Bootcamp

Is bootcamp right for you?

Outdoor group training, whatever the weather. It is a hard-intensity, high impact activity that you can do outdoors, in a group. Expect to burn around 560 calories an hour, based on a 70 kg person.

Anyone can start. Expect to spend up to about £20 a month.

Why try bootcamp

• Burns calories. At around 560 kcal an hour it can help with weight loss alongside a balanced diet.
• Improves fitness. It raises your heart rate and builds stamina.
• Builds strength. It works your muscles hard enough to make you stronger over time.
• Sociable. It is an easy way to meet people and have fun.

How to start bootcamp

1. Find a local park bootcamp; most offer a free first session.

2. Get the basics: trainers. Borrow or hire before you buy.

3. Keep the first few sessions short and easy, and aim for two or three a week.

4. Warm up for five minutes first, build up gradually and stop if anything hurts.

A 4-week starter plan

This is general guidance, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or injury, check with your GP before you start.