Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Avoid Gaining Weight During the Holidays

If you are like most women who are currently enrolled in Chandler Boot Camp. then you've been working hard all year long to stay healthy and active by exercising, eating right, and getting enough sleep. However when December rolls around, it always seems to be a bit of a struggle to keep up the effort to maintain a healthy fitness and nutrition plan. By the time New Years comes around, you pick up and start over. Does that sound familiar?

The holiday season of 'eating' is supposed to be fun but how can you avoid gaining weight during the busiest time of the year with holiday parties around every corner? Here are some simple things to keep in mind to help you maintain a sense of balance.

- The enemy: Hunger! - People who are really hungry don't make good choices and lack self control. If you are planning on skipping breakfast or lunch to save up calories, those tasty treats will look even better then you thought possible. Do not, I repeat, do not skip meals rather fill your meals with satisfying foods like lots of protein, veggies, and whole grains.

- Fill a plate don't stand and munch! - Sit down to eat rather than stand and graze in the buffet line. Fill up on the healthy stuff first and make sure you stop eating when you are satisfied.

- Cut down on alcohol - which is high in calories and non-nutritious, it also leads to mindful eating. If you do consume alcohol, make sure you drink a glass of water for every alcoholic drink you have.

- Keep up you workouts! - This is definitely NOT the time to miss out on your workouts, especially in Chandler boot camp. Even a 25 minute workout is better than nothing and will help to keep your metabolism elevated. This will help to burn calories and at least keep you in maintenance mode. Exercise also helps to alleviate stress that often accompanies us during the holiday season.

You might have more parties to attend than usual, but you most likely have many more days that are more normal in your daily routine. Don't get caught up in the holidays and use that as an excuse to ditch healthy eating altogether or ditch your scheduled session of Chandler boot camp. Just because the food is there, doesn't mean you have to eat it as if you'll never eat again. Remember to be mindful of what your choices are and always go for the healthier options first. Tis' the season to enjoy, but don't over indulge to the point of gaining unwanted weight.

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Monday, November 01, 2010

Being Fit Doesn't Happen Overnight

It doesn't take one night to get out of shape and overweight, so it definitely doesn't take one night for a fitness weight loss plan to work either, but you have to start somewhere. Sadly, there are no quick fixes or magic pills you can take to see results from a weight loss plan that actually works. So what's the next step?

A women's only fitness program such as Chandler boot camp has helped hundreds of women transform their bodies from fat to fit. In your current workout routine (or lack of one), if you find yourself bored of doing the same thing over and over, frustrated with no results, and sick of spending hours in a gym, then check out what women of all shapes and sizes are experiencing in Chandler bootcamp. Why do so many women love it? Results are the key!

A fine tuned nutritional menu is also one of the keys to a successful weight loss plan. The healthier the food you eat, the healthier your body will 'run.' Lets use a car as an example. Would you fill your gas tank with soda, bogged down with sugar? Nope. If you did in fact fill it with soda, then you'd be taking your car in to get it fixed since it wouldn't 'run' properly. Having a healthy nutrition plan will ensure your body to 'run' at its best. Avoid unhealthy foods such as sugar, all white starchy foods, and of course fast food. Eating unhealthy foods just weighs you down and leaves you feeling sluggish.

The hardest part in starting any kind of fitness program is perhaps committing to it! The deal is - JUST DO IT! - Set up some goals for yourself and see that you accomplish them.

Here are a few tips to help you reach your fitness goals:

- Whatever you do, don't fall victim to the inner voice that says, 'I don't really feel like working out.' Remember that when you're done, you always feel great afterwards with a sense of accomplishment.

- Push yourself a little more each time, but avoid any potential injuries. When you challenge your body, you get results.

- DO workout with other people. They help to encourage and motivate you to keep up the good work. Of course the accountability helps to, especially from the Chandler personal trainers.

