Most of you have gotten a sneak peak of this project I’ve been working on from my Instagram posts, but today I am excited to share my collaboration with Basecamp Fitness!
Basecamp Fitness is a workout focused on interval training at your highest intensity. Its a quick 35 minute class (LOVE!) which pushes your limits in one minute intervals alternating between strength and cardio. So you spend 60 seconds on a cardio bike aka “assault bike” which creates more resistance the faster you pedal. Then you hit the floor for 60 seconds of strength training. In this 60 seconds you use weights, kettle bells, medicine balls, resistance bands, TRX, whatever the exercise calls for. The workout always ends with an optional 10 minutes of abs, but who would skip out on a little ab work!?
When you walk into Basecamp Fitness, you are greeted by the most friendly staff who gets you signed in and lets you know what bike you are starting on. There is an instructor in each class, but there is also a monitor which keeps track of time and also shows you which exercise is up and also demonstrates what the exercise looks like. There are 4 groups, so everyone in class is on a different exercise, or on the bike each minute. Each day of the week is different and focuses on a different muscle group and type of exercise. There are so many to choose from, all of which will leave you sweating and feeling accomplished.
OUTFIT DETAILS: ALALA JACKET / LULULEMON TANK / LULULEMON SPORTS BRA / LULULEMON TIGHTS / NIKE SNEAKERS
Basecamp Fitness is located only in California (for now) in San Francisco, Burlingame, Santa Monica, Pasadena and West Hollywood. Check their website here for locations. Special shout out to the San Francisco Basecamp gang- thank you for being so supportive and kind, you guys are the best!
I love that Basecamp really makes you feel like you are in a welcoming environment which I have found hard to find these days. They are so supportive and really want to help you reach your goals. If you pedal your heart out and reach 5 miles on the bike, you are awarded with a special shirt. If you attend 10 classes in a month or and if you reach your personal fitness goal, you are awarded as well. The environment here really makes you want to come back and spend more time at the studio. I am addicted!
Ok, now for the workout! Sharing a Basecamp inspired workout, with a twist. This is similar to something you will see in class, but something I put together for you guys to try on your own if you dont have a Basecamp Fitness in your area. This workout will train all major body parts and take 30 minutes for 2 rounds. You can do this workout anywhere that you have equipment. I am demonstrating most of the moves below.
BASECAMP INSPIRED FULL BODY WORKOUT:
1 min high intensity cardio – You can use a bike, treadmill, run outside, whatever will get your heart rate up. Just made sure it is high intensity!
1 min resistance band rows
1 min high intensity cardio
1 min bicep curls with dumbbells
1 min high intensity cardio
1 min squat to shoulder press with dumbbells
1 min high intensity cardio
1 min barbell squats
1 min high intensity cardio
1 min standing military press with barbell
1 min high intensity cardio
1 min medicine ball throw downs
1 min high intensity cardio
1 min mountain climber
1 min high intensity cardio
1 min side plank – 30 seconds each side
Repeat 2-3 times
OUTFIT DETAILS: LANSTON SPORT SPORTS BRA & LEGGINGS
^resistance band row
OUTFIT DETAILS: MICHI SPORTS BRA / LULULEMON LEGGINGS
^bicep curls with dumbbells
^squat to shoulder press
^barbell squat
^military press with barbell
^medicine ball throw down
^mountain climber
^side plank
A quick switch between high intensity cardio and strength training is the best way to reach your goals. Even when I am not in class, I make sure to mimic this idea at the gym on my own. The Basecamp workout is quick, effective and makes you stay focused. I love the fact that the class is only 35 minutes, but with each class I feel stronger and faster. Basecamp is always challenging me whether it be with balance, endurance or strength. They make it fun to move and sweat! Like I have said before, I am addicted AND seeing results!
If you are in the area, come workout with me! I have been posting on my Instagram ahead of time with the dates and times of classes I have been attending and would love to see you there! Your first class is always free, just be sure to tell them that I sent you!
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Thank you Basecamp Fitness for collaborating on this post.
