What is HIIT and Why You Should Love It

Woman performing HIIT Workout in San Francisco

  At BootCampSF in San Francisco, we regularly incorporate High-Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) into our routines. So what is HIIT? HIIT training has plenty of well-documented benefits and is the broad term used for a training technique that involves short bouts of intense exercise alternated with (sometimes active) lower intensity intervals of recovery. If … Continued

Top 4 Reasons to Work Out With Others

BootCampsSF class working out together in San Francisco

  If you’re part of the BootCampSF tribe, you’ve hopefully noticed the differences between working out with others vs working out alone. When you are alone, it can be challenging to complete a tough workout. Especially when it’s chilly or dark outside (which is often for those in San Francisco). Yet, when you train with … Continued

6 Muscle Building Mistakes

Man showing arm muscle

    The best workout is a smart workout. When building muscle — to get the most effective muscle results efficiently, you need to understand the key is knowing what not to do, what to do, and when.  In addition to losing weight, building muscle is one of the main reasons people start a workout … Continued

5 Hidden Reasons Your Workout Progress is Being Stunted

Strength workout

  Making progress towards your fitness goals means hard work and dedication, but it also means working smart and staying analytical of your routine. Every workout has a lot of moving parts, and your diet is going to play a big role in your overall success. Here are 5 hidden reasons why you’re struggling with … Continued

Best Strength Equipment For Your Home 

Strength equipment

  BootCampSF understands if you can’t make it to a BootCampSF class every day. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip your workouts completely. Having strength training equipment in your home sets you up for success when it comes to long-term fitness. But none of us want to purchase workout equipment just for it … Continued

Favorite 5 Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Avocado Blueberry Smoothie

  If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, shouldn’t you be treating it as such? At BootCampSF, we encourage boot campers to make their own breakfasts versus reaching for a high-sugar cereal. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that are simple and add variety to your healthy diets.     … Continued

4 Simple Ways To Start Eating Healthier

Eat more fruits and vegetables

  For some of us, eating healthy always seems just a bit out of reach. This can be frustrating and lead you to feeling discouraged. But you should never be too hard on yourself — especially in this age of fast food that screams out to us especially loudly when we are overworked and exhausted. … Continued

5 Tips to Staying in Shape While Traveling

workout while traveling

Does staying healthy, strong, and fit while also having amazing adventures (or taking a stressful work trip) sound impossible? Well, it’s not. Everyone wants to enjoy local food, go to parties, and live in the moment while travelling. At the same time, you don’t want to lose the fitness progress you’ve made over the last … Continued

5 Milk Alternatives for Your Child

child nutrition, milk substitutes

Having your child diagnosed as lactose intolerant can be tough. Especially since dairy is such a valuable part of a balanced diet. We get most of our calcium and vitamin D from dairy products — which are essential to bone growth. Milk is also packed with other nutrients such as protein and potassium making it … Continued