I'm now on my third session of boot camp and I love it! I train at the Embarcadero with Brooks and Gwen. I dropped thousands on personal trainers at the gym and still had difficulty finding the motivation or results. Ever since I joined bootcamp I not only saw better results, I found myself motivated and having fun. It's not easy. They will push you to exhaustion. You may occasionally feel like death after class, but the results show and are plenty of reward. Tip: Go for the new 12 session pass and tack on a 10 session pass. If you travel often or have a hectic schedule you will get maximum bang for your buck, and the add-on ten session pass is good for six months. read more

So around June I decided that I needed to get my ass in shape and drop those extra random lbs that were sitting around doing nothing! During the month of June I worked out super hard. Went to the gym 4-days a week, STOPPED DRINKING BOOSE and started eating much healthier. After 4 weeks I saw pretty decent results but I was bored of the gym. After reading some Yelp reviews I signed up for BCSF and I'm SOOO glad I did! I trained with Brooks at the Embarcadero 5:30pm session. I was a little intimidated day-1 because several folks in my group were returning boot campers...but that didn't mean a thing. Although it damn near killed me, I was able to keep up with the majority of them. Brooks had us doing all kinds of crazy stuff that I would NEVER do if I was working out by myself. Just when you think you can't do anymore and your on the verge of vomiting - he had you run another lap! I just finished my six-week session and I absolutely love the results! I'm healthier, run faster and can do pull ups/sit-ups (which I could never do before). I also reached my target weight:) One recommendation is to join with a friend! There were several days I had no desire to go, but having someone else tell me "Hey, we need to go" was definitely a help. read more

Just started 7:00am Boot Camp at GG Park this morning with my sister-in-law and good friend. Trying to get my brother to join as well. Will keep this posted on my experiences. Thus far * I am glad I am going with friends. More motivation / accountability. * I have found the customer service via email to be extremely lacking (a common theme if one reads all the reviews) * The morning workout / "assessment" was good. It could have been a bit more streamlined, but was fine as I was dreading working out and the wasted time was actually kinda nice. * The 6 laps (1.5 miles) at Kezar was good. Read about a number of people who dramatically lowered their time...something to look forward to * At the end of day 1 everyone just split without any words from the trainers. Was a bit strange that they didn't say "thanks" or "good job" or "any questions after your first class?"...everyone pretty much just got in their cars and drove off. read more

I've been going to boot camp for over 2 years now and have never been in as good shape before in my life, including back in high school when I played a ton of sports. I work out with Tyler and she's awesome, but I've worked with a bunch of trainers as subs (and when I go to the Saturday class) and I can honestly say that you'll probably have a great time no matter who you choose. I started at 2x a week and now am up to 4x a week and no matter how frequently you go, you'll probably get a great work out, meet awesome people, and get outside - which is a huge psychological boost if you are someone who usually frequents a gym. There's a great mix of cardio and strength training, so whether you want to run further or faster or just become toned/strengthen your muscles, the classes will meet all those goals. BCSF is in my top ten list of the best things to do in SF. read more

I was with the Marina class for two sessions, and I can highly recommend it. Jennifer and Chris were fantastic trainers, and complimented each other really well. I loved the fact that most days we were at different locations. When we weren't running the Golden Gate Bridge, we were running past Chrissy Field to Fort Point. When we weren't climbing the Lyon St. steps, we were running the ecology trail in the Presidio. It kept things really interesting. I hope to go back in the near future when my schedule allows it. If you are considering bootcamp, you should totally do the Marina class with Jen and Chris. Two pieces of advice: 1. "one more hill" usually means several more. 2. get used to Chuck Norris jokes. Have a great time! read more

I joined Boot Camp SF in late February 2011, starting with a 2x/week package. I went pretty consistently until late September, and stopped only because I ran out of classes and wanted to change it up a bit for the winter. I'll definitely be back in early 2012. I went to the Embarcadero evening classes, taught by Brooks, who is an incredible trainer. I am not sure how he is able to manage many different people at so many different skill levels, but he does, all the while giving very personal attention and pushing each person to do better than they did moments before. I am a runner, and was able to cut quite a bit of time, and felt a lot stronger while I was at it! And, what I think I loved the most aside from the personal trainer feel of it all...we got to use our lovely city as our gym. Watching the sun as it sets over the bay, or, more often, the fog rolling in and enveloping the Bay Bridge as we did squats and sprints was pretty awesome. read more

If you think that there isn't a workout program for you, think again! Bootcamp SF has changed my mind, and I am feeling the results that I work oh so hard for! The trainers are fantastic, really giving their all at each session. Tracy is the best, she holds me accountable for being there and is a great role model with a big heart! read more

