Released on: March 22, 2008, 6:32 pm

Press Release Author: eastvalleybootcamp.com

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Fitness Boot Camps are all the rage these days. Did you know
these exercise class
aren't just for the young and ultra-fit? East Valley Boot Camp in Chandler, Arizona
caters to all ages and all fitness levels. In fact, some of the best results come
to those oldest participants in the group! www.eastvalleybootcamp.com


Press Release Body: We all start out with the best of intentions as we attempt yet
another New Year\'s resolution. Sadly, just weeks later, that treadmill has morphed
into a coat rack and those bad habits you vowed to toss away are back in full force.

If you\'re sick of sweating it out in a crowded gym .
If you spend your workouts walking to nowhere on the treadmill .
If you hate performing boring, time-consuming exercise routines that don\'t give you
the results you want .
Why not try something different?

Fitness boot camps use well-designed, progressive plans that are scaled to all
levels of fitness. The military-style program - a circuit of drills ranging from
running and jumping jacks to push-ups, squats, dips, and crunches - appeals to
people with busy schedules who need to pack a hard workout into a quick hour.

East Valley Bootcamp in Chandler offers a unique approach to exercise. "Our
philosophy blends supervised fitness training with the motivation and accountability
of a group setting. We've combined the latest exercise science with a dash of
old-school circuit training, producing a new concept in fitness that is fast
becoming the latest craze - only this craze actually works!" explains East Valley
Bootcamp instructor Tom Lewandowski. East Valley Bootcamp was created to engage
groups of people in challenging exercise that not only builds a stronger body but
also promotes camaraderie with others while providing an unconventional alternative
to gyms and personal trainers.

National Phenomenon
Fitness boot camps are the latest phenomenon in the modern world of health-conscious
folks as boot camp classes gain national exposure on makeover television shows such
as The Biggest Loser and Celebrity Fit Club. Many people nowadays prefer to go to
fitness boot camps rather than to gyms. The reason? Boot camps offer
power-filled, calorie-blasting workouts that are just an hour long, which is perfect
for today's time-strapped executive, on-the-go soccer mom, or retired busy-bee. You
can't beat the change of workout scenery and fresh, crisp outdoor air!

\"One of the reasons boot camps are incredibly popular is because they provide a
pretty time-efficient approach to exercise,\'\' said Cedric X. Bryant, chief exercise
physiologist for the American Council on Exercise. \"You work the whole body. You\'re
in and out. For most of us who are time-pressured, it\'s a nice way to fit fitness
in,\'\' said Bryant.

\"The gym can be an isolating place,\'\' says Britta Bowers, a long-time participant of
East Valley Bootcamp in Chandler. "At Bootcamp, you form camaraderie with people
because you\'re going through this challenge together. The instructors provide such a
positive and accepting environment where nobody is an outsider. We all cheer each
other on and exchange our stories. After my first month was over, I signed up for
another three months - I was addicted to the morning workouts! I feel so amazing
after attending the morning Bootcamp that it makes getting up at the break-of-dawn
worth it. My days are more productive, I am more focused at work, and my attitude
is positive. At this point, I can\'t imagine my life without Bootcamp," explains
Britta.

In the last three months, Britta has lost 22 pounds and 30 inches. Her BMI (Body
Mass Index) is below 25, and she has learned to love running. "I was a size 12 -
almost a size 14 - and now my size 8 jeans are too big for me. I couldn\'t have
gotten these results without East Valley Bootcamp," says Britta.

Age Is Not an Obstacle
East Valley Boot Camp adapts to all ages and levels of fitness. From the beginner
to the advanced exerciser, the instructors meet you at your current fitness level
and work with you to improve and reach YOUR personal best. If you can't jump due to
a knee injury, adjustments are made or an alternate exercise is offered. Maybe you
can't run the first day or week, but if you just put forth the effort, East Valley
Bootcamp's instructors push you just enough to get the results you seek.

Participants are never asked to perform more than they are capable of doing but will
be encouraged to give 100% effort (which varies from person to person). "Our boot
camp classes are not a competition with others; each session provides the
competitive dimension for each person to compete for his or her personal best,"
explains Lewandowski.

And age is definitely not a barrier for success. Some of East Valley Bootcamp's
most successful clients have been over age of 50. Take Anne-Marie Tayler of
Chandler as an example. Anne-Marie was a newbie who had not been exercising prior to
attending East Valley Bootcamp. But in just three short months, she shed over 35
pounds and dropped from a size 16 to a size 8! Tayler says, "I feel GREAT! I never
want to gain the weight back, and I want to keep my health up. I have had high
cholesterol for years - until now." What an accomplishment for a woman who is 59
years young!

Men Are Welcome, Too!
Most local and national boot camp classes are for women only. East Valley Bootcamp
is the only company in the South East Valley offering co-ed classes. "We don't feel
men should be excluded from our workouts. Both male and female clients can get an
intense workout in a fun, supportive setting with our classes," explains
Lewandowski.

Dwight Vettel is another Chandler resident who rises early everyday to sweat it out
at the 5:30a.m. class. He explains, "East Valley Bootcamp is one of the best things
that has happened to me. The boot camp, though tough and challenging, has been fun.
I'm 52 years old, and boot camp has helped me to start getting into the best shape
of my life since I was a senior in high school." Dwight is so dedicated; he often
attends a morning AND afternoon class on the same day . now that's discipline!

Get Started Now
Some of you might be worried that a boot camp will be too strenuous or intimidating.
But from your very first session, you will realize that this type of workout isn't
what you expected - the instructors will help you work at a pace that will challenge
but not frustrate you - and best of all, you'll see improvements in a very short
time. You'll become stronger, fitter, leaner . and if you start now, your body will
be ready just in time for those summer shorts and tank tops!


For more information, including class schedules and locations or to register online,
visit EastValleyBootcamp.com or call 602.692.3242.


Web Site: http://www.eastvalleybootcamp.com

Contact Details: East Valley Boot Camp has a convenient class schedule. Classes run
Monday-Friday at
5:30am and Monday-Thursday at 4:15pm and 7:00pm. Register today for East Valley
Boot Camp classes online at www.eastvalleyBoot Camp.com or call Kristi Larsen at
602.692.3242.