Comments about ‘Shape up! Boot-camp training is fast-paced, high-energy, brutal, yet friendly’

In the dark ages, it was self-flaggellation. Self torture is an effective way to threaten yourself into doing things you know you should be doing anyway... but don't...

I think I would owe the camp about 30000 pushups this week.

As a healthcare professional, I've been trained in the proper conditioning and care of the human body. Sad to report, most of my colleagues have seemingly let themselves go over the years. When I first met Jess to enlist, he said, "you're kind of a skinny little guy.' I've never felt as though I was a 'skinny little guy,' however, my inability to even complete a single push-up during my Hell Week confirmed my decision to enlist and Jess' decision to permit this 'skinny little guy' to complete a program that is clearly over-looked by the less-muscled.
Two weeks ago, I began my second phase of Bootcamp training (weeks 7-12); I'm not only doing push-ups like a Rocky Balboa stand-in, I'm also providing stronger patient care. Just last week, while helping to transfer a larger patient from her wheelchair to her bed, her arms suddenly gave out as she began to fall yelling "I'm falling;" to which I replied: "Don't worry--I've got you;" for which I owe my gratitude and her safety to Jess, 'cause I'm Bootcamp strong!

OH. MY. HECK....this looks awesome!! Too bad it's expensive. Guess I'll have to continue my self-inflicted torture until I can save up!!

I started my 3rd week of boot camp this morning. This year I turned 50 and found myself out of shape and over weight. Is Boot Camp hard...yes. Does it work...only if you do. Thanks Instructor Richins for pushing me.

I'm in my 5th week of bootcamp and I NEVER thought that I could do the things that I have done. I was moderately active before, but this challenged my physical fitness level like nothing ever has before. I am one of those that has asthma and an ankle injury and I can still do all of the workouts. I would recommend this program to EVERYONE!

What am I? BOOTCAMP STRONG!

Boot Camp is the best thing I have EVER done for myself. There are many who will wonder if they have the ability to take on Boot Camp. I say, "Yes you can!" Take it from someone who was morbidly obese when she started this program - it IS for everyone. Jess has pushed my body to do things I never would have thought possible. Jess is saving me from a family history of type II diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It CAN be done and Jess is doing it.

I lost 26lbs in 6 weeks doing bootcamp. Instructor Thomas changed my life. It was so hard, and yes it is expensive. You will be motivated to exercise and lose weight! Thanks Bootcamp!!

I feel so much stronger! I am starting my eighth week of Bootcamp with Jess. It has changed my life for the better. I feel better, have more energy and believe in myself much more than I did. I was a gymnast in High School, but with life, work and kids I have spent the last 36 years getting more and more out of shape. I'm 53 and if I can do this, anyone can! Believe in yourself, go out and do it! You will never imagine what you are really capable of.

I got nostalgic reading this. I miss everything about bootcamp. I miss the intense variety of workouts, encouraging fellow PT's, the instructors (yes, even Instructor Thomas' SMARTY PANTS remarks AND his old school dance routines when a favorite song of his would come on.), I actually liked getting measured every other week just to see that my hardwork had provingly payed off. And mostly I miss feeling so strong and having so much energy. My friend (PT Johnson) and I joined bootcamp together last spring and have since kept the weight off. Going to Gold's or even another personal trainer is just not the same though, we've tried it all and nothing has changed our body's like bootcamp has. We can't wait to start another session of bootcamp to help get us passed another plateau!

I LOVE Bootcamp w/ Jess. I miss it everyday. If you want to get your booty kicked, you must sign up ASAP! Awesome, as soon as I save up again, I'll be back.

Sounds great, but these programs should be more carefully monitored - and they aren't. My brother-in-law has been in the hospital for a week with kidney damage after just 3 days of Bootcamp with Jess.

Care to report on the other side of this story?

Tyler... Sorry to hear about your bro-in-law. Is it possible that he had some pre-existing stuff before starting bootcamp? It just seems that there is always that one case where something bad could happen and sometimes does... I don't know. Hope he feels better soon!

Tyler's point should receive signifcant attention. Whether or not there is something pre-existing (Tyler did not mention anything pre-existing and bootcamp ought to do their homework to ensure they are not aggrevating a prexisting condition) the point is that if something bad can happen then the program needs to be designed and monitored to protect the individual.

I am sure there were other reason that he was in the hospital with kidney damage. Maybe he did not drink enough water, or he had some other type of medical condition. I would like to know what his doctors diagnosis was and if it was directly related to working out.

Rhabdomyolysis, look it up! Not caused from dehydration and NOT caused from other types of medical conditions and IS caused from intense work-out which can injure the muscle tissue. The muscle tissue then goes through your bloodstream and tries to filter through your kidney which can lead to kidney failure or damage. Not caused from anything pre-existing. Now do you want to debate whether it was pre-existing or not? Pretty scary! Boot Camp with Jess should have medical staff there at all times. Also, the trainers should know their limits and when to stop their trainee.

Common on guys! Every positive comment looks like it was orchestrated by Boot Camp personnel. There has to be some who are concerned that fanatic programs do not always practice reasonable safeguards. Is Boot Camp fearful of some type of legal action due to negligent action?

I went to BOOT CAMP (Charlie Co - Instr Crocket)for 21 weeks. That was over 18 months ago and I have kept the weight off, maintained a steady workout routine and healthy eating habits. This is for everyone, all ages, male & female and fitness levels. I would recommend it to anyone looking to loose weight, gain muscle or just improve their fitness level. BOOYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Inst Crocket for your dedication to my training sessions.

Inst Thomas for your vision and commitment to physical fitness.

P.S. I am a 41 year old male!

How scary! Kidney damage from extreme workout. I was considering doing Jess's Boot Camp, but I think I'll pass. I'll find other ways to stay healthy and fit without potentially causing any harm to my body. I hope your brother in law recovers quickly.

I was in the class with your Brother-in-law and he told me he had Kidney problems in the past.

I know he was asked before durring and after class, : are you sick or injured? "do you wish to coontinue" We are asked this every day. If the Client says they are sick or injured they will be dismissed and training will stop.