Long Beach Boot Camp

If you haven’t worked out in a while you will definitely be sore, but they are great about letting you pace yourself. I also want to say how great Mike is, I was one of the few «elite» that got ridiculously lost on the signal hill run. I was panicked since this was my second day and I didn’t even know a number to call. He gave me a call, found me, picked me up and although I could tell he l needed to be somewhere and we were past the finish time he joked with me and made me feel so much better about the whole ordeal. Great place to get in shape and great people around to help you do that!

Long Beach Bootcamp has been an amazing adventure for me. I love all of the trainers. Timmie, Monk, Mike and Lindsey all work you out differently and you go home feeling so accomplished in an hour. My body has changed and I am a runner now… yep, a runner who knew!
If you are looking to get fit and have fun doing it, come to LBBC. You can come and get fit at any fitness level. I was over a 100 lbs overweight when I started and took it at my own pace and now I run… come check out this group you won’t regret it. I promise… it is worth every penny you spend.

Disclaimer: I am not a super fit person. I hate working out and would like to minimize the time I spend doing anything fitness related. I wanted a full-​body workout. I get really frustrated by the «chest and tri» one day, and «shoulders and back» the next. Who wants to spend that much time at the stinky-​ass gym?
Love Lindsay! I’ve been doing personal training with Lindsay for about 2 months and have seen some positive results: smaller waist and a bigger butt! She’s encouraging and will offer suggestions, but is not annoying and judgey.
Each of the instructors is very different, so take note. I still haven’t taken any of Timmie’s classes because I’m pretty sure I’d be the person throwing up in class.
Boot camp classes are very go-​at-​your-​own pace. Not intimidating. No one yelling in your face. If you want to do 5,000 burpees, you can. Or you can just sit on the benches and stretch. Up to you. Just do whatever you can.
First month is $ 60 unlimited, and I think there’s a coupon code to get %15 off (Just google it). Drop in class is $ 20/​class. You can buy a pack of 10 and get them for $ 17 each. I look at it as paying for a yoga class.
My only complaint: Personal training is expensive ($ 70/​session). Wish they would offer a little bit of a discount with a package of some sort.

Best. Boot. Camp. Ever. I ran bleachers. Lots of them. And gasp, I actually wanted to do it. This month’s goal: 5 minute plank.
I’ve been to lots and lots of fitness classes and I can’t think of any that are as organized, efficient, and dare I say it, fun. LBBC have it done to such a fine science that although everyone is at a different fitness level, we all work at our own pace and no one is ever waiting around for the next exercise.
I can’t say I’ve eaten the 100s for breakfast, but I’ll get there some day.
Thanks Jodi!
P. S. They often run new member specials, check out their website.

This is the first time I’ve ever enrolled in a bootcamp program. Anyone who knows me, knows I hate to run and lift weights. A friend encouraged me to join with her, I told her I’d give it a month, but I knew I’d hate it. Although exercising is not my favorite thing to do, I do enjoy going to bootcamp. I have now been going for two months. Shannon, our instructor, is great in modifying any exercise for anyone in the class who has a pre-​existing injury. Shannon also has educated us in our diet, not dieting, but what we are consuming. Encouraging us to think about what we put into our bodies. Although I do not look forward to exercising 3 days a week, I do look forward to going to bootcamp. If you are thinking about giving bootcamp a try, I would highly recommend Long Beach Bootcamp, they know what they are doing.

I am a self-​proclaimed bootcamp addict. And this one helps feed that addiction. A friend who regularly attends this particular program bought me a 20 class voucher for my birthday over the summer – which I was unable to use until December – and I have to say, the gift of fitness is one of the best out there! I particularly like Shannon’s class, which offers the perfect blend of cardio and strength training. And believe it or not, she knows how to make it all seem like fun. :)

I’ve been going off and on for the last few years when I can afford it, and it is by far the best workout experience I’ve had. All the trainers are great. They make an effort to get to know you, and your personal fitness goals. They push you to push yourself, but always emphasize good form and injury prevention. I had to take a year off due to a double achilles injury (ouch), and when I came back, they were wonderful about tailoring the exercizes to help me in my recovery. I can’t recommend LBBC enough.

