BASIC Weight Loss Boot Camp

Two years on and I’m still benefiting from going to boot camp three days a week. The workouts have evolved over time to include more plyometrics and intensity for those who are in better shape than others in class. There’s always some way to modify the exercise to fit each person’s fitness, so don’t be put off if the term boot camp might make you think it’s too challenging.
I’ve lost even more weight and much more in inches. I’m very satisfied. Give it a shot, you’ll probably find you’ll like it (assuming you can make it at 6am)!
I’ve started a one-​on-​one program with Guy to rectify a shoulder rotation problem I’ve had little luck fixing through traditional physical therapy provided by my health insurance. In just a few days of doing a set of exercises he’s shown me, I’m noticing some immediate improvement in flexibility.

I’ve now lost over 25lbs (!) and have also started going to Guy for 1-​on-​1 sessions for Egoscue/​postural therapy in addition to boot camp. Working on an Achilles hiking injury, and am finding it much more effective for my particular problem than the standard ortho physical therapy treatment I did for 2 months. Guy knows his stuff! His technique encourages you to get more in touch with your body, so you can understand & feel what’s actually going on, to correct it, rather than just going through a mindless routine.

Guy is the best!!! I started using him for private training when I got injured with another trainer during a weightlifting session. Not only did he fix my injury, but he also taught me how to lift weights correctly and made healthy eating and working out a part of my daily routine. He makes working out more enjoyable and never does the same routine more than once.

Me and my 17yr old daughter signed up last week and we’ve been to 3 work outs and they were great. My daughter has never really exercised and Guy was extremely educational with her and the whole group was fun to work out with. I loved those stairs. We worked outside and we worked inside. We had a girl, Jessica, today who incorporated yoga and circuit training, and again, she was very helpful educating my daughter on the yoga moves. Personally, I love the crawling movements. I feel a totally work out when I do those movements. Sure, some of these movements are things we could do alone, but nothing beats a group to get the job done and I love the in by 7am out by 8am time slot. Guy throws in lots of health tips that makes you think about what and how you eat throughout the week. Its a super deal, and I highly recommend it :)

I have been doing BASIC weight loos Bootcamp for 2 month now, and I am going to continue as long as I can afford it :) I tried morning crunch and I hated it — did not like what we were doing or the instructor…
What really drew me to this class was the fact that it wasn’t outdoors (I HATE being cold) and they had class at 7am (6 is sooo early!!)
The girl (can’t remember her name) is usually there M, W and Guy is there on Fridays. Guy’s classes are harder, he pushes you a little more.
I can definitely notice a difference in my body — and I’m very excited about it. I also feel all around healthier, and the class is inspiring me to eat better, monitor what I eat, and exercise on days we don’t have bootcamp — it’s the good kind of viscous cycle.
This class is as challenging as you make it, but I never find it boring — and I’m always sore the next day.
I only wish that there were classes every day — I honestly think I would go. or maybe a weekend 2 hour class? That would be awesome. Also — the classes are relatively small, so you get enough personal attention that you really feel like you are with a trainer for an hour… so when you amortize that out, it’s a great value.

This is now the beginning of my third week, and I am delighted to report that things have definitely improved! Apparently, Guy only comes to the Silverlake location on Fridays; I still wish someone had told me this in advance. BUT, he is a real butt-​kicker, and his workouts are exactly what I had in mind when I signed up. I was seriously sore all weekend from the workout on the «killer» Silverlake stairs! He is all about personal responsibility, which I totally respect, and expects you to commit to eating right/​making good lifestyle choices if you really want to see results. I guess my problem is that I like to eat, but that’s not his fault.
The biggest difference from my previous review is that there seems to be more attention to individual fitness levels with Guy than with the Monday/​Wednesday trainer. This is a big plus. He doesn’t let me slack off at all!
For the reasons listed above, I have added two starts to my previous review.
I have docked one star for two reasons: I am a little bit concerned about what will happen when my Groupon is done. I have been trying to make sure that my credit card does not get charged (leaving a number one is required upon enrollment; this makes complete sense to me, especially for people who continue to show up once their free week/​groupon/​whatever expires), but there seems to be some disorganization on that end, and some confusion about my start date. Example: I was informed that if I wanted to cancel, then «this week» (my third week) would be my last, even though the Groupon is good for four weeks. So… hopefully this will work out because I tried this out for fun, and really cannot commit to the monthly fee at this time.
The second reason is the other trainer. She is growing on me, but I’m still not really a fan. Oh well.

Guy and Victoria’s classes are always challenging but also safe — Guy is very big on proper alignment and proper form. I’ve never done any other workout that makes me sweat so much!
After the first month I’ve lost almost 5% body fat. I didn’t think I’d be able to get up that early, but I do – and I like it! I always feel great after class and ready to tackle my day.
I only wish there were more classes, and maybe classes on the weekends, too.

Liked the class but BEWARE of the credit card form you’re instructed to fill out, sign, and bring to your first class. Do not sign it if you’re not sure about the class. Had a problem with charges on my card when I wanted to pay cash (another girl had the same problem). Then when I brought in another client, there were similar issues.
When I called to handle the issue, I had to listen to 20 minutes of «business advice» on how I can make the money to cover the charges. Then it was another 7 days to get a check in snail mail. If the refund would have been taken care of immediately without the «how I handle my money» speech, I might have gone back to class.

Gee, I’ve lost six pounds, my belly is flatter and my muffin-​top is melting away. Even my SKINNY, skinny-​jeans look cute again. I must be going three times a week to Guy La Brusciano’s BASIC Boot Camp!
It’s a great class – never repetitive and surprisingly fun. Guy teaches through positive motivation and is ALWAYS coaching us on nutrition and proper techniques. He also doesn’t pull punches – the one week I actually gained weight (yes, it happens) he told me it was my food, because with my activity level there could be no other reason. And he was right. So I modified my intake and went back to losing weight. Voila!
All and all a wonderful experience that I can recommend to anyone.

