Sit-ups remain one of the best methods of reshaping the abdomen, second only to standing in front of a lit cannon. Enjoy explosive exercise with today's Groupon: for $47, you get a four-week fitness camp at North Bay Adventure Boot Camp (a $269 value). This Groupon is valid for the camps in Napa, Sonoma, and St. Helena.
Run by multi-talented athlete Jeff Larson and his team of physical trainers, North Bay Adventure Boot Camp helps slim down silhouettes with a blend of motivational fitness instruction and nutritional counseling. During the four-week camp, enrollees endure up to three intense sessions per week, during which instructors unleash a rotating lineup of sweat-inducing activities. After a warm-up routine to boost mobility and prevent injury, campers work to their best individual ability on muscle-toning kettlebell and weight-training exercises, outdoor hikes, and obstacle courses littered with hula hoops and black holes.
North Bay Adventure's schedules offer a mixture of full 60-minute and express 30-minute sessions available Monday through Friday, giving students the weekend to recharge their bionic legs. Each recruit should bring their own set of dumbbells (5-8 pounds for women, 10-15 pounds for men), an exercise mat, a foam roller, and plenty of water to every class, and trainers suggest extra accoutrements such as towels and gloves. A complimentary nutritional guide outlines basic dietary counsel, encouraging healthy eating habits without having to install barbed wire around junk-food cabinets.
Our customers loved this deal last year, earning North Bay Adventure Boot Camp a spot on Groupon's Best of 2011 list.
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