tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189430304060258522026-05-18T02:21:10.538-04:00Boot camp workouts, fitness advice, nutrition tips and health news in Boston Massachusetts and beyondAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213249773266169389noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-73527521381677023262014-04-23T10:34:00.000-04:002014-04-23T10:34:48.325-04:00

It's 5:40am on the outskirts of Jamaica Pond.  Ultimate Bootcamp Founder Jill Tomich gives the first instructions of the morning to a sleepy-eyed group of Jamaica Plain and Brookline residents. "We're going to get a great Upper Body and Core workout today.  But first, let's warm-up.  Jog it up to the softball fields.  Get in groups of 3. Say hello, introduce yourself..."

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213249773266169389noreply@blogger.com0Jamaica Pond, Boston, MA 02130, USA42.3171611 -71.120342342.3054201 -71.1405123 42.3289021 -71.100172300000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-40834154782071172552014-04-07T11:23:00.000-04:002014-04-07T16:15:30.222-04:00

by Jill Tomich Ultimate Bootcamp Founder Certified Health Coach and Mind Body Specialist Outdoor workouts are finally here! While the warm sunshine is a welcomed change, it also means we need to think about sun protection.  But with controversy spreading over chemical compounds in sunscreen, which sunscreen is the safest for your outdoor workout? According to the European Commission,

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Boston, MA - On Saturday, April 12th Boston Marathon supporters from Framingham to Boston will be breaking a sweat to show just how strong Boston really can be. Ultimate Bootcamp will be hosting two fundraising workouts at their Boston and Framingham locations.  The outdoor, one-hour classes - suitable for beginners and intermediates  -  will incorporate partner and group

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213249773266169389noreply@blogger.com0Boston Common, 131 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA42.3557217 -71.06474609999997942.349854699999995 -71.074831099999983 42.3615887 -71.054661099999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-9117347416371030762014-04-03T11:33:00.000-04:002014-04-03T11:36:21.894-04:00

by Jill Tomich Ultimate Bootcamp Founder Certified Health Coach & Mind Body Specialist The 118th Boston Marathon is just around the corner. Whether you're an avid runner or recreational one, you know half the training battle is getting to the start line injury-free. The most common injuries runners develop are caused by too many hours on the pavement and not enough hours cross-training. The

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213249773266169389noreply@blogger.com066 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, USA42.356339 -71.06920939999997736.3260955 -81.39635789999997 48.386582499999996 -60.742060899999977tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-81432607927730666632014-04-02T08:51:00.004-04:002014-04-07T10:02:32.060-04:00

by Jill Tomich Ultimate Bootcamp Co-Founder Certified Health Coach and Mind/Body Specialist When there is little time between your early morning workout and work, it can be difficult to fit in a healthy breakfast.  Especially when you need a protein-packed breakfast to help you recover from your boot camp workout. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free breakfast (no grains), a paleo

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On March 31st Ultimate Bootcamp launched it's 10th outdoor season in Boston. "We're thrilled to bring Boston fitness options that are outside the box...literally!  Most of us have such cabin fever from the long winter that exercising outdoors - even in the cold - is a welcome relief" says Ultimate Bootcamp Founder Jill Tomich. Ultimate Bootcamp Watertown - Arsenal Park This year

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Watertown, MA - Ultimate Bootcamp, Boston's leading outdoor fitness program, is taking over The Arsenal Project (formerly the Arsenal Mall) for an indoor workout unlike any other!  Using the mall's natural obstacles, like the stairs and wide corridors, Ultimate Bootcamp Founders Jill Tomich & Peter Lavelle are preparing for a high-energy morning. 100 people have already registered for

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213249773266169389noreply@blogger.com0Watertown, MA, USA42.3709299 -71.18283209999998542.3240064 -71.263513099999983 42.4178534 -71.102151099999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-61661883037260340742014-03-13T15:58:00.000-04:002014-03-13T15:58:00.812-04:00

Ultimate Bootcamp, in collaboration with the Winchester Recreation department, is proud to announce outdoor fitness camps at McCall Middle School start March 31, 2014. Lose weight, tone muscle and get your body back with Winchester fitness programs.  www.ultimatebootcamp.com/winchester

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Many of our bootcampers come to us to cross-train in order to strengthen themselves for other sports, like distance running, without overdoing it and becoming injured. Still, injuries happen--especially to the knee. That's why we've invited our partners at Joint Ventures to give our bootcampers an idea of when it's time to get that ever-important knee checked out. Joint Ventures offers a lot

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It is the most celebrated time of the year: summer in New England.  After the harsh winter, the warm weather is a welcomed relief. However tank tops, shorts and bathing suits reveal how you spent your winter and spring months; either hibernating in your PJs with red wine or keeping active, fit and mentally strong.   The good news is that it is never too late to shape up your beach

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No time for a warm, healthy breakfast? Make a big batch of this slow cooker oatmeal once a week and have a nutritious breakfast all week long! Wakefield Ultimate Bootcamper Maria is an accountant with a busy schedule. When working 50+ hours during tax season, she barely has time to eat breakfast, let alone prepare a hot meal. So when she found out her daughter had special dietary needs, a

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06402691560867106394noreply@blogger.com0Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA42.515817299999988 -71.078004442.492408799999986 -71.1183449 42.53922579999999 -71.0376639tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-28588109935499396412013-05-02T15:13:00.001-04:002013-05-02T15:13:26.937-04:00

What a beautiful Boston weather weekend we have in store!  Get outside and enjoy a stair workout in your neighborhood. Check out this stair workout video from Ultimate Bootcamp Founders Peter Lavelle and Jill Tomich for ideas. Ultimate Bootcamp Stair Workout Warm-up 6-8 minutes. 30 Alternating Leg Step-Ups 30 Alternating Leg Step-Ups with a knee lift 10x Run Up/Down one stair at a

