Testimonials & Pictures
Previous Bootcampers of the Month! Cathy Hemeon
Congratulations Cathy!
I had heard about Cardiofit Bootcamp through a radio ad and thought that this was exactly what I needed to get the right start to a "New Me." Little did I know that I would be right. I started and loved it from the beginning. I signed up for 3 nights a week and after the first week I noticed changes in not only my body but my daily living. I had more energy after a days work. I was motivated to change my diet to more healthy choices, ( with the help of Tina's weekly tips).
Once we were into the second week my ability to do more and push myself more in the activities we were challenged with each night grew. Even my push ups improved, because believe me when I say I didn't do well with push ups. At the end of the fourth week I knew I had lost inches and pounds. I knew that I was definitely signing up again and that I would probably incorporate Cardiofit Bootcamp into my nightly routine.
One of the aspects I like most is the fact that you are never bored. Every night is targeted to a different section of your body and the flexibility of choosing which nights you want to attend is great. I also enjoyed working out in the great outdoors, which I was skeptical of at first, but it became my favorite part of the night.
In the end I lost nearly nine inches and 10 pounds, toned up a little and boosted my metabolism. All thanks to Cardiofit Bootcamp and the Bootcamp Team!!! Thanks guys and hope to see you in the next round of bootcamp.
Cathy Hemeon
Stephanie Mealey
Congratulations Stephanie!!
Read on how Stephanie lost 14 inches and 16 pounds in FOUR weeks!
When I first heard about Cardio Fit Bootcamp from a friend of mine at work, I was somewhat skeptical..."is this just another gimic?" I wondered..."can I do it?" I had been trying to get back into my fitness routine of going to the gym but I was looking for something to jump start my metabolism again...so my husband and I took a chance and joined to see if it would really work.
During the first week, I was sore and unsure if I could get through the program. My body was challenged in ways I had never been challenged before and boy, did I sweat! There were activities I could not do or had great difficulty with but I was determined to see it through.
Over the course of the four weeks, I quickly realized how I enjoyed this new challenge in my life. I enjoyed how the program was designed and how each night, we knew what to expect for the most part with an occasional twist from time to time. The upper body, abs, and lower body were worked constantly with a good balance of cardio each night. It was the right balance of activity for me! The trainers were amazing....so inspiring and motivating. When I felt like I couldn't run anymore, Steve was by my side the whole way and I ran the whole way back that night. I was pumped! When I said I couldn't do it anymore, Tina motivated me through obstacle night and I felt so good when I finished that night. And the other Bootcampers were also supportive and inspiring which makes such a difference when taking on a new challenge.
After week one, I had lost 7 pounds. I was thrilled! I noticed a change in my body in the first week. My clothes were fitting better, I saw and felt physical changes in my body and muscle definition and my friends and family commented on how they could see changes too. I was glowing! I had more energy and a more positive image of myself. I felt great. I felt my overall health had drastically improved since starting Cardio Fit Bootcamp!
So how did I do? I lost 14 inches overall, especially my abdomen/waist area as well as my chest. I gained muscle, toned and lost 16 pounds! I was proud of myself for my accomplishment! I think I'm hooked and will definitely be joining up again! I think everyone should join! Thanks so much, Tina and Steve, for your amazing motivation and knowledge! See you real soon!!!
When I first heard about Cardio Fit Bootcamp from a friend of mine at work, I was somewhat skeptical..."is this just another gimic?" I wondered..."can I do it?" I had been trying to get back into my fitness routine of going to the gym but I was looking for something to jump start my metabolism again...so my husband and I took a chance and joined to see if it would really work.
During the first week, I was sore and unsure if I could get through the program. My body was challenged in ways I had never been challenged before and boy, did I sweat! There were activities I could not do or had great difficulty with but I was determined to see it through.
