Mirafit Bootcamp Essential Kit

When we think of bootcamp fitness, we generally think of a drill-sergeant-type instructor yelling at scared-looking participants who must get fit or cry trying.

But we think this idea shows bootcamps in an unflattering light. A bootcamp workout in the fresh air is one of the best ways to get back to nature, clear your head and lose weight while improving your physical fitness.

Best of all, with just a few pieces of select equipment you can set up a huge range of exercises which will keep you interested so your motivation won’t wane.

WHAT IS BOOTCAMP FITNESS?

man performing delt rows using a Mirafit Gym Sandbag

Bootcamp workouts are essentially HIIT workouts with a bit more grit.

A fitness bootcamp routine involves putting together a circuit of exercises and completing it either as fast as you can - or doing as many of the exercises as you can - before moving on to the next set.

It’s all about working hard and fast, in short bursts, to move a range of muscles and get your heart pumping.

Fitness bootcamps usually involve calisthenics like press-ups, ab-crunches or squats as well as sprints and speed drills. The most effective bootcamp workouts also incorporate a few simple pieces of strength training equipment such as kettlebells, sandbags, weight vests and medicine balls. You can also read more about calisthenics for beginners

To get the best out of fitness bootcamp, set up your equipment in location before you start and just go for it. It’s best to have your routine planned out before you start so there’s no time wasted getting to grips with new exercises.

WHY DO BOOTCAMP FITNESS?

fitness expert uses Mirafit Battle Ropes

Fitness bootcamp workouts are some of the best ways to lose weight as the intensity burns calories fast.

They also work a range of muscle groups for all round health and fitness, so you’re not in the gym isolating specific muscle groups. Bootcamp fitness helps build confidence and mastery for everyday movements.

Because of the nature of bootcamp workouts, they are also good for sustained motivation. Lifting the same weights in the gym can be repetitive, but the variety of exercises available as part of a properly structured bootcamp routine keeps workouts fresh - and therefore interesting.

At a time when the importance of good air quality is increasingly coming under the microscope, exercising outdoors, ideally in a green space, will give you at least an hour of fresh air. Training outdoors can also be a great way to clear your head, helping to relieve stress and dampen anxieties.

A bootcamp workout should be intense, so don’t overdo it, even if you’re in good shape generally. Once or twice per week should be enough to help you shape up and move better.

WHAT DO I NEED FOR FITNESS BOOTCAMP?

Mirafit 38mm Black & Orange Battle Rope outside

In a word, space.

The beauty of a bootcamp workout is that it’s all set up outdoors, so you don’t need an extra room or space in your house.

A good bootcamp fitness circuit is based around simple kit, which can be stored in the back of a car, so you can head out and train whenever you want. If you don’t drive, choose equipment you’ll comfortably be able to take to your chosen workout space.

Typical bootcamp fitness kit list includes:

Kettlebells

Battle Ropes

Slam Balls

Medicine Balls

Sandbags

Weighted Vest

BEST PLACES TO DO BOOTCAMP

Man doing a kettlebell swing with a Mirafit Cast Iron Kettlebell

One of the best things about designing your own workouts is that you get to choose when and where you train. Whether that's in the garden, down at the park, along the beach or out in the countryside.

Not only is it a great way to get some headspace but it allows you to work your training into your own schedule – not someone else's.

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