Barry's Bootcamp Review
- Aug 29, 2018
- 5 min read
Hey All,
As you know I have been going to a lot of Barry's Bootcamp classes lately (typically what happens is that I get so addicted to one class, I continuously go for a few months, get so sick of it and end up starting something new). HOWEVER, I have yet to get sick of these classes and I have been steadily going since May (I take 1-2 classes per week).
First off, I wanted to give you guys a run down of the class:
When you first walk in head over to the receptionist, IF you are new they will have you sign in & will give you a quick tour of the studio (where to find the towels, how to use the lockers, where to find the water, what the fuel bar is, etc.)
Each class is 50 minutes
You will start off either on the floor or on a treadmill (They will let you know where you will be, and if you are new & with a friend let them know because they will try their best to move you guys together)
Every class has a bit of cardio, it differs for each instructor (jogging, sprinting, full run, walk, jogging on an incline, side steps & walking/jogging backwards)
The class is typically split into 3-4 intervals giving you 25 minutes of cardio and 25 minutes of a floor workout
What Intervals Are: IF you start on the floor, you will move to the treadmill after a certain amount of time, and will repeat this until the 50 minutes are up (some instructors do 4 intervals: 4 times doing cardio & 4 times doing floor workouts, BUT I would say the majority of instructors do 3 intervals: 3 times doing cardio & 3 times doing floor workouts). Also note that the first intervals are the longest, they get shorter each time.
The floor workout will entail:
Butt & Legs (Tuesdays)
Abs (Thursdays)
Chest, Back & Abs (Wednesday)
Arms & Abs (Mondays)
Full Body (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays)
* Depending on what day you go to a class will distinguish what type of floor workout you will be doing, typically no matter what floor exercise it is the instructor will have you incorporate weights (I usually grab two 12's & two 15's, they have weights from 5+ so don't feel pressured to grab something you can't handle. BUT also don't grab 5's because your intimated, your their to WORK and PUSH yourself).
FYI:
As I am always real with you guys I absolutely will say the class is challenging, HOWEVER, there is no reason for you to be intimated and think that you can't take any of these classes. About every class has 2-5 people that are new (instructors will ask at the beginning of class, so they are already aware and will be around to help you get setup/teach you), and when I first took the class I was legit doing no cardio whatsoever (I would take a spin class every so often), but I made it out alive.
Cardio Aspect:
To give you guys a bit of an insight on how the cardio is set up..
First off, I want to say that NO interval is just straight sprinting the entire time! Typically within each cardio interval the instructor will have set rounds, for example:
You have a 5 minute cardio round
- The first 90 seconds is a jog(my jog speed is typically 5, 5.5, or 6 depending on how I am feeling)
- The next 60 seconds is a run (I shoot for 7, 7.5, or 8)
- The next 30 seconds is a push (I shot for 8, 9, 10)
- The next 30 seconds is a rest (Depending how I feel it can be anywhere from 3-5.5, you are ALLOWED to walk if needed!)
- The next 30 seconds is a jog (as I said before I am usually between 5-6)
- The minute 30 seconds is a run (I shoot for 7, 7.5, or 8)
- The last 30 seconds is a push (I shot for 8, 9, 10)
After you would finish this cardio interval, you would be heading back to your next floor workout interval!
FYI: The instructor will NEVER tell you what speed to be on, BUT will give you a range, for example: "the next 30 second will be a run, try for your speed to be anywhere between 7-10!" However, IF 7 is still too much for you, take it down a notch or two, BUT remember that you still need to push yourself.
Side note: A push is a sprint (AKA the fastest you can go), "treads" means treadmill, the left side of the treadmill is the incline & the right side of your treadmill is your speed.
Floor Workouts:
For a bit of insight on the floor workouts, I want to stress that IF you can't do something, don't know how to do something, or get lost just ask for help! These classes are fast moving so it's easy to get lost, or confused, so don't get overwhelmed (legit it happens to everyone)!
First off, before each workout will start the instructor will demonstrate how to properly do each exercise, so you will always have a visualize (the instructor will always also call out the workout before hand but the demonstration helps if you don't know what they are referring to). Also, as I said before the floor exercises will determine what class you go to, for example, if you go to a Butt & Legs class the floor workouts will be squats, lunges, dead lifts, etc.
FYI: The instructor will try to push you to use your heavy weights during these workouts, but IF at any moment you are feeling like it's too much grab your lighter weights or use no weights at all (there is plenty of days that I am exhausted at the end of a class and use no weights).
PROS:
Overall these workouts are meant for personal growth, and personal strengthening. THIS IS NOT A COMPETITION (I also want to mention that the instructors will never EVER make you feel like it is). They are all about you reaching your best, no matter if that's a jog at 4 and a sprint at 7, as long as you are pushing yourself they are satisfied!
Easily the best workout I have ever done
It is legit 50 minutes of your life
Each class is 110% different, so your not always stuck doing the same thing
The music is always amazing
You can burn up to 1k calories in 1 class (I don't count calories with food or working out, I just eat healthy & workout to be healthy! But I added this in because I know a lot of you are interested in these types of numbers)
You get pushed to points you didn't even realize you could reach
There is a fuel bar so you can get a bomb ass smoothie after class
Lastly, who regrets working out and feeling great?
FYI: You can always do a double floor or double cardio (meaning: staying on the floor workout the entire class, or staying on the treadmill the entire class). Just let the instructor/ receptionist know!
Side Note: I am always taking classes at the Chestnut Hill location or the Boston (Downtown) location. If you live in the area and need some motivation or a friend to go with, I'm your girl! Just DM me and I would be happy to join you!
Also, if you have any more questions about how classes are, what classes to take, or what instructor to go to PLZ feel free to reach out and ask me anything!
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