|  Myth: There’s no way I’d be able to get up that early every day. I’m not a “morning person.”
Truth: Go to bed one hour earlier, set your alarm and give it a try. Humans perform best in the morning. When 6:30 a.m. rolls around you’ll be glad your workout is over for the day. Are you really more consistent with your evening workout?
Myth: At boot camp the instructor shouts at you and you have to do military yells while you run.
Truth: Cliff Latham is about as soft-spoken a guy as you can find, but he knows how to motivate people to get the most out of their training time. We actually did a cadence run once and it was lots of fun. We were laughing so it made the run go by faster.
Myth: Adventure Boot Camp is for young whipper snappers. I’m too old for that.
Truth: Boot camp is for anyone of any age. The morning camp is for women only but the afternoon camp is for women and men. Penelope is 73, Jenna is 18, and there are women and men of all ages in between. It is designed so each person moves at their own pace and ability. It’s not a competition. Our trainer Jen Nixon just started “Boot Camp 2.0” for people with injuries or those who need a softer workout. But we all train together. You’ll find high school and college students, young professionals and retirees. Diversity makes boot camp special.
Myth: Adventure Boot Camp is just for old women. I’m an athlete and I need a more challenging workout.
Truth: See above and then ask Cliff if you can attend one free day of camp. If it’s too easy for you we hope you’re getting paid to be fit.
Myth: I can’t afford Adventure Boot Camp.
Truth: It’s no different than anything else in your life. If you want good health and it’s a priority, you can find a way to afford it. Some people have to give up other things in their life to attend boot camp, like going out to eat unhealthy lunches every day, but it’s an investment in your health and the benefits far outweigh the cost. You can save with a Platinum membership by making a year’s commitment. Cliff also offers deals now and then for both new boot campers and regular members.
Myth: Boot Camp is all about exercise but they don’t care about nutrition.
Truth: Cliff believes that you can’t reach your fitness goals without a combination of exercise and nutrition. The “spiritual” or “mind” component is also essential. When you join, you get a free nutrition seminar, a free nutrition workbook, an accountability food journal and daily e-mails that include nutrition advice. Adventure Boot Camp is about good health, not just working out.
Myth: At boot camp they use heavy weights and I don’t want to look like a body builder.
Truth: We do use hand weights at boot camp, but each person uses the weight of their choice, and some people choose to exercise without weights. It’s common knowledge now that weight-bearing exercises done correctly benefit your bones, improve heart health, muscle strength, coordination, balance and lower your chances of osteoporosis. Women do not get big muscles from properly lifting weights. Period.
Myth: I don’t know anyone at boot camp and I don’t want to go alone.
Truth: Most boot campers don’t join with friends. They show up the first day wondering if they made the right decision and whether they will know anyone. Chances are, you won’t. Chances are, however, that you’re about to make some wonderful new friends who have a common interest in living healthy. Introduce yourself. Make time to get to know people. Join our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. Everyone has a similar story and you all have one remarkable thing in common. It’s a welcoming community and we love new blood!
Myth: I can get the same thing for less money from the other boot camps in town.
Truth: College Station Adventure Boot Camp offers the choice of two daily boot camps – one at 5:30 a.m. and the other at 5:30 p.m. You can attend either or both camps every week day. You also get a free nutrition seminar and before and after evaluations. Registration also includes a nutrition book and accountability journal, and you are encouraged to find an accountability partner at camp to help keep your diet in check. Cliff is an experienced fitness professional and former A&M track team coach. He has two full-time trainers who attend boot camp every single day. Jen Nixon is a former TAMU trainer who works one-on-one with anyone who needs her assistance. Mandy Kana teaches the afternoon camp, which Coach Cliff attends, and she has a devoted following. Cliff has attended almost every day of both camps for three years. When it’s raining or near freezing, the morning camp has the option of working out at the gym at A&M Church of Christ. Cliff sends a daily newsletter via e-mail with insights from the day’s workout and fitness and nutrition advice. If you ask him a question at camp or via e-mail, he answers. He organizes optional runs 30 minutes before morning boot camp for those who want an extra workout. We participate in weekly “inspiration circles” where you can hear about the progress others are making or just shout out anything you’re thinking that day. We do high fives in Carolina’s Conga Line every Friday and at the end of camp Cliff gives out dog tags, group photographs and awards with free coffee at Sweet Eugenes. It’s not just boot camp – it’s a community. And there’s more. Does your boot camp do all this?
Myth: People who attend Adventure Boot Camp are crazy.
Truth: You’re right. So join us! |
