Boot Camp Testimonials

Our participants share their thoughts about our programs

“Jodie – just wanted to thank you and your team for getting me fit and back on track again!  As I enjoyed the boxing classes I was doing with you earlier this year, I signed up for the 6 week Boot Camp and loved it so much, I have re-signed for another 6 weeks!  I love the fact that we are pushed to stretch ourselves, but within a safe and supportive environment.  I’ve gone from being someone who put off exercising because I thought I didn’t have enough time, to making it a priority in my life because I enjoy working out at the Boot Camp.  As well as seeing an amazing improvement in my fitness over the past 2 months, I’ve got more energy and have also lost weight too!  Thanks again!”   - Julia MacDonald, Boxing Boot Camp

"I confess I was a little apprehensive before I started 3 weeks ago, but it’s probably the best thing I’ve done for myself for ages, so a HUGE thank you"  -  Neil Smith, Boxing Boot Camp

"Struth - your service is second to none Jodie!"   -  Lyndal Simmons, Boxing Boot Camp

"Many thanks for the three sessions I have been to already; I am loving them.  The exercises have been pitched to just the right level and I will enjoy them even more when the spare tyre starts to reduce in size! These sessions are exactly what I was looking for to get me back into some sort of exercise regime. Many thanks"  -- Jim, Boot Camp

"Despite the hard work it is great fun and I look forward to our weekly sessions" - Graeme Williams. , Australian Unity, Corporate Boot Camp

"We are really enjoying the sessions.  It is a great environment and Susan (our trainer) is lovely.  It is great that everyone can go at their own pace and still be pushed.  We both found muscles we hadn't used for a while!"  - Tori Paterson, Boot Camp

"I have been enjoying it and can’t believe how quickly the hour passes by!"  - Kate Bolt, Boot Camp

"I gave up smoking at the end of the first 6 weeks (of boot camp) as I was shocked at how sluggish my energy levels were, especially my lung capacity and I knew I had to give up if I wanted to become truly fit – Boot Camp encouraged me to give up.  Already I feel better and I feel I am getting stronger and faster this time around.  I forgot to tell Reggie (our trainer) this morning that since Boot Camp I am able to touch my toes for the first time EVER – Wow…..thanks guys."   -  Robin Saunders, Boot Camp & Boxing Boot Camp

"Hey Jodie & Reggie,

Thought I would take this opportunity to say thank you.

In January this year I decided that I was going to start my “slightly bigger than I want to be loser”. I started exercising (often with hilarious outcomes) and I realised that I actually really enjoyed it. Things started to progress for me but being someone who had never really been into running and jumping nor ever been to a gym I started to get a little disillusioned as my results that started to happen pretty quickly reached a plateau.

And then I received a flyer in my mailbox about your boot camp.  

Since this time (I know only 3 weeks) I have started to see some great results, not only in my body, but my energy levels and my outlook on things in my life – basically all those things that you hear fitness freaks go on about all the time. Since making the decision to start boot camp I have received a promotion at work, I have reached a level at work with my yearly performance review that very few people get at my company, almost as high as you can go, I obviously can’t credit everything to boot camp but I am always a firm believer that if you follow the path you are meant to take then good things start to fall into place.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank both of you for making this step in my life an easy transition – I have always been really nervous about doing something like this (joining a gym or exercise class) but you have shown me that it can be a very warm and welcoming place. I know I have started doing something that will benefit me for a long time to come, I had in the back of my mind that boot camp would get me to a point with my goals for my health and my physical look that when it ended I would be crazy to stop, I am even considering joining the next class when this one ends – at the very least joining a gym to continue what I have started.

A big, very heartfelt thank you for all your assistance and guidance so far!! (Oh and by the way Wednesday’s class was awesome!!!)”

Kind regards,

Shannon Morrison"     Boot Camp & Boxing Boot Camp

Running Program Testimonials

"Hi Jodie,

I know it is only early in the piece, however I would like to provide some feedback on the running program.

Firstly, Emma is an excellent coach and facilitator.  I notice that she takes time to encourage each person and build a relationship with each participant.  She has excellent interpersonal skills - in that she can adapt and relate to others and work out how they best respond.

The next thing I notice is the level of inclusion, in that people of all levels can be catered for in the program.  I also love the way the program allows participants to ease into the training, rather than feeling as though we have been thrown in the deep end.  I have never had someone take me through the basic skills before!  It is a bit like the analogy of learning to walk before you can run.

Finally, the email notices, the recommended training program, the variety of locations, the variety of training skills that are integrated into the program - all of these serve to keep the connection going through the week until the next Sunday session.

Thank-you to you and Emma for putting this together.  I look forward to the rest of the course and to other programs after this one.

Warm Regards, Nadia. "       -- Nadia Kocz, Running Program, November 2007

"Just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed the running session last night with Mark. He’s great!! I like his style – particularly the motivating stories about mentally preparing for training & racing.  And I really liked knowing what the workload was going to be for the session so I could manage it - in my head mainly! – but it made me really push myself – especially the last lap."  -- Rebekah Hancock, Running Program, August 2008