Birmingham Boot Camp: Welcome to the
official website of Richard Rigor's
Rigorous Bootcamp in Birmingham, AL.
Rigorous Bootcamp
is part of CrossFit Birmingham -
the first licensed CrossFit affiliate
in Birmingham. http://CrossFitBirmingham.com
Birmingham Boot Camp
Homewood and Liberty Park
Locations
As seen on
The
Rigorous Bootcamp series is an intense
training regimen created to push your body, mind, and soul to a
higher level. Want more strength? Take Rigorous Bootcamp. Want
a real challenge? Take Rigorous Bootcamp in
the Birmingham area.
No
Machines. No Joke.
Bodyweight training
is the focus. We'll also be incorporating kettlebells,
resistance bands, medicine balls, and other training tools,
however we will avoid using "traditional" gym equipment for our
outdoor Rigorous Bootcamp sessions.
"Yes! Loved the class!! Can't say
that I loved getting up at 5 am to be at the
gym at 5:30 but I guess that was just all part
of it : ) I am so proud of myself of making it
through the class especially running the stairs
as you know that wasn't my strong area! I can
definitely tell a change in my body over the
last month it has been a great change in my my
work out schedule. I was getting tired of doing
the same old thing every day and taking your
class has given me good change and challenged
me to go that extra mile! Thanks so much for
kicking my butt!"
Stephanie Lambert
Richard,
I really enjoyed your bootcamp... I am looking
forward to Septembers bootcamp, I will be signing
up. I would recommend you to all my friends!
Thanks for the extra motivation!
Christie B.
I thoroughly enjoyed your camp and
wish that I could stay in Birmingham and take
another. Good luck and keep up the great
success.
I miss seeing you at 5:30 in the a.m.! Thanks for
the great bootcamp experience. I am looking forward
to the next one. I really liked the format and the
early hour. Thanks also for all of the extra info
regarding diets and excercise, I need all of the
help I can get.
Thanks again and see you soon.
Summer Z.
I really enjoyed he bootcamp
because it was different from anything that I
had done before. I have not been working out
for very long so this really gave me an
opportunity to see my strength (&
weaknesses).
Thanks again for doing this and thanks for the diet
tips along the way, they were really helpful as
well.
Questions can be
directed to Richard at 205.396.4523 or mail @
richardrigor.com
Below are
just a few of the exercises we will be
performing at Rigorous Bootcamp.
8 Count Body
Builders
Start in a standing position and bend your knees
and place your hands on the ground.
Extend your legs back into a push up position.
Bring your knees back in towards chest and stand
back up.
This should be a continuous motion and be
fluid.
Alternating Split
Squat
1) Stand with feet hip width apart. Take left leg
and step back approximately 2 feet standing on the
ball of back foot.
2) Feet should be positioned at a staggered stance
with head and back erect and straight in a neutral
position. Place hands on waist.
3) Lower body by bending at right hip and knee
until thigh is parallel to floor then immediately
explode vertically.
4) Switch feet in the air so that the back foot
lands forward and vice versa.
5) Prior to takeoff extend the ankles to their
maximum range (full plantar flexion) ensure proper
mechanics.
Ankle
Wiggles
1) Start position: Lie back onto floor or bench
with knees bent and hands at your side. Head should
be in a neutral position with a space between chin
and chest.
2) Leading with the chin and chest towards the
ceiling, contract the abdominal and raise shoulders
off floor or bench. Reach for you ankle with one
hand and repeat with the other side.
3) Return to start position.
4) Remember to keep head and back in a neutral
position. Hyperextension or flexion of either may
cause injury.
Jumping
Jacks
Start with your legs side by side and your arms by
your side.
In one motion jump and spread your legs out to the
side while your arms raise out and up over your
head.
Land in this position and then return to the
starting position and repeat.
Mountain
Climbers
1. Start by getting on your hands and feet in a
prone position.
2. Keeping your body parallel to ground drive your
knees up towards your chest alternating back and
forth.
3. Repeat this movement for the required number of
seconds.
Elbow
Stabilization
1. Form a plank position with your elbows and your
feet keeping your body parallel to the floor.
2. Keeping your trunk tight and parallel lift up
one elbow and rotate your trunk and shoulders.
3. Hold for a count of 2 and then return to the
starting position and repeat with the other
arm.
4. Repeat for the prescribed number of
repetitions.