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You already know that you must give your bootcamp workouts a wow experience, so
you must be unique. Heres your chance.
Enter the Bootcamp Finisher Games. This fun-packed manual incorporates my crazy
metabolic finishers with some fast, fun and very effective games.
And whether or not youre a bootcamp coach or you just want a way to replace boring
cardio and even intervals, than this is your answer.
Plug these mini fat-torchers in after your workout for busting through a fat loss plateau
and have your bootcampers raving about you.
May you or your campers never, EVER get bored with your workouts,
Mike Whitfield (Mikey), CTT
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Disclaimer:
You must get your physicians approval before beginning this exercise program.
The recommendations in this and any other document are not medical guidelines but are
for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting this or
any other program or if you have any medical condition or injury that can possibly
worsen with physical activity. This program is designed for healthy individuals 18 years
and older only. The information in this document is meant to supplement, not replace,
proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. Mike Whitfield,
or anyone associated with Crank Training, LLC (formerly known/also known as
Reflections Fitness) advises readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know
their limits. Before partaking in the exercises in this or any other program, be sure that
your equipment is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of
experience, aptitude, training and fitness. The exercises and dietary programs in this book
are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regimen
that may have been prescribed by your physician. Dont lift heavy weights if you are
alone, inexperienced, injured, or fatigued. Dont perform any exercise unless you have
been shown the proper technique by a certified fitness trainer or certified strength and
conditioning specialist. Always ask for instruction and assistance when lifting. Dont
perform any exercise without proper instruction. Always do a warm-up prior to any
exercise including but not limited to interval training. See your physician before starting
any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to
your physician before starting any exercise program, including but not limited to Crank
Training / WorkoutFinishers.com. If you experience any lightheadedness, dizziness, or
shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician
immediately. You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you
have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are overweight, or if you
are over 30 years old. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a
registered dietician. If your physician recommends that you dont use this or any other
program, please
follow your doctors orders.
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Train SAFE!
Don't do any exercises that you aren't sure how to do. Always get personal
instruction from a certified trainer or ask for a substitute exercise.
If you need extra recovery within the workout or between workouts, don't hesitate
to take it. In other words, dont keep going if youre feeling dizzy!
Just because something looks easy on paper doesnt mean you dismiss it. On the
other end if something looks too difficult, then be safe and use an easier
exercise and adjust recovery and rest periods.
If you want to start this or any other program but think you have an injury, get
medical attention FIRST and have a professional therapist rehabilitate your injury
before starting any exercise program.
If you decide to use running as your form of interval training (especially sprints),
make sure you have good running shoes and always do an extra thorough warm-
up.
And for the timed sets, I strongly encourage you to buy a gymboss interval timer. For
one thing, they are awesome. Also, they are inexpensive for what you get. Check them
out at www.gymboss.com. Or you can use an interval timer application on your
smartphone.
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Always offer exercise substitutions to your bootcampers. Lets face it. Not everyone
needs to be doing jump squats. So when you offer these finishers, be sure to offer an
exercise substitution for the more challenging exercises.
Instead of Jump Squats, you can do Total Body Extensions or Low Box Jumps
Instead of Decline Pushups (or any other more challenging pushups), you can do normal
Pushups
Always offer an alternative exercise based on your bootcampers fitness level. Alright,
lets rock this thing.
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Use these finishers at the END of your main workout. These are designed to compliment
your main workout, not replace it.
Be conservative when you try a finisher for the first time. For example, if a
finisher calls for 3 rounds, complete only 1-2 rounds the first time you do that
finisher.
Dont be afraid to substitute an easier exercise to fit your unique fitness level. For
example, you can do regular pushups instead of Spiderman pushups.
Things to Remember
A superset is 2 exercises back-to-back with no rest, but resting after both exercises are
complete. For example, lets say you have a finisher that says:
Here is what you do: one set of 30 seconds of Body Squats, then immediately, with NO
rest, 30 seconds of push-ups, THEN rest 30 seconds. See? You would do this 2 more
times for a total of 3 supersets.