Over the course of the four weeks, I quickly realized how I enjoyed this new challenge in my life. I enjoyed how the program was designed and how each night, we knew what to expect for the most part with an occasional twist from time to time. The upper body, abs, and lower body were worked constantly with a good balance of cardio each night. It was the right balance of activity for me! The trainers were amazing....so inspiring and motivating. When I felt like I couldn't run anymore, Steve was by my side the whole way and I ran the whole way back that night. I was pumped! When I said I couldn't do it anymore, Tina motivated me through obstacle night and I felt so good when I finished that night. And the other Bootcampers were also supportive and inspiring which makes such a difference when taking on a new challenge.
After week one, I had lost 7 pounds. I was thrilled! I noticed a change in my body in the first week. My clothes were fitting better, I saw and felt physical changes in my body and muscle definition and my friends and family commented on how they could see changes too. I was glowing! I had more energy and a more positive image of myself. I felt great. I felt my overall health had drastically improved since starting Cardio Fit Bootcamp!
So how did I do? I lost 14 inches overall, especially my abdomen/waist area as well as my chest. I gained muscle, toned and lost 16 pounds! I was proud of myself for my accomplishment! I think I'm hooked and will definitely be joining up again! I think everyone should join! Thanks so much, Tina and Steve, for your amazing motivation and knowledge! See you real soon!!!
Stephanie Mealey
Bill Miller
Congratulations Bill!
What Bill had to say:My Wife and I were looking for a fitness plan that would work for both of us. The gym membership did not interest us. My wife dragged me to Bootcamp ,(very skeptically). We attended a drop in class that consisted of mostly females. We did a level 4 Abs night – not a good night to drop in. I was sore for days. As we started I looked at the exercises and thought this was a joke – NOT SO – the joke was definitely on me. I was sore and used muscles that I never knew existed. Tina, I especially like the lunges!! (NOT) I feel great and can really notice the change in my flexibility and weight. I am totally hooked and look forward to my nightly workout. Great Job!! See you in the New year for the next session.
This is absolutely the best workout plan!!
Sharon Russell
Congratulations Sharon!!
What Sharon had to say:Tina and Steve, Thank you so much for the past four weeks!! When I first heard about Cardio Fit Bootcamp (through a newspaper ad) I thought here's the thing to kick start my new fitness routine (I hope!!). I was trying to find something that would help me develop a routine where I would enjoy working out each day and so far nothing was working (believe me I've tried them all from gym memberships to home gyms!!) I wanted to try something new and your ad in the paper was the answer. Besides, I liked your slogan "Nobody gets left behind." I figured that would help since I'd definitely be lagging in the running department. I definitely made the right decision when I phoned you Tina!!! Not only have I established a daily routine of working out/running but I've lost a total of 8 inches and 7 1/2 lbs in the process!!!!! Hooray for me!!! (and you and Steve too of course, but Hooray for me!!!!!) You guys were great, I actually enjoyed and looked forward to my hour long workouts (and the little surprises throughout my four weeks - my coat cleaned up fine Tina!!). You managed to motivate me when I didn't want to be motivated and didn't let me quit, and Steve thanks for the chatter on my last run - it really helped a whole lot!!!! Tina, a BIG THANK YOU for all your hard work, tips, enthusiasm, and all the laughs throughout the four weeks! I can't wait to start up again in Mid-November and see you both again. All the best from me to you. Congrats on a job well done - ME!!!!!
PS.... Don't Forget Your RAINBOWS!!!!! (Inside joke! ;o)
-Sharon Russell
More Bootcamper Testimonials and Emails!
Dear Tina, Steve, Claudette and the rest of the Cardio-Fit Bootcamp Team,
I just want to say a heartfelt thank-you. I'm not sure you know what this class has meant to my life. It has certainly turned into more than a fitness class, I have made friends and I have changed my life. While May's class was not my first - it was the first one after I realized that I was not just "big boned", I was over weight. Now I am a typical woman I guess, always complaining about my weight but never really saw myself realistically, until my "fat pants" started to feel snug. You know, there is only so much blame you can place on your dryer for shrinking your clothes, but I digress!
Anyway, I joined Weight Watchers the week before bootcamp started in May and to my surprise I was over 170 lbs. I just couldn't believe that this was me but then the following week I started bootcamp and I decided that fitness and eating sensibly would have to be a conscience part of my life, forever. Tina, it was my experience this past February in Bootcamp with you that made me realize that this program would work for me if I incorporated healthy eating.
