Best Bootcamp Exercises For Men

Bootcamps are extremely effective in terms of delivering a great workout because they combine several intense exercises and string them together into one difficult circuit. The end result is a very high heart rate and a huge calorie burn. This is especially beneficial for those looking to lose weight.

Boot camp exercises have gain incredible popularity and have become fitness 'mantra' for many health and body conscious people. This is because these exercises focus on complete body fitness and address all areas of fitness including cardio and muscular endurance, weight loss, body strength, agility, muscle building, balance, flexibility.

Pushups with a Twist

Like lunges, pushups are also a great exercise because they work many muscle groups at one time. Pushups strengthen the pectoral muscles, triceps, shoulders and core. A twist can be added to a traditional pushup to make the exercise more challenging. To execute this exercise, lower down into a regular pushup. On the way up, as you approach the top of the pushup.

Square Sprints

Sprints are considered a high-intensity anaerobic exercise. They raise the heart rate to a level where the body is burning a lot of calories in a small period of time. Sprints also can improve speed and overall function of the cardiovascular system. To perform this exercise, sprint 25 yards as fast as possible. At the 25-yard-point, squat down low and slide-step to the right 25 yards.

Lunge 

Starting with right leg, step forward into a lunge, knee perpendicular to your ankle, dropping left shin parallel with ground. As you straighten right leg, bring left leg forward, take a big step and drop it into a lunge. Lunge your way down to the towel and back.

Fast Footwork

Face rolled-up mat. Starting with right leg, step each foot over the mat, then step each foot back behind mat; continue for 30 seconds.Jog, knees high, for 30 seconds.Switch lead leg. Step each foot over mat and back again for 30 seconds.
Jog, knees high, for 30 seconds. Take 
a short rest.

Plank Jack 

Get in plank position: Balance on forearms and toes, feet together, body parallel with ground, abs engaged and maintaining neutral spine. Quickly hop your feet wide and then back together (hold abs in and try to keep hips level). Do this for 30 seconds. Rest, then repeat twice if possible.