For an in-depth look at what equipment to use in your boot camp, check out our ultimate boot camp equipment list. But here is a quick summary.
The important thing to consider before deciding on equipment is what your budget is and whether purchasing the equipment will improve your boot camp enough to justify the cost. If you are just starting out then you may be better off saving your money and investing your time in creative bodyweight workouts.
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The options for equipment are:
- Kettlebells
- Medicine balls
- Battle ropes
- Suspension trainers
- Tyres and Sledgehammers
- Barbells and Dumbbells
- Prowlers and Sleds
There are of course many other pieces of equipment that you can buy, this is just a list of some of the most common (and effective).
Kettlebells
A set of kettlebells can open up a huge variety of exercises. They are also pretty much indestructible (provided you buy cast iron). One of the benefits of kettlebells is that they can make upper back and lower back exercises easier, as well as shoulder and arm. These are muscles that many boot camp owners struggle to target with bodyweight exercises.
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Another great benefit of kettlebells is that they can be used for complex movements. Squat into hammer curl into shoulder press is a great exercise for fat burning.
The downside of kettlebells is that they are difficult to transport in large numbers, they can cost a lot, and they require you to coach their use properly.
Medicine Balls
Medicine balls are great value for money and are a lot of fun to use. You can easily utilise them for group exercises and they are perfect for circuits. They can be a little difficult to transport and store, but no more so than most of the equipment on this list.
Battle Ropes
A great metabolic workout, perfect for circuits, for groups, and they can also be used for exercises such as tug of war. They are easy to store and transport, making them great for outdoor boot camps. All you need is access to a pole to wrap it round, and you have a huge range of new possibilities.
Suspension Trainers
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These are great for smaller groups (unless you are prepared to buy a lot). Suspension trainers are great if you have access to something that you can affix them to. Once you can perform hundreds of exercises without taking up any space. They are ideal for circuits.
Tyres and Sledgehammers
They are a lot of fun, and quite versatile. But perhaps they are a little overhyped? They are hard to transport and store, they take up quite a bit of space, and there is a lot of health and safety to consider! On the other hand, they offer that “wow” factor, that can really help with marketing. They are also great for circuits and can offer some excellent finishers.
Barbells and Dumbbells
As CrossFit has shown us, barbells can work in a boot camp setting, but they bring a lot of challenges. Storage, transport, coaching, safety. If you find a way to introduce them then your boot camp is going to have hundreds of exercises at your disposal.
Prowlers and Sleds
Amazing for outdoor boot camps provided the ground is firm! Not only do they provide a lot of fun workouts, but they can also help you to transport your equipment from your car to the park.
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