I’ve gone to the boot camp now on two separate occasions, both experiences have been outstanding. I ran track and played basketball in college and still stay active in sports… I say this to point out that I have a high expectation level when it comes to fitness routines. The classes are all ran with the perfect mix of large class convenience and small class personal attention. The instructors are very attentive and encouraging while at the same time pushing each individual to perform to their comfortable exhaustion. I can’t recommend these classes enough. I personally love the 5:30 AM classes to get things moving in the morning. Do yourself a favor and take a class if you’re even remotely on the fence about going.

Would never join a gym again. At 40 after 3 kids… I was 35 pounds over weight! This boot camp works. It is hard work! Don’t get me wrong! But the workouts are changed all the time so I did not get bored. Music during the workouts :) made friends who were expecting me (motivation to get up early!) plus with all the nutritional information it was the perfect combination! It took a year to lose the weight, «right». Now, its been five years and I am still at my goal weight. Shannon is awesome! She has a fabulous staff. All incredibly uplifting, positive people. I recommend this program for anyone.

I worked out in gyms for over 10 years before I found Long Beach BootCamp! This amazing program offers all the tools to improve your mind body and soul. It truly is for all fitness levels and all shapes and sizes. A must for people that are sick of the boring indoor routines of a gym!

A friend of mine has been doing LB Bootcamp for more than a year and has been after me to join her. I have been in resistance longer than I want to tell you, but finally she convinced me to try it, and my own gym closed down for a few months for remodeling.
At the first class I almost threw up several times, and almost passed out a few times too. As Sammi helped me get past the nausea she and the rest of the class would say with total conviction, «Just give me three weeks and you’re gonna love it!» I had my serious doubts about that and did NOT want to go back (more resistance), plus the price is an obstacle, but I had committed to my friend I would stick it out for two weeks.
During the 2^nd week I noticed I had more engergy and was sleeping better and best of all, began working with my husband to figure out what we could cut out in order to add the totally worth it price to do 3 classes a week. I am about to start my third 4-​week session and not only do I feel amazing overall, but I am stronger and when I have my «off days» from BC, I totally miss it!
I have obstacles, like everyone does, but Sammi and the other trainers provide modifications if you can’t do a certain exercise, and NO two workouts are ever the same. As a lifelong gym membership holder, I can also tell you that I have NO DESIRE to go back to working out in a gym environment. There is just something about working out outdoors, with a group of people who encourage each other and don’t make you feel fat or out of shape or uncoordinated (a feeling I’ve had many times at group gym classes), and with trainers who really seem to care about YOU as an individual and challenge YOU to go beyond your own idea of your limits.
Try it. You will love it.

I always get a great workout. The environment is positive and encouraging. Check this place out. You’ll never go back to a gym again.

I highly recommend this for my obesity and lap band patients. They make exercise fun which is important. I have received great feedback from the patients that I send them!

An awesome workout. I’m looking forward to the next one!

Kudos to Long Beach Boot Camp!
I started at the beginning of September and can definitely see a difference in my body! Every camp begins with an inspirational quote which I think is really cool. In addition, they will discuss nutrition and other health-​related issues. The workouts are always different and very fun. It’s great for all levels of fitness due to the trainers giving alternate options with exercises if needed, so newbies, no fear! You will feel stronger within a couple weeks, guaranteed! BTW: the only reason I don’t give five stars is I feel the prices are a little too high. $ 199 a month for 3 days a week, which is what I had signed up for. (ouch) I could justify maybe $ 100-​$ 125 for that kind of schedule and $ 199 for 5 – 6 days a week.

