Ski and Snowboard Workout: Balance & Stability (Video)

Ultimate Bootcamp Co-Founders Jill Tomich and Peter Lavelle shows skiers and snowboarders how to increase their stability and balance out there on the slopes. 

The first day of the season on the slopes can be brutal.  Creaky
joints.  Sore muscles.  5 year old kids bombing down the hill faster
than you.  But it doesn't have to be that way!  Ultimate Bootcamp can
help you get prepared for the

Boston's 'Fat Smack' Fights Sugary Drinks. Is it enough?

In September, Mayor Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission launched
an awareness campaign against sugar-sweetened beverages.  As of October
7th, municipal buildings are under an executive order to no longer
sell, advertise or promote drinks filled with sugar. On the so called
"red" list of beverages are non-diet sodas, pre-sweetened ice teas,
refrigerated coffee drinks,
energy

You Don't Have To Be a Triathlete to Complete Your First Triathlon!

Is the word “Triathlon” something that makes you feel suddenly not part of a conversation? Is it something that you’d love to do, but don’t have the time, fitness, or knowledge? How about the fact that maybe – just maybe – you don’t see yourself as someone who could possibly participate in – and finish! – a triathlon…? Well, believe me – there’s not a competitive triathlete, or marathon runner

Video: Partner Ab Exercises

Ultimate Bootcamp Founders Peter Lavelle and Jill Tomich reveal their favorite partner ab workout.

Video: Why Ultimate Bootcamp?

You're just 4 weeks away from a stronger, healthier you. No matter your
current fitness abilities, Ultimate Bootcamp can help you get the
results you want. Group Camaraderie. Positive Environment. Results. That's the Ultimate Bootcamp difference.  Learn more at www.ultimatebootcamp.com

What is the Best Temperature to Run Outside?

Some say the best temperature to run outside is a matter of preference.

Although I'm sure your friends could argue all day long what the perfect outdoor temperature is for you, studies show that endurance runners are most efficient at running in temperatures between 36 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit. These are the exercise temperatures where your body can most efficiently bring oxygen to your

Charlestown Yoga Discount

$65 for 10 Yoga Classes for Ultimate Bootcampers (a $130 value) A 50% Savings!30 Days Only Until October 30th!Charlestown Yoga's expert instructors train bodies to bend, balance, and breathe in classes spanning a diverse range of yoga styles for every age and experience level. All teachers are chosen for their expertise and spirit, ensuring that they have a wealth of training and technique as

Healthy Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This week, one of my clients surprised me with a pile of freshly picked vegetables from her very own garden. Yum! It's easy and quick to make a healthy meal by dicing raw vegetables and tossing in a simple dressing with herbs.Healthy Cucumber and Tomato Salad1 tomato, chopped1/2 cucumber, sliced8 basil leaves, finely chopped (or dill)Dressing:1 tsp white wine vinegar1 tsp plant based Omega 3-6-9

Charlestown Running Club

If you’ve been out and about Charlestown on a Wednesday evening lately you
may have noticed a large group of runners striding along the streets. While
seeing runners in Charlestown is not uncommon, it isn’t often that you see a
large group together...until now. The group is the newly formed
Revolutionary Running Club, a social and athletic club based in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
The club

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Are They Essential?

by guest blogger and Framingham Health Counselor Tracey Harrison
You can't open a magazine or newspaper without reading about them.Yet Omega-3 Fatty Acids (or Omega-3s, for short) remain one of the top American nutrient deficiencies!

The body needs all sorts of different fats to function properly.Even saturated fats play a critical role for survival.Like a miraculous chemistry set, the body can

Boston Company's Workout Pledge Helps Military Wife

Supports the Michelle Obama-led White House Initiative ‘Joining Forces’




Kristen Cohen, wife of specialist Benjamin Cohen of the 1-182nd Infantry Regiment, is without her husband for the next year while he is deployed overseas. Instead of letting the worry of her husband’s well-being affect her health, Kristen met the stressful times with a healthy promise to herself:  stay in shape and

Photos: Von Hippel-Lindau Disease Fundraiser Workout

Arsenal Park, Watertown MA
This past Saturday, Ultimate Bootcamp Instructor Jeanine Babineau led an awesome outdoor workout to raise funds for the VHL Family Alliance.

