The term “boot camp” conjures images of drill sergeants barking out orders to “drop and give me 20!” “People hear ‘boot camp’ and automatically think it’s going to be really intense,” says co-author Erica Gragg. But this workout couldn’t be further from the grueling military rites of passage. The first stop on this journey? Think spa…
Bringing the Spa to YouActually, “boot camp” refers to the fact that there is discipline and dedication involved in the program, Gragg explains. However, the program is based on the holistic experience that visitors to Gragg and Perlman’s world-renowned Amansala Spa in Mexico enjoy. The duo’s A-list clientele includes Sienna Miller, Linda Evangelista, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Cindy Crawford.
Gragg, a certified yoga and fitness instructor, describes the Bikini Boot Camp plan as a combination of exercise, healthy and balanced eating, meditation, motivation, and pampering. After all, how many programs reward participants with a Cooling Cucumber & Honey Scalp Treatment or an Oatmeal Rose Skin Restoring Bath at the end of the day?
“This is not a boot camp where you feel completely exhausted and winded to the point where you can’t do anything,” she assures. The routine of “eating healthy, journaling and exercising is designed to help energize you rather than fatigue you.”
“A lot of people drop one or two dress sizes in two weeks on the program,” Gragg says. “They also lose between four and ten pounds. Where you’re starting from makes a difference.”
Gragg, a certified yoga and fitness instructor, describes the Bikini Boot Camp plan as a combination of exercise, healthy and balanced eating, meditation, motivation, and pampering. After all, how many programs reward participants with a Cooling Cucumber & Honey Scalp Treatment or an Oatmeal Rose Skin Restoring Bath at the end of the day?
“This is not a boot camp where you feel completely exhausted and winded to the point where you can’t do anything,” she assures. The routine of “eating healthy, journaling and exercising is designed to help energize you rather than fatigue you.”
“A lot of people drop one or two dress sizes in two weeks on the program,” Gragg says. “They also lose between four and ten pounds. Where you’re starting from makes a difference.”
Can’t afford the trip to Mexico? You can still put the spa program into a do-it-yourself format and feel as relaxed and rejuvenated as if you’d spent time at Amansala, Gragg says. Participants also lose weight and shed unhealthy habits – all for a fraction of the cost of a spa visit.
Never Say DietAlthough you’ll peel away pounds during the Bikini Boot Camp plan, the authors don’t call the program a diet.
“It’s a lifestyle,” Gragg tells LifeScript. “We don’t like to use the word ‘diet’ because it conjures images of deprivation. Our motto is moderation, not deprivation. While working out, people put a lot of energy into the program in the first two weeks. They’re motivated by the fact that they see changes to the body as well as changes to the way they approach food and see themselves.
“It’s a tune-up from the inside out. It’s going to change your lifestyle,” Gragg promises. “You’re forming new habits that will stay with you long after the first two weeks.”
Never Say DietAlthough you’ll peel away pounds during the Bikini Boot Camp plan, the authors don’t call the program a diet.
“It’s a lifestyle,” Gragg tells LifeScript. “We don’t like to use the word ‘diet’ because it conjures images of deprivation. Our motto is moderation, not deprivation. While working out, people put a lot of energy into the program in the first two weeks. They’re motivated by the fact that they see changes to the body as well as changes to the way they approach food and see themselves.
“It’s a tune-up from the inside out. It’s going to change your lifestyle,” Gragg promises. “You’re forming new habits that will stay with you long after the first two weeks.”
The Magic CombinationBikini Boot Camp provides a daily fitness regimen with step-by-step explanations and illustrations. The workout itself includes important daily components: 40 minutes of circuit training, 15 minutes of yoga, and 60 minutes of walking, as well as 20 minutes of core strengthening every other day.
That might sound like a lot, but each component is necessary for a firmer, fitter figure, the book’s authors say. Here’s why:
Circuit Training – This includes strength training exercises and short intervals of cardio that provide a metabolic boost while strengthening and toning muscles.
Core Strengthening – No other body part is as key to looking great in a bikini as the tummy. The book’s Pilates-inspired exercises strengthen and support the back and the torso, which supports everything you do with your body.
Yoga – Not only does this discipline tone, elongate and strengthen your muscles, it also provides cardio benefits and improves balance. Yoga can help you to re-center yourself mentally by taking you away from day-to-day worries; it can also lower your stress level by helping you focus on slowing your breathing.
Walking – Great for beginners and exercise veterans alike, walking offers a tremendous cardio workout without subjecting your joints to the injury-producing effects of running.
That might sound like a lot, but each component is necessary for a firmer, fitter figure, the book’s authors say. Here’s why:
Circuit Training – This includes strength training exercises and short intervals of cardio that provide a metabolic boost while strengthening and toning muscles.
Core Strengthening – No other body part is as key to looking great in a bikini as the tummy. The book’s Pilates-inspired exercises strengthen and support the back and the torso, which supports everything you do with your body.
Yoga – Not only does this discipline tone, elongate and strengthen your muscles, it also provides cardio benefits and improves balance. Yoga can help you to re-center yourself mentally by taking you away from day-to-day worries; it can also lower your stress level by helping you focus on slowing your breathing.
Walking – Great for beginners and exercise veterans alike, walking offers a tremendous cardio workout without subjecting your joints to the injury-producing effects of running.
The Taste of SuccessBikini Boot Camp emphasizes exotic flavors, which makes following the program exciting for your taste buds. The 14-day plan – which blends Mexican, Yucatan and Asian cuisine – is based on high-fiber foods, lean proteins, healthy fats, and healthy carbs.
Dishes such as Tortilla-less Tortilla Soup, Blueberry Smoothie, Steamed Fish with Tomatoes, Peppers & Onions, and Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Crushed Peanuts are all Amansala specialties rich in tropical fruits, fresh vegetables, fish, chicken, and whole grains.
Want to learn more? Get your own copy of Bikini Boot Camp.
Dishes such as Tortilla-less Tortilla Soup, Blueberry Smoothie, Steamed Fish with Tomatoes, Peppers & Onions, and Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Crushed Peanuts are all Amansala specialties rich in tropical fruits, fresh vegetables, fish, chicken, and whole grains.
Want to learn more? Get your own copy of Bikini Boot Camp.
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