I am happy to report as of this week - I have lost 23 lbs, and approximately 13 inches. And more than that I have changed the shape of my body. I can see tone, where I have never had tone before and I feel strong. It is a wonderful feeling of strength and well-being that you all have given me.
I am taking a little break and will be back for weeks 2 and 3 of August Bootcamp and I am looking forward to the advance class in September. I want you all to know that I will be continuing with my workouts and always in my head I will hear two phrases, "Third time's a charm", now Claudette I didn't always agree with you at the time but I see now, you were right. And of course Steve's famous, "15 more seconds - you know you can do anything for 15 seconds!"
Claudette I will see you at the Tely-10 and fit test day in a couple of weeks to make up for the missed class yesterday. I didn't manage to get to the evening class like I had planned.
So again, thank-you and here's to more camps and continued results!
-Lorie
"Just wanted to let you know that this is the best thing I have done for myself in sometime…years even…I was tired of overcrowded gyms and lost enthusiasm really fast…I can't wait to get up in the morning..a little bit of an exaggeration..but I do love seeing everyone each day..and really enjoy the variations and the outside beauty is something I had forgotten about in winter anyways….did you see those giant snowflakes today…and the moon yesterday…wow..its awesome….thanks so much
Bev xo"
-Bev Brace
I can't believe I am excited!
I can't believe anything to do with all of this -
I can't believe I was so out of shape!
I can't believe I get out of bed before dawn to do anything, let alone exercise - and outdoors in the winter! (Me? who is sooooooooo not an outdoors person!!!)!
I can't believe I go out in public with no makeup!
I can't believe how fast I am seeing so much improvement!
I can't believe how good I feel after - almost like a high!
I can't believe I actually look forward to it!
I can't believe I was sorry I missed yesterday's class!
I can't believe I am already thinking how much I will miss it when I away for April!
I can't believe I seem to have found my niche, and it's a bootcamp, not yoga!
I can't believe I don't have any food cravings!
I can't believe I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Anne H.
"I've done a variety of group classes over the years, everything from CardioKick and Step classes to Yoga. But most of my training has been individualized, consisting of running and weight training. Unfortunately, with a young toddler consuming my every spare moment, my commitment to fitness had waned and I had difficulty getting back into a consistent fitness routine - I'd get 'on track' for a couple of weeks and then a month would go by without my darkening the gym door. That all changed one evening in November. I got a call from a friend of mine, inviting me to 'Bring a Friend Night' at Bootcamp. I was in agony for days after the workout but I was hooked! The class was fun and Tina was sooo motivating! It was the most difficult workout I had ever done and I knew that this was the challenge that would finally motivate me to re-establish a consistent fitness routine. I participated as a part-timer and on non-Bootcamp days I'd run on the treadmill. Within 2 weeks my fitness level had increased dramatically. I felt stronger and it showed in my running speed. Running once again became exhilarating rather than exhausting. In the past I had found individualized weight training to be boring but Cardiofit Bootcamp is anything but! The workout is an effective and efficient combination of cardio and strength training that has pushed me beyond anything I've ever achieved in an individualized program. Bev xo"
-Bev Brace
I can't believe I am excited!
I can't believe anything to do with all of this -
I can't believe I was so out of shape!
I can't believe I get out of bed before dawn to do anything, let alone exercise - and outdoors in the winter! (Me? who is sooooooooo not an outdoors person!!!)!
I can't believe I go out in public with no makeup!
I can't believe how fast I am seeing so much improvement!
I can't believe how good I feel after - almost like a high!
I can't believe I actually look forward to it!
I can't believe I was sorry I missed yesterday's class!
I can't believe I am already thinking how much I will miss it when I away for April!
I can't believe I seem to have found my niche, and it's a bootcamp, not yoga!
I can't believe I don't have any food cravings!
I can't believe I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Anne H.
Thanks Tina and Steve!"
