Bootcamp Workout Ideas

• Give your boot camp workouts a change. Yagi Studio/Photodisc/Getty Images

  Boot camp workouts are a series of circuits where you move from several repetitions of one exercise to the next. Many gyms, trainers and fitness groups offer boot camp style fitness, all ranging in the level of impact, creativity and fitness levels. If you're looking for alternative ways to spice up your workouts, try incorporating props, new workout locations and group workouts.

Army Style Boot Camp

• Go all out from wearing army gear to adding props to your regimen for a hardcore army-style workout. For a permanent class, build boot camp stations including crawl stations, tire swings and fire hose pulling stations. Other army style props include an obstacle station and climbing wall. Include the use of climbing up stairs, doing push-ups, lunges and jumping jacks to your routine. Begin each workout with a brisk jog and immediately move into circuit training. This aggressive, no-nonsense regimen is sure to shed pounds over a four to six week session with a proper nutrition plan.

Location Switch-up

• No matter if your boot camp sessions are outdoors or in, consider switching up locations to give boot campers a fresh atmosphere. Changing the location will not only allow for a new scenery, but new options for the actual workouts such as flat land versus hills, using landmarks for sprints and creating stations and stopping points between each circuit. Traditional environments allow for predictable workouts. Post numbered direction cards for each exercise around your location with directions and a photo of the exercise detailing the number of sets needed for each exercise. On each card, gradually increase the difficulty of the workouts and include a motivation phrase to help campers get through each workout.

Group Exercise

• Give your group workouts some flair with partnering and competitive sessions. Start a 6-week challenge for teams to work together to get the best results. Track weight loss, body fat, muscle definition and endurance and tailor your workouts to each group. Give teams alternatives for accomplishing similar tasks such as using alternatives to push-ups, using dumbbells and lower body exercises. Inverted rows or pull-ups both work for targeting the upper back area. Partner teams together to see what works best for each and track results weekly.