He proposed! She said yes! The wedding planner is getting things rolling and all is well. That is, until it’s time to try on the dresses and tuxes; and all of a sudden the realization hits. You’ll be on display in front of two to three hundred friends and family, captured in photographs and videos that will be shared, emailed , put on Facebook and passed down from generation to generation for eternity!!
Whether you’re a bride, a groom, bridesmaid, best man, or the father or mother of the bride/groom, you want to look good and feel comfortable being the focus of everyone at the wedding. But with all the stress of getting everything done and making sure everyone is happy with the plans, we all lose sight of the fact that we need to focus on taking care of ourselves as well. Extreme diets are not the way to go since your mood, immune system, and energy will crash, turning you into a bride (groom, etc.)-zilla no one wants to be around!
So where do you start? The only way to lose weight and look your best is by combining exercise with healthy eating. You can set a goal for yourself, but be realistic. If you've never been a size 4 in your life, don't try and push to get there now. And not only can you get help planning your party, but Bridal and Wedding Fitness Programs and Boot Camps can help you achieve your goals and feel fit and confident on the “big day”!
Bridal Boot Camps and Wedding Party Group programs are popping up at gyms and personal training centers across the country. They can be one-on-one sessions with a personal trainer, small group intensive programs, or even large group fitness classes focused solely on brides and their wedding parties. The programs run anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks and usually include strength training and cardiovascular endurance components, along with nutrition education. The goals of each program vary with each individual group, but most work on obtaining a noticeable change in body composition with a more toned and lean physique. Increased energy, better skin tone, and stress reduction are added benefits.
There’s even a reality show on VH1 called Bridal Boot Camp, hosted by Cynthia Conde, founder of the trademarked Bridal Bootcamp fitness program. Conde developed her Bridal Bootcamp program after taking on a client who had been engaged for two years, but refused to set a wedding date because she was 100 pounds overweight. Conde developed the program using a hardcore, military-style training similar to what her brother had experienced in the Marines to help women get fit in time for their wedding. The show takes the concept to extremes, focusing much more on the drama tyical in reality shows.
Nationally, a variety of companies have branded the Bridal Boot camp concept and offer trainers certifications and franchises for “Bride Specific” training, but locally, many clubs and personal training studios are offering their own workshops.
The Club at Chesterfield offers an 8 week program called Bride 2 Be Bootcamp. For $300 per person, the program sets goals and develops an 8 week personalized game plan including a training schedule with fitness and diet pointers. For 1 hour, 1 day per week, the bride and/or bridesmaids get to work with a trainer, and for the 8 weeks can use the club at any time. Also, if 5 or more members of the wedding party participate, the bride gets to train free. For more information: http://www.clubatchesterfield.com/bride-2-be-bootcamp-/
Every Body Fit in St Louis offers a boot camp called Every Bride Fit Boot Camp in the Webster Groves, for schedule, go to www.everybridefit.net/
BodyFit St. Louis offers 3 different programs: One-on-one personal training, Bride and Groom couples training, and Bridal Party Boot Camp. For more info, email info@bodyfitstl.com
Fitness Barista offers individual and small group sessions (2-4 people) working with all members of the wedding party. The sessions are geared to the specific goals of each group member, with personalized nutrition, strength training, and cardio elements. Team exercises and motivation keep everyone focused on a common goal. Email hkraus52@gmail.com to set up a free group consultation.
The key differences between Bridal Boot Camps and ordinary fitness boot camps and training sessions are the shared focus on the wedding experience and the “urgency” for results along the way. It’s also a great way to alleviate some of the stress between mothers and daughters (or sons), brides and their bridesmaids and even brides and grooms as they approach the “big day”!
There are so many decisions to make and so many details to handle when planning a wedding. A focus on your health and fitness is a great way to let others help you relax, and help you look and feel better in the process! Whether you’re the bride, groom, bridesmaid, best man, mother of the bride or groom or a guest at the wedding, you can benefit from the boot camp experience!
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