-Paula Schumph
"This bootcamp is fantastic for different reasons. One, the variety of the exercises. Two, the trainer is fantastic. Steve and Tina are enthusiastic and it really is for all levels. The pacing of the class is great too – we’re never standing around waiting for the next exercise to begin which is what you get with some other boot camp classes– thus, you get your money’s worth! It is challenging but you can go at your own pace, and it’s way more fun than going to the gym by yourself at the crack of dawn!"
-Stephanie Kinsella
"Cardio Fit Bootcamp is absolutely fabulous. I saw the ad and immediately decided that I was joining. The first few days were obviously hard, I think everything on me hurt except my toes but I felt AMAZING. The group and the trainers are fantastic; they make classes so enjoyable and every day brings something new. I weighed myself in the beginning and swore I wouldn't do it again until the end. However, on the 3rd day, I was curious, so I did and was beyond thrilled to find out that I had already lost 5 lbs and by the end of the first week, I was down 1 pants size. I can't wait to keep going, not only to get thinner but to get healthy and fit again. Cardio Fit Bootcamp is amazing and I have highly recommended it to everyone I know and talk to. Thanks to Tina, Emily and Steve."
-Jacqui Chislett
"Three weeks ago, standing in the Paradise soccer field, my first thoughts were 'What am I doing here so early in the morning? and What are these people (Lacey & Tina) going to do for me?' Well, here we are three weeks later (one week to go) and I have to say that I am so delighted I have joined Cardio Fit Bootcamp. In such a short time the program has given me greater spring in my step, I have lost 8 to 10 pounds, clothes fit better and the early mornings give me a better start to my day. The trainers have been wonderful. They are with you throughout the whole program, cheering you on, pushing you to achieve your goals. Cardio Fit Bootcamp, keep up the good work!"
-Don Carter
"I am almost 50 years old and I joined this boot camp because I wanted someone to push me to lose weight and maybe get in a little better shape. I have attended every day for nearly four weeks now. It's tough and demanding and doesn't really get easier as you advance because more is expected of you by the trainers and by yourself. That's why this is the absolute best 4 week program you will ever join. I was feeling sore every day and swore on the trainers. Then after my shower each morning I would go to work. There I always feel like eating well, never my style before. And I have an amazingly high energy level the rest of the day. No more drowsy afternoons and lazy work ethic. I feel more vibrant than I have been for years. And the weight loss? Yeah, I've lost several pounds but I have gained an enormous amount of muscle, look much better and feel like a new man. You actually sometimes hate the drills but you love the results which are different and better than expected. It's contagious, and the comradery is great. Thank you Steve, Tina and yes, even you Lacey (lol). GREAT CAMP!"
-Glenn Gosse
"When a friend told me about Cardio Fit Bootcamp, my immediate response was 'I’m doing it!!' As a member of the Gym for many years, I was looking for something a little different – a challenge. I definitely was challenged everyday for the last four weeks as a member of Bootcamp. I loved it!! My reason for joining Bootcamp was not weight loss; I wanted to get stronger, tone up and go beyond what I usually do at the Gym. Well, I can honestly say that I am definitely stronger, I feel more toned and I always went way beyond what I usually do in my workouts at the Gym. I loved being outdoors, I loved working out with my group and Tina, Steve and Emily were awesome trainers. Some days it was very tough getting through the hour (especially leg days!), but when I did finish I felt SO GOOD!! Besides all that – I had so much fun! If I was in a bad mood or stressed from work, that all disappeared once at Bootcamp. I can’t say enough good about Cardio Fit Bootcamp – I recommend it to everyone I can. No matter what your goals are, they can be met at Bootcamp with some dedication and hard work. I loved it, loved it, loved it! I loved it so much that I’m already signed up for the next round as a return Bootcamper!!! Thanks Tina and Steve for bringing something like this to Newfoundland!"
-Jill Murphy-Carol Ann Walsh
Bootcamp Pictures
Cardio Fit Bootcamp at the Healthy Living Trade Show
Cardio Fit Bootcamp at the Run for the Cure
