One of the biggest barriers to starting a fitness regime is simply getting to that first session. It’s too easy to say, “I’ll start on Monday” or “Let’s get Christmas out of the way”. Joining a gym rarely requires a specific start date, so good intentions are easily delayed.

Bootcamps allow no such luxury. You are committed the moment you make that booking, and when you show up to the first scheduled session you begin an exciting six-week journey that could prove life-changing.

At Coach House Fitness we understand that motivation cannot simply be switched on; it needs structure. At the start of our bootcamps there’s always a nervous energy. Everyone is unsure what lies ahead, yet they are there for the same reason, looking for guidance and a fresh start. Shared challenges quickly become motivation and people laugh together as the aches of the first sessions set in.

By weeks three and four, participants begin to find their rhythm. Energy levels improve and people start sharing the changes they’ve noticed. By week six something has shifted. Exercise begins to feel normal and many find they don’t want it to end, not just the workouts, but the sociable environment they’ve discovered along the way.

Bootcamps also remove inhibitions around not knowing what to do in a gym, which can undermine confidence. All you need to do for a bootcamp is turn up. The sessions are planned and instructors are there to guide and encourage you.

The circuit-style workouts and nutritional guidance provide a great foundation, but the biggest benefit of a bootcamp is rarely physical. It’s the reset that helps people take control of their fitness, learn about their body in a supportive environment and build the motivation to continue long after those six weeks are over.

If you’d like to learn more about what our bootcamps involve, or enquire about the next intake starting on 27 April, visit www.coachhousefitness.net for full details.

Rad – Owner & Founder — Coach House Fitness.