EOC Spring Fitness Boot Camp - Thu, Jun 7 2012

EOC Spring Fitness Boot Camp (6/7/2012)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport

Event Location:

Emily Murphy Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jun 7 2012 5:45 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jun 6 2012 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Approximately 2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian Johnston
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please read carefully: This is a multi-week program with three workouts a week. They will be on Tuesday evening, Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

It’s spring time in Alberta and time to think about getting in shape. How about coming out for a Boot Camp style workout tailored to your own personal fitness level? It doesn’t matter if you are a couch potato, an ultra-marathoner, or anywhere in between, this workout will help you on your way to a fitter lifestyle.

How much would you expect to pay for a fitness boot camp? Edmonton gyms advertise boot camps at $29.00 for four sessions. That’s 12 sessions for $116.00! With the EOC boot camp you pay a voluntary donation of $2.00 per session. That’s $24.00 for 12 sessions! A savings of… well, a lot!

Interval circuit weight training is the very best exercise for your body. It builds muscle and bones, burns fat and ½ hour is better for your cardio fitness than running 10 kilometres! This is the perfect way to get a jump on your summer fitness goals, or better yet, to re-energize that New Year’s resolution you made to get back in shape.

The workout consists of 10 core stabilizing exercises, each done for 30 seconds with a 15 second break in between. When the ten are finished, there is a two minute break, the circuit is repeated, another two minute break and the circuit is repeated a third time. Each circuit takes 7.5 minutes, so three circuits and two rest periods in between make for a total of 27.5 minutes.

The ten exercises work every major muscle group of the body and are designed for overall fitness so they are perfect for a broad range of fitness and weight loss goals. The weights used depend on your own level of strength and should be so that you can easily do 10-12 reps of an exercise.

This program is really two programs, one for men and one for women. The men’s version is designed by the experts at Men’s Health Magazine while the women’s version is designed by the experts at Women’s Health Magazine. That is the reason I chose these two, they are almost identical with only two minor variations for gender.

Check out the routines here:

Men's Routine

Women's Routine

We will meet at Emily Murphy Park in the parking lot close to the Groat Road bridge at 5:45. (Look for my big yellow Nissan Xterra and the ever present yellow EOC hat) The workout will begin promptly at 6:00.

After our workout we will head off West for a walk to Hawrelak Park where we will take a short break to enjoy our protein shake/snack before returning to Emily Murphy Park and our vehicles.

So, if you want to get in shape in a fun, and motivational, environment come out and give it a try. You have nothing to lose, except a few pounds, and much to gain. Exercise is known to improve your physical and mental health giving you more energy and a better outlook on life.

Required Items to Bring:
A pair of dumbbells (octagon shaped recommended) of appropriate weight for your strength level
Workout clothing
Workout footwear
Water bottle
Warm jacket or windbreaker for walk
protein shake or equivilent, ie.- yogurt, chocolate milk, etc.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
You may want to bring a yoga mat along.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Emily Murphy Park is at Groat Rd and Emily Murphy Park Rd NW. If you are coming from the north on Groat Road:

- From Groat Road, take the exit toward Parks Area
- Turn left then right onto Emily Murphy Park Rd NW
- Destination will be on the left
- Once inside the park, turn left at the T intersection and meet in parking lot near the Groat Road Bridge.
Look for the coordinator wearing (or holding) a yellow EOC ball cap.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!