Say goodbye to bingo wings
25 Nov 2010 05:00 AM |
Posted by Editor
Thanks to Booty Camp I have found my fitness calling. You would never guess it, but I’m a boxer at heart (or a bruiser, as bh’s Liv would call me). Not proper punch-in-the-head boxing (I’d probably cry if I got punched in the face), but jumping around jabbing and hooking with my fellow beautyheaven Booty Campers.
This is the part I look forward to the most and what gets me up so early in the morning (that and the fact that I have the best Booty Camp attendance record out of the beautyheaven team – I haven’t missed ONE SINGLE SESSION, and I’m determined to hold that record. Rain, hail, shine, hangover - I’m up and out there!)
I am such a girly girl, so I never thought I would get such pleasure from punching those pads. But it’s such a great stress release (me? Angry? No...), and great for your cardiovascular fitness.
If you’ve ever started an intense fitness regime after not having exercised for a while (like me), you’ll probably get to the point where you feel like you might throw up (also like me). So here’s what you do – don’t abruptly stop exercising, but keep moving. Walk around until the feeling wears off. Our trainer, Yaly, taught us that and it works a treat.
But don’t be scared by my talk of vomit! You get over the pain and exhaustion surprisingly quickly. Before you know it you’re doing sumo squats and push-ups with ease and getting through the day with much more energy. My arms are already much more toned and I am getting pretty darn good at those tricky boxing combinations.
So get out there and get your gloves on, and say goodbye to those tuck shop lady arms...
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Is there one particular form of exercise you really love?
Member Comments
(24)
Posted by:
OnAWhim
(Australia)
Favourite form of exercise? Body pump! It's awesome. One hour, two-three times a week for a few weeks, almost immediate results... terrific toning. You won't be running around but somehow manage to get a fantastic cardio workout too! I'm sold! Love it!
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 9:07am)
Posted by:
Roxymisha
(Australia)
Dancing is my favourite form of exercise. After a dance class I feel energised and have so much energy plus it is great fun. My favourite is afro-cuban but I like to try new dances when I can. For a relaxing regime I love swimming. The water is gentle and soothing and I love the rhythm of swimming lap after lap.
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 9:12am)
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Shopaholicshell
(Australia)
Love it all! spin classes, heavy weight sessions, running , les mills classes, swimming, yoga, muay thai, ZUMBA!! I do a mix of everything each week
Agree with Laina - Boxing is awesome and it burns mega calories. I love my Monday boxing class - our teacher is a pro fighter so the classes are gruelling but the feeling afterwards knowing you have made it is so worth it :D
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 9:46am)
Posted by:
Saskia17
(Australia)
Boxing would have to be my favourite too. Its the one class I never miss and I always feel great afterwards. Its definitely hard work, but really good fun too!
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 10:00am)
Posted by:
Spunkx
(Australia)
I've recently become hooked on Bikram or "hot" yoga. It's not only a great work out, but is fantastic for my state of mind as well :)
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 12:13pm)
Posted by:
Misspamperedprincess
(Australia)
At the moment I love body pump and body attack... I love group classes...
I need great music to keep me motivated and moving.. xox
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 1:28pm)
Posted by:
softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Grating parmesan cheese because it gives my arms a good workout several times a week. (It really does! I'm grating for a family of five who love this stuff!). Not only that but there is also a delicious reward at the end of it! Yum!
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 1:47pm)
Posted by:
Kelsmorgan
(Australia)
Kick boxing is brilliant for losing weight and getting fit because it uses pretty much every muscle in the body!
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 2:16pm)
Posted by:
kireina
(Australia)
Yoga was a fave but now prefer walking, Tai Chi and cycling
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 2:18pm)
Posted by:
Alison111
(Australia)
Walking, at intervals, works to keep me fit and feeling good. I used to do all that high impact aerobics etc, but found it to be harsh on my joints. The trick with walking is, to walk longer like 45-60 mins for 6 days a wk, watch your calorie intake and you can keep slim.
I occasionally do kickboxing, which really works on keeping your arm flab at bay, as well as pushups standing against a wall.
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 3:35pm)
Posted by:
Morrigan
(Australia)
Dancing and swimming! Boxing is really fun too, I have a lot of stress to relieve and I always said how one day I'll get a boxing bag and put it up in the garage so I can have an outlet whenever I'm stressed :) Can't wait to do that..
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 3:52pm)
Posted by:
Jesteed13
(Australia)
I just love my Pilates. I have got a machine and I just get out of bed at 5.30am and hop on in my PJs. Half an hour and I'm done. Bye-bye to bye-bye arms and It keeps my tummy flat as a board. I never get back ache and its so zen I just float into the shower and off to work.
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 4:27pm)
Posted by:
Katja
(Australia)
I really enjoyed power yoga for ages but I am a bit over it now. I love outdoor training but I cant afford it! its like $250 a month!
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 6:58pm)
Posted by:
Nidhi1
(Australia)
I love to do yoga
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 7:39pm)
Posted by:
jatz
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I like my boxing on the Nintendo Wii. The first time I just thought easy peasy but gee, after an hour my arms were so sore the next day. It really feels like you are actually boxing and knocking a person out.
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November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 8:53pm)
Posted by:
miakat
(Australia)
Yup, I'm with you on boxing being AWESOME! I also like yoga for some contrast... I'm a weirdo I know. :)
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November 26, 2010 (Nov 26, 2010 3:31pm)
Posted by:
GoddessMagick
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I do like boxing, fun, takes away stress and gives great arm and cardio workout. Laina, you go girl!
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November 30, 2010 (Nov 30, 2010 2:06pm)
Posted by:
GoddessMagick
(Member since 2007, Australia)
haha, softness, i do the parmo grate to and understand what you mean, lol. Love the stuff but hate the grate! kiakat, i like yoga to, its good to have contrast as different activitie work the body physically and mentally in different ways :) The only thing about boxing I found hard is that when i decided to add it back to my routine I had to trim my nails short again so they were comfortable and not splitting and breaking while trying to punch. Was worth it though.
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November 30, 2010 (Nov 30, 2010 2:09pm)
Posted by:
susan8D
(Australia)
I love jogging walking yoga dancin and any sport haha! Now to find the motivation..
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April 26, 2011 (Apr 26, 2011 2:56am)
Posted by:
AmberB
(Australia)
Walking. It relaxes me and makes me feel great.
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March 17, 2012 (Mar 17, 2012 8:59pm)
Posted by:
Chicklet
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I like bike riding - but more for leisure than exercise! I do go to the gym, but can't honestly say there is any exercise I particularly love!
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May 01, 2012 (May 1, 2012 8:00pm)
Posted by:
Fashionista8P
(Member since 2008, Australia)
defs yoga!
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May 27, 2012 (May 27, 2012 1:41pm)
Posted by:
Tara163
(Australia)
Wow, I did not know that beautyheaven ran boot camps, hope there is another one coming up soon.
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August 20, 2012 (Aug 20, 2012 9:18pm)
Posted by:
Beautifulnightmarex
(Australia)
BH should do some more booty camps :)
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February 03, 2013 (Feb 3, 2013 10:28pm)
Comment on this article
Posted by: OnAWhim (Australia)
Favourite form of exercise? Body pump! It's awesome. One hour, two-three times a week for a few weeks, almost immediate results... terrific toning. You won't be running around but somehow manage to get a fantastic cardio workout too! I'm sold! Love it!
Posted on: November 25, 2010 (Nov 25, 2010 9:07am)