Timed sets work best with bootcamp workouts. Everyone can go at their own pace.
A circuit is a series of 3 exercises or more that are done back-to-back with no rest
between exercises. So, for example, lets say you have the following finisher:
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Finisher # 1
Thats Jacked
Put your campers into groups of two (aka partners). The groups must complete 400
Jumping Jacks, but only one person can go at a time. The first group to finish off the 400
jumping jacks wins.
Finisher # 2
The Heart Thumper 300
Split your campers into groups of 3. Each group must complete the following circuit, and
they can be split up any way they wish. Only one person can go at a time. So, for
example, person 1 would complete 10 burpees while the other two encourage him/her.
While person 1 rests, person 2 jumps in and continues the burpees while the other two
encourage him/her. Continue in this fashion and promote teamwork. The first group to
complete the circuit wins.
Finisher # 3
Dealing with Cards
Pick a random camper and ask him/her to pick a card. They must continue to go through
the pile until they pick up an Ace, King, Queen or Jack card. Then choose another
camper to choose another card, which must be 2-9.
So, if the two cards are King and 4, your finisher will be this:
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Finisher # 4
Partner Pump 200
Split your bootcamp into partners (thats group of two ha Im hilarious). Each team is
to complete the following circuit, however only one person can go at a time. For
example, person 1 would do 20 prisoner reverse lunges and then rests, and while he/she
rests, his/her partner would jump in and complete 20 prisoner reverse lunges. Thats 40
total, so 10 to go. The first team to complete all reps wins.
Finisher # 5
Swing and Skate
Have your campers split up into groups of 3-4. Use a timer (gym boss or stop watch) for
this one. One person starts off with DB or KB Swings, while the others in the group
perform Skater Hops for 30 seconds. Once the 30 seconds are up, the next person does
swings while everyone else performs skater hops. Do this for 5 minutes. Have your
campers rest if necessary.
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Runnin with the Plank
Split your camp in half. One half will run in place , while the other half performs the
plank. Do this for 1 minute and then switch and go for another minute. Then rest 30
seconds. Repeat two more times for a total of 3 supersets. It looks like this:
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Team Burpees
Split your bootcamp into groups of 3. The ulimate goal is to do 120 burpees between
everyone in each group. For example, one person may perform 40 burpees, the second
person performs 25 burpees and the third person performs 55, equaling a grand total of
120 burpees. But the catchy part? only one person in each group can be performing
the burpees. The other two rest and encourage. So when one person gets tired, someone
else steps in and cranks them out. Whatever groups finishes first gets a prize (t-shirt,
bragging rights, high five, gluten-free pancakes whatever)
Finisher # 8
The Nifty Fifty
Set your camp up in partners. The end goal achieve the following:
You can have your partners split up the exercises however they wish, BUT only ONE
person can go at a time. You can also go in any order. So, for example:
First person does 10 jump squats and 10 close-grip pushups, then rests
Second person does 10 goblet squats, then rests. The first group to achieve it all wins.
Finisher # 9
The Twenty/Twenty
Split your campers in half. Group A will perform DB/KB Swings for 20 seconds, while
Group B performs Pushups for 20 seconds. Every 20 seconds, switch. Do this 5 times.
Your campers can rest whenever needed.
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Finisher # 10
Inching the Relay
Set up your campers into groups of 3-4. Set up a cone for each team about 20 yards from
the starting line (use another cone to designate the starting line if needed). The first
person performs the inchworm all the way to the cone, and then sprints back, while the
others in the group perform jumping jacks. Once the first person comes back, they tag the
next person and the chaos continues. The first group to finish wins. Everyone must
complete the relay TWICE. So, lets sum it up:
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Follow the Leader
Choose a random camper and they get to call the shots. They can choose from the Split
Shuffle, Total Body Extension, Jumping Jacks or Skater Hops. Once they shout out the
exercise, everyone must perform that exercise for one minute, followed by 30 seconds of
rest. Choose a new leader with each round, and do 3 rounds.
