Start 2011 with SparkPeople's 28-Day Bootcamp Challenge
By: Nicole Nichols,
SparkPeople Blogger
12/31/2010 6:00 AM
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If you're resolving to lose weight, get fit or tone up in 2011, then I have some news for you. It's going to take hard work, willpower, dedication, and some sweat (but not necessarily blood or tears). But you can make it easier—even fun—by joining SparkPeople's 28-Day Bootcamp Challenge, which includes an easy-to-follow workout plan, built-in support, and motivational prizes!
We created the 28-Day Bootcamp Challenge to motivate and inspire you to reach your fitness goals in 2011. It's named "Bootcamp" not because it's highly intense, but because it involves daily exercise and commitment so you can get real results in just four weeks—talk about a great way to start the year!
That may sound daunting, but each workout can be tailored to your own fitness level, and you also get to pick activities that you enjoy! Following our 4-week fitness program will help you look good and feel great in a matter of weeks—and also help you build momentum to make fitness a priority all year!
Here are 5 reasons to join today—and tell your friends!
To join the challenge right now, go to http://teams.sparkpeople.com/28daybootcamp.
If you've participated in a SparkPeople Bootcamp in the past, tell us about your experience below. Do you plan to join this challenge?
We created the 28-Day Bootcamp Challenge to motivate and inspire you to reach your fitness goals in 2011. It's named "Bootcamp" not because it's highly intense, but because it involves daily exercise and commitment so you can get real results in just four weeks—talk about a great way to start the year!
That may sound daunting, but each workout can be tailored to your own fitness level, and you also get to pick activities that you enjoy! Following our 4-week fitness program will help you look good and feel great in a matter of weeks—and also help you build momentum to make fitness a priority all year!
Here are 5 reasons to join today—and tell your friends!
- It's simple. I designed the 28-Day Bootcamp workouts to take the guesswork out of working out. You'll follow one of my free 10-minute workout videos each day, and do your favorite cardio activity 5 times per week. Because there are seven different Bootcamp videos and you get to pick your cardio, working out will never be boring! All you need is a set of dumbbells and a computer to follow along with the free workout videos.
- It's free. You'll save money because you won't need a gym membership or any fancy equipment to get in shape. Like all SparkPeople resources, joining Bootcamp won't cost you a dime! As soon as you join, Bootcamp begins. You'll get one email each week with your workout plan and challenge tips.
- It's motivating. Other Bootcamp members will be there to cheer you on, answer questions, and offer support when you need it. Each day that you check off another workout from your to-do list, you'll build confidence and momentum that will inspire you to keep going.
- It's fun! By taking part in the challenge, you're doing something new every day. Plus, we're giving away weekly prizes that you'll be eligible for just by participating: copies of the paperback verson of, The Spark, copies of my workout DVD, Fit, Firm and Fired Up, and $25 gift certificates to The SparkPeople Store.
- You could win $300 to amazon.com! One lucky—and newly fit—participant will win the grand prize: a $300 gift certificate to amazon.com! All you have to do is join the challenge and log your workouts on SparkPeople.com to be eligible for these great prizes! For official contest rules and terms, click here.
To join the challenge right now, go to http://teams.sparkpeople.com/28daybootcamp.
If you've participated in a SparkPeople Bootcamp in the past, tell us about your experience below. Do you plan to join this challenge?
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Comments
You say you joined a bootcamp a week ago so can't do both - just a suggestion, but can't you count what you do in THAT boot camp instead? After all, cardio is cardio!
I say this without having looked at all that this one entails, but I don't see why you can't adapt it to fit, or at least look to see if you can, if you really would like to participate. :)
As for those complaining, instead of making it sound like those who put it on are all selfish bastards out to mislead you, send them a letter to tell them that hey, its upset you that they didnt' make it clear it's only for the US this time, and it seems misleading. I think airing it all out in public just foments bad feelings,and aren't we here to try to make our lives more positive? So someone put it together and thickheadedly didn't consider that the whole English speaking WORLD is using Sparkpeople. Make them aware, make a difference. Complaining only stirs up negativity. Do something positive!
- 1/3/2011 2:59:39 PM
Why send me an email to my .co.uk address promoting something I and others are excluded from?
Well said Sassi_Spring - 1/3/2011 1:48:15 PM
Sure it's the fault of those who don't read the T&C and to be honest, anyone who has been around for awhile knows that there is exclusion in this site. It's more for new members, ones who are excited to be here and all they read is the bold headline. Oh they'll figure it out, imagine though if you didn't live in the USA how disappointing it would be to find out that you were excluded .... imagine walking into a room of folks thinking you were invited and part of the group only to discover that it was all a sham. While you were invited over for drinks, you certainly were not invited for dinner and when you protest that the invitation stated both drinks and dinner, they flip the card to show in small print "only drinks." They walk away stating how stupid you were for not reading the back. You are left standing there wondering what the heck just happened because moments before you were part of a welcoming group of folks.
That is what happens when advertising and headlines are misleading. SP claims to pride itself on being open to all. It shouldn't be in fine print on another page that in fact, this is not true - that while it is welcome, only certain members are entitled to specific privelages.
As for my not joining and one of the issues is that there is no way someone could complete this 28 boot camp already as it just started - that is my point, it just started. I don't give a rip if there have been 100 boot camps prior to this one, the boards, the messages and the joining are with this camp. It should not be allowed for members to post that they've completed THIS camp. There should be no posting in the weeks ahead with people bragging up how they completed the camp. Those statements should be only on the boards of the camps they completed - not this one.
I'm not alone with this, it's been stated by others here. It's about this camp, not the past camps. While it may seem like a silly technicality, I do not find it motivating to go to a team that already has completed the task. I find it irritating. - 1/3/2011 1:25:49 PM
:-) - 1/3/2011 9:44:40 AM
The 28-Day Bootcamp Challenge has been here since I've been on SparkPeople. They just wanted to draw people in and give away prizes for this month, so it is possible for people to be celebrating their 28th day.
People who don't read the terms are at fault. Why would you join if you're not even sure if you count? And relax. The prize is to make it even more fun. If you don't want to join, then don't. - 1/3/2011 8:53:54 AM
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