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You've set your goals for the year and resolved to get fit, eat better, tone up and lose weight for good. Are you ready to uphold your resolutions once and for all? SparkPeople can help! We created the New YOU Bootcamp Program to motivate and inspire you to reach your fitness goals in 2009. We call it “Bootcamp” not because it’s highly intense, but because it involves daily exercise and commitment so you can get real results. That may sound daunting, but you can tailor each workout to your own fitness level, and you also get to pick activities that you enjoy. Following our 7-day fitness program will help you look good and feel great in a matter of weeks and help you build momentum to make fitness a habit, too! How it Works
More Bootcamp Tips Feel confused about this? Find the answers to common questions below. How much weight should I lift? The answer is different for everyone. When strength training, you should use a weight that is challenging enough that you feel fatigued by the end of each set, but not so hard that you can't perform the exercise in good form. You might need to try out a few different weights to find out which works best for you. If you're newer, start with a low weight to master the exercise in good form. What if I miss a day? If you miss a day, you can move on to the next day or do two videos in one day. Think of the New YOU workout plan as a guideline, so if you mess up here and there, don't worry—just get back to it! How can I track my workouts? All the videos (except Day 1) are strength-training workouts. You can add them to the strength training section of your Fitness Tracker by clicking on the button at the bottom of each video page (you must be logged in for this to work). Day 1 is a cardio workout, and while it doesn't have a button to click, it is listed in the Cardio section of the Fitness Tracker. Simply find it in the list and add it to your tracker, which will also estimate your calories burned. What if I can't do some of the exercises? Most of the videos will give you ideas to modify your workouts. But if there's any reason you can't do a certain exercise, don't feel pressured to try it. You can modify it as instructed, decrease your range of motion, use less weight (or no weights), or just skip the exercise entirely. Be sure to listen to your body and work at your own pace. When should I start? You don't have to start on any particular day or week. The Bootcamp plan was designed to begin (Day 1) on a Sunday, so that you do less exercise (no extra cardio) on Saturday and Sunday. However, you can start Day 1 on any day of the week. Or if you'd rather, you can begin in the middle of a week, starting on a Tuesday with Day 3, for example. As long as you do the videos in order, you don't need to worry about which days you're doing them. What if I have more questions or need support? Join our New YOU Bootcamp SparkTeam to connect with other people who are following this workout plan. Post your goals, questions and more in the Team Message Boards to get almost instant feedback and support from our co-leaders and a group of others like you. Overall, this Bootcamp will make sure you're targeting each of your major muscle groups in new ways. By doing a different workout each day, you'll have more fun and be more likely to stick with it! Here's to a healthier, happier and fitter NEW YOU! |
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Nicole was named "America's Top Personal Trainer to Watch" in 2011. A certified personal trainer and fitness instructor with a bachelor's degree in health promotion and education, she loves living a healthy and fit lifestyle and helping others do the same. Her DVDs "Total Body Sculpting" and "28 Day Boot Camp" (a best seller) are available online and in stores nationwide. Read Nicole's full bio and blog posts. Follow Coach Nicole Online:   
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