I don’t want to lift weights because I’ll bulk up. I hear this all the time from the ladies I train. But is this really true? Let’s explore the myths behind women and bulking up.

So, in order to bulk up through weight lifting certain hormones, namely testosterone is needed. Since a women’s testosterone level is much lower than men’s, approximately 15 to 20 times less, they are not capable of building large muscles. In fact, women tend to lose inches when they strength train because muscle takes up less room than fat so they are more likely to tone up rather than bulk up. Research shows that women can add up to 30% lean muscle and end up looking thinner, feeling stronger and being firmer lifting weights.

In addition to increasing strength, weight training also helps prevent type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and increased blood cholesterol levels. It also helps you burn calories throughout the day and increases your metabolism. If women don’t build enough muscle they have an increased risk of osteoporosis later in life, as well as a reduction in muscle mass of about 2-5% per year.

So the answer is NO, women who lift weights will not bulk up, instead they will greatly benefit. That’s why I incorporate strength training into my routines at Lynnfield Boot Camp and I hope after reading this you will do the same.

Rebecca LeSaffre is the owner of Lynnfield Boot Camp, and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, a Fitness Nutrition Coach and a Physical Therapist Assistant. She is qualified to assess what types of exercises will be most beneficial for meeting personal fitness goals, while also helping assure that you use proper form for maximum results and injury prevention. You can contact her via her web site www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com

Lynnfield boot camp is offering a fast & effective way to get in shape for the New Year with our 8 week body transformation boot camp challenge!!

The 8 week program will guide participants through a fitness and nutrition program that will be fun, motivating, and challenging. Individuals must be 18 years or older and all fitness levels are encouraged to participate. At the end of 8 weeks prizes, including a free 1 month boot camp membership, will be awarded to the most improved individual. The contest is being broken down into multiple categories and based on certain criteria such as: attendance, attitude, effort, improvement, weight loss, inches lost, endurance.

Starts January 18, 2011!!

To register visit http://www.northshorewomensfitness.com/8-week.html or email rebecca@lynnfieldbootcamp.com

12 Week Danvers, Billerica, Winchester, Malden, & Lynnfield Body Transformation Bootcamp Challenge

Synergy 60™ Fitness is Offering A Fast and Effective Way to Lose Fat –

ML Athletics Fitness Programs & Lynnfield Bootcamp, North Shore’s fastest growing Fitness Boot Camp Providers, announces an exclusive 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge. With multiple locations: Danvers, Billerica, Winchester, Lynnfield & and their Partner Location in Malden at the Malden YMCA .

Michael LoColle & Rebecca LeSaffre have designed this program for those serious about getting back into shape. This intense challenge will deliver visible results in only 12 weeks. To achieve the best results, a 100% commitment is required. Michael & Rebecca understand that the only way to achieve your fitness goals is to fully commit to a program and one that has been proven to work.

Michael LoColle & Rebecca LeSaffre have over 4 decades of combined experience in the Fitness, Strength and Conditioning field. They are introducing a proven scientific approach to weight-loss using what they refer to as Synergy 60™ Fitness.

By integrating this system, which includes supportive eating and supplementation along with intense but fun workouts shows that you can lose weight.

Michael LoColle & Rebecca LeSaffre are incorporating this 12 week contest with their popular boot camps in Danvers, Winchester, Billerica, Lynnfield and their partner bootcamp in Malden at the Malden YMCA. They are proud to be fitness professionals that offer a structured program with results.

“Synergy 60™ Fitness” is not like ordinary gyms, or other programs that offer an infomercial promotion to get you signed up, and then forget about you. They want to help you understand what works for you and your body. No gimmicks, no lies, just results.”

Once you sign up you are eligible to participate in the 12 week contest and earn great prizes including a free 1 month membership to Boot camp.

The contest is being broken down into multiple categories and based on certain criteria such as: attendance, attitude, effort, improvement, weight loss, inches lost, endurance.

There will be 1 winner from each location.

Contest begins on Monday, January 10th and ends on Friday April 1st, this is a 12 week challenge and you must be willing to participate for the entire 12 weeks and adhere to all rules and guidelines that will be distributed upon registration.

