Boot Camp FAQ
I read that your boot camp programs are for someone currently active. What exactly do you mean by that? MBC is for those who are looking for a jump-start to an exercise habit or for those who want to take their fitness to the next level. “Currently active” does not mean you need to be going to the gym regularly or out running every day. Day to day life provides us many opportunities for activity. Even chasing your kids around counts:) Please consult with your doctor to be sure that you are cleared for exercise. MBC encourages teammates to take charge of the workout by making modifications with the trainer’s guidance. We are committed to providing you with the best group strength and conditioning program. Please never hesitate to let your trainer know what we can do to make your experience better. What is your Attendance Policy? Melrose Boot Camp workouts are sold together as a program for the number of weeks specified. Teammates are not refunded for classes that they do not attend. Boot camps are priced with the assumption that several workouts may be missed within the session. Workouts may not be carried over into new sessions. What do you do if it rains? We meet rain or shine. What do I need to bring on my first day of boot camp? Please bring a bottle of water and a towel or mat if you like. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes appropriate for exercise. Best to wear layers that you can take off as you warm up. Is there a lot of running in boot camp? The majority of running that we do in boot camp is in short bursts to raise our heart rates, challenge our cardiovascular system and to keep us warm in cooler weather. Long distance running is not a part of the program. Please speak to your trainer about making exercise modifications if anything is not feeling right or if your have any physical restrictions. Making modifications is strongly encouraged and is a big part of what MBC is all about. All running can be replaced with walking. Is it okay to arrive late or leave early from boot camp if I need to? YES! We want you to get your workout in even if it needs to be a shorter one. Please keep in mind a couple of things: Sometimes we leave the field for a neighboring location. Also if no one shows up for class, the instructor doesn't wait- so in being late you do run this risk, especially in the smaller clasees. |
What kinds of exercises
can I expect to engage in? Every day of boot camp is different than the last! We prescribe to the training principle of muscle confusion. By challenging ourselves in different ways and at different intensities, we keep our bodies and our minds guessing which keeps the work out fresh and effective. The program is made up of body weight resistance exercises such as squats, lunges, and push-ups just to name a few! We also use simple tools such as resistance bands, jump ropes and agility ladders. One of the important things we hope you take away from your MBC experience is that you can get in a great workout using minimal equipment. Most boot camp exercises can be done anywhere, any time, without the expense of fancy equipment and even with limited space. Add in friends, and exercise can take on an element of “fun” that you may have never thought possible! I just signed up for a 5k. Will this program help me train for it? Boot Camp work-outs will contribute nicely to your preparation for race day. If you are considering training for anything longer than a 5k or 10k please speak to your trainer for guidance in finding a healthy balance between boot camp and running. I missed the registration for the current program. Can I still join up or do I need to wait until the next one starts? If a program is not at capacity you are welcome to join us. Where are the programs held? We move around using local parks, fields and tracks. We make creative use of park benches, walls, and hills. You may be surprised by what we come up with! Currently teams meet in the vicinity of Tremont St. Melrose. Yoga FAQ'sWhere is the studio located?
Joy Yoga is at 195 Green St. between Brad Hutchinson Real Estate and Gray’s Appliance in Melrose, MA. What do I wear for yoga classes? Dress comfortably and remove your shoes upon arrival. Bring water and a mat and that is all you need. I don’t have a yoga mat. Do you have one I can borrow? We no longer supply yoga mats for our participants for safety reasons. What time should I arrive for class? We do not have any in person classes at this time. Can I just show up for an adult yoga class or do I need to register in advance? Just show up. First come first served. The door locks promptly at the start of class. Do you sell class packages? No, please pay as you go for $15 per class for adult drop-in classes. Cash or checks are accepted. We do not take credit cards at the studio. Can my son/daughter drop-in to your kids classes as his/her schedule permits? If so, what is the price? We’d love to have him/her join us! The drop-in price is $20. Please send cash or a check made out to Joy Yoga with your son or daughter. Also our waiver found at the bottom of the page must be completed before attending for the first time. This only needs to be submitted once. *Please note that no refunds are offered for classes missed, however you are welcome to mix and match with other children's classes. Would you do a class for my Brownie or Girl Scout Troop? YES! Class is scheduled for one hour and includes circle -time introductions, yoga and meditation. It is $10 per child, $100 minimum. (This is a $5 savings per child as compared to our weekly scheduled classes.) Class can be scheduled for Thursday and Friday afternoons beginning at 3 or 4 pm. Please email Joy to book your date and time. Payment can be made upon arrival. We look forward to sharing yoga with you! Do you offer sibling discounts? Sibling discounts are available for our weekly classes and movie nights. They are not available for full day Enrichment. I won a class through a local auction or raffle. How do I set it up? Please email Joy. Joy Yoga frequently donates yoga classes to help raise money for area schools and organizations and we are very happy to do this! Please note that these donations are non transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer. They are strictly for the prize outlined on your certificate. Please use your prize within one year of the event at which you received it. What is your snow cancellation policy? If Melrose Public Schools are cancelled/closed due to weather, our youth programs are also cancelled. In the case of a MPS delayed opening, All classes (youth & adult) regularly held before 12 noon are also cancelled. Classes later in the day will go forward as scheduled. Updates are always posted on facebook and twitter. |