Moms tend to take care of everyone else and put themselves last. Burn Boot Camp tells moms that it’s not selfish to put yourself first. You can’t pour from an empty cup! Taking 45 minutes to take care of yourself and focus on you empowers you to take on the challenges of your busy life.
I’ve been working really hard to get back to a good weight for me after a surprise later-in-life pregnancy. While the weight had been coming off, the holidays and a general lack of consistency put me in a period of regression.
A few months ago I had the opportunity to try a new exercise camp with Burn for six weeks. Surely adding a new workout routine and focusing on better eating would be just the push I needed to get back on track.
My experience with Burn Boot Camp
I brushed off my well-rested tennis shoes, pulled out my workout pants, and drove to Burn Boot Camp in Clive. At 4:25 in the morning. Yikes!
I tried my hardest to do everything they asked of me. But I couldn’t do a lot of it. I was quickly reminded that I sweat profusely with physical activity, and I hurt everywhere.
Then I realized that I had made a horrible mistake.
Had I not made a commitment to three camps a week for six weeks, I may never have returned again. But I did make a commitment, and I did return the very next morning.
When I arrived the trainer greeted me by my first name. After warming us up and explaining the workout to us, she made her way over to me as I was attempting to do a series of lunges without falling over. She gave me a few tips on my form, celebrated my improvement, and gave me an enthusiastic high five.
The high fives continued. Sometimes from the trainer, sometimes from other members. I continued making the early morning trip to camps and I signed up for a focus meeting.
Burn Boot Camp Focus Meeting
At my first focus meeting, I was impressed as the trainer helped me set realistic goals for my current fitness level. Goals like proper form on sit-ups and fitting comfortably into my favorite jeans. While she did record weight and body measurements, the conversation focused mostly on making better food choices and self-care.
Around week four I got the stomach flu and I had to miss almost an entire week of camps. When I returned, I realized I missed my morning workouts! I missed the comradery of the other members. I missed the personal attention I received daily from my trainer. And I missed working out on an elevated floor – so kind to my aging knees.
You read that right – I missed working out!
Turns out, I hadn’t made a terrible mistake, rather I had made an investment in myself at a place that valued my goals and helped me achieve them.
The workouts were intense. and I worked really hard, but the trainers celebrated every success I had along the way and pushed me to achieve more when they knew I was ready.
I’ve done several different workout programs in the past years but I’ve never been at a place that made me feel like part of the team so quickly, celebrated my successes so regularly, and provided such a variety of workouts.
And I did see great results! I lost pounds and inches, gained several new friends, and added more whole foods to my diet. Mostly though, I found joy in making time to take care of myself.
Don’t be intimidated by the phrase “boot camp”. The trainers ensure that anyone, no matter your fitness level, can do the workouts.
Several other contributors spent six weeks at Burn Boot Camp doing the Raise the Bar challenge. Like me, their experiences were extremely positive:
Becky
Burn Boot Camp for me is a wonderful community atmosphere. The trainers know you by name and the workouts push you and are always different.
Becky and I purchased punch cards so we can pop into a camp here and there to keep our fitness goals on track.
Brianne
Never in a million years did I think that I would be a person who gets up to sweat before sunrise. Participating in Raise the Bar was just the motivation I needed to get in a 5:30 a.m. workout that had me burning calories and back home before my kids finished breakfast. The instructors pushed us with a dynamic mix of exercises, but the woman-centric, positive vibe made it feel like a safe-space to challenge myself.
Mercedies
I had a wonderful experience with Burn Boot Camp. Burn provides a supportive community of women, that empower you, while guiding you to a stronger and healthier lifestyle. The trainers do a great job at challenging at your skill level, while encouraging you to try new exercises. The Raise the Bar Challenge was a great way to start off a healthy new year!
If you want to give Burn Boot Camp a try, their 9 a.m. Saturday camp is open to the public, coed, and free. What do you have to lose?
Learn more about Burn Boot Camp
Their mission is to ignite global health transformation by empowering women to maximize the quality of their lives. Burn seeks to build confidence, happiness, and disciplines that transcend fitness into a community of mentally, emotionally, and physically strong women.
Flexibility At Burn you never have to pre-register for camps. All camps and are drop-in so you can come to any camp time that fits your schedule that day. Camps are unlimited. Childcare is drop-in without pre-registration as well. Members are able to use any Burn location across the country for free with our universal membership policy.
Childcare Many of the camp times offer complimentary childcare in the 750 sq foot childcare area. This area is clean and bright and has its own attached bathroom.
Complimentary 1:1 time with a trainer Members can schedule focus meetings with a trainer to discuss goals, nutritional guidance, mindset, or any anything members need on their wellness journey. These are no additional cost and members can schedule them as often as they like.
Personal Training in a group setting All Burn trainers hold current certifications in personal training or a 4-year degree in a related field. Members get personal attention to challenge, motivate, and ensure proper form. Burn is for everyone. Their trainers have modifications for everyone and camps are for all fitness levels and abilities.
Specialty floor The “floating floor” is similar to a gymnastics floor. It helps to prevent injury by reducing stress and impact on the body. It is great for people with previous injuries, joint, or back issues.
Amazing community Burn is a women-focused fitness facility as we are women only in the gym until 5 p.m. The 5:30 p.m. and Saturday morning camps are co-ed.
Try it!
Ready to make your health a priority and take the Burn Fitness Challenge? Six-week camps are $99 and four-week camps are $69. Pricing is for first-time trials only. Click here to sign up for your trial!
Connect with Burn Boot Camp
8801 University Ave, Ste 36C, Clive
515-205-9038
Email: [email protected]
An Ankeny location is opening Spring 2019! Follow them on Facebook. Get a free 30-day trial when they open. Good at Ankeny location only.
