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Can Kim Kardashian's Trainer Whip a Real Woman into Shape?

Find out if 30 days with the reality star's bootcamp trainer can transform one woman's body into a toned, fat-burning machine

by Alexis Finc

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Bootcamp ain't no joke As my first class kicks into high gear, I quickly realize why it's called a bootcamp. During the hour-long class, I complete 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of strength training. The cardio is done on a treadmill, which I constantly manipulate to change the incline and speed. The strength training takes place on the floor (usually on a stepper), and involves free weights, bands, and bars. Each day of the week focuses on a specific area of the body, like butts and legs, ending with a full-body burn on the weekend.

Simple? Sure. Logical? You bet. Easy? Two words for you: hell no.

You see, the entire hour I'm in Barry's Bootcamp I'm constantly moving -- and sweating. I might start out on the treadmill for 10 minutes, then quickly switch to the floor for the next 10 minutes, and repeat until the hour's up. It's called High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and this method has proven to be one of the most efficient and effective workouts around. In fact, studies have shown that people using the HIIT method burn up to nine times more fat than those practicing a traditional workout.

And since you burn so many calories in such small bursts of time, you can actually cut your workout in half and get the same results.

There's just one problem: I've never run on a treadmill before today.

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Work out and PUSH YOURSELF. Watch portion sizes. Nobody needs to go to Kim Kardashians trainer to get in shape. You have to actually want to do it.

by brianna121791 Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:41AM Report as inappropriate

This was nice to see that you arent going to get those results that quickly plus Im sure Kim does a lot more then just his bootcamp. When you have money like she does you can afford a lot more.

by Jonealle77 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 09:49AM Report as inappropriate

Well written! I love the honesty.

by tallredamanda Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 03:35PM Report as inappropriate

A woman with curves, yes!

by EricaC123 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 06:08AM Report as inappropriate

I dont want that deformed bimbo's lard butt. Are you insane?

by pookiewookie Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

Motivating

by muellsrus Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

would like to try something like this - right now I am tying to run in the mornings and ride bike in the afternoons and work in floor excercise and weights

by lynn2u54022 Monday, June 11, 2012 at 06:37PM Report as inappropriate

Kim Kardashian is not an example of beauty. She has a HUGE derriere, which is very unattractive. I cannot stand her and all of the publicity she gets. I am disappointed with TB that you would have an article about her.

by CaroleVonAllten Monday, June 11, 2012 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate

Kind of disappointing.... Work out like crazy, but still guzzle soda. Not shocking she barely lost any weight.

by VV001 Monday, April 9, 2012 at 11:48PM Report as inappropriate

I have physical disabilities (bones). I need low impact. But I need to lose 70 lbs. Will yoga do that?

by babstrice Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10:12PM Report as inappropriate