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06402691560867106394noreply@blogger.com0Back Bay Fens, Boston, MA 02215, USA42.34102059781474 -71.09709978103637742.339553597814742 -71.099621281036377 42.342487597814738 -71.094578281036377tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-13802462828852045362013-05-01T14:14:00.000-04:002013-05-01T14:14:51.952-04:00

Literally thousands of people have lost weight and shaped-up with the help of Boston's Ultimate Bootcamp.  Since 2004, Ultimate Bootcamp founders Jill Tomich and Peter Lavelle have been at the helm of this outdoor fitness company, delivering 4-week fitness programs that revolve around one thing: getting people results. Starting on May 20, 2013, Ultimate Bootcamp will be bringing their

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213249773266169389noreply@blogger.com01 Church Street, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA42.507034 -71.07454816.984999499999997 -112.38314199999999 68.0290685 -29.765953999999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-69267970732180463382013-05-01T14:01:00.002-04:002013-05-01T14:01:51.090-04:00

Join Ultimate Bootcamp for a fun-filled, calorie-blasting 60 minute Bootcamp Basics workout on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt in the North Shore! The awesome, motivating workout introduces you to foundational boot camp drills while burning MAJOR calories.  Get a full-body workout complete with lower body, cardio drills and of course, great ab exercises.  Great for beginners,

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You walk the Lake.You run the Lake.But you've never done the Lake like this. Ultimate Bootcamp is bringing our 4-Week outdoor fitness programs to the North Shore! Now Wakefield, Reading, Stoneham and Lynnfield residents can enjoy an amazing outdoor fitness class next to the shores of Lake Quannapowitt. It's a simple concept: you work out because you want results. We've created a 4-Week

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Raffle to Benefit Marathon Victims The Grand Prize Winner is Susanne S. Congratulations to Susanne and all who purchased raffle tickets at the Ultimate Spring Workout. Because of your generosity and the generosity of the Ultimate Spring Workout Sponsors, we raised $935 from the raffle for One Fund Boston! In addition, almost 600 people participated in Boston's

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213249773266169389noreply@blogger.com0North End, Boston, MA, USA42.3647024 -71.05423389999998642.3529704 -71.074403899999979 42.3764344 -71.034063899999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-20958170660290631842013-04-16T22:50:00.003-04:002013-04-16T22:50:59.773-04:00

Today we all struggled for words to describe our reaction to the bombings at the Boston Marathon. As I drove around city heartbroken, I thought about a little boy I saw along the race route cheering on the runners. He was perched atop his father's shoulders holding a purple balloon in one hand. The other hand was stretched out towards the marathon runners. "High five!" the little boy yelled,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213249773266169389noreply@blogger.com0Framingham, MA, USA42.279286 -71.416156542.185339 -71.577518 42.373233 -71.254795tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-4509566665385390452013-04-11T12:32:00.000-04:002013-04-11T12:32:31.251-04:00

As everyone knows, fresh produce is a tastey and healthy addition to your diet. At Ultimate Bootcamp, we know there's nothing like crunching into a fresh fruit or vegtable, especially when you know it's fresh and local! Last year, we put together a list of Farmers Markets around the Boston area, and you can't be outside in the summer without running into these markets throughout the city! But,

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Today's guest blog is brought to you by Team in Training (TNT), an organization that brings together runners, cyclists, and sports enthusiasts to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TNT provides fundraising support, coaching, training and more to help athletes along the way as they fund a great cause. Learn more about TNT at: http://www.teamintraining.org/ma/

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Laura Hartung, MA, RD, LDN www.laurahartungrd.com Today's Guest Post is from Laura, a Boston-based Registered Dietitian and exercise enthusiast. Read Laura's bio here. As part of our blog series to spring clean your life, Laura's post below details how you can pack more veggies into your diet and go through your cabinets to clean out the junk!   Let’s face it, a healthy and

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You've been working hard all winter, so give yourself a treat! Purchasing new workout clothes is a great way to both reward yourself as well as incentive yourself to continue working out. When you feel good about yourself, you're more likely to keep it going. And, a good pair of running shorts and a new top is the perfect way to boost your confidence and show off that body you've been working so

HollyIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11025933145400950588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618943030406025852.post-82197270861992481012013-03-21T07:00:00.000-04:002013-03-21T07:00:08.058-04:00

Races are a fun way to get active in a group setting, whether with strangers or friends and feel accomplished when you cross that finish line. Whether you are in first place or near the end, the feeling of finishing a race is priceless and a great feeling of accomplishment. At Ultimate Bootcamp, we've been on the rant about getting outside and into the fresh spring air. Well, spring may

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Stacy Schwartz, Health Coach At Ultimate Bootcamp, we love cooking up recipes using seasonal ingredients and spring is the perfect time to do just that! To help keep you on your nutritional track this spring, Stacy Schwartz, a nutritional health coach in Boston has shared a quick and easy healthy spring recipe to add into your repertoire. You can read Stacy's bio here. Quick-cooking

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At Ultimate Bootcamp, we have a few favorite go-to exercises, especially when we want to get the most out of our workouts. There are a couple of different power moves you can incorporate into any workout, whether you're in the middle of a long run, or if you only want to do a few moves while commercials are on TV. Increasing your heart rate and getting those muscles moving are what's most

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Happy Monday Morning, Indeed! No one likes waking up on a Monday morning after "springing forward" during Daylight Savings Time. It's darker out, it feels earlier then normal and not a great way to start off the week! At Ultimate Bootcamp, we embrace the weekend that we move the clocks forward! For us, this is the start of the spring season and an increasing number of daylight hours moving

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