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Think boot camp and the mind conjures up rigorous workouts and circuit training to keep the body fit. It is the best way to spend an exhilarating and fun day in the open as well as enjoy a tremendous workout. The focus of each of the camps could be different but they all adopt high-impact fitness routines or training that will push you beyond your known physical limits. Most of them adopt a method called as circuit training, where there are no rest breaks at all, between the fast paced exercises. Therefore there are endless variations of training and exercises which help in the strengthening of the legs.

Box Jumps: This is a very flexible but highly entertaining boot camp exercise to work those calf muscles. You should choose a fairly wide box or a wide wooden bench of about a foot and half in height and of reasonable strength that will hold your weight if you were to jump on it. Next prepare to jump onto the box or the bench with both your legs at the same time. Begin with coming into a squatting position at about half a feet away from the box. Then in one movement jump on the box or bench and immediately jump down again with both the legs together. This is much like jumping the rope but at a slightly higher position and it will have to be done very fast. Continue to do this until you tire.

Burpees: This is another interesting combination of boot camp exercises consisting of squats and push-ups. This will help in the overall toning and maintaining the cardiovascular rate. First begin by standing with your feet apart. Then squat and place your hands down on the ground like when you do a push up. Complete one set of push-up and then do the most exciting part of this exercise. Start with kicking the feet backwards up to into the air, stretch your body explosively, simultaneously clapping overhead. You could repeat it until you are exhausted.

Power lunges: This is a very quick and fast paced exercise and will help you strengthen your muscles as well as become more agile. Keep the front knee at a right angle and stretch the other leg. Then in one swift movement simultaneously jump and switch legs coming into the lunging position as quickly as possible. This exercise will tone these calf muscles. Continue to do this until your legs begin to ache.

Y-squat: This boot camp exercise will focus on strengthening the hamstrings and the quads. Stand in a relaxed position with your feet apart. Then spread your hands in front in a Y-shape. Then begin the squatting exercise, keeping the hands in the same position and widening the knee transferring the weight to the heels.

Therefore boot camp exercising is the sure shot way not only to strengthen your calf muscles but also to have some fun and exhilaration doing them.

About the author of this article:

Dan Clay is a Sydney boot camp expert. If you would like to sign up for a Centennial Park Boot Camp, or go to a Bootcamp Sydney, visit Boot Camp Surry Hills.

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