- Keep it consistent. If your schedule allows, workout at the same time each day so it becomes part of your routine for the day.

- When you reach major fitness goals - give yourself a reward for meeting that goal!

You can make changes when you set your mind to be realistic and patient. As noted earlier, you can't expect major changes to happen overnight. You always need a 'balance' as with other things in life. By participating in Chandler bootcamps, a balanced workout includes working all the major muscle groups in unison. Women are finding the balance in boot camp and that's why they keep coming back! Results.

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Monday, October 18, 2010

Preventing Muscle Loss in Chandler Boot Camp

If you are looking into a fat loss program, then look no further than Chandler boot camp. Women are 'getting the job done' by being a part of this exciting fitness movement. Unfortunately, losing muscle is part of the aging process. However by working hard to gain lean muscle keeps you burning fat all day long. It really does. The best way to burn fat is to actually have lean tight muscles.

To prevent losing muscle as you get older, you need to either work hard to gain more muscle or maintain what you already have. Over the years a lot of women say they are afraid of bulking up, so they don't want to lift weights. If it were infact true that you could 'bulk up quickly' by lifting weights, wouldn't there be less overweight people in the world, instead of an obesity epidemic?

The point being, women should be training with weights in their exercise program such as Chandler bootcamp. Intense exercises can be found in Chandler bootcamps by incorporating different types of body weight exercises to using free weights. You can't help but get results quickly when women are consistent with showing up, using proper form, and training with determination and intensity. It also helps having Chandler personal trainers who are there for you, and keep you accountable to show up to your workouts. Some typical exercises you would see in Chandler bootcamp to increase muscle mass are: lunges, jump squats, push-ups, burpees, dumbbell presses and swings. Women are burning even more fat and calories in Chandler bootcamps by stepping it up another level to interval trainning in addition to using weights.

Add all of that above with a fine tuned nutrition plan and you can't help but see results. A proper nutrition plan with protein, fruits, and veggies will make your body use it's extra reserves, fat, as energy. It has no choice.

Don't follow the mainstream 'gym crowd.' Instead, come and participate in Chandler Boot Camp where women are transforming their bodies from fat to fit by increasing their muscle mass.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Relieve Built Up Stress in Chandler Boot Camp

Are you fed up with not feeling yourself due to stress and tension? There are some natural remedies you can do to help combat these issues. Chandler boot camp has women releasing stress the natural way by exercising in a positive and friendly environment. Staying 'stressful' can ultimately affect your mood, health, productivity, and can effect your relationships. A few side affects to on-going stress can be depression and elevated blood pressure. We all have some form of stress in our daily lives. It's the body's natural way to trying to keep you safe known as the fight or flight response. But beyond a certian point it can cause damage to your health.

Intense physical exercise like you would find at Chandler bootcamp is the best way to naturally and safely relieve stress, and is great for releasing frustrations. Again, Chandler boot camps can offer you workouts that are helpful in releasing stored up negative feelings. Take your mind off of what ever is stressing you out with a rigorous workout and a change of scenery. Good old exercise increases the production of endorphins, the body's natural way of feeling good, while alleviating stress hormones. Your muscles work hard during weight lifting, and they release energy that has been stored up. It's easy to see that by working out and getting in shape not only improves your well being, but it also makes you fit, healthy, and happy. Exercising in Chandler bootcamps will help you to look and feel your best.

When you exercise, it can also boost your self confidence and esteem. Women feel better about themselves and feel a sense of accomplishment by exercising in a positive and fun camp atmosphere. Chandler boot camp provides a positive place where women can work on enhancing their body image by dropping fat and replacing it with lean sculpted muscles. Don't neglect the importance of taking care of your mind and body.

