BootCamp.

Who Is This Class For

Bootcamp suits anyone who wants a time-efficient, high-intensity workout that delivers both cardiovascular and strength benefits in a single session. It is particularly popular with three types of members.

If you are short on time, bootcamp packs a serious amount of work into 45 minutes. The circuit format eliminates rest periods between sets, so you are always moving. For members who can only train two or three times a week, a bootcamp session provides a genuinely comprehensive workout that covers cardio, strength and conditioning in one go.

If you get bored easily, bootcamp solves the repetition problem. Because the exercises and circuits change every session, you never know exactly what to expect. This keeps motivation high and avoids the plateau effect that comes from doing the same workout week after week.

If you are training for a specific goal like improving your general fitness, losing weight, or preparing for a physical challenge, bootcamp provides the kind of varied, high-output training that builds all-round conditioning. The combination of cardio intervals and strength work develops both your aerobic capacity and muscular endurance simultaneously.

The class is adaptable to different fitness levels. Every exercise can be modified, so a first-timer working at their own pace can train alongside a regular member pushing at full intensity. Your instructor will show easier and harder options for each movement.

What Bootcamp Trains

Bootcamp is a total body conditioning class. Unlike format-specific classes that focus on one area (legs, arms, core), every bootcamp session works your entire body because the circuit rotates through exercises that target different muscle groups.

The cardiovascular component comes from the pace and the explosive movements. Jumping, sprinting and fast transitions keep your heart rate in the upper training zones for sustained periods. The strength component comes from bodyweight exercises, weighted movements and resistance work within the circuit. And the functional element comes from movements that mimic real-life patterns: pushing, pulling, squatting, lunging, rotating and carrying.

This combination makes bootcamp one of the most efficient formats for calorie burning. The high intensity elevates your metabolic rate during the session, and the afterburn effect means your body continues to burn calories at an elevated rate for hours after the class ends. Research on circuit-style training consistently shows greater calorie expenditure compared to steady-state cardio or traditional strength training performed separately.

Where Bootcamp Runs

Smithfield (Dublin 7) Bootcamp runs three times per week at Smithfield: Tuesday lunchtime at 13:10, Wednesday evening at 18:10, and Sunday morning at 10:10. All sessions take place in Studio 1.

The Tuesday lunchtime slot is particularly convenient for members who work nearby and want a midday training session. The Sunday morning class is a popular way to start the week.

Book via the Iconic Health Clubs mobile app or check the full Smithfield timetable for current times.

Dartry (Dublin 6) Bootcamp runs twice per week at Dartry: Monday evening at 18:15 and Friday morning at 9:30. Both sessions take place outdoors, weather permitting. Outdoor bootcamp at Dartry is one of the distinctive features of this location and offers a different training experience to the studio-based sessions at Smithfield.

Book via the mobile app or check the full Dartry timetable for current times.

Camden Street and IFSC Bootcamp is not currently on the Camden Street or IFSC timetables. If you train at these locations and want a similar high-intensity, full body workout, the Les Mills Functional Strength class runs at both Camden St and IFSC and shares bootcamp’s emphasis on compound movements and total body conditioning. At IFSC, the BoxFit class also delivers a similar intensity with a combat-inspired format.

How Bootcamp Compares to Other High-Intensity Classes

Iconic runs several classes that deliver high-intensity training, and they overlap in some ways. Here is how bootcamp fits alongside the others.

Bootcamp vs HIIT Spin: Both are high-intensity interval formats, but HIIT Spin is exclusively cardio on a bike. Bootcamp adds strength and functional movement to the mix, making it a more complete full body workout. If your goal is pure cardiovascular conditioning, HIIT Spin is focused and effective. If you want cardio plus strength in one session, bootcamp delivers both.

Bootcamp vs Functional Strength: Les Mills Functional Strength uses barbells and structured lifting patterns. It is more strength-focused and follows a consistent, choreographed format. Bootcamp is more varied and unpredictable, with a greater emphasis on cardio and agility alongside the strength work. Functional Strength builds raw power. Bootcamp builds all-round conditioning.

Bootcamp vs BodyCombat: Both are high-calorie-burn classes, but BodyCombat is a martial arts cardio class with choreographed combinations. Bootcamp is a circuit class with varied exercises. If you enjoy following set routines to music, BodyCombat is the better fit. If you prefer a less structured, constantly changing format, bootcamp suits that preference.

How to Book

All classes at Iconic Health Clubs are included with your membership at no extra cost. To book your place, download the Iconic Health Clubs mobile app and reserve your spot in advance. We ask that you cancel at least 2 hours before the class if you cannot attend, so other members can take your spot.

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