Danvers Bootcamp, Billerica Bootcamp, Malden Bootcamp, Winchester Bootcamp and Lynnfield Bootcamp Locations listed below:

Danvers BootCamp Morning held at the Danvers YMCA 6-7am Mon-Wed-Friday
Danvers BootCamp Evening held at the Danvers YMCA 7:15-8:15pm Monday and Thursday

Billerica BootCamp Morning held at Flip City Gymnastics 6-7am Tuesday and Thursday

Billerica BootCamp Evening held at Flip City Gymnastics 7:15-8:15pm Tuesday and Thursday

Billerica Saturday Morning Bootcamp held at Flip City Gymnastics 7:30-8:30am can be combined with either the morning or evening class for a 3 day program!

Winchester Bootcamp Morning held at USA Tumble Kids on River Street 6-7am Mon-Wed-Friday

Winchester Bootcamp Evening held at USA Tumble Kids on River Street 7-8pm Mon-Wed-Thursday

Malden BootCamp held at the Malden YMCA 6-7am Mon-Wed-Friday

Malden Bootcamp Evening held at the Malden YMCA 6-7pm
Mon-Wed Nutrition Class held on Monday Evenings and Bootcamp held on Wednesday Evenings

Lynfield Morning Bootcamp is held at the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St, Lynnfield on Mon-Wed-Friday 5:45-6:45 am

To register for the “Synergy 60” 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge and these locations Danvers, Billerica, Winchester, & Malden Visit http://www.mlathletics.com/ and fill out the online form

You may also register by calling Michael at
978.269.4070 or emailing fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com

Information regarding ML Athletics Boot Camp Program is available at
http://www.mlathletics.com/

To Register for Lynnfield Bootcamp or Malden Bootcamp visit: http://www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com/
You may also register for Lynnfield or Malden by calling Rebecca at 781-665-0343 or emailing rebecca@lynnfieldbootcamp.com

A Strong Body Creates A Strong Mind

Michael LoColle is the local Fitness Expert to Northshore area Danvers, Billerica, Malden, Winchester residents, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and ASFA Group Fitness/Boot Camp Instructor.
You can contact him by email at fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com or by phone at 978.269.4070.

Michael LoColle, Owner ML Athletics
Direct Phone: 978.269.4070
Email: fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com
Website: http://www.mlathletics.com/

Rebecca LeSaffre is the owner of Lynnfield Boot Camp, and is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer, a NESTA Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach, a SCW Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp Instructor, and a NESTA Certified Outdoor Fitness Trainer. In addition to her certifications, Rebecca will graduate in May from a Physical Therapist Assistant program.

You can contact her at 781-665-0343, via email: Rebecca@lynnfieldbootcamp.com or visit her web site http://www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com/

Limits of Liability All information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.

In Lynnfield, some women want to bring their fitness routine to a new level.
By William Laforme

In recent years, people have heard much about a looming obesity epidemic in the country. However, a large number of Americans are getting into physical fitness routines that can help them maintain good long term health.

In Lynnfield, some women who want to bring their physical fitness to new levels have been attending exercise boot camp classes held at the Centre Congregational Church on Summer Street.

Rebecca DiNitto LeSaffre owns the Lynnfield Women’s Boot Camp, which has been in operation for two years. The pace of exercise at boot camp is brisk, and these classes - on Monday, Wednesday and Friday - are held at 5:45 a.m. However, LeSaffre points out that all fitness levels are welcome - and that many people want the opportunity to get their workout done before heading to work as opposed to trying to squeeze it in at the end of the day.

A physical fitness boot camp routine will incorporate a number of areas, such as strength and flexibility training, cardiovascular work, core training and plyometrics, which uses boxes for jumping exercises. “The goal is to give you a total body workout,” said LeSaffre.

LeSaffre reports that she likes to change her routines regularly as a further benefit to clients. “I try to change it up so people don’t plateau,” she said. Some women in her class have been going for two years, while others only joined several weeks ago.

The boot camp is just one of LeSaffre’s current endeavors. She is a married mother of two who currently lives in Melrose and in May will graduate from a full-time physical therapy assistant program.

She also holds a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as certifications as a fitness nutrition coach and boot camp instructor. LeSaffre has been a fitness professional for five years and has held women’s boot camp at the church in Lynnfield for the past two years.