Join other women and use exercise as a natural way to release frustrations and stress. Reconnect your mind and body and release stress the natural way at Chandler Bootcamps!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Women Need to Lift Weights


Women these days are too afraid to use weights during their workouts because they buy into the myth that somehow when they're done using weights, they will in some way, shape, or form resemble the incredible hulk. That just isn't so. A woman's body isn't made up the same way as a man's, for obvious reasons. Let me reiterate that women do not have levels of testosterone as men do, or other genetic features that would cause them to bulk up quickly. The women who do have bulky muscles have to actually try really hard to get that look.

Loss of muscle mass is unfortunately part of the natural aging process. This is concerning for women who are aging since they are likely to develop osteopenia or worse yet, osteoporosis which can prevent women from doing basic daily activities as they grow older. But women who train with weights and strengthen not only their muscles but their bones as well, can prevent these damaging effects on their bodies.

You could be one of those women who has discovered that for some reason, due to age, the hip and stomach area has, enlarged over time. Or maybe your body has become large all over. When you combine aging with being inactive, it results in loss of muscle mass as fat cells increase, and of course by not eating a proper diet. Women are getting rid of fat and reving up their metabolism by participating in Chandler Boot Camp and of course, they are training with weights.

Exercise is important to anyone, especially when using weights no matter what age you are. Strength training helps women increase not only muscle size, but strength as well. 'Lean body mass' is also known as the muscle mass created by lifting weights. As you can see, it's important for every women to add in some type of weight lifting into their workout program, just like you would find at one of the Chandler boot camps. If you exercise by only running or walking fast, that won't increase your muscle mass, however it will burn calories. Your metabolism also diminishes with loss of muscle mass. Over time, all this adds up to an out of shape and over weight body with weakened bones. That doesn't sound very appealing.

What have you learned? At any age, it truly is never too late to start lifting weights to get those muscles firm. Don't let foolish thinking slow down the progress you could make by lifting some weights. It's not just for men. Every woman should incorporate some weights into their daily fitness routine for health reasons alone, just like current clients in Chandler bootcamp.

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Friday, September 17, 2010

Speedy Results in Chandler Boot Camp

The speedier the results, the better. Women don't want to wait forever to see results. Without fail every year women are seeking ways to firm up and lose weight. Even after bathing suit season. Chandler Boot Camp provides a natural and safe way to exercise in a fun boot camp setting. When women put the extra effort into their fat loss fitness routine, some have lost inches of pure fat in a month. It's easy to see how women are replacing fat with sculpted muscles by using their own bodies as weights, ramping up their cardio, and training with free weights.
Chandler Boot Camps provide its clients with amazing results when women follow the guidlelines of the exercises and nutrition portion to a tee. You will physically look better simply by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone a little each time. This why having professional Chandler personal trainers is awesome. If you workout alone you're less likely to push yourself as hard then you would if you had personal trainers guiding you through your workouts. When you are engaged in an intense session of boot camp it makes your body blast unwanted calories and fat while reving up your metabolism.
Focusing on your nutrition plan is just as important as your workouts, especially if you want to see drastic changes in the way your body looks. Protein is a must of you are want to see sculpted healthy lean muscles, and make sure to get lots of it! Also, when you cut out starches and sugar, it forces your body to use that stored up fat in your reserves as it needs energy to burn when you are working out in an intense session of exercises that boot camp provides.
Body Envy Boot Camp never fails to provide its clients with an awesome workout, as ladies leave feeling good that they've worked hard towards their fitness goals. When you see how quickly the results appear from exercising in Body Envy Boot Camp you'll want to continue your efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With a proper nutrition plan combined with workouts you'll be on your way to being fabulous and fit in no time. Make sure you visit Body Envy Boot Camps for Women to see what we can do for you.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Rev up Your Metabolism

Are you currently witnessing a metabolic slow down? A metabolism that's barely moving is a sure sign of zero fat loss. Your body needs you to do something! Attending our Chandler Boot Camp fitness program would help you boost your metabolism, but we'll go over a few other things as well.