I had one month to lose 10 lbs and tone up for my Hawaii trip so I needed something drastic. That’s when I saw a Groupon for Long Beach Boot Camp, $ 30 for one month, 3 days a week. Best $ 30 I’ve ever spent! Not only did I lose 10 lbs and tone up buy I was actually excited to get in my bikini and there’s no way I could’ve done it without this bootcamp.
They have an array of different class times so it fits anybodys schedule. I preferred the 5:30 am class that way I could get it out of the way. They also have a run on Fridays up Signal Hill that will definitely kick your butt but believe me it’s worth it, I was cussing the whole way but I noticed the difference in my tush very quickly!
During the month we never had the same workout twice and we actually had fun doing it. All the instructors are great and very motivating. I actually looked forward to going instead of dreading getting my butt in the gym and running on the treadmill over and over again.
The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because of the price, w/​out the Groupon it’s $ 199 for a month 3 days a week, to me that’s way too pricey. I’m hoping that they have a special for the New Year and then I will definitely be back.

Long Beach Bootcamp is as good as it gets!
In 2009 I did my first camp and it changed my life — no joke. They taught me fitness could be enjoyable (gasp!) and how to dig deep and find the physical strength that was hiding dormant inside me.
They also emphasis a balanced diet, and teach you how to start by providing you with the info and tools you need to do it.
I’ve kept up with my 3x/​week routine ever since, and have dropped about 20lbs and built a lot of muscles.
Do yourself a favor — try LBBC, you’ll be a fan for life!

Woohoo — 5 stars absolutely! This is without a doubt the best workout for me. I had a gym membership and never went, I had a Curves membership and got terriibly bored and quit. Nothing I had tried before got me motivated except for this Long Beach Bootcamp workout. The hardest part of this type of workout is setting your alarm for 5am but once you are up and going it is great! I highly recommend this program to anyone that knows they should be doing more to keep fit. My energy level has increased as well as my strength. I have a more positive attitude and feel great all day long. This is my second year with Shannon and Caroline. Please give it a try !! It is really lots of fun!
ps: I’m in the over 55 year old group and can keep up the young girls, which really boosts my confidence level. Hooray!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Ok, I’m in a bit of a situation, would like to be much thinner for my wedding in a few weeks and I may have been gaining instead of losing for the last 6 months, but this will kick my @ss into better shape!
FUN!
No really, you may feel like dying, but they make dying FUN!!!
Every single muscle in my body feels worked and it was a great time! 4 weeks to go, I’ll let you know how it works out!

Look, I’m a gal who loves her bacon, and liquor, and jellybeans… and, well, anything unhealthy. I’m definitely not one of those people who thinks going on a long run is a great way to clear my head or loves the feel of a workout burn… yet.
I’m halfway through a month-​long bootcamp and it’s 1,000 times better than I could have ever imagined it. When I signed up I was having flashbacks to times I’d be sort of stumbling around in the back of a 24 Hour Fitness group exercise class trying to keep up with the «and one and two and side to side…» I was thinking, I can’t do this. This is going to be the biggest waste of money ever. I’m happy to say that I was wrong.
Unlike all of those ridiculous step classes and things at 24 Hour, Shannon at LB Bootcamp makes you work to your own personal max. No half-​assing it just to try to keep up with some schmancy aerobic moves. Nope. You WILL do those pushups. And you WILL do those squats. And you WILL run the fucking devil that is Signal Hill. …oops no swearing allowed in bootcamp… now you WILL do ten more pushups.
It’s only been two weeks and I’m already doing things I never thought I could do. It’s not only the trainers though, it’s the other people in the class. I’m in an all-women’s class (you know, so I don’t have to be as self-​conscious about all of the wigglin’ and jigglin’ going on all over my bod), and the ladies in this class are goddamn amazing. It’s really helpful to have everyone in the same boat, and to have everyone push you (sometimes quite literally) to succeed… and not letting you quit.
There’s no quitting in bootcamp! …although, unlike baseball, there is some crying from time to time. …from me. …from running that motherfucking hill. I hate it. But I did it.
Two weeks to go, and then I sign up for another one. Yeah… I’m doing another one. I must be going crazy, next thing you know I’ll be shopping exclusively at lululemon and going for a jog when I’m feeling stressed… but after a piece of bacon and a cocktail or two, of course.