A note from Jeanine:
"Thank you so much!! This means a lot to me and my family."
Photos from the event:

Vibram Five-Fingers Study Video

Are your shoes causing more harm than good?

This is the question that has led to the explosion in the popularity of barefoot running, natural running shoes and the popular ChiRunning technique. It's thought by some that the extreme cushioning of running shoes leads to more injuries because it changes a person's natural running stride.

When wearing running shoes, many runners tend to make

Outdoor Workout Fundraiser - Finding a Cure for VHL Disease

Saturday, August 27th | 9:00-10:30am | Arsenal Park, Watertown, MA When long-time Ultimate Bootcamp Trainer Jeanine Babineau asked if we could help her organize a fundraiser workout for VHL Disease, we had never heard of it before. Jeanine explained that

Are You Eating on Purpose?

Introduction by Ultimate Bootcamp Co-Founder Jill Tomich:
One of the tasks I urge my clients to take on is make 80% of their meals from smart food choices found at the perimeter of the grocery stores. It's there that you'll find some of the most nutritious, healthy foods like fresh fruits and veggies, milks and yogurts, and lean cuts of meats. Whether you joined Ultimate Bootcamp to lose

Boston Bootcampers Conquer Obstacle Course Races

"When I got out of my car, I could hear the buzz and feel the energy – the place was packed and people were psyched and partying." remembers Ultimate Bootcamper David Elston-Pollock.What the 50 year old communications professional describes isn't a New England championship game. It isn't a New Year's Eve bash. It's not an explosive rock concert at Fenway Park.David is reminiscing about his

Top 3 Best Tricep Exercises

Summer is sizzling and whether you like it or not, tank tops and swim wear rule the fashion scene. As a result, many female bootcampers are requesting exercises that tone the "jiggly bits" and "bat wings" on the back side of their arms. The guys are wondering how they can get that horseshoe-shaped definition in the same area. So which exercises are most effective at doing that?The American

Alcohol and Your Metabolism

As Ultimate Bootcampers, we have a work hard, play hard mentally. We enjoy a challenging outdoor workout, but we also love to gather with friends and enjoy a summer BBQ.But if you're REALLY looking to get the results you want from your 4-week bootcamp experience, there is one thing you can reduce or even eliminate from your "play hard" lifestyle that will help you reach your goals quicker:

Ultimate Bootcamp Diet - Healthy Protein Choices & Meals

An active body needs protein to aid in the recovery and building of muscles after a good boot camp workout. But which proteins are the best?Proteins coming from animal sources (meat, poultry, seafood, dairy) contains all of the amino acids our bodies cannot produce. And although many plants and legumes have lower levels of amino acids, by combining plant proteins into a complete meal,

Ultimate Bootcamp Diet - How much protein?

Getting appropriate rest and recovery is essential for boot campers to reap the rewards of their hard workouts. Another essential piece to recovery and building lean muscle is protein.Healthy Protein ChoicesProteins are the building blocks of your body. They build and repair muscle and connective tissues, help produce hormones and enzymes, promote healthy hair, skin and nail growth, and

Your new best friend? The Foam Roller!

Have you ever wondered what that big foam cylinder in the corner is at your gym? Okay, so we know that you know what it is. But do you know how versatile and truly beneficial it is? Let's find out...

Spring, despite not really having sprung yet, is a time of year when we can feel all sorts of aches, discomforts, strains, tightness. We're living a more active lifestyle with winter behind us, and

Ultimate Bootcamp Diet - Introduction

What, how much and when should I be eating when doing fitness bootcamp workouts? In this blog series labeled Ultimate Bootcamp Diet, we'll be inviting our Fitness Trainers, local nutritionists and other health experts to weigh in to help create the best diet for you.

Introduction

Fueling your vehicle is straightforward. Isn't it? You simply read the instruction manual, drive into a gas station

What is the best fat burning exercise - Running or Sprinting?