First off, you have to realize you have the capability to get that slow metabolism kicked up a few notches. It simply isn't possible to get into jaw dropping shape with a slow metabolism. How do we put a fire under your metabolism? There are two main keys to keep in mind.

1) Eat


You read it right...Eat! A sluggish metabolism will increase the more frequently and often you eat. Now you can't sit down to a meal of french fries and hot dogs all the time and expect to lose weight. But with a proper diet rich in foods with protein, you will without a doubt see a frisky metabolism. Simply by spreading out those proper meals to small 5-7 meals all through out the day, your body will automatically fire up your internal furnace, known as your metabolism.

The point I'm trying to make is this...similar to how fire burns wood, your body will burn meals that are smaller. By consuming a large high calorie meal, is the same as putting a big oak tree on a small fire. The conclusion: the fire will be smothered out.
On the other hand, if you put several smaller meals in your body through out the day, it's like putting kindling on a fire....you are producing a fuel for instant warmth.
You see, small frequent meals and snacks keep the fire ignited (your metabolism). On the other hand, the big logs (high calorie meals) smother out the fire. We are looking to feel the burn! We can turn up our body's heat by simply eating frequent small meals.

2) Exercise.

Not only does exercise blast away unwanted calories, it gets rid of fat. Not too much of a big surprise. Joining a fitness program like Arizona's Chandler Boot Camp is the best solution to burn fat and calories. "More calories out vs. calories in." That's the basic underlying principle, but there are many other factors that come into play. Lets keep this really easy.

Challenging interval style types of exercises can keep anyone burning calories all through out the day. You have to realize that muscle is an active tissue. This means that it requires calories to maintain it's life. Roughly 40-50 calories per pound of muscle is an estimate on how many calories your body requires per day to sustain it. That might not sound like much, but what if you added 5-10 lbs of lean muscle to your body? You could have the possibility to burn an extra 250-550- calories per day. That is a lot of extra calories! Especially when that happens naturally from having higher muscle mass levels and no additional activity is required....bonus!
Performing exercises that use resistance is the best way to build muscle that burns calories...a.k.a. weight training. If you haven't, then you should make it a point to combine resistance training to your fitness program. Resistance based exercise programs are superior to cardio based activities for supporting your metabolism.

When you incorporate moderate to heavy weights in your fitness routine, you will increase your resting metabolic rate. It is estimated that your resting metabolic rate (RMR) is responsible for roughly 60-70% of your daily energy expenditure. Anything you can do to raise your RMR will have the greatest net effect on your fat loss efforts. From an exercise view, nothing compares to resistance training as far as impact.

Cardiovascular exercise will also help elevate a slow metabolism. Your body will continue to burn additional calories, sometimes hours after you have finished your workout. The more intense (effort) your workout is, the longer your metabolism will continue burning calories at an accelerated rate.

You'll see what happens to your slow metabolic rate when you start to hit your resistance and cardio training with some intense effort. You should begin to notice positive changes to your metabolic rate within a few weeks of applying proper nutrition and a resistance based exercise program. Incorporate some cardiovascular intervals, like at Chandler Boot Camp training, to the mix when you are ready and the skies the limit.
You'll want to eat a diet with healthy foods and sufficient amounts of protein all through out the day. Frequency of eating will bring a slow metabolism back from the dead.
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Monday, September 13, 2010

Results Starting Now.

Women these days would rather not wait a lifetime to start seeing changes in their bodies, they want to see results as quickly as possible. Without fail every year women are seeking ways to firm up and lose weight. This is where a women's fitness program like Chandler Boot Camp can help you to not only lose the weight but do it naturally and in a fun and safe environment.

Women have lost inches of fat in a month's time with sweat and hard work. It's easy to see how women are replacing fat with sculpted muscles by using their own bodies as weights, ramping up their cardio, and training with free weights.

