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The Boot Camp Hub Program = Interval Workouts = Higher Average Intensity = More Benefit = Greater Results
The Research supporting the Power of Interval Workouts:
* Boot Camp Hub Program Note: The amount of weight that people can expect to lose, the number of calories burned during exercise and the level of exercise recommended with the Boot Camp Hub Program are all dependent on a person’s initial health status and fitness level. Individuals with low initial levels of fitness and a high percentage of body fat can expect to experience a greater improvement over time than leaner individuals with higher initial levels of fitness.
#2: Interval Workouts: Lose 3 Times the Fat
One important benefit of positive lifestyle changes from a program like the Boot Camp Hub Program (which promotes increased levels of physical activity and healthy eating habits) is a reduction in body fat. This is important because of the well-established effect of reduced body weight and fat on risk for a host of health problems including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Studies show that high-intensity physical activity leads to greater loss of subcutaneous fat than moderate- or lower-intensity activity. This is important for Boot Camp Hub Program users because the Boot Camp Hub Program is based on higher-intensity work intervals alternating with short periods of recovery. The following are excerpts from a range of studies on this subject (please refer to the full Science of the Boot Camp Hub Program document for full study references):
“…the high-intensity (HI) group lost 71% more body fat (4.91% vs. 1.4%) than the medium-intensity (MI) group...”;
“…those who reported vigorous physical activity on a regular basis had lower percent fat and skin-fold thickness than those not performing vigorous activities…”;
“…there was a significant decrease in percent fat for HI group compared to LI group (average of 5% fat compared to 1% fat)…”;
“…the high-intensity interval training group lost over three times as much subcutaneous fat as the endurance training group…”;
“…those who self-reported vigorous physical activity on a regular basis had lower percent fat and waist-to-hip ratios than those not performing vigorous activities…”
#3: Interval Workouts:
Burn up to 30% More Calories
Studies show that higher-intensity physical activity, like workouts that incorporate intervals, leads to a greater calorie deficit than moderate or lower intensity activity.
• The calorie comparison values used for the chart and table below are taken from Ainsworth, B. et. al. (1993). Compendium of physical activities. Classification of energy costs of human physical activities. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 25: 71-80.*
#4: Interval Workouts: Results in Three 30-Minute Workouts per Week
Participating in the Boot Camp Hub Program will not only enhance fitness, but it will also significantly improve overall health in as little as three 30-minute workouts per week. ACSM Guidelines define the frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise necessary to meet fitness goals. The typical Boot Camp Hub Program user’s exercise routine falls within these guidelines.
For example, a typical Boot Camp Hub Program workout week might include a program of three 30-minute training sessions of varying intensities (Intervals) ranging from 60 to 90% of maximal heart rate (participant programs vary). According to the ACSM, participating in this level of exercise program will lead to a variety of improvements in cardiovascular fitness such as decreased resting heart rate and blood pressure, increased stroke volume and increased aerobic capacity (VΟ2max).
#5 & #6: Interval Workouts: Strengthen Heart and Lungs and Build Endurance
Studies show that an active lifestyle is not only beneficial, but that benefits increase with higher intensity physical activity. Through the Boot Camp Hub Program’s Interval Workouts, participants are able to increase intensity and overall volume of work because the hard work is alternated with periods of recovery (lower intensity). This translates into a host of overall health and fitness benefits including a stronger heart and lungs and improved endurance.
#7: Interval Workouts: Increase “After-Burn”
Research shows that high-intensity exercise elevates “after-burn” – or post-workout metabolism – at a higher rate than low and moderate intensity exercise. This additional calorie burning, although minor in comparison to the calories burned during an actual workout, could be a contributing factor to weight loss over a period of time.
This report is a summary of the information presented in the original 16-page “The Science of the Boot Camp Hub Program” report which cites specific and qualified research pertaining to the Boot Camp Hub Program and the above claims. A copy of that report is available upon request.
Validation of Results: Dr. Joseph Quatrochi
The results stated in the Science of the Boot Camp Hub Program report are verified by Dr. Joseph Quatrochi. Joseph Quatrochi, Ph.D. is Professor of Human Performance and Sport (HPS) at Metropolitan State College of Denver, where he coordinates the Adult Fitness and Exercise Science curriculum. He holds a B.S. in Physical Education, an M.S. in Exercise Physiology and a Ph.D. in Health Promotion. Dr. Quatrochi’s primary research interest lies in the area of physical activity for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. A paid advisor for Breakthrough Health & Wellness Solutions, Dr. Quatrochi is available to discuss this report, to offer his insights on the Boot Camp Hub Program and to review the benefits of Interval Training techniques.
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