This morning one of my Vancouver boot camp clients asked me why I don’t like the elliptical machine (I always recommend people avoid it). Alwyn Cosgrove has already explained it perfectly:

The problem is not the elliptical itself — it’s just that it tends to allow/promote momentum (as most people have the resistance too low) from bodyweight alone. So unless you crank up the resistance and actually produce some force and/or MOVE your bodyweight – it’s nothing but momentum. So if you’re not actively using your muscles to produce some sort of force you aren’t burning many calories.

Plain and simply, most people who exercise on the elliptical machine never see any fat-loss results. Avoid it and instead do high-intensity intervals on the treadmill or stationary bike for maximum fat-burning.

My Vancouver boot camp program takes place at Coopers Park in Yaletown. Another boot camp company also runs outdoor workouts at Coopers Park.

It’s not uncommon for participants of the other boot camp program to approach me and inquire about my program. I’m sure that when they see the quality of my workouts, the majority of people who join that other program quickly realize that they made a bad choice when deciding which boot camp program to join.

Today someone from the other boot camp approached me with the following question:

So what are you running here, some kind of super-duper boot camp?

I’ve known from the very beginning that my workouts are of a supremely higher quality than any other outdoor boot camp workout being offered anywhere in British Columbia, but I was still flattered when that person asked me about my “super-duper” boot camp program.

In response his question, I simply pointed out the many differences between my program and the boot camp he joined. Most importantly, at my boot camp, I provide all the equipment (mats, resistance bands, jump ropes, TRXs, pushup handles, ab wheels), we never do any jogging or crunches (most people hate jogging and crunches), smaller class sizes (means more one-on-one attention from the instructor), and only 2 or 3 workouts per week instead of 5 (including faster results in less weekly workouts).

And perhaps the most unique part about my boot camp program is that it comes with an unconditional 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee. Try my boot camp and if at any time (after 1 workout, or after 12 workouts) you feel that you haven’t gotten value for your money, just let me know and I’ll refund every penny of your purchase price. No other boot camp program in British Columbia stands behind their service with that kind of an unconditional iron-clad guarantee.

Visit our Vancouver boot camp website for more information about our outdoor boot camp program.

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of Mode Boot Camp. I launched my Vancouver boot camp program last spring after the overwhelming popularity of my outdoor group workouts that I ran for Nike at their Runner’s Lounge in Coal Harbour.

Mode Boot Camp is the only boot camp in Vancouver that doesn’t involve boring jogging or back-breaking abdominal crunches. Instead we focus on total-body circuit training for an enjoyable and time-efficient fat-burning workout.

Summer is right around the corner, so join us for 4 weeks of effective outdoor fat-burning workouts if you’re looking to kick-start your exercise program and get your body beach-ready in time for the warm weather.

Visit our Vancouver boot camp website for more info about our outdoor boot camp program.