Cardiovascular exercises such as jogging, stair climbing and the elliptical machines are a staple in many people's workout regime. But they might be missing out on a valuable exercise that not only burns calories, but burns more fat: sprinting.In a recent Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise publication, a study of 10 runners and 10 sprinters who worked out over a 6 week period revealed that

Stretches to Increase Hip Mobility and Decrease Knee Pain

Although it's 30+ years away, I often dream of what my active retired life might look like: living in a sunny beach town, paddle boarding, golfing and taking long walks every day.  In order to get there, it's important that I not only stay active now, but truly learn how to take care of my body. Ultimate Bootcamp Trainer Ashley shows us how to take care of one of the most important joints in our

2011 Boston Marathon Journey: What is a Winner?

Ultimate Bootcamp Trainer Meghan candidly re-caps her first Boston Marathon experience.

The Boston Marathon is the oldest and most well known marathon throughout the world. Being from the Boston area, I had to run it. There were no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

I ran my first marathon with the goal of qualifying for Boston in 2011.  I did so by the skin of my teeth - crossing the finish line

How to Train for a 5k Race

It's easy with the Boston Marathon this weekend to think you’ll never run a marathon! Well, everyone has to start somewhere, and where better than a 5k?

It’s a fun distance, it’s easily trained for, and you don’t have to give up a lot to do it! One great thing about a 5k is that, like fitness programs such as Ultimate Bootcamp, they can be for all abilities. It can be your goal to finish it,

Boston's Most Sought-After Outdoor Workout is Coming to Arlington Massachusetts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Peter Lavelle617-710-8356March 24, 2011 – Arlington, MA – As the winter blues and slushy sidewalks finally begin to disappear, the perfect get-back-in-shape outdoor fitness program gets underway in Arlington: Ultimate Bootcamp.With well-known, loved, (and occasionally feared Trainers) leading the way, Ultimate Bootcamp brings its fun, results-driven workouts to

Bootcampers Go Vegetarian

4 weeks.  That's how long a typical Ultimate Bootcamp session lasts.

Many people use that 4 week time period to develop new, healthy habits. Some quite smoking. Others focus on eating better - including eating "clean", going macrobiotic or vegetarian. Whether you're already a committed Vegan or want to try going Vegetarian for 4 weeks, it's important to know how to fuel your boot camp workouts.

Boot Camp Before & After: Peter D.

When Peter turned 35 years young, he came to a realization: his health had to be a priority. After going through some life changes he had a decision to make - either dwell on the tough times or find the opportunity for change. He took the opportunity and ran full speed ahead into Ultimate Bootcamp workouts on Boston Common.

Over 17 weeks and several boot camp classes later, Peter is a new man (

Boot Camp Workout Fitness Trend comes to Woburn

For Immediate Release Contact: Peter Lavelle617-787-1224
As the winter blues and slushy sidewalks begin to disappear, the perfect get-back-in-shape outdoor fitness program gets underway in Woburn, Massachusetts: Ultimate Bootcamp.
With well-known, loved, (and occasionally feared) FitnessTrainers) leading the way, Ultimate Bootcamp brings its fun, results-driven outdoor workouts to Library Park

Post Workout Meal: Baked Eggs over Spinach

What is the perfect post workout meal?  One that you'll actually eat!

Many early morning bootcampers are crunched for time between their workouts and work.  Finding a breakfast that is easy, quick and helps in muscle recovery (aka lean protein) might be daunting.  But Ultimate Bootcamp Trainer Ashley Maheris has an incredible egg recipe that packs a powerful punch and bakes while your household

12 Tips to Weather Outdoor Workouts

When it comes to Mother Nature, she's a fickle creature. This can make planning your outdoor workouts a challenge, especially with the extreme New England weather conditions. But don't let this discourage you. A little planning is all you need to enjoy working out in the great outdoors.

Extreme HeatWhen exercising in extreme heat, precautions should always be taken to combat potential risk.

4 Kick Start Workouts to Prepare for Ultimate Bootcamp

Chances are you've signed up for an Ultimate Bootcamp fitness program because you're in need of a change. Whether it's a change of routine, a change of lifestyle, or a change in the way you feel about yourself, the key to successfully changing is being prepared.



Soon you'll be stepping into your first boot camp Workout. You're concerned that others might be fitter than you. (Some might be,