Santa Barbara Fit Body Boot Camp

I just started SB Fit Body Boot Camp and attended my first class yesterday. I was really impressed with how friendly and supportive everyone in the class was. The workout was amazing (kicked my a** since I hadn’t worked out in a very long time!), but I felt great afterwards. The trainer, Kat, was awesome! She was very supportive and helpful the entire class. She made sure I was working out properly and feeling good about it.

Who likes to hit the gym when they travel? Not me!
However, we all know what’s right, and for that reason I decided to pack my gear and hit the gym on my last business trip. I searched online and found Fit Body Boot Camp or FBBC as it’s called. Other reviews convinced me to try it out, mainly because reviews for other gyms in the area were not so hot. I did their Online Package, where for only $ 29 I could get four (4) visits and access to some online downloads from the franchise mothership. The process was super easy! Took just a minute to complete the signup. Almost immediately I received the email confirmation. The online goodies didn’t really excite me (wasn’t really interested in reading a corporate rendition of fat burning ideas, audio report, and nutrition information; sorry, no offense.)
ANYWAY… The $ 29 special allows you to take four sessions within 14 days. I could only hit two classes during the week I was traveling in the area and got my butt kicked, THOROUGHLY. I do Boot Camp style classes a few days per week back home and are all one hour classes. The FBBC classes are just 35 minutes but don’t let that fool you. I was praying to crawl out of the door within 15 minutes. Don’t let that scare you, that’s a good thing! We were broken up into teams of two and four people, and pushed through different interval training. Ropes, bosu ball work, elastic strap work, dumbbell work, kettle bells, ropes, more!
One thing that really left a positive impression on me was how the instructors would walk around and motivate, review your form, and help you correct any issues so you can get a better, safer work out. Totally impressed.
One tip to the newbies: you are asked to wear clean, indoor-​only shoes. That’s a fair enough request because they don’t want people wearing the same shoes that they ran along the beach with into there really awesome carpet-​padded workout room. Any clean gym shoes will work, just don’t be «that guy» who brings in a pair of cruddy, sandy shoes.
If you’re looking for a workout that’s only 35 minutes where you will get intense cardio and muscular work, this is your place!

The staff does an amazing job! You can tell they love what they do. The workout is intense and beware the owner, she kicks your ass (in a good way haha). No matter is you only put a little or a lot, you will come out of that class sore. The people that attend the classes are also amazing. Most of them have been doing this for awhile but welcome you, and dont make you feel intimidated. And the staff is great about welcoming you too. This isnt a routine thing, the class always changes what its doing so you will never grow used to it or get bored!

This place is awesome! My husband and I joined this summer and have been loving it ever since. The workouts are challenging but fun and really get you into great shape. Marianna and her staff are cheerful but forceful in making you push yourself. I really like the 30-​minute lunchtime workouts when I can’t fit in an after-​work one. It’s the best 45 or 30 minute workout I’ve ever done!

Marianna and her staff are true athletic professionals. As a past Division I college athlete, I know what it takes to get in shape, but Marianna and FBBC make staying in shape a priority.
They are great at modifying exercises for you, depending on any injuries you may have. This is VERY important, as most group trainings don’t take the individual into account, and injuries often occur.
I have been working out with Marianna for over 3 years and I will remain loyal to her as a trainer. I enjoy her private sessions as well at the fun environment of the bootcamp sessions. I highly recommend Marianna and the FBBC team!