Finisher # 12
Super Stars
Split your campers in half. One half will perform the Star Shuffle, while the other half
will perform Star Jumps. Do each move for 30 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of rest.
Do this 3 times.
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Dicing the Plank
1 Plank (1 minute)
2 Pushup Plank (30 secs)
3 Side Plank (30 secs/side)
4 Pushup Side Plank (30 secs/side)
5 Spiderman Pushup Plank (15 secs/side)
6 - 1-Legged Plank (15 secs/side)
Everyone must do whatever you rolled 4 rounds, with 20 seconds of rest between rounds.
Finisher # 14
Climbers Gauntlet
Choose a random camper and have them pick a number between 1 and 3. Here is what
the numbers represent:
Whichever number they choose represents the exercise that will be plugged into this
circuit:
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Finisher # 15
Payback
Choose 3 campers to pick a number one through five. They must be all different
numbers. Here are what the numbers represent:
1 Alligator Crawl
2 Decline Pushups
3 Prisoner Jump Squats
4 Strap or Band Row
5 KB or DB Swings
You, as the bootcamp instructor, must complete the following circuit, while the campers
get to simply walk in place:
Youre welcome.
Finisher # 16
Metabolic Switch
Have your campers partner up. Have them designate themselves A and B in each group
(for example Sally is A and Tom is B). Do the following circuit twice, but they switch
letters between circuits. For example, in circuit 1, Sally is A, and Tom is B. In circuit
two, Sally is B and Tom is A. Rest 30 seconds between circuits.
1A) A does Lunge Jumps, while B does Close-Grip 3/4th Rep Pushups (30 secs)
1B) A does Spiderman Climb, while B does Narrow Stance Goblet Squats (30 secs)
1C) A does DB/KB Swings, while B does Stability Ball Rollout (30 secs)
1D) A does Spiderman Pushups, while B does Alternating Prisoner Lateral Lunges (30 secs)
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Finisher # 17
The Swing and Squat
The object of this finisher complete 30 KB/DB Swings for every camper you have.
Only one camper can go at a time. While the one camper performs his/her 30 KB/DB
Swings, everyone else must hold a bodyweight squat hold or wall sit. Your campers can
rest when needed. This will be really challenging if you have a full bootcamp class.
Expect sore glutes tomorrow.
Finisher # 18
Team Density
Have your campers split up into groups of 3. Have them fight over who does what
Repeat as many times as possible in 3-5 minutes (depending how sadistic you are),
resting only when needed.
Finisher # 19
Push to the Finish
Have your campers split up into groups of 3-4. The object of each group is to finish the
following circuit, in any fashion, and everyone can go at the same time to complete all
reps. So, one person can perform Superman Pushups, while one does T Pushups, and the
third can work on completing the Spiderman Pushups. The first team to complete the
circuit wins. You can complete these pushups in any order as well.
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Finisher # 20
Konging Around
Split your campers in half. One half will perform the Kong, while the other half performs
a Pushup Plank.
Finisher # 21
The Abs Decathlon
Each camper can choose his/her own path, but everyone must complete each section
once. Do this circuit ONE time.
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Exercise Library
(Exercises are in order of appearance)
Jumping Jacks
Stand on the balls of your feet with your feet shoulder width-apart and arms by side.
Jump your feet out to your sides and raise your hands overhead at the same time.
Return to the starting position
Burpees
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Drop down onto your hands and feet, then thrust your feet back so you are in a push-
up position. Thrust your feet back in and then stand up.
You can add a vertical jump at the end as well.
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Bodyweight Chops
Start by holding your hands above your head and to the side.
In a diagonal and chopping motion, bring your hands towards the opposite knee with
a slight bend in both knees.
