Fox Fitness Boot Camp Featured on Knoxville News Sentinel

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World’s Fair Park Boot Camp

World’s Fair Park Boot Camp is off to a great start! With a great terrain to work with: lots of benches, stairs, a big grassy lawn, and more we have a lot of fun working out! However it’s been a bit warm these past few days, but we always do a great job of pushing through.

Knoxville Fitness Bootcamp – Get Foxy Bootcamp!

Get ready! Get Foxy Fitness Bootcamp is coming June 2009.

With locations in West Knoxville, Fountain City, and World’s Fair Park you can finally lose weight, tone up, and increase your energy levels with this fun, challenging, interval class. And don’t worry, we encourage you to work at your own pace, so fitness level and age doesn’t matter. Most of are clients are in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s and are looking to lose those extra pounds!

Not only do you get a great butt kicking workout but also:

• Free 4 week nutrition e-course
• 4 passes to a grocery store tour with owner Becky Fox
• Unlimited support from a certified personal trainer
• Free gifts such as: water bottles, T-shirst, mats, and more
• RESULTS!
• A healthier, foxier new you!

We encourage guests and reward referrals! Classes are ongoing so start anytime.

Contact Becky at becky@foxfitness.com to sign up for a free class!

Nature as Your Gym

As the weather gets warmer outside we begin preparing for the summer. With this comes unpacking of your summer attire, such as that bikini or shorts. We also become less motivated to go workout at a fitness club because of the beautiful weather outside. So, rather than abandon your fitness routine altogether, why not take your fitness routine outdoors?

Exercising outdoors can have a variety of benefits such as the following:

• · Requires little or no equipment

• · Do not have to deal with a crowded gym or waiting for machines

• · Can reduce travel time by exercising in your own backyard or a nearby park

• · Can exercise anytime and anywhere, including when you travel

• · Enjoy nature and the fresh air which can increase motivation

• · Save money on a gym membership

These are only a few reasons to enjoy the benefits of exercising outdoors and you can probably think of many more. There are a variety of outdoor activities that one can participate in. The key is to find something that you enjoy doing. Walking and running have always been very popular, but these are not the only options. If you live close to a lake or a pool, swimming or water jogging can be an excellent workout, especially on those hotter days. Other great ideas include in-line skating, bicycling, ultimate Frisbee, water skiing, or finding an outdoor bootcamp or fitness class. Just find something that will get your heart rate pumping for at least 30 minutes, 3-4 times per week.

In addition to these cardio based activities, it is important to also include a strength training component at least twice per week. There are a variety of exercises that can be done outdoors with little or no equipment. Whenever possible, utilizes outdoor objects such as playgrounds, benches, picnic tables, stairs, and hills. Some exercise ideas include:

• Lunges

• · Squats

• · Bench Step-ups

• · Calf Raises on stairs

• · Push-ups

• · Tricep Dips

• · Pull-ups

• · Planks

• · Crunches

These exercises can be done anywhere and at any time!

Now there can be a downside to exercising outdoors. As summer progresses, and the weather gets hot and the humidity soars there a few things to keep in mind. Try exercising during the morning or evening hours when the temperature is cooler. Try to avoid the peak hours between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to avoid overheating and dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids to keep the body well hydrated and if you’re going to be active for long periods of time consider a sports drink. Lastly, wear loose fitting clothing that contains either cotton or a wicking material so you can stay comfortable.

So take your exercise routine outdoors and let nature be your gym.

Knoxville Personal Training and Bootcamp

I am Becky Fox, owner of Fox Fitness. Fox Fitness is currently offering in-home personal training in Knoxville, TN. No need for a gym membership or even equipment. We come to you and bring everything you need; however, we will work with whatever you have also.

In addition to in-home training, Fox Fitness also offers an outdoor fitness bootcamp in Knoxville, TN. It is a fun, group based class that will challenge you in new ways. Individuals of all levels, ages, and sizes are welcome.

Don’t live in Knoxville? No problem, we also offer online and phone based personal training programs to fit your needs wherever you may be. We will work with you to create a workout customized to your needs. Our goal is to motivate you, help you enjoy your workouts, and teach new and healthy lifestyle habits.