Camping it up...

Really, when I think about it, there was only ever a limited time period that I could call it 'christmas pudge' I suppose when I started filling my flat with daffodils, hot crossed buns and semi attempted a spring clean....Christmas weight turned into plain old over weight.

After a failed attempt at becoming a gym bunny, which involved me joining the local gym on a 6 week membership (you can see my  long term commitment to the cause was strong), enduring one session with a personal trainer in which I was made to lift my own body weight, (in all fairness in a bid to avoid the treadmill I categorically stated my only aim was to 'pump up my arms') and then avoiding their calls for the next 5 weeks. Surprisingly, my body type remained far from athletic.

So, back to boot camp for me then. I joined SW Bootcamp last year and successfully lost a  bit of my winter warmer body baggage, unfortunately as December loomed my interest in going outside and moving in general wained....only to resurface from hibernation when the Spring/Summer collections of all my favourite shopping stops were released.

Like most right minded people, the word Bootcamp did not inspire happy thoughts. Images of 5km runs in bad Army Surplus uniforms while some failed TA cadet screams at me filled me with fear and a stronger longing than usual for a bit of comfort cake.

Luckily the lovely trainers, Sam and Jenny make all the sessions cheerful and energetic without the need to turn to nihilistic tactics.  While always physically enduring, each hour long session carefully balances cardio and toning exercises with creative group exercises to ensure a full body workout. Even the occasional game of British Bulldog is used to keep energy levels up and bring back some good old playground competitiveness.



Classes are currently running in Fulham and Queens Park but start soon in Green Park and more other more  central locations. A pay as you go membership is available at £12 per session, or £38 for an unlimited monthly membership. All details are available via the website 

 

Green Park



Of course no new regime would be complete without a shiny new wardrobe to go with it. I've gone for a completely ridiculous magenta theme, this bargain bag from Nike fits the bill with plenty of room, over the shoulder straps and secret extra pockets to house all essentials.

 Hopefully it will grab manage to my attention before the biscuit tin.


Images courtesy of Wikipedia and Sports Direct