The workouts and location were great, the hours and availability were alright… wish I could have decided which class (6am OR 7am) I could attend pending my schedule changing daily… and wish they were offered on the weekend.

After just 2.5 weeks in the class, I’m totally addicted. I am NOT a morning person, so never thought I’d look forward to getting up in the morning. Since I’ve started I have tons of energy, I’m always in a GREAT mood, and I’ve lost 5 pounds. I almost wish it was more than 3 days a week, but that might kill me ;) !

Best class I have EVER done (and there have been a few). I have been doing this over a year and I am leaner and fitter than I have ever been. I turned my husband on to Guy and because of his work schedule he has been doing private lessons and has lost 20 pounds!
It’s also great fun and Guy is a fount of information about diet and health.
And it’s not expensive! Need I say more.

This is a GREAT class. Haven’t worked out in years because most classes are so repetitive and boring. But Guy shares so much helpful health, and weight loss info while we workout that my brain gets a workout too and the hour goes by in a snap.
I have been getting in shape really quickly and lost 3 inches on waist and hips in the first 2 months, plus dropped 7.5% body fat and vastly improved my posture and energy. Now I have attended for 4 months and the class keeps getting better.
Guy’s is a terrific trainer!

Have tried two other LA area boot camps– Extreme Boot Camp (Toluca Lake) and West Coast Boot Camp (La Canada Flintridge). Those are both better than this one.
His workout is fine and I like the location as it is local for me, but I signed up for an introductory special and he was RELENTLESS as a used car salesman. Upon expressing that I would like to try out the full two weeks before committing to a program, he continued to HARD SELL and use MANIPULATIVE SALESMAN TACTICS for another ten minutes. I said I did not feel comfortable coming back to work out even a 2^nd day at this rate. He then made a passive aggressive dig at me (or three) and continued to ride me for the sell, even though it was clear he was making no progress.
I have had a 24 Hour Fitness membership for the past 7 years, I have completed 5 Half Marathons in the past 15 months, and tried out other fitness studios. I am not a goddess by any means, but the dude even said that clearly what I was doing wasn’t working because look at my body fat percentage. (AWESOME. THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT I NEED TO MOTIVATE ME.)
I had planned on coming back at least for a 2^nd workout, but after that experience, no thanks. Really negative energy, manipulative, and slimy salesman. Take care, dude.

Signed up for this class right after Labor Day and really enjoy it as a compliment to some of the other exercise I am doing (more accurately, trying to do! as I have time). Guy really focuses on alignment and form– for example, I thought running properly meant standing up straight, but have learned that’s the least of it. Now, after just a few weeks, I’m way more comfortable going for a jog. He mixes up a bunch of exercises, most of which I had never done before, so your body can’t get too lazy. He also has great nutrition tips and a real gift for motivating people of all levels. Highly recommended.

Usually the phrase «boot camp» brings to mind a steroided-​out guy wearing fatigues and screaming at a gaggle of yoga moms, but I’m here to tell you that this class is not that.
Guy’s class is TOTALLY challenging but always safe. He does not want to run anyone ragged until they get an injury. He’s focused on your goals, your overall health, and getting you to go farther, move better, get stronger — all at a pace that stays demanding but is always doable. His demeanor is caring and professional. He’s great.
It is also worth noting that the participants in the class are lovely — which is important, because come on, if you’re going to be sweating like hell at 6 a.m., you might as well be doing it next to people who are nice. These folks are. I’m committed to rising early to get to Guy’s class for the foreseeable future. See you there.

Signed up for this bootcamp via tippr and I did not like it. I found the teacher to be borderline rude. His sarcasm not only was completely ridiculous but honestly, at times cruel and unproductive. I stopped going to class because I found his attitude obnoxious. The last thing I want in a personal trainer or class instructor is somebody who is impatient and unwilling to actually instruct when asked for help. I also think people who beg their students for Unilocal reviews are cheating the system and therefore deserve the truth written. Working out and getting into shape is not supposed to be about harassing your clients with daily emails about new specials that are being offered. Working out is supposed to be about the individual and help them reach their goals, ripping us off should come secondary if at all.

This is a great way to loose weight. The exercises are fun and effective. Guy is a great teacher and very caring.

I love this Boot camp!!! For anyone who remembers not really enjoying exercise or feeling defeated or losing motivation quickly before you even begun then this is for you! After having 2 kids and with a creer in crisis I decided I wanted to get in the best condition I could to deal with «life» I started 3 months + ago and have dropped my weight to 123lbs and held it steady due to Guy’s diet advise and exercise. The healthier lifestyle is helping me in so many ways — I’m alleviating an ongoing back issue ive had for as long as I can remember, i’m correcting bad posture habits, giving myself more energy and helping level out my moods which helps me to stay focused in my day to day activities. Lets face it with the stresses of this economy its critical to be at your best to face the challenges that keep being thrown at us! I get up at 5.20 4 times a week and look forward to it! The group is lovely and the exercise easily able to be undertaken at a more moderate or faster pace to suit your fitness level. Theres nothing bad to say and anyone considering this will be glad that they did!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE BASIC boot camp! After not having been in a gym in 10 years, I knew I need to get myself back in shape. I am so happy I found Guy. He is so knowledgeable about nutrition, body alignment, weight loss and truly wants you to succeed at the pace that’s best for you. In 8 weeks, I’ve dropped 3 inches around the waist & 3.5% body fat — I may wear a bikini by the end of summer! ;) Overall, I just feel stronger and healthier. So glad I did this!