Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do I bring to the camps?
A: Dumbell Weights, Exercise Mat or Large Towel, and Lots of Water. For first-timers make sure you also bring Health Questionnaire and Liability Waiver.
Q: How heavy should my dumbbell weights be?
A: Minimum 5 lb. As you get stronger, you may want to consider bringing 8-10 lb weights.
Q: What should I expect?
A: The format is always changing but generally we start with a cardio intensive warm-up for around 5-10 minutes. Next we do resistance training intermixed with cardio-intervals. At the end we have about 5 minutes of stretching.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Wear breathable clothing, preferably made of materials designed for moisture wicking. Feel free to wear layers if it is chilly, and you'll be able to shed them as your body heats up during the workout. Some people also like to wear gloves for ground work (such as pushups).
Q: What about my current fitness level?
A: All fitness levels are welcome! We'll always have modifications available to tailor exercises to your current fitness level.
Q: What if I'm late?
A: Please don't let tardiness keep you from coming to class! A short workout is better than no workout.
Q: What about the weather?
A:We'll meet rain, shine, or snow! In case of thunderstorms (lightning and thunder) or extreme weather we won't meet. However, we may be meeting near the concession stands instead of the field.
Q: Who can participate in the sessions?
A: Essentials Sessions are for ladies of all fitness levels, age 15 and up.
Q: Does Essentials Fitness offer refunds?
A: No, we don't. In the case that a serious medical condition arises, and the participant is medically unable to continue, special consideration will be given.
Q: What do the terms isometric, concentric, eccentric motion mean?
A: I use these terms when I am describing a motion of an exercise. For example if you are doing a push-up, when you are pushing away from the ground it is the concentric motion. Holding yourself still at the top is the isometric movement and returning to the ground is the eccentric motion. The majority of injuries occur in the isometric and eccentric portions.
Q: What are the benefits?
A: Increased Muscle Strength, Increased Aerobic Capacity, Decreased Body Fat, Lower Blood Pressure, Improved Posture & Balance, Lower LDL Cholesterol (the bad kind), Increase HDL Cholesterol (the good kind), Increased, Bone Strength, More Energy, Decreased Stress, Accountability, Encouragement, Educated Instruction
Q: Do you offer one-on-one or small group personal training?
A:Yes, while bootcamps are for ladies 15 and up, I offer personal training to everyone. Please contact me if you are interested.