BOOT CAMP NO CAKEWALK FOR BRIDES-TO-BE `I'M GOING TO FIT INTO THAT DRESS'.Byline: Candice Choi Staff Writer CANOGA PARK - It's the fairy-tale wedding dress - a romantic satin affair with imperial sleeves and a touch of beading beading, n the scribing of a shallow groove (less than 0.5 mm in width or depth) on a cast that outlines the major connector. It is used to transfer the design to the investment cast and ensure tissue contact of the major connector. on the bodice and the flowing train. The only imperfection im·per·fec·tion n. 1. The quality or condition of being imperfect. 2. Something imperfect; a defect or flaw. See Synonyms at blemish. imperfection Noun 1. is that it's a tight squeeze - a trap set intentionally by bride-to-be Danette Jennings. ``I'm going to fit into that dress,'' said a determined Jennings, who embarked on a five-week bridal boot camp Software from Apple that enables an Intel x86-based Macintosh to host the Windows XP operating system. Boot Camp is used to divide the hard disk into Windows and Mac partitions, to install the necessary drivers and to create a dual boot environment. at Topanga Fitness in Canoga Park on Tuesday morning. Jennings was among a half-dozen future brides taking part in a maiden course professing pro·fess v. pro·fessed, pro·fess·ing, pro·fess·es v.tr. 1. To affirm openly; declare or claim: "a physics major to whip them into shape for the big day, in her case June 5. The aim is to zero in on ``panic zones'' and blast away extra pounds in the leg and abdominal areas. Between sweaty sweat·y adj. sweat·i·er, sweat·i·est 1. Covered with or smelling of sweat. 2. Causing sweat: a sweaty job. crunches and lunges, women can bond over their pre-wedding jitters jitters 'Butterflies' Psychology An episode of nervousness or anxiety that often precedes a public event; jitters is a type of performance anxiety which may affect actors in a stage production–stage fright or soloist musicians; it may respond to anxiolytics . The course, which spans 15 sessions over five weeks, is an offshoot of the popular boot camps that gyms across the country have been offering in recent years. Topanga Fitness started with just one boot camp a little more than a year ago, but now offers four regular classes and special corporate training sessions. In 2001, only 19 percent of gyms nationwide offered boot camps. That figure ballooned to about 50 percent in 2002, the most recent data available from the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association in Boston. ``I wouldn't be surprised if it's gone up even more since then,'' said Brooke McInnis, spokeswoman for the IHRSA IHRSA International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association . Extreme Boot Camp in La Caada Flintridge offers bridal boot camps by special request. Fresh Fitness Boot Camp A Fitness Boot Camp is usually a circuit type training routine that mixes running and many other exercise using weights and body weight to lose body fat and gain endurance. Called "boot camp" because it usually is similar to military basic training. in Encino doesn't have boot camps specifically for brides, but many members are getting ready for weddings. Group exercises in general are popular, and it's no wonder specialized boot camps are sprouting up. ``It makes sense - you're working out with a population of people who are in exactly the same boat,'' McInnis said. What makes the concept so attractive is that someone else is policing your behavior, said Allen Saltzman, who owns Topanga Fitness with his wife, Sharona. But the term ``boot camp'' can be misleading. ``It's not a boot camp mentality with fatigues and screaming instructors,'' Allen said. ``It's much more nurturing.'' In fact, participants of the bridal boot camp are given Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown (born April 14, 1957) is a makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Her products are sold in over 400 stores and twenty countries worldwide. makeovers and are rewarded with a gift basket A gift basket, or fruit basket is typically a gift that is delivered to the recipient at their home or workplace. There are different varieties of gift baskets, some which have fruit only, some with dry/canned goods only (such as tea, crackers and jam) although the standard full of spa amenities at the end of the course. The entire experience costs each participant $350 - a bargain for Jennings, who said being part of a team of like-minded women is a great motivator. ``If I decide not to go to the gym one day, who's going to care? With a boot camp, people are counting on me to show up,'' she said. The boot camps at Topanga Fitness are so popular, members are constantly suggesting ideas for variations, such as an outdoor camp for pets and their owners. ``People come in and say, 'can you do this, can you do that.' The other day, a guy asked if we could do one for grooms,'' Sharona said. For now, Topanga Fitness is focusing on bridal boot camps and will likely offer additional sessions to accommodate the growing interest. Sharona discovered there was great enthusiasm for the idea when she first started talking it over with members several months ago; one woman talked about bringing her entire bridal party and the mother of another bride-to-be was eager to sign up. The boot-camp concept works for bridal parties because women are focused on getting results within a certain time frame. ``I want to look like I did when my fiance first met me, which was 30 pounds ago,'' said Lisa Morejon, a Burbank resident who's set to get married Oct. 8. After her first session Tuesday morning, she was feeling a bit sore at work. ``I know what boot camp means, but I didn't think it would literally be like that.'' Realistically, Morejon knows she won't lose 30 pounds right away, but she's hoping the experience will set her on the right path. ``I'm going to get the best of to gain an advantage over, whether fairly or unfairly. - Milton. See also: Best it and just try and keep it up until Oct. 8.'' Candice Choi, (818) 713-3634 candice.choi(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1 -- color) Danette Jennings, 29, right, of Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, , is determined to fit into her too-tight wedding dress. She and Beth Howard, 34, of Reseda, left, work out in Topanga fitness' boot camp to get ready for their coming weddings. (2) At brides-to-be boot camp, coach Jessica Welk watches over the women, who are working on their abs at Topanga Fitness. All say they want to look their best for their most important day. (3) Bride-to-be Lisa Morejon, 28, of Burbank, in front, works out on the stairs with other future brides to get in shape their wedding day at a boot camp at Topanga Canyon Fitness. Tina Burch/Staff Photographer |
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