- Drink at least 8 full glasses of water every day
- Jumpstart your metabolism by eating fresh, naturally grown, non-processed foods
- Begin stretching for 10 minutes in the mornings to get your muscles relaxed and your blood flowing
- Take it easy. Don't lift weights this week prior to day one so that your muscles will be untouched and ready to rip!
- Always have a pre- and post-workout meal. Before boot camp, eat at least an hour before. Leave enough time for your food to settle and digest. Eating 30 - 45 minutes before a hardcore workout will lead to your meal hitting the floor (if you know what I mean). The best pre-workout meal that I know of is wheat toast with peanut butter and bananas on top. Post-workout, drink a low calorie protein shake or eat a meal that consists of lean protein, veggies, and whole grains.
- Get ready to have some fun and meet wonderful people all looking forward to the same goal - to improve their lives with exercise and healthy eating!
Here's a run down again of what you need to bring:
There are only three pairs of dumbbells that you need and they can be purchased at any fitness store for a great price!
:: light weight dumbbells for shoulder and triceps exercises
:: medium weight dumbbells for bicep exercises
:: heavy weight dumbbells for lower body exercises
Each weight depends on your current strength ability. So, choose weights that are a bit challenging.
Don't forget to bring your own water bottle, workout mat or towel, workout clothes/shoes, gloves (for those who like to keep soft hands), jump rope, positive attitude, ability to put forth some effort, commitment to show up 2-3 times a week, and the desire to work hard to combat obesity and achieve the fitness results you want!
