Even though we’re still in the early stages of the VIP bootcamp, I really noticed an improvement in my endurance and stamina this week. In the weeks prior, my leg muscles were so fatigued and sore after personal training and bootcamp sessions that I often found it hard to climb stairs in my house or at work.

After my first week of personal training sessions that were followed by bootcamp, I didn’t have great workouts at bootcamp because I was so tired and sore. This week, though, I felt like the personal training amped up my endurance and strength but I was still able to work hard at bootcamp without feeling completely exhausted.

I really feel like I’m building solid muscle and core strength. Now that I’ve noticed this improvement, I’m excited to see if I can start challenging myself in the coming weeks to increase the number of exercises I do during bootcamp as well as increase weight and resistance. I can’t wait to begin this new challenge!

[VIP GUEST POST BY Danielle T]

I think it is great how everyone is starting to visit more and comment on the changes or the pain they are seeing.  Having team members makes this experience more enjoyable.

[VIP GUEST POST BY Casey R]

Over the last 4 years I’ve managed to pack on the pounds, and although I’ve had a membership to the gym for awhile now I haven’t seen the results like the ones that Joe has given me.  Normally I dread going to the gym, I’m not one of those who just loves to work out, UNTIL NOW.  I am in such a routine of doing boot camp that I feel guilty when I miss it!!  It’s been a month now since this VIP bootcamp has started and I already have people telling me that they notice a difference, what more motivation does one need.  THANKS JOE!!!!!!!!

[VIP GUEST POST BY Tonya]

" Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life; don’t make it wait any longer." Everyday, we always say to ourselves, "today, I am going to do…" But how do you feel at the end of the day when you didn’t do it? Bummed, sad, overwhelmed? This is something I typically ask myself everyday- and I try very hard to do that 1 thing I was set out to do. Now this blog question has me thinking about somethings in the past that I know that I have not done.

So the 3 things I would like to change are the following and how I plan to change it:

1. motivating myself to working out and being active
2. going to training appointments, bootcamps, daily walks, rollerblading
3. eating a more healthy, balanced diet – journaling what I eat -getting my husband to do the same 2 above – any ideas on this one??

[VIP GUEST POST BY Jennifer H]

1.  Portion control… I have always just ate things without even thinking about  portion size.  Smaller meals more often is my new goal!

2. Water~Water~Water!!!  No more soda for me.

3. Consistancy!  I always seem to start off strong while working out & then get bored.  Bootcamp changes things up each time which is what I need to keep my butt going!

[VIP GUEST POST BY Carrie D]

The one thing that I have really noticed since joining bootcamp recently is that my endurance has increased.  I remember joining a bootcamp back in November and I could barely finish most of the stations.  Wall jumps were the worst for me.  They seem pretty easy now, but at that time I really struggled with them.  Now I am finding most things a little easier to do.  However, I still struggle with clapping push-ups.  They are difficult!!!

Overall, I would say that I am happy with the way camp is going and I look forward to seeing the final results.  )

[VIP GUEST POST BY Kristin B]