Picking the right fitness bootcamp in Denver

Ok, so you want to get in shape? Great! I'm all for it. I don't care where you go, I don't care who you see or train with, I just want to make sure you know how to find the right gym, class, place, and person and or people to do it with.

So you're motivated, you saw Jessica Alba or Brad Pitt in their latest movies and they looked hot and now you're ready to start working out and look like them. Where do you start? What do you do? Do you just go jump in your car and head down to the local gym and start pumping iron? Not so fast. Let's set you up for success here.

First things first, let's set up a realistic goal. Did you get that? Let's say that again together, "a realistic goal." Not a "I'm going to set my alarm for 5am every day for a week and then burn out in 8 days" kind of workout plan. I would rather you look at a calendar and mark off three months and make a goal that you can actually achieve. And remember everyone's bodies are different. In three months, guys, I'd say you're probably going to lose about one to three pounds a week. And Ladies, you can expect to lose one to two pounds a week. That is assuming that you're working out for about an hour at least three times a week and sticking to your diet. At the end of that three months, assess your progress and make another goal.

A great way to stick to your workouts and not get bored, is to work out with someone or a group of people. They can help take your mind off the grueling workouts. Packed gyms can be annoying, they're crowded, there's no equipment open, and if you can't stick to your workout plan, you can get distracted easily and the next thing you know you're heading for the door. Mix it up so you don't get bored, a boot camp class here, a kick boxing class there, maybe a spinning class or two.

At my boot camp, I try to mix up the exercises so it doesn't get boring and there's always new people to meet. Pick a boot camp that you don't dread. Find one where you like the location, atmosphere and the instructor and it's not a total chore to attend. When you get bored with your usual routine, mix it up or get back to the basics with some pushups, situps, pullups, jumping jacks, side saddle hops, planking, side planking, lunges, squats, squat jumps, squat thrusts, burpies, flutter kicks, side raises, bicep curls, shoulder presses, rows, boxing training, punching with weights, ski jumpers, etc.

And remember to stay motivated and stay on track. That's why the realistic goal is a must in the beginning.  Feel free to ask me any questions about any of this too.