David started teaching group classes in 1985 while earning his degree in Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training. In "the day", classes were called Cal-Aerobic Classes. There were no tools. Just an hour of basic aerobic and calisthenic movements on a carpeted, concrete floor. (Shin-splint City!)
Today, available tools such as Body Bars and Dumbbells provide more creativity. The room is climate controlled and the floor is spring-loaded. Combining David's past experience with today's modern tools creates the Basic Boot Camp workout. The session entails a 3-4 minute pre-stretch, 15 minutes of aerobics (kickboxing and calisthenics), 20 minutes of free-weights, 15 minutes of core conditioning and a 3-4 minute post-stretch. Most exercises are timed to musical rhythms at 138 - 162 beats per minute. (35 - 40 repetitions of any exercise per minute)
Advanced Classes are paced at quicker tempos, with more repetitions and more complex maneuvers than the Beginner Class.
Circuit Training
David's pushes for variety in the gym and excels at creativity! The need to change-up training routines is critical to success. One of David's favorite movie lines: Dodgeball - "Ya gotta keep the body guessing, right?!"
Circuit Training provides a variety of exercise stations and every class is different. Exercises are done at 1-2 minute intervals, 12 stations per circuit, 3 circuits per class.
Black Monday
Black Monday takes Boot Campers to the highest possible level. Intense exercises are related more to sports conditioning. This class is NOT for anyone just getting started and should NOT be anyone's first exposure to Boot Camp.
Stretch Class
This is a 30-minute stretch routine that incorporates deep breathing and static stretching.
