Boot Camp with SSISA programme details

Brought to you by the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA)

Boot Camp with SSISA - is an action-packed programme of themed, fun-filled outdoor training that works the body, mind and spirit.   It caters for 2 different levels of fitness.  Whilst the Boot Camp with SSISA is geared towards  currently  active folk looking for a new challenge, the Lite programme is ideal for those who are not so fit and need some motivation.  It  includes comprehensive health and fitness assessments, three weekly one- hour outdoor sessions run by biokineticists/sports scientists and workshops with SSISA professionals.

Are you "BOK" for boot camp with SSISA?

Are you keen to  seek out new adventures in Cape Town,  and get in the shape of your life and of course - achieve great health? Then what are you waiting for? Submit a great motivation for a free spot on the next programme, taking place mid April – June 2012. So in no less than 100 words, let us know why you are “BOK” FOR BOOT CAMP WITH SSISA and send it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 22 March 2012. You must be based in Cape Town to be eligible and the winner will be announced on the 28 March.  Please include a contact number and a full body picture of yourself.

Boot Camp workouts are fun, challenging and never boring.  You will work you entire body –physically and mentally and will improve your cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility.

Here is what you can expect:

Strength conditioning using your own body weight, dumbbells, medicine balls, weight bags etc.

Cardiovascular/endurance training in the form of walking, running, skipping, stair climbing, hill training etc.

Circuit training: Combining strength training with short, high intensity cardiovascular exercise.

Agility training:  Using a combination of movement skills such as balance, speed, strength etc.

Speedplay: (Fartlek/interval training) – bursts of high intensity work alternated with periods of light activity or rest.

Core stability: Core muscles help to stabilise the spine & pelvis during functional movements. This includes all abdominal, lower back and glute exercises.

Proprioception:  How good is your balance?

Stretching

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