Return to the starting position
Do all reps on one side and repeat for the other side.
Squat Thrusts
Start in the pushup position with your abs braced
Bring your feet in towards your chest in an explosive fashion
Return to the starting position by kicking your feet back out
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Lunge Jump
Start in the bottom of a split squat position. Your front thigh should be parallel to the
floor, your torso upright, and your abs braced.
Jump up explosively and switch leg positions in the air. Your back leg becomes the
front leg, and vice versa. Absorb the landing with your muscles. Keep your abs
braced and torso upright.
Alternate sides without resting between sides
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Split Shuffle
Stand with one foot forward and the other back in a split stance.
Raise your opposite arm and bring it forward. Take your same arm back.
Quickly switch your arm and foot position, almost as if you were running in place.
Continue to alternate, doing this exercise as rapidly as possible.
Its trickyand requires some coordination
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Bodyweight Row
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms extended in front of you as if
you are performing a standing row.
Bring your arms in while keeping a 90 degree bend with your elbows
Squeeze your shoulder blades HARD
Return to the starting position
Strap Row
Grab the straps and take 2 steps backward. Lean back and rest the weight on heels.
Hold the straps with your palms facing together.
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from heels to shoulders.
Row your body up until your chest is at strap height.
Slowly return to the start position.
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Spiderman Climb
Brace your abs. Start in the top of the pushup position.
Keep your abs braced, pick one foot up off the floor, and slowly bring your knee up
outside of your shoulder and touch your foot to the ground.
Keep your abs braced and slowly return your leg to the start position.
Alternate sides until you complete all of the required repetitions.
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KB/DB Swings
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Hold a single Kettlebell or
dumbbell in both hands in front of your body at arms length.
Push your hips back and swing the Kettlebell or dumbbell between your legs.
Drive back up to the start position and swing the Kettlebell or dumbbell up to chest
height. Move at a quick pace.
Skater Hops
Start with your feet shoulder width apart
Jump to one side on one foot, shifting all your weight to the leg you jumped out with
Now jump to the other side with the other leg and repeat.
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Run in Place
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Run in place driving your knees up as high as possible.
Your other arm will naturally swing forward. Keep a bend in the elbow.
Run in place at a warm-up pace.
Plank
Lie on your stomach on a mat.
Raise your body in a straight line and rest your bodyweight on your elbows and toes
so that your body hovers over the mat.
Keep your back straight and your hips up. Hold (brace) your abs tight. Contract them
as if someone was about to punch you in the stomach, but breath normally.
Hold this position for the recommended amount of time.
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Jump Squats
Squat down with your feet just outside shoulder width apart and bringing your glutes
and hips back
Explode and jump up
Be sure to land in the squat position (to reduce impact) and repeat as necessary.
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Goblet Squat
Stand with your feet just greater than shoulder-width apart.
Hold a dumbbell in a cupped position at chest height.
Start the movement at the hip joint. Push your hips backward and sit back into a
chair.
Make your hips go back as far as possible.
Squat as deep as possible, but keep your low back tensed in a neutral position.
Dont let your lower back become rounded.
Push with your glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps to return to the start position.
Close-grip Pushup
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes/knees to shoulders.
Place the hands on the floor inside shoulder-width apart.
Slowly lower yourself down until you are an inch off the ground.
Tuck your elbows into your sides as you lower your body.
Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps to return to the start position.
Keep your body in a straight line at all times and elbows tucked in.
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Pushup
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes/knees to shoulders.
Place the hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Slowly lower yourself down until you are an inch off the ground.
Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps to return to the start position.
Keep your body in a straight line at all times.
Inchworm
This is a powerful stretch for your hamstrings, so go slow, and dont round your back.
Start in a modified push-up position, with your hands out in front of your shoulders.
Keep your legs straight and walk your legs towards your hands.
Go until you get a stretch, but dont round your lower back.
