Barry's Bootcamp

I changed it up a little today and went for a Back and Shoulder circuit workout at Barry's Bootcamp in San Diego. Since it was upper body day anyway and I didn't feel like planning my own workout (which means that even if I DID plan it, it would not be too challenging), I allowed my ass to be kicked at Barry's.

I know Barry's Bootcamp is a whole DVD workout thing, but it actually originated in LA as a HIIT workout (high intensity interval training). HIIT promotes faster fat loss than moderate cardio. Here is what happens. In class, you alternate between sessions on the treadmill and weights on the floor. So, 10 min on treadmill and 10 min on floor x3. That's one example, but the trainers switch it up. They focus on a body part each day of the week from Monday to Thursday. So today was Back and Shoulders. The treadmill sessions consist of hill sprints, endurance runs, and whatever craziness the trainers come up with. For me, it's the hardest part! The floor sessions are various strength exercises with free weights, bands, etc. Let me emphasize that this is NOT a light weight workout - the trainers want you to go heavy for a minute. I rarely pick up weights under 10lbs, except when working really small muscles. Like I said, everyday is different so it keeps your muscles guessing.