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Welcome to the Brookswood Bootcamp Blog. Here you can read about women’s fitness, group workout tips, bootcamp workout routines, local events & fitness challenges, success stories from Brookswood members, and healthy living in Langley, BC. Whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, our blog offers expert advice, motivational content, and local updates to help you stay on track.
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Bootcamp Workout Training Formats
In the past two decades, the fitness business has changed a lot. Modern bootcamps make the training more intense and keep track of how participants are doing. These standardized approaches deal with frequent problems including how to make sure everyone can do the exercises, how to keep people motivated, how to track progress objectively, and how to make sure the exercises are effective. This article discusses AMRAP, EMOM, RFT, WOD, and TABATA bootcamp workout structures. Exer
Dawn Munro
Feb 1811 min read


Tabata vs HIIT | Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
You go to the gym with 20 minutes to spare. Most people describe it as "not enough time." It's referred to as plenty in science. Two workout routines guarantee to improve your fitness in minutes. One was born in an ice rink with Olympic speed skaters. The other improved workout efficiency dramatically. Both produce results that appear to be too good to be true until you study the research. This guide compares tabata vs HIIT training. You will learn what differentiates them,
Dawn Munro
Jan 2911 min read


High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): What It Is, How to Do It
Have you tried HIIT and not seen any results? You're not alone. The issue isn't the approach; it's that most people who try HIIT aren't really doing it. They are doing intense cardio with breaks . There is a distinction, and it matters. Find the exact steps, times, and methods that make HIIT different from just working out hard. The Core Mechanics of HIIT High-Intensity Interval Training involves more than just pushing yourself intensely followed by periods of relaxation. It
Dawn Munro
Jan 58 min read


Why Short HIIT Sessions Are So Powerful
You have to manage meetings, deadlines, and family commitments all at once. 37% of people say they can't work out because they don't have enough time. The central point, though, is that studies have shown that 45 minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be more effective than a regular workout that lasts twice as long. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research reports that HIIT burns 25–30% more calories than steady-state cardio for the same duration. Fu
Dawn Munro
Dec 16, 20258 min read


HIIT vs. Traditional Cardio: Which Burns More & Why
What if 20 minutes of exercise could deliver similar results to an hour at the gym? This promise has made High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) one of the most popular fitness trends of this century. Before you replace your running shoes with burpees, it is important to know the truth behind the hype. So, in the debate of HIIT vs cardio, both have strong supporters. Fitness influencers love HIIT's time-saving power, while marathoners love long runs. A 2022 study found that
Dawn Munro
Dec 4, 20257 min read


Best HIIT Workouts for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) involves alternating between full-out sprints and short recovery periods
Dawn Munro
Oct 8, 202511 min read
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