The Austin Times

A Multicultural News Source

  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • nhà cái tặng tiền cược miễn phí
  • News
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Community
  • Business
  • Food & Lifestyle
  • Opinions
  • Politics
  • Calendar
  • Technology
  • Travel
  • Fashion
  • Classifieds
  • AutoZone

Fitness with Román González: Austin Adventure Boot Camp

8:45 pm by admin Leave a Comment

I have decided to tell you about some of the great exercise classes and groups in and around Austin that you can take part in. For my column in this series, I chose to do something that really pushes you, a boot camp.

Drawn in by the name and the free first class, I decided to try out was the Austin Adventure Boot Camp (AABC).  AABC was founded in 2005 by Stephanie McDonald.  AABC started out as a women-only boot camp but, as a result of its popularity and the women wanting to share their experience with their significant others, an evening co-ed class was soon added.

AABC holds classes throughout Austin and the surrounding areas. I attended the Northwest Austin boot camp class held at Canyon Vista Middle School at 6:30pm.

Boy was it cold (although not as cold as the morning class, from what we heard)!  We were required to bring a workout mat, dumbbells (5lbs-15lbs, or whatever your comfort level is), water, and a towel.  The classes start with some stretching and warming up and, before you know it, you’re right into the workout.  The instructor had us doing a lot of body weight exercises, i.e. push ups, squats, lunges, etc. Most of the exercises are done with little to no rest between them, an advanced training

method also known as super-setting. This increased our heart rate early and it stayed up for the whole hour (or lil’ more) we were there. Also included in our session was some running-a good mix of long runs at your own pace and sprints-and, of course, we abdominal exercises. Then, a light cool down with some stretching to finish our session.

Overall, my experience with AABC was excellent. In the three days that I took part in the AABC, whether planned or not, I got to work out with three different instructors. Each one of them brought their own brand of creativity to the session, which I really enjoyed. All three trainers were extremely positive, enthusiastic, and passionate.

Their positive energy manages to make its way through everyone at the boot camp, which just makes it that much more fun. The enthusiasm and passion that these instructors show really shines through, as is evident by their numerous awards: the Austin Chronicle’s Best Fitness Classes and Best of Citysearch’s Best Alternative Workout, just to name a couple.

Austin Adventure Boot Camp is a great way to get fit and have fun doing it. I would definitely recommend AABC to anyone searching for a quality boot camp to get healthier.  You can check out their website at http://www.atxbootcamp.com/ for information regarding pricing and times.

Please consult a physician before starting an exercise program. As always, if you would like me to cover a specific topic, please feel free to email me at [email protected].

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: fitness

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

In This Issue

Philonise Floyd to Congress on police reforms: ‘Stop the pain’

Philonise Floyd told House lawmakers Wednesday that it's their … [Read More...]

U.S. consumer prices down for 3rd month in a row

The U.S. Consumer Price Index, the gauge that measures change in the costs … [Read More...]

Pointer Sisters singer Bonnie Pointer dies

Singer Bonnie Pointer died Monday, her family said. She was 69 years … [Read More...]

New Hampshire rapper’s poetry book sets world record for alliteration

A New Hampshire rapper set a record for the world's longest alliteration … [Read More...]

Most Americans now spending less amid COVID-19 crisis

More Americans are now spending less each month than at any time since the … [Read More...]

Tiger Woods says running 30 miles a week ‘destroyed’ body

Tiger Woods said running more than 30 miles a week early on in his golf … [Read More...]

News Archives

  • Facebook
  • RSS

Copyright ©2020 · The Austin Times - All Rights Reserved ·