Putting intense physical demands on your body makes it so that your body has no choice but to use up energy, in the form of fat which is why Chandler Boot Camp provides its clients with amazing results. You will physically look better simply by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone a little each time. This is why professional Chandler personal trainers are a key to your success. Personal fitness trainers have the experience required to encourage and motivate you to push yourself farther than you would do if you were by yourself, and of course to help you achieve proper form so as not to hurt yourself. When you are engaged in an intense session of boot camp it makes your body blast unwanted calories and fat while reving up your metabolism.

If you are looking to see changes in your body appearance then you must focus on your nutrition plan in addition to your workouts. Protein is a must if you want to see sculpted healthy lean muscles, and by the way, make sure to get lots of protein! If you cut out starches and sugar, it forces your body to use the fat as energy to burn during an intense session of boot camp.

Chandler Boot Camp never fails to provide its clients with an awesome workout, as ladies leave feeling good that they've worked hard towards their fitness goals. When you see how quickly the results appear from exercising in Chandler Boot Camp you'll want to continue your efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With determination, boot camp workouts, and a proper nutrition plan in place you'll be fit and toned in no time.
For more information visit http://www.bodyenvybootcamp.com

Monday, September 06, 2010

Ladies, Don't Under Eat!


Some women fall into the trap of not eating enough because they think it will make them thin. This is a very unhealthy way to lose weight and besides it doesn't work. As soon as you do eat 'normally' again you will gain all the weight back, and then some.

A question that most women ask in boot camp is: How many calories should I be eating?

For women to lose body fat, you do need a slight deficit in the calories you consume which is around 10-11 calories per pound of body weight. However, I find that women are under eating, especially protein, and are under the minimum 10-11 calories per pound mentioned above. So what does that do to your bodies ability to lose fat? It creates a domino effect of negative reactions to losing any body fat at all.

Here is what under eating does to your body:

~ Slow your metabolic rate considerably (up to 30%)

~ Sacrifice (tear down) muscle for energy. Not good!

~ Decrease thyroid levels

~ Cause hunger pangs…a starving mechanism so you’ll eat.

~ Lower testosterone levels. I know you’re a girl, but testosterone is still important.

~ Cause nutritional GAPS. You’re not getting enough of the right nutrients to support metabolic functions.

~ Cause fatigue. You have no energy to exercise at the intensity that you need to be.

~ Increased insulin response from low protein meals. You want it low.

~ Cortisol levels increased from putting your body in “stress” starvation mode.

~ Serotonin levels sharply decrease causing sugar cravings! A biggie ladies!!


Under eating or starving yourself also causes other problems as well. It's not hard to see that you shouldn't go overboard when cutting your calories. It is important rather that you include a good source of lean protein each time you eat your daily meals and snacks. You should be eating at least 5 times per day!
For more helpful information on living a healthy lifestyle, visit Body Envy Boot Camp.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Chandler Boot Camp Tips = Successful Results!


