Comments on: Surviving fitness boot camp

By: Avery Tuten owner Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp

Avery Tuten owner Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:44:23 +0000

This is a great article, I'll have to get all my clients at Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp and NOLA Beach Bodies to read this one.

By: Phillip D Lacey

Phillip D Lacey — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:18:21 +0000

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By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:39:22 +0000

I am currently involved with Aussie Bootcamp in Central Park, I am so excited to be a part of such a well run fitness group. I feel that there are a lot of ego's in the 'health and fitness' industry, but Luke is educated and has lived his adult life as an international professional athlete. I have met some great people and a couple of close friends through Aussie Bootcamp, and in this city that is definately welcome. All in all, Aussie Bootcamp is a great all round program, and I strongly recommend it to anyone looking to get in shape and have some fun.

By: EJ

EJ — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:33:06 +0000

I would never put myself through such torture.

The treadmill, in front of the tv, when AC360 is on is as far as I will go.

By: aman

aman — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:34:58 +0000

Prior to my wedding, i joined stacys bootcamp, and it worked wonders! she really knows how to motivate her students without going overboard. There were times that I could barely walk the next day, but it felt great-in a weird way-and my fitness endurance and strength have progressed amazingly! To add to it all, central park is a gorgeous place, so you don't feel that boring gym-type atmosphere. SO Kudos to bootcamps!

By: Kent

Kent — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:16:41 +0000

I am in second week of Aussie Luke's boot camp and loving it. I normally work out several times a week but my gym membership expired and i found out about his camp in central park and the $20 price is nice. Its a small enough group to encourage each other but Lukes the boss and his non-ego, regular guy/rugby player approach keeps you coming back for more. Its also about mentally staying focused for that 45 minutes to hour and getting the most from the workout. The bootcamp has made me more productive at work. My mental focus has a longer span and i am more enthusiastic. I am in sales and occasionally there are objections and setbacks but this morning i finished Aussie boot camp so i can sell anything. Becuase Luke played rugby and won at the highest levels (equivalent to playing in the NFL) in Southern Hemisphere his motivating techniques are authentic and command respect.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:15:45 +0000

I did my first bootcamp in January of this year at Candler Park in Atlanta through Operation Bootcamp. I had always been pretty active with running, going to the gym and pilates. But I was getting really tired of my old workout routine and felt like it wasn't challenging me. So I signed up for bootcamp to force myself to break my rut and do something outside the box.
It was challenging, difficult at times but everything I was looking for and more. There was a new workout everyday so I never got bored. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me do things I didnt think I could do.
I saw results first after two weeks but most notably at a month. My clothes fit better and was more toned. But even better, I noticed that I was getting fitter- faster, stronger and more endurance.
Since January I have continued with bootcamp. I was always a middle of the pack type of person. Not one of the really fast runners that are always at the front of the pack. But over the past months I have gradually moved my way up the pack. I am still not the fastest, the strongest or the fittest. But I am getting closer and soon enough it will be me breathing down their necks.

By: JoJo

JoJo — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:09:16 +0000

I have been involved in Operation Boot Camp in Atlanta and have loved it-even when it was hard and I didn't think I could squeeze out even one more sprint! It has changed my body – booty is higher, deltoids are defined and LOVE the definition of my abs. I did have some aches and pains when I first started but found that a lot of it was just part of getting back into shape after being sedentary AND using proper equipment (new shoes!) helped immensely.

By: Jeff Thompson

Jeff Thompson — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:00:30 +0000

I disagree with part of the article – especially the part about having to already be in shape – not all camps are the same, or follow a strict military theme. For example, Operation Boot Camp caters to all fitness levels, you don't have to be in super shape to start - like some camps that say they are 'Hard Core.'

By: Gavin Manley

Gavin Manley — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:13:42 +0000

I actually did Luke's class tonight in Central Park – I'm out of shape and just gave up smoking (yesterday). Boot camps are much less scary than the sound and an excellent way to get your body moving again after prolonged periods of inactivity...it's a huge help to have the positive motivation of a professional rugby player who's a walking advertisement for fitness and vitality.

All in all a great experience – I will be going back and as Luke says "what a great way to start off your week!"