if it ain't broke

yourhealthista:

I’ve been to so many workout classes and been trained by so many people that almost no type of exercise or workout is new to me anymore. Even so, I like to get my butt kicked by someone else every once in a while.

This month, I signed up for a twice weekly boot camp class. I went to two classes and immediately decided it wasn’t worth my time or money. The instructor wasn’t so interested in making sure participants were getting a good workout (or checking anyone’s form at all!), and the whole class just fell flat, from the music to the moves to the participants. I kept thinking, “I could lead a better boot camp class for sure.”

And then I wondered — Why don’t I lead my own boot camp class for friends? It would help keep me accountable, provide a free way for my friends to work out together, and be a million times better/more fun than the class I paid money to take.

Well, for starters, I don’t have a big enough area in my house. I have enough space to work out myself, but inviting other people would make things tight.

But then I realized that the weather is perfect for outdoor workouts right now. 50-60 degree temps are just right to exercise outside. I have a small backyard, and there’s a park down the street.

I was also worried about equipment. One thing the class had that I don’t have is plenty of dumbbells, kettle bells, and mats. But all you really need to get a good workout is a set of dumbbells and maybe a mat. Most people have those items, and I have a few extras.

With nothing else in my way, I invited a few friends to come over and planned the workout. If you want to create your own home boot camp class for your friends, click through to see what I recommend. I’m also sharing the specific workout we did so you can use it to get started with friends or on your own!

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