Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp Abuja Hosts Free 10km Fitness Walk Tomorrow

What's your excuse for not exercising? Think about it long and hard but I assure you that nothing you come up with will be good enough!

My mum used to say that the body is like a machine, you need to service it every now and again. To exercise your body is to service it. Whether you are trying to loose weight or just keeping fit, exercise ought to be a part of your life.

Exercise controls your weight, combats health conditions and diseases, improves your mood, boosts energy, promotes better sleep and improves your sex life. How many more reasons do you need to get moving? 

I met Nanaye CEO Ultimate Fitness Bootcamp Abuja about 2 years ago when i joined the camp. He engages a fun and I dare say intellectual approach to ensure you get and or maintain your dream body.

If you live in Abuja, UFBC has something big on offer tomorrow Saturday 8th June and guess what? It is FREE. Hear from Nanaye after the cut

10 Frequently Asked Questions About The 14km Fitness Walk

Q  How Long Is The Walk?
A  The Walk is actually about 14km. So why do I promote it as a 10km walk? You ask. Well for 3 reasons: 
(1) Because 10 is a cooler number
(2) I told everybody it was only 10km the first time just to get them started. Think about it, 10km is more manageable than 14km. So I lied? Yes I did but it was a Saturday and I’m allowed to lie on Saturdays
(3) I really like the ‘10 Fitness Walk’ Logo and it says ‘10km’on it so it will be unfair to the logo and my logo design guy not to use it. I know, I know . . . I’ll have another one made.

Q  How Many Calories Can I Expect To Burn Over This 14km Walk?
A  It depends on your weight, the duration of the walk, and your pace (speed). We’ve gotten over 1000 calories on these walks with our campers. The general rule of thumb is 100 calories per mile (1.6km) for a 180-pound (82kg) person and 65 for a 120-pound (73kg) person.
The walk is 14km = 8.75 miles. So if you weigh 82kg or 73kg then you’ll expend about 717.5 calories or 639 calories respectively. Of course, if you are heavier or do a run you’ll burn way more calories. 
I can’t believe I just did math up there. Yay!
Alternatively, you can use the table I stole from some website below. Ko, below, koko, below, ko . . . Nanaye Focus!
Calories burned per mile by walking
Speed/Pounds 100 lb 120 lb 140 lb 160 lb 180 lb 200 lb 220 lb 250 lb 275 lb 300 lb
2.0mph 57 68 80 91 102 114 125 142 156 170
2.5mph 55 65 76 87 98 109 120 136 150 164
3.0mph 53 64 74 85 95 106 117 133 146 159
3.5mph 52 62 73 83 94 104 114 130 143 156
4.0mph 57 68 80 91 102 114 125 142 156 170
4.5mph 64 76 89 102 115 127 140 159 175 191
5.0mph 73 87 102 116 131 145 160 182 200 218

Q  What Is The Walking Route?
A  We take off from Jabi Lake Park (Alex Ekwueme Way, Opp Arewa Hospital)and walk through Kado Estate to the relatively new Ahmadu Bello Way, pass the Next Cash N Carry Store all the way to the Mabushi Flyover and back to Jabi Lake Park. Phew, I’m exhausted just from typing that. I’m joking. Or I’m I?To see the route on google maps, click HERE

Q  How Long Will It Take To Complete The Walk?
A  Anywhere from 90 minutes (if you are super fit and you run all the way) to 3 hours (if it is your first time and you take it easy). I recommend you record how much time it takes you to complete the course. The goal is to do it faster every time you try it, hopefully in 4 weeks. 

Q  When Does It Start?
A  There’ll be 2 take-off times: 5:30 and 6:00am. Pick the one you fancy. No African time just Bootcamp time. 

Q  How Can I Contact The Organizers?
A  08135364803, @ABJFitnessCamp

Q  Can I Bring A Friend?
A  You can bring all your friends. We’d like that very much. Thank you. 

Q  What Do I Need To Bring With Me? 
A  I’m glad you asked. Bring a water bottle, a face cap or hat, a face towel, a few friends, a watch, and lots of energy. 

Q  How Much Is The Walk?
A  The Walk is FREE! It don’t cost zip, squat, zilch, nada, . . . That’s all I got. 

Q  Do I Have To Finish The Walk?
A  Nope. We recommend that you do what you can, given your fitness level and time available. If you get really tired and can’t push yourself anymore then just jump in a cab and head on home. Home o, not your favourite ice-cream parlor. 

Q  Who Should Join The Walk?
A  Anybody interested in fitness, wellness, weight loss, and health. Folks who enjoy walking, running, and working out generally. You. 

Seriously, it took me like 7 years to type this document. The least you should do is show up right? Ok, it took a few minutes but you get my point.

So there you have it! Everything you need to know about tomorrow's walk. No more excuses. WALK THE WALK!