Once you get a stretch, walk your hands out until you are in a modified pushup.
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Star Jumps
Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and your hands at your sides
Partially squat down with your arms crossed in front of you
Jump and simultaneously bring your arms above your head as if youre performing a
jumping jack in mid-air
Return to the starting position (be sure to land in the partial squat to absorb the
landing)
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Star Shuffle
Stand with your feet should-width apart
Step diagonally at a 45o angle with one leg
Push with your forward leg to return to the starting position.
Continue to alternate, doing this exercise as rapidly as possible.
Its trickyand requires some co-ordination
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Pushup Plank
Start in the top of a pushup position. Hold your body in a straight line.
Keep your back straight and your hips up. Hold (brace) your abs tight. Contract them
as if someone was about to punch you in the stomach, but breath normally.
The lower you are, the more difficult it will be
Side Plank
Lie on a mat on your right side.
Support your bodyweight with your knees and on your right elbow.
Raise your body in a straight line so that your body hovers over the mat.
Keep your back straight and your hips up. Hold your abs tight. Contract them as if
someone was about to punch you in the stomach, but breath normally.
Hold this position for the recommended amount of time. Switch sides.
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1 -Legged Plank
Keeping a straight line with your body, balance your weight on your toes of one foot
and forearms and keep your abs braced.
Switch legs and repeat
Walking Lunge
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step forward with your right leg, taking a slightly larger than normal step.
Keep your left toe on the ground and use it to help keep your balance. The left knee
should also be bent.
Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
Keep your upper body upright and your lower back flat.
Drive through the lead leg to step forward to the standing position. Alternate sides.
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Lateral Jumps
Stand with your knees bent, abs braced, and hips back.
Jump laterally and land with your knees bent and hips back to absorb the landing
forces in your muscles.
Repeat to the other side with as little rest as possible between jumps.
Always land with your knees bent.
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Mountain Climbers
Brace your abs. Start in the top of the push-up position.
Keep your abs braced, pick one foot up off the floor, and slowly bring your knee up
to your chest. Do not let your hips sag or rotate.
Keep your abs braced and slowly return your leg to the start position.
Alternate sides until you complete all of the required repetitions.
Alligator Crawl
Start from a push-up position with your feet on a towel.
Keep your body in a straight line throughout the entire exercise.
Walk your body forward using only your hands. Your feet will slide across the floor
because they are on a towel. If done on carpet, place your feet on a weight plate.
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Decline Pushup
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes (knees) to shoulders.
Place the hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Elevate your feet onto stairs or a bench.
Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps to return to the start position.
Keep your body in a straight line at all times.
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Spiderman Pushup
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes (knees) to shoulders.
Place the hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Slowly lower yourself down until you are 2 inches off the ground.
As you lower yourself, slowly bring your right knee up to your right elbow.
Keep your foot off the ground as you do so.
Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps to return to the start position, and
return your leg to the start position. Alternate sides until you complete all repetitions.
Keep your body in a straight line at all times and try not to twist your hips.
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Superman Pushup
Maintain a straight line with your body and keep your abs braced
Lower yourself into a pushup position
Return to the starting position and extend arm out directly in front of you
Repeat for the other side.
Alternate sides until you complete prescribed reps.
T-Pushup
Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes to shoulders.
Place the hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Slowly lower yourself down until you are 2 inches off the ground.
Push off to return to the start position.
As you come up, rotate to one side and point that arm towards the ceiling.
Alternate sides with each rep.
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Kong
Squat down onto all fours.
Rise up on the balls of your feet.
Pull your body forward with your arms while hopping forward, like a gorilla.
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Bodysaw
Support your weight on your forearms and your toes. Put your toes on a towel if you
are on a wood floor. If you are on carpet, put your toes on a weight plate.
Keep your abs braced and breathe normally.
Slide your feet out behind you 6 inches and then slide them back in.
Its tough to see in the photos, but youll feel it when you try it!
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