Original Bootcamp

I’ve been going for the OBC sessions at Astaka for the last few months now and hence will be sharing it with you my experience today. What OBC really is that they are an outdoor based fitness group. I’m not too familiar with all the jargons but for those who know, OBC offers high intensity interval training. So workouts are designed to to be short but you’ll be putting in maximum effort. Each sessions is different, to utilise and train different parts of your body.
I started late last year and have been going for their 5.45 a.m. sessions at Astaka. Alot of my friends’ eyes bulge out when I tell them the ungodly hour I have to wake up at and honestly I hated it as well. It is easy to say no and takes a lot of self discipline to even leave the bed but over time you get used to it. I do it with my mother and sisters so it is easier and I recommend having someone to start out with as support to each other. But they host 3 programs that run 3 times a week so you can choose a timing that will better fit your schedule.
The instructors are professionals and are very nice. If you have any condition, like a weak knee or something, they will take that in mind and let you do a regressed version of the workout to avoid exacerbating it. I like that they emphasise good form while working out and encourage you to push harder within your limits. The other people in the sessions are also very supportive which is important to me and probably why I have hung out for so long. The age range in my group is pretty wide so you’ll get the old and the young alike all doing the same thing.
We work out in the field which pretty much guarantees that you’ll be sweaty and muddy all over. So bring a change of shirt and shoes if you don’t want to mess up your car. Session cancellations are rare, come rain or shine, you’ll be making your money’s worth. Speaking of which, I pay RM300 per month (12 sessions) not cheap but they have promotions and other packages that may suit you.
One of the good thing for those who are curious is that they have a free trial session every third week of the month. All you need to do is sign up online and show up. Easy peasy lemon squeesy. Kidding, the workouts are hard! I started out as a weak little runt but now I feel much stronger and healthier. My friends do see a noticeable difference as well especially when I flex my arms which I love to do now because I’m a show off.
They hold other sessions elsewhere in KL too and I strongly encourage you have a look at their website and facebook page to get all the information.