailored to your wishes and needs.
- The price is lower than for a personal training session.
Find the right boot camp for you!
What types of boot camps are there?
There are various options for boot camps. You can find the most important variants here:
- Regular outdoor boot camps
Firstly, there are regular outdoor boot camps, which take place once or twice a week. - Day boot camps
The second option is day boot camps, which take place on a weekend in a beautiful location, for example. Various workshops and/or other workouts are offered throughout the day. - Weekly boot camps
Another type of boot camp runs for a short period of five to eight weeks, usually once or twice a week. - Bootcamp vacation
This type of boot camp combines vacation and fitness. Whether in Bali, Tenerife or other outdoor locations, a boot camp can take place anywhere and at different times.
All of the forms described are very intensive and a lot of fun! We recommend a boot camp vacation especially to participants who need a quick kick-start and some motivation.
Who is a boot camp vacation (fitness boot camp) suitable for?
A boot camp vacation (often also called a fitness boot camp) is suitable for any healthy athlete. The fitness trainers can provide very intensive coaching and individual tips for the different performance levels within the boot camp.
Fitness, vacation & sun. Your bootcamp vacation.
A good example of this is circuit training. Here, an exercise is performed as often as possible for 30 to 60 seconds. During this time, each participant can do as many repetitions as they can manage. In this way, people with different levels of ability can train together.
Anyone looking for boot camps will quickly find what they are looking for. There are several providers who regularly organize boot camp trips, such as Travelling Athletes.
Beach Bootcamp - Group Workouts
Where are fitness boot camps offered?
If you have already browsed through our trips, you will quickly realize that we offer intensive bootcamp courses in numerous locations.
We offer fitness camps abroad and at home:
- Koh Samui, Thailand
- Phuket, Thailand
- Canggu, Bali
- Taghazout, Morocco
- Costa Adeje, Tenerife
- Santa Ponsa, Mallorca
- Alicante, Spain
- Barcelona, Spain
- Algarve, Portugal
- Sylt, Germany
Conclusion
Training at a fitness boot camp offers many advantages. The strongest argument is the training in the fresh air, which is carried out by competent trainers.
A boot camp is also financially attractive, as the participants share the cost of a personal trainer, so to speak. This means that high-quality and individual support can be guaranteed.
What's more, you don't need many items or fitness equipment for a boot camp. You train most of the time with your own body weight. And last but not least, the motivation - doing sport together with friends in a nice place is the best motivation 😉
