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Catherine
Andersen placed sixth in the 2008 Arnold Classic Amateur IFBB
International Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure
Championships.
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It’s not exactly Navy SEAL training,
although Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp (MABC) gets women into cardio
drills, weight training, hiking, kickboxing and related
muscle-strengthening programs. A-List Fitness owner Catherine Andersen’s
new program takes participants beyond their regular exercise regime,
and covers proper nutrition and even motivational training.
"The ‘camp’ is designed to
help women tone their bodies by reducing body fat and increasing
stamina through core strengthening, resistance exercises and cardio
circuits," says Andersen.
The certified personal trainer laughs
that she’s often referred to by panting, puffing clients as the
resident "drill instructor." But, the trim/fit (naturally)
Andersen added playfully, "It’s fun." Most participants
are in the 35 to 55 age range. "It’s for women of all fitness
levels," she says of the national program for which she had to be
certified. For incentives and to keep up morale, participants receive
pre- and post-camp evaluations to track their progress.
Andersen pointed out that MABC’s
studies from around the country show hardworking participants who are
consistent in their workouts see an average of a 3 to 5 percent
reduction in body fat. "Their posture is also better, they’re
more relaxed, have lost from 5 to 12 pounds and an inch or more from
their waistline," she continues.
The sessions are held five days a week
for four weeks, but mini-camps of shorter duration were initially held
to acquaint locals with the boot camp mission. "No, it’s not
for people in trouble," Andersen laughs.
No slouch when it comes to exercise,
Andersen, 38, participated in the Figure Class for the invitation-only
2008 Arnold Classic Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness
& Figure Championships; she came in eighth in her first show.
MABC summer camps are planned for June
30-July 25 and Aug. 4-29. Not one to leave out the men, Andersen also
features several coed sessions. In addition, she has a men’s boot
camp geared only to men. Next year, she may also hold a summer boot
camp for kids. "It would be something different, helping improve
self-esteem and burn off extra energy," she says.
For more information on Milwaukee
Adventure Boot Camp, call (414) 416-5873 or www.milwaukeebootcamp.com.
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