The physical therapy training gives LeSaffre the added benefit of being able to promote safe exercising techniques among her clients and to help them avoid injuries.

While the Lynnfield boot camp is meant for women, LeSaffre also points out that men have some local options if they want to give the fitness routine a try. She has partnered with another trainer with co-ed boot camp classes now offered in Melrose and Malden.

“Women are most likely to take group exercise classes,” explains LeSaffre, “They enjoy that camaraderie with other women.”

For more information about physical fitness boot camp in Lynnfield and other nearby towns, visit http://www.northshorewomensfitness.com/.

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp has launched a new location in the greater Boston area at the Malden YMCA located on Dartmouth Street in Malden, MA. The program helps busy people get into the best shape of their lives with Synergy 60 Boot Camp Workouts.

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Bootcamp Starts New Location, in the Greater Boston Area at the Malden YMCA in Malden, MA. Synergy 60’s Weight Loss Workouts
Malden, MA, November 08, 2010 –(PR.com)– ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp Join Forces and Launches New Location in the Greater Boston Area at the Malden YMCA in Malden, MA.

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp launched a new location in the greater Boston area on Monday, November 1st at the Malden YMCA located on Dartmouth Street in Malden, MA. The program helps busy people get into the best shape of their lives with Synergy 60 Boot Camp Workouts.

North Shore based fitness boot camps ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp will be launching a new location in the greater Boston and surrounding areas on Monday, November 1st at the Malden YMCA in Malden, MA. ML Athletics Boot Camp and Lynnfield Boot Camps help busy people get into the best shape of their lives with only three short 60-minute workouts that are called Synergy 60 Workouts™, per week at a third of the cost of personal training. Classes will run at the Malden YMCA in facility on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6-7am. ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp will be offering a free one-week trial to all interested residents in the greater Boston area.

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp features 60-minute combo workouts for all fitness lifestyles and levels. The secret behind their training system is the cutting-edge concept of “Synergy60 Workouts™,” which combine “boot camp-style workouts” and more for optimal results. According to ML Athletics Boot Camp owner Michael and Lynnfield Boot Camp owner Rebecca, “Synergy60 Workouts™ feature a total body workout in alternating set or circuit format. It combines the muscle building benefits of resistance training with the cardiovascular benefits of cardio training, while also incorporating, Boot camp, Yoga Style, Core foundation, and Stretching into one format. The result is a killer boot camp-style workout that will supercharge your metabolism for up to 48 hours post-workout, build lean muscle, burn belly fat, and get you into the best shape of your life with only three 60-minute Synergy workouts per week.”

ML Athletics currently offers classes in Danvers at the Danvers YMCA and Billerica at Flip City Gymnastics. Lynnfield Boot Camp currently offers classes in Lynnfield held at the Centre Congregational Church. Both have currently partnered up to offer classes in Melrose at Northshore Martial Arts on Main Street in Melrose and now their new location in Malden MA at the Malden YMCA.

The partnership between both Boot Camps came as a result of Rebecca and Michael’s backgrounds and wanting to provide the best program possible for the fastest weight loss results. The launch of the new location at the Malden YMCA on Monday, November 1st in Malden will provide a great opportunity to get the Malden community involved. The Malden YMCA is located in Malden MA on Dartmouth and this is where the boot camp workouts will be taking place between the hours of 6-7am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

ML Athletics Boot Camps and Lynnfield Boot Camps also provides Nutrition Consultations with done-for-you rapid weight loss meal plans with supplementation information to leave nothing to chance when it comes their members’ goals. They are a one stop shop for weight loss.

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp launched the new greater Boston area location on Monday, November 1st at Malden YMCA, 99 Dartmouth St, Malden, MA 02148. There. Registration is done by contacting Michael LoColle at fitnesscoach.micahel@gmail.com or calling 978 269 4070.

To get started please, email fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com or call: 978-269-4070 by Friday, October 29th to reserve your spot.

You can visit their websites at www.mlathletics.com or www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com for more info.

