Want it Bad in Winter 2011 - Week 1 = AMAZING!!

Boot Campers,

This post should find you feeling a little sore, a bit strong, a lot confident, and totally energetic!!! It has truly been an amazing week one of boot camp (even if I say so myself). I'm not saying this because of "me"; I honestly feel this way because of YOU. Each of you showed up and gave it your all this week.

I want to *shout* a BIG WELCOME to Sara and Cammee!!! Joining Bangin' Body's boot camp is no easy decision and the commitment is huge, but I can tell that you have what it takes to be successful! I am also truly grateful to those of you who have skipped a boot camp or two, but thought enough of what you gained from those sessions to return to us. Moreover, I am totally inspired by all of the boot camp participants who have been with us session after session, and are dedicated to sticking to a program they know works in so many areas of life. It is because of all of you that Bangin' Body Training is the success that it is. The facility is yours! The trainers are dedicated to you! The program is built for you! So let's see what YOU brought to Bangin' Body this week.

After looking at the sign-in list I can report that 86.3% of you made it to boot camp every day (Monday - Friday) during week one. This is an awesome number! We still have some work to do to get it closer to 100%, but I am certain that those of you who are missing a day or two have a perfectly understandable reason for missing boot camp. We certainly look to increase participation next week.

You participated in workouts that included drill boot camp moves, kickboxing, Spartacus, core motion, and crazy cardiovascular routines that got your heart pumpin' and your body feeling like it can conquer anything!!! I am sure that by Wednesday, maybe Thursday, you felt as though your body was run over by a bus. This should have gotten better by Friday and you should be feeling stretched and loose today. You are feeling especially energetic and strong if you participated in either strength training or step class or both this morning.

Today's morning class participants were highly motivated and full of energy. What about that new playlist? I loved it! I could tell that Mona, Kristal, and even Sue Lanter liked the beats. We didn't stop there. Calmetta turned out to be a natural at step!!! She even surprised herself. I noticed Cherrita and Mallory kickin' booty on the step as well. We started with an introductory routine that allowed everyone to get acquainted with the step and feel comfortable with the four count beats that were to drive the class to learning its first two step combinations. We will definitely add two more next week.

What does next week bring? You ask...

Look forward to a couple new cardio jam/challenge routines, a new kick fit combination, and a partner black zone that will burn more calories than you ever thought possible. Don't forget about Saturday's classes. Use them to make up for a day missed during the week or as an additional workout to keep the body feeling great! Unfortunately, we have to cancel the 11:30 - 12:15 pm Pilates class this boot camp session. We have to work on getting more participation. We are thinking positive and remaining prayerful that participation will increase for the new year. So tell your stay at home Mom's, retired Dad's, and night or shift worker friends to check us out in January.

To close, I pray that this evening and tomorrow affords you the time necessary to spend with family and friends. I also hope you are able to rest, reflect, relax, and refuel. Finally, I encourage you to prepare your water and veggies for the week to come.

If this past week was AMAZING, this coming week is sure to be AWESOME!!!