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Bikini Boot Camp in Mexico: Amansala

FitSugar — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:00:00 -0800

Amansala, a super fabulous Mexican eco-resort and spa, offers a six-night Bikini Boot Camp program that is limited to 25 men and women, held on the beautiful, remote beach of Tulum, Mexico. Could there be a better place to get bikini ready? Possibly not.

While doing the Bikini Boot Camp, your days start with a beach or jungle power walk followed by a combination of body sculpting, power ab sessions or Pilates and end with yoga and meditation. When you're not doing that, there are excursions to the nearby jungle for swimming and snorkeling in fresh water swimming holes, visits to Mayan ruins and pampering with beach side massages, Mayan Clay Treatments and plenty of sunshine. Yes please.

It's not all about exercise at Bikini Boot Camp, the low fat diet consists of all local chemical free food such as fresh caught grilled fish, mangos, jicima salads and other delicious low calorie selections. Yum.

To see some beautiful pics of what you'll be seeing while you're there, read more

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The relaxing, beautiful setting, along with the healthy meals, and activity filled days make for a perfect way to get your body bikini ready. It definitely doesn't hurt that you'll be in a beautiful part of Mexico as well as surrounded by people with the same goals in mind.

Six night programs are held year round. Three & four night programs available upon request. 6 nights will run you $1,842 per person but it is all inclusive, so it could be worse. For more information and to make a reservation, please visit Amansala online.

Boot Camp For Veterans Day

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:30:00 -0800

Up in the Napa Valley, where gourmands rule the roost, Veterans Day is celebrated with a celebrity-chef luncheon honoring the veterans in the area. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I want to honor our country's brave vets with a little round of posts about boot camps. That is as militaristic as it gets here at FitSugar.

Boot-camp workout programs are popping up all over and if you want to know what you can expect when you sign up for one you should read:
Class Act: Boot Camps. It should answer your questions, allay your fears, and get you motivated to join one.
Looking to combine exercise and travel? You can head to an exotic destination for a bikini-boot camp.
Check out this mini boot camp workout! For more details and a printable version of the workout, read: Exercise Video: Mini Boot Camp

Fit Tip: Do It For the Kids

FitSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 -0700

I was reading the Daily Buzz from BikiniBootCamp, yes even I need additional inspiration for bikini season, and I came across a tip that I just had to share - especially being that Mother's Day just passed us by.

We often use kids as an excuse for being unhealthy - that they're the reason you gained the weight in the first place, and why you need to keep candy and junk food at home. Stop this unproductive way of thinking, and start using your kids as an excuse for being healthy. Think about it: You want to be there for your kids, have the energy and strength to keep up with them as they grow up, and lead a long, happy, and healthy life with all your loved ones.

How true is that? If you don't have kids, try substituting boyfriend or husband in place of kids. I love a little positive reinforcement every once in a while, don't you? You too can sign-up to get inspired for bikini season, which is basically here next weekend, at BikiniBootcamp.com.

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A Boot Camp You Can Fit into Your Lunch Break

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Bikini season is at its peak, so how come we've lost motivation at the gym? Probably because we're bored!

We've gone full force leading up until Summer and then we run out of ideas to keep us motivated. The same old routine is just that, routine. If you're looking to change up your exercise program and really keep your motivation going, then try out my mini-boot camp. It's only six minutes and it's a sure way to work your legs, arms, and abs. All you need is your body weight and six minutes to spare. Ready? Go!

I often do the boot camp as a supplement to my outdoor runs and stair climbing, but you could also do it inside as well. Let me know what you think when you try it. I'll bet you thought it was a lot harder than it looks. If you liked it, then be sure to print out the exercises so you can do it without your computer in the future.

Speak Up: How Would You Spend $1000 to Get Beach-Ready?

FitSugar — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0700

In this busy modern age, getting in shape and healthy can feel like a luxury. Wouldn't it be great to have a fitness budget? It would be great and that is why I am giving away big bucks to help some lucky winner get ready for the beach. Imagine, if you will, that you had $1000 to spend on getting healthy, fit and beach-body ready. I know how I would spend it: I'd start with a mixture of Pilates privates and personal training sessions. I'd meet with a dietitian to maximize my energy and metabolism. I'd invest in some new sneakers and some home fitness equipment. Or I would go to this awesome bikini boot camp.

But that's me. I want to know how you would spend it. Tell me in the comments section below.

Don't forget to log in and take the quiz to enter my giveaway contest to win $1000 to get beach-body ready.

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