Contact Info: Michael LoColle
Email- fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com
Phone- 978-269-4070
Website- www.mlathletics.com

Lynnfield Boot Camp and ML Athletics will be taking registration for our new partner boot camp on Sunday September 12, 2010 from 11:30 am -5:00 pm at the Melrose Victorian Fair on Main St. Melrose, MA at the North Shore Martial Arts Booth.

The new boot camp will be held at North Shore Martial Arts Center 427 Main Street (Rear) Melrose, MA starting September 13th on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 8:45-9:45 AM

For more information visit www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com

Lynnfield Boot Camp is pleased to announce our new Partner Boot Camp with ML Athletics located at North Shore Martial Arts Center 427 Main Street (Rear) Melrose, MA

Registration will be held on Wednesday and Friday, September 8th and 10th from 9am to 11am at North Shore Martial Arts Center, 427 Main Street (Rear) Melrose, MA. Get a 50% off your first month if you show up to registration. You must be present on the dates and times above to receive your 50% discount on your first month.

To get started please, email fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com or call: 978-269-4070 by Friday, September 10th to reserve your spot for registration.

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp Join Forces and Launches New Location in North Shore at North Shore Martial Arts in Melrose MA

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp will be launching a new location in the North Shore area on Monday, September 13th at North Shore Martial Arts in Melrose Ma. The program helps busy people get into the best shape of their lives with Synergy 60 Boot Camp Workouts.

Melrose, MA, August 01, 2010 –(PR.com)– North Shore based fitness boot camps ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp will be launching a new location in the North Shore area on Monday, September 13th at North Shore Martial Arts in Melrose. ML Athletics Boot Camp and Lynnfield Boot Camps help busy people get into the best shape of their lives with only three short 60-minute workouts that are called Synergy 60 Workouts™, per week at a third of the cost of personal training. Classes will run at North Shore Martial Arts in Melrose Ma facility on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 am. ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp will be offering a free one-week trial to all interested residents in the North Shore area.

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp features 60-minute combo workouts for all fitness lifestyles and levels. The secret behind their training system is the cutting-edge concept of “Synergy60 Workouts™, which combine” boot camp-style workouts” and more for optimal results. According to ML Athletics Boot Camp owner Michael and Lynnfield Boot Camp owner Rebecca, “Synergy60 Workouts™ feature a total body workout in alternating set or circuit format. It combines the muscle building benefits of resistance training with the cardiovascular benefits of cardio training, while also incorporating, Boot camp, Yoga Style, Core foundation, and Stretching into one format. The result is a killer boot camp-style workout that will supercharge your metabolism for up to 48 hours post-workout, build lean muscle, burn belly fat, and get you into the best shape of your life with only three 60-minute Synergy workouts per week.”

ML Athletics currently offers classes in Danvers at the Danvers YMCA and Billerica at Flip City Gymnastics. Lynnfield Boot Camp currently offers classes in Lynnfield held at the Centre Congregational Church.

The partnership between both Boot Camps came as a result of Rebecca and Michael’s backgrounds and wanting to provide the best program possible for the fastest weight loss results. The launch of the new location at North Shore Martial Arts on Monday, September 13th in Melrose will provide a great opportunity to get the North Shore community involved. North Shore Martial Arts is located in Melrose Ma on Main Street and this is where the boot camp workouts will be taking place during non-peak hours.

ML Athletics Boot Camps and Lynnfield Boot Camps also provides Nutrition Consultations with done-for-you rapid weight loss meal plans with supplementation information to leave nothing to chance when it comes their members’ goals.

ML Athletics and Lynnfield Boot Camp will be launching the new North Shore location on Monday, September 13th at North Shore Martial Arts, 427 Main Street (Rear) in Melrose. There is a mandatory 20 campers limit per class. Registration will be held on Wednesday and Friday, September 8th and 10th from 9am to 11am. Get a 50% off your first month if you show up to registration. You must be present on the dates and times above to receive your 50% discount on your first month.

To get started please, email fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com or call: 978-269-4070 by Friday, September 10th to reserve your spot for registration.

You can visit their websites at www.mlathletics.com or www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com for more info.

Contact Info:

Email- fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com
Phone- 978-269-4070
Website- www.mlathletics.com

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Lynnfield Women’s Boot Camp will start a new four week outdoor boot camp on June 7, 2010 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 5:45 am to 6:45 am. Visit www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com to register.