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Getting fit — boot camp style





Boot campers train hard, have fun too.

The headline on the Platoon 5 Fitness Boot Camp website says: “stop Making Excuses! you Need This Training. Join now!”

You won’t find any early-morning campers making any excuses. after all, these women and men get up at the crack of dawn to be at Shiawassee Park in Farmington for camp that begins precisely at 5:45 a.m.

Instructor, trainer and “drill sergeant” Mona Contardi challenges the group to take charge and get fit.

Contardi’s camp is a continuous four-week session. Boot camp sessions are held early morning and at 6:30 p.m.

And it’s called boot camp for a reason — participants train hard. Sit ups, lunges, squats, pull-ups, and running are all part of the exercise regimen outdoors in the park.

“We’ll keep you on your feet and excited, making the experience lively and enjoyable, building you up mentally and physically,” states Contardi on her website.

“We love that it’s outdoors, we can breathe fresh air,” said Carol Sutherland, 44, of Farmington Hills, a regular boot camper with Platoon 5 in Farmington Hills.

“Mona uses the park as part of our exercise, even the playground equipment becomes part of our routine,” added Sutherland.

Observer staffer Bill Bresler photographed recent morning and evening classes at the park. see his photos here and inside today’s Hometown Life Woman in the cover story on boot camp workouts “Pushing It to the Max.”

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12 Responses to “Getting fit — boot camp style”

  1. BenDams09 says:

    nice!!!! this guys way better than me and he looks like hes 12. amazing

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  3. galet var says:

    in reference to the cool playground equipment disappearing

  4. stia says:

    Good morning campers. It's actually a beautiful day here in the Isle of Man.

  5. pedwigger cartiell says:

    Some type of recreation center with adult-sized playground equipment.

  6. byce beula says:

    Playground equipment is more than just purchasing the first slide or seesaw in sight. There are very important things to consider, and here they are.

  7. slander says:

    Good morning campers…….. ready for a good week………?

  8. miyo waiterman says:

    "Good morning campers. Today's word is evaluate. Key word is value. Do you have any? Not yet, but you will." – Tony Perkis

  9. gruelly says:

    Indian summer with i think adam arkin

  10. tos mummelj says:

    Macs blow: they're overpriced and overrated

  11. wiser says:

    Good Morning Campers.CmdrR. Do you have a thing for Palin.Harry. I also miss the good ole days. Like Teasing you about Erica Durance.

  12. chanens says:

    from the wife you mean?…….

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