Hawaii Fit Body Bootcamp

I've only been coming to bootcamp for a week and a half, but I already know it will change my life.Self-motivation is my greatest exercise enemy. That was my #1 reason for giving Egan's Fit Body Bootcamp a shot. (Thank you Kyle H. for the recommendation!...bee tee dubs, Kyle H. is a bootcamp ROCKSTAR & is starting to teach her own classes at their downtown location! What a BadA$$!!!)Bootcamp is awesome. Plain & simple. Here's why:+ You're basically getting a personal training session every time you go. The classes are very small so you get a lot of one-on-one attention from your trainer. The trainers truly care about you, they learn your name right away, and they encourage you and push you to your limits in the best most energetic way possible! + Every workout is challenging for ALL fitness levels! I know, you must see that a lot. I used to go to group exercise classes that claimed they were "great for all fitness levels" but I didn't even break a sweat. At bootcamp, EVERYONE (including the buffest of men) sweats from beginning to end! Everyone is gasping for air & working really hard! All of the workouts can be tailored to your fitness level and can be modified, and your trainers are always more than happy to help you modify your workout.+ Every workout is different, so your body will never get used to the same work out over and over and over.+ No weights! I was a weight lifter...and I HATEDDDDD cardio with every fiber of my being! But bootcamp utilizes TRX bands, MMA skills, weighted balls, giant ropes, suspensions, giant rubber bands, sliders, and your own body weight to create a perfect and FUN mix of cardio and strength training. Walking up stairs no longer makes me wheeze. Anyone who knows me knows that's a HUGE accomplishment!+ Everyone is friends. You think I'm kidding, but I'm not. Everyone takes the time to introduce themselves to you, learn your name, and encourage you throughout the workout. Some people will give you the kindest encouragement, others will generously dish out tough love ;)+ Classes start at 5am. WHAT?! That's right. This early bird was STOKED to hear that! Not only can I finally utilize my early morning energy that no one appreciates (I'm not offended, my morning energy is really obnoxious), but I can get my daily workout over with by 6am. HALLELUJAH! + Nutrition, weight, and body fat analysis is included! I am weighing in every week and testing my body fat percentage. They also gave me an exercise & food journal. I have a 2 month goal. If I make it, I can continue on to a new goal. + Bootcamp costs more than your typical gym membership...but if you consider the intimate training, nutrition plans, weight and BF tracking, and INCREDIBLE support system...it's truly worth EVERY penny! (Plus, if you're like me...you'll want to go everyday to get your moneys worth!) ;)If you're thinking about joining Egan's Bootcamp, give it a shot, you get 1 week free!

I went to the 8 am Saturday class at the original Manoa location. Please keep in mind that you need to bring water and a towel. I would even suggest a beach towel because the floor is padded for MMA training.Everyone seems to know each other really well. It's clear this is a close knit group. Mostly aunties were at this bootcamp, but boy they could kick my booty! If I was in a hunger games match, I would ally with them. We started with some stretching and balance moves before we moved on to the famous "box" plank. This was followed by a pushup circuit. I thought I was pretty strong in my pushups, but the padded floor forces you to focus on pushing up instead of back on the plyo pushups. You will be barefoot this entire time as well. One point for me for handling the one handed pushups woohoo!We spent the rest of the class partnered up. From box jumps to resistance band moves, you relied on your partner heavily throughout the remainder of the class. It really adds a sense of camaraderie among the students. At the end you clean up the mat because we sweat all over that place. It's such a different take on the bootcamp concept, but I will return for my "auntie" butt kicking next week.

Do you ever feel like you've gone to the gym or an exercise class and you didn't work out "that hard"? You'll NEVER feel like that after leaving one of these classes and you'll LOVE it.It's a challenging workout everyday and each class is different by day. Most days have a type of workout (for instance, slow burn Monday, cardio Tuesday, MMA Thursday) but no matter what the theme you'll never do the same workout twice ... unless you stay to do back-to-back classes, a challenge in itself!Sure it is more expensive than most gym memberships or classes but the camaraderie, excitement and fitness I've gained in the short time I have become a faithful attendee is priceless.Give it a try - your first week is free!

This is the first ever Body Fit Bootcamp type of program that I ever did. Honestly I wouldn't look for any other place. The trainers are friendly and fun. They are dedicated to helping each and everyone of us to get us on the right track.I was convinced to join by one of my good friends. So my friend, her mom, and I joined and they even cut us maybe $20-30 per person just because we all joined together at the same time. We were supposed to be part of the "September Slim down" program but we started a week before the program started so we kind of saw what "normal pace" is compared to when you should first start off. I was huffing and puffing after the first day, but it was such a adrenaline rush that I was addicted to.. so of course everyone has preference to when they want to work out and how their availability works so Egan's Bootcamp has four different locations: Kailua, Manoa, Downtown and Waipio. They have classes everyday of the week starting as early as 5AM and its mostly half hour sessions with random one hour ones on weds or they change it up monthly. So theres really no excuses. You're not limited to only one class a day, if you want to challenge yourself you can go twice a day or back to back. Trust me, this made a difference as long as you're passionate about the healthier lifestyle. It feels great and I had more energy from working out. Heres a link to Egan's Hawaii blog spot: http://hawaiifitcamp.blogspot.com/and his Vimeo for some preview of the workouts and more: http://vimeo.com/user3541522

OK, I think I caught my breath from the 5am class. I was referred here by fellow Yelper Kyle Higa to give Hawaii Fit Body Bootcamp a sample (free 7 day trial).Location: Located right above Bank of Orient in Manoa Marketplace.Space: The gym is on the smaller side and can hold 10-12 people pretty comfortably. The workout: This class consisted of all body weight exercises coupled with resistance band movements. There are zero rest periods for the entire 30 minutes and between movements you'll be doing something else such a burpees or jump squats. BRING A TOWEL, it gets pretty warm in there and I was sweating in no time.The vibe: Everyone was super nice, a lot of regulars introduced themselves to me and the instructor (Todd, I think?) is a great guy.Note to self: wake up earlier and drink water!

I just want to share how much I LOVE Egan's Bootcamp. I've been going since it first opened in September and totally hooked!It is my favorite hour of the day and I look forward to the challenge each time and leave each day with a huge feeling of accomplishment. And I never know what to expect since it's different everyday.

Egan's bootcamp is awesome! I've never felt more motivated to go workout. The instructors are awesome; they really inspire you to do your very best. The awesome thing about this workout is that your always doing something different; it's always exciting, challenging, and fun! I highly recommend this to anyone who is serious about getting in shape!