Why is it that so many people find themselves struggling and seem to give up on the fitness world? Are your workouts: monotonous, blah, boring, or dull? Maybe it's because you do the exact same thing each and every time. Lots of people are looking for some type of quick fix, or try the latest fitness fad. This is why women get frustrated because eventually they plateau and don't see any form of results. Breaking free from any fitness rut is easy to do when you partake in one of Body Envy Boot Camp's training sessions - guaranteed!
Body Envy Boot Camp creatively designed by its professional Chandler personal trainers offers 3 major secrets as to why it has been so successful for women in reaching their ultimate fitness goals. The number one secret that every woman wants more than anything else is: results. Boot camp is such a successful program that when you follow the guidelines to a tee you will absolutely without a doubt see awesome physical changes to your body. You can reach a multitude of fitness goals in boot camp at any level of fitness from beginners to advanced such as losing weight, getting more physically fit, or becoming faster and stronger. Body Envy Boot Camp personal trainers know how to fight fat effectively by using interval training in the workouts they provide for their clients. The intervals could be 30 seconds or 2 minutes with a short rest in between. This helps to boost your metabolism for hours after your workout! This would greatly help anyone who sits at a desk all day. As you can see, the major factor here is results. If women are not seeing any changes in their body appearance then they stop working out all together out of sheer frustration.
The second secret to success is that in boot camp you always have variety to mix things up. It's the boot camp personal trainers job to put together fun and creative workouts that blend the use of many different exercises together to make sure women are not getting bored. Some workouts combine fitness elements like jump ropes, body weight exercises, step-ups, and the use of free weights. You never know what workouts to expect which helps to keep you on your toes and interested in each and every session. You'll feel left out if you didn't make it to a session, it's too much fun.
Having a sense of being 'part of a team' is another reason a camp atmosphere is such a success. Most likely you don't see people at the gym working out as if on the same team. It make sit more fun to be with friends, even family, so it's best to grab a companion and hit the workouts together. The sense of camaraderie helps you to bond with others who are working just as hard as you are. It's motivating and encouraging to see other women like your self on their fitness journey. You are not alone. It's hard to put into words but you have to experience it first hand to know how having others there with you affect your fitness goals for the better.
How much better would it be to look forward to working out instead of it being something you dread? If you've never exercised in a place where you only get stronger, faster, and fitter each month, then you are mising out! Would you simply like to enjoy your workouts instead of dread them? You need to head over to Body Envy Boot Camp if you are like most women and are ready to see some changes to not only their bodies, but to a healthy lifestyle as well.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Ultimate Fitness and Weight Loss Experience

There are many women in the world today with no experience in working out, and often think that the term 'Boot Camp' is for hard core fitness nuts who already have to be strong in order to participate, however this type of thinking couldn't be farther from the truth. Many women who try boot camp for the first time are converted just minutes into the workout. Women of all ages, shapes, and sizes are encouraged to attend because there is something for everyone, and boot camp provides the best fitness training options for beginners aka 'newbies' and the avid athlete. Boot camp is also an option for those women out there who are looking to maintain or increase an already high quailty level of fitness.

Body Envy Boot camp is a fast paced program with not much rest. We call it 'boot camp' for a reason, and no it's not easy. You don't want it to be easy or you won't experience any significant results. You may not believe this, despite how hard boot camp may sound to a beginner, being in a group setting makes it fun to workout in, especially for women. You'll wonder where the time went because it's such an enjoyable way to workout. This is one of the reasons why Body Envy Boot Camp is the most sought after boot camp in Arizona.

Part of what makes this boot camp an experience you won't forget are the workuts. The best part is that you don't even need to buy or birng any fitness equipment. The workouts are allready creatively thought out, planned, and arranged so all you have to do is show up! Of course you need to do your part and be consistent by actually getting yourself to camp.

Just a few examples of what makes Body Envy the ULTIMATE in weight loss:

- Weight training. This is a must if you want to replace fat with lean muscle, increase strength, and of course look toned. If you want to be fit...then this is it.

-Body weight exercises. How much do you weigh? Imagine using your own body as the weight for your workouts. Moving whatever amount you weigh through some challenging exercises that were designed to blast away fat will no doubt leave you fatigued.

- Cardio Conditioning. By combining weights and conditioning, say goodbye to any unwanted calories hanging around, the cardio uses up body fat as energy, so your body has no choice except to burn the fat right off!

Body Envy Boot Camp isn't just a workout. The Chandler Personal Trainers hold the key to the ultimate fitness success: the goal is igniting your metabolism and firing up your bodies energy systems to be a fat burning machine, even at rest. Find out why this is so important at http://www.bodyenvybootcamp.com

Friday, January 08, 2010

Body Envy Boot Camp Website Now "LIVE"!!

Body Envy Boot Camps are now "LIVE". All the amazing results you've come to expect from Chandler Boot Camp are now in two indoor locations and over 30 available training sessions per week....even Saturdays!

Check out the new site and what we have to offer.

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