I love BootCampSF. I love being with a group of people. I love having a reason to be outside 3 hours a week. I love the trainers and I actually had a great experience with customer service. I started in the first session and I got sick and I asked if I could move to the next session and she responded within a day and said fine. I am in week 2 of 6 and I ran my first 5k EVER! I am sore and motivated to keep pushing myself. The trainers are VERY knowledgeable and you can ask them anything about fitness and they will tell you. I like that I have a personal trainer without having them watch every rep. They are there to help me with my form but not the one on one attention that I find too much from a traditional training environment. read more

I am only in my second week here at Boot Camp SF and working out with Raul, but so far so good. After the soreness of the first week, I've noticed my arms are different shaped already and have more definition. The diet is a challenge and the training fun & challenging, but I always feel great after. .... In my 4th week- starting to notice a change, the scale is tipping in my favor, and I'm at a pretty low weight. I definitely recommend this exercise program and I'm signing up again. Be careful- its addicting! read more

I started Boot Camp SF in October of last year. I had recently lost 50 pounds by changing the way I eat, and was ready to tone up! I came across an online ad for BCSF and was intrigued... and SCARED! I went to my doctor for advice and was told I should be good to go... so I went! After the first couple of days, I wondered what the hell I'd gotten myself into! My body hurt in places I'd never hurt before! I HATED P.E. as a kid! The first couple of weeks, I had to remind myself that I'd spent a lot of money on this and I WAS going to last the six weeks! Someday, I'll look back at this experience and laugh! A funny thing happened, though. Around week 4 or 5, I was able to run distances I could barely walk previously and I was totally proud of myself and started to have FUN! And by week 6, with only 1 week to go, I was already missing it! On the final day of that first session, I'd cut my mile and a half by more than 2 minutes, I doubled my push-ups (not many, but STILL!), and increased the number of crunches I could do in 30 seconds! I was so proud of myself, that I actually got a little teary-eyed! Needless to say, I signed up again... and again.... and am about to start my 5th session. I'm 42 years old and have NEVER EVER been in such great shape! Brooks is my instructor, and he's great! He's a stickler for correct form so you don't get hurt. He pushes you hard, but is a really nice guy about it! So.... 5 STARS for BootCampSF! read more

I am depressed. Seriously depressed. I just finished my last session of BootCampSF for a while (until I win the lottery/rob a bank/cancel my stooopid gym membership)and I am not sure how I am going to be able to go on with my life. I took two consecutive BootCamp sessions, a total of 12 weeks, that opened my eyes to the wide world of fitness...also to the amazing beauty of Golden Gate Park at 6am. When I signed up (under the extreme pressure of my incredibly hard-core friend, Harrison) I thought I wouldn't last a week. 6am?! Really?! In damp/cold/sometimes scary GGP?! YES!!! I loved each and every bit of it (ALWAYS in retrospect...I wouldn't use the word "love" to describe how I felt about it in the moment), from the charismatic trainers to the scenery to the day my brand new shoes got muddy and actually looked used!!! Also, how many times can you claim you've met really cool people while performing a zillion squats?! My body definitely changed, muscles appeared from the depths, and my endurance increased almost immediately. Awesome. I can't wait to go back...in the meantime, you might see me doing my own, rather pathetic version of bootcamp...maybe. read more

poor business practice. last year, my sister and i purchased the living social deal because they were offering the boot camp in oakland at lake merritt. before we could activate our coupon, they ended up cancelling their services in oakland. so my sister sent several emails to their general manager, Catherine Wohlwend, who said she would honor our refund and send us a check in the amount of the coupon we bought. that was in March. it's now September, and still no refund. my sister has sent several emails again. I've made 2 calls to their offices and NOTHING. NO RESPONSE. seriously? i mean, sure it was only $40 each, but the principle of it is that you honor what you say you're going to do. i don't care how great your boot camp regimen is, if you have poor business practices, that's just not the way to go. BOOOO to you all. i want my money back. read more

