Bootcamp Workout Ideas – An Honest Review

If you’ve been following this blog for a while you will know that I’ve never done a full blown review of an ebook before. To be honest since I left the office world and started training people full time I loathe the idea spending a lot of time in front of my computer. Just the thought of sitting down and analyzing a product in more then a couple sentences seemed like torture.

Bootcamp Workout Ideas has been the exception to the rule. I was fortunate enough to be given a free copy of the ebook by the author Garry Robinson and so far I’ve found it really useful in planning my current bootcamp. On top of that I’ve really only scratched the surface of it’s content and use.

Format

From the moment you open the file you will see that Bootcamp Workout Ideas is visually appealing to the eye. It’s clear that it has been designed by a proffessional and is not just some trainers word document of workouts that’s been saved to PDF.

The text is quite large and the colours compliment each other well meaning that it’s easy to flick through and read, even on a smartphone or an iPad.

Content

The book gives you a sample 3 month training block to implement into your business straight away using the workouts found inside. Personally, I like doing things the hard way and instead flicked through for some workouts I liked and wanted to use. So far they have been very popular with my clients (particularly the workout se7en) and all of the drill timing has been spot on. [Read more...]

The Best Bootcamp Equipment Suppliers for Australian Personal Trainers

Some pieces of bootcamp equipment can be hard to come across in Australia. I wanted to compile an up-to-date list of places that I’ve found that I’ve had good experiences with.

Iron Edge – Also known as kettlebells.com.au these guys sell some great products like Power Bands, kettlebells, medicine balls, foam rollers and Aqua Bags.

Kmart – Cheap exercise mats, light kettlebells

AOK Health – Great customer service, somewhat limited range of products

HART Sport – General Fitness Equipment (bands, cones, mats, etc)

Gymboss – Even in Australia it’s cheaper to order these of the original website.

Punch Equipment – Be sure to call and register as a wholesaler with your ABN for great discounts.

Please Note: I do recieve an affiliate commission from some of the above websites and companies for referring sales to them. This does not affect who gets on the list though, if they are rubbish, they don’t make it.

The Ultimate Guide to Online Bootcamp Resources

Looking for blogs and proffesional development to expand your knowledge and your business? Here is a list of resources that I have found useful in growing my group of clients.

Blogs

Fit Business Insider – Great motivating blog designed to help you get more from your PT/bootcamp business.

Super Trainer – A no BS attitude to PT marketing and ideas.

Brian Devlin – Some of the craziest exercises you will ever see.

Training (Australia)

Bootcamp Instructor Course – Fitness Australia recognised, run by 2 guys with military and bootcamp backgrounds. Assisted by some of the best bootcamp trainers in Australia.

PunchFit – Boxing and Kickboxing courses. Great emphasis on safety and teaching points to use with your clients.

Memberships

Bootcamp Alliance – Membership site with a HEAP of bootcamp workouts. I recommend their Bootcamp Instructor courses too.

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