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FALL 2019 / HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTORY 8 By Karen Stokes Special to Conley Media Boot camp workouts have been around for years. Boot camps can vary with the type of activities but typically a boot camp is a group physical training program designed to build strength through various types of exercise that usually include a mix of cardio, strength training and calisthenics during each session. John and Lesa Gutenkunst, personal trainers and owners of Menomonee Falls Fit Body Boot camps and Lakeside Fit Body Boot camps in Hartland, believe in a functional-style training boot camp. "It's an intimidating thing when people hear 'boot camp,'" said Lesa Guten- kunst. "My style of training is functional training so we basically get to the whole entire body. We don't use machines because machines are kind of limited; we use free weights. Functional training is beneficial for people of all ages." Lakeside Fit Body Boot- camp has a class for those 65 and over. One gentleman is 80 years old. "The exercises are attempt- able for every different level so all of our trainers under- stand that it's not a one-size- fits-all. If someone has a hip, knee, shoulder or wrist issue we are able to modify those so the client can have a good workout and they're not frus- trated. All of our clients need to leave knowing they felt accomplished during an exer- cise," Lesa Gutenkunst said. Shannon Johnson, a per- sonal trainer and the owner of All Around Fitness in Glen- dale said, "In a boot camp, people are more likely to stay involved in the duration of the fitness program if they are in a group that will hold them accountable. Group sup- port and accountability goes a long way with fitness." Annette Jackson of Milwaukee wanted to try something different because her body had gotten used to her regular routine. She enrolled in a boot camp class. "I was very happy with the boot camp; it toned me and built up my stamina," said Jackson. "I would do another one." "It's basically an all around healthy fitness program," Lesa Gutenkunst said. "Exercise is something we need long term, some people stop and go and get frustrated. Exercise is a lifestyle change we need to incorporate in order to sustain into our later years." Karen Stokes/Special to Conley Media Trainer John Gutenkunst leads a boot camp class in a plank challenge. L'BRI Pure n' Natural Skincare & Cosmetics is a locally owned company that Gina has worked with for 20 years. Aloe based-Natural Ingredients- Affordable-American Made! Call Gina for a personal consultation, a 10 day starter kit or information on how you can earn extra income for your family's budget! 414-750-4954 www.lbri.com/Gina 265741007 Boot camps don't need to be intimidating Area camps offer a mix of cardio, strength training and calisthenics Karen Stokes/Special to Conley Media The team gives a group high-five after a boot camp workout. The 45-minute workout consisted of weights, ropes, kettle balls, pull ups and more at six different stations.