haiku recess folks... This is for the 1st summer session 2008 at the Embarcadero location. In an effort to maintain optimum levels of extreme sexiness (ok..i'm so kidding) ..i decided to switch up my work-out routine. Typically, I'm a gym rat...a hamster running through the treadmills, elliptical machines, & free weights while being immersed in a tear-inducing fog of BO funk from the other members of your run of the mill 24-hour fitness. Let me tell you...this gets really old quite quick. So I did a web-search of the various boot camp workouts around SF and I stumbled onto Boot Camp SF. In a nutshell, I was pleasantly surprised... FAERIE DUST, SUNFLOWERS, FRESH UNI & COTTON CANDY - I used to hate any forms of cardio. Running in place in an enclosed area is not fun to me. Alas, through various types of cardio-based circuit exercises, the trainers at BCSF made me actually enjoy cardio. So much so that I've incorporated 3-5 miles runs 4 times a week and thinking about doing a 5k (in hopes of maybe doing a 1/2 marathon). - Fresh air and scenically pleasing training environment. Running up and down the Embarcadero and/or up Telegraph hill to Coit Tower on a nice summer afternoon beats being couped up in a funk-box at a gym any day. - Training. From beginners to experienced athletes, they introduce you to various full-body exercises that work. Mostly, you use your own body weight with the help of medicine balls, bands, ropes, other exercise instruments. - Location and times - very convenient. They have all kinds times and locations you can choose from. Even an optional Saturday morning meet-up (which I never took advantage of..because its Saturday friggin' morning) The Trainers - Chris - Think a cross between Spicoli & Keanu Reeves of trainers who knows what the f*ck he's talking about. At first, you may think he may be seem a little aloof. But if you take the time to talk to him about your personal goals, he does drop knowledge. He's trained from the novice to FBI & UFC fighters. He's a cool, experienced dude and will only engage you if you put a little effort into the program. Evan - He's from Australia. This is the land where they can drink kegs of Fosters while playing Australian rules football - meaning football with no pads. That alone meets the qualifications of a good trainer. He giggles at American football w/ the pads, helmets, and no touching the quarterback crap. Evan is very attentive and does give good workout tips and suggestions to any soreness/injuries you may have. THE BOOGIE-MAN, THORNS, LIVER & ONIONS, & CANDY CORN - exercising outside is dandy. The stench from the piss/week-old funk flavored homeless guy watching the bootcampers...not so much. - Price. I did the 6-week/4-day a week super package. I though it was kind of steep at 1st but I think I got my money's worth. Caveat - they do have other packages that can fit your budget. You can work out some sort of payment plan as well. All in all I had a good experience. The package that I got included the Advanced Fitness Test, which includes pinch/circumference measurements. I believe members have access to an online log-in to track your progress and also provide you with tips as well. I did notice a change in my endurance and definite improvements in my measurements comparing the before/after charts. After the program, I have utilized the different exercises BCSF has introduced me to. Chris & Evan are cool cats. This is not the type of boot camp where some asshole yells and degrades you like a runaway latchkey kid. But I think with them, its about how much you put in. If you give it some effort they will pay attention to you more about your personal fitness goals. I would go back given the time and money. It definitely broke-up the mundanity of my previous workout regimen. I would suggest it to anyone trying to get back into shape or jump-start their workouts. A LA MODE - my session included majority women in attendance...mostly of the cute variety. Definitely enhanced the workout aesthetics. That's all that's it...have a beautiful day in your neighborhood folks. read more

Boot Camp SF? Nope, I've never been to a single day of it, but my wife has. I have to say that it definitely motivated her to get up every morning and get out exercising. Peer pressure works for some and it was working for her. Honestly, she was really enjoying the experience. But she started to experience some pain and the trainer suggested some stretching exercises. She kept at it and kept pushing to keep up with the group. But she kept feeling pain and asked the trainer about it more than once, eventually it was too much for her. Turns out she had, at some point, ruptured her L5 disc. Now, I am not saying that it was due to Boot Camp SF exercises or the negligence of the trainers. It could have been a combination of a number of factors. IMO, though, trainers should err on the side of caution when it comes to any complaint of pain by their clients. So I wanted to share this because you cannot always trust a trainer (here or elsewhere) to accurately diagnose any pull, strain, or injury for you. You should listen to your own body and seek professional medical advice if you think you may have an injury. I think Boot Camp SF is what it is, a motivational and structural tool, and they seem to be good at it. Just be careful out there! Pushing yourself is good; damaging yourself in the process is not. Ultimate Update: The owner of Boot Camp SF took the time to contact me regarding my review and the situation and was very, very gracious and expressed both his concern and regret at what happened with my wife. He informed me that the incident was discussed internally and that, I believe, speaks volumes for this business. Instead of brushing this off or giving it lip service, Boot Camp SF has been reactive in a very positive and sincere way. My main reason for writing the review in the first place was to give a heads up to people so they might learn from what occurred and, to their credit, the folks at Boot Camp SF saw my review as just that. Anyhow, I think they handled this very well and it is much appreciated. read more

Survived first week of SF Boot camp. For an older person with NO core strength and a loathing for running, this is no small feat. The instructor aka 'drill master' was able to make accommodations if needed and was sensative to inquire. I joined at the end of the 6-week session and felt welcomed. read more

No change in stars as of yet, but one of the trainers/managers did contact me about my experience. They are currently working to improve Boot Camp SF. read more

Trainer Evan contacted me after reading my Yelp review to offer me another chance at the class. I appreciate the effort he made to improve my Bootcamp SF experience and think that's a testament to their great customer service. As of last time, my opinion was that they need to reduce their prices and add more variety and more equipment. If that's been done, I would happily endorse the program. read more

I gave Bootcamp SF two stars for these reasons: (1) The trainers are not motivational and unresponsive to questions and concerns. (2) The workouts are never varied and are