Join us on Saturday mornings from 8am to 9am at Centennial Park!
Frequently Asked Questions
(Circuit Training in the Park; 10/10 In The Park; Boot Camp; Guiness word record for Largest Circuit Training - it's official)
What is "Circuit Training in the Park?"
When you hear the words "Boot Camp", what do you think of? Most people think of a military style workout at a high intensity led by a drill sergeant. Circuit Training in the Park, in contrast, has been designed to work for all fitness levels. Volunteer trainers modify all activities and each individual has an opportunity to participate, get a great workout and have fun! You don’t need equipment and you don’t need machines. Anyone can do it! "It's not about the intensity, it's about the effort". As part of the 10 week Get Active Howard County (GAHC) initiative, We Promote Health (WPH) created this activity for the Howard County community. The initial concept, 10/10 in the Park offered10 trainers donating their time, knowledge and passion, providing an outdoor exercise opportunity for the 10 weeks of GAHC. During the process, WPH interested Guinness World Records (GWR) in the idea of the Circuit Training and the opportunity to set a brand new world record was agreed upon. The program was changed from 10/10 in the Park to Circuit Training in the Park as the group grew and the trainings extended beyond the 10 weeks. On June 18th, 2011, 317 participants set the official record for the Guinness World Record for the Largest Circuit Training! (Per Guinness, the official category is Largest Circuit Training.) Circle Training in the Park continues every Saturday morning and is a free opportunity for everyone at all fitness levels.
Why Circuit Training in the Park? (10/10 In The Park; bootcamp lite)
Circuit Training in the Park is a great opportunity for Howard Countians to work out with some of the area's best professional fitness trainers. Sometimes referred to as "bootcamp lite", we want perspective participants to understand that anyone can do this. No matter where you are on the fitness scale, the Circuit Training is a great way to start living a more active life and building a habit of exercise and wellness. This FREE program will take place every Saturday morning. Trainers will continue to volunteer their time right up and through our Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Circuit Training on Saturday, June 18th. There after, many participants will continue to get together for the circuit training on Saturday mornings on a drop in basis all year long.
What is the purpose of Circuit Training in the Park?
To engage people who have never done a bootcamp (while challenging the already active)
To help individuals achieve their fitness goals
To create new friends who meet in the park each Saturday
To promote exercise as fun
Who Can Participate?
Anyone who lives, works or plays in Howard County is welcome to participate. All participants are required to sign a participation waiver. Link to Waiver It's free to participate! If you forget to sign up on-line, you can sign up on-site (please arrive early if possible) Email us with questions at: info@wepromotehealth.org
Can children participate in Circuit Training in the Park?
Yes, children are welcome with their adult parent or guardian, or with an organized chaperoned group. Children under 16 are not permited without a parent or guardian present. All participants must sign a participation waiver. Link to Waiver
Where do we meet? The circuit training takes place at Centennial Park (108 entrance). Enter the park and follow the Get Active Howard County signs. On a rare occasion, we will relocate to another local area park. For that reason, we do recommend that you check periodically for confirmation by clicking on updates under World Record In The Park.
The Guinness World Record Attempt took place at Centennial Park (108 entrance) on Saturday, June 18th from 8:00am to 9:00am. The record became official on Sat., Sept. 24th.
What time do we meet? Our registration table will be open by 7:45am. We ask that you make every effort to arrive by 7:55am to register for that morning (it's free). At 7:50am, we will introduce our trainers and warm-up. The circle training will take place from 8:00am to 9:00am. Guinness World Record: Registration table will be open by 7:00am. We strongly encourage you to complete your release form in advance and bring it on the day of the event. If you are unable to do so, we recommend arriving early when the registration table opens between 7:00am and 7:30am.
Take Part in a Guinness World Record Attempt (Record Date: Saturday, June 18th)
Be part of something really big- a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest 60 minute circuit training! Participants in 10/10 In The Park form the foundation for this community-wide world record attempt. Click on the Guinness World Record drop down for more information about the world record attempt! UPDATE: We set the official record on Sat. June 18th!
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