“Fat camps”, or weight loss camps, have become increasingly popular with shows like the Biggest Loser. But do they really work? This seems to be a matter of opinion. It also makes a difference in how the “fat camp” is run on whether or not they can produce lasting results. Those who want to lose weight and exercise more might need a place where those around them share a common goal, and weight loss camps might be the perfect motivation for some. These camps will give those who want to lose weight the extra push and structure they need to lose weight, burn calories and maintain fitness.
And lasting results is what you want to aim for, especially with the high cost of some of these camps. Weight loss camps tend to cost upwards of two thousand dollars per week. This includes all of your food, your accommodations, and your personal trainers while you are there. Considering all that they offer, the price is well worth it if you get the weight loss results you are looking for. However, if they don’t work, it is a lot of money to just throw down the drain. Before you chose a camp to attend, make sure you find out each camp’s specific guidelines, rules and regimes. Doing this will help you pick the weight loss camp that will help maximize your fitness and help you lose weight.
There are two main types of weight loss camps. The most common type of camp is one where rapid weight loss is encouraged, and is in fact the main goal of attending the camp. This rapid weight loss is promoted through a very strict, limited diet and strenuous if not punishing exercise with a personal trainer. The trainer will try to lower your calorie intake while raising your exercise level in order to ensure you burn more calories than you consume. These fat camps tend to produce varied results. Generally, if you stick to the program and do everything the way they tell you to, these camps will help you lose a lot of weight very quickly. However, most people do not keep the weight off. This is due to the fact that the strict regimens of the camp are not taken home with the attendee.
The other type of fat camp is one that focuses on lifestyle changes. These types of camps are few and far between, but they are becoming more and more popular. You may not lose a huge amount of weight when you attend these weight loss camps. However, the weight you do lose will stay off, and you will lose even more weight after you leave if you continue to follow the things you learn while you are there. These fat camps are considered much healthier and tend to have much better success rates.
The fact of the matter is that whether or not weight loss camps work for you depends on your level of commitment and how much effort you put into it while you are there and after you leave. Some people have amazing results with attending these camps, while others are very disappointed indeed. In part this depends on the person’s current fitness level and how much weight they need to lose. But it also depends on whether or not the individual is actually committed to their weight loss or not. All in all, the only real way to tell if weight loss camps work is to attend one and find out. If you are going to attend one, the ones that offer lifestyle changes are considered the healthiest and have the best success rates. Pick a camp that will help cater to your lifestyle so you can achieve peak fitness and lose weight successfully.




October 18, 2011
Fitness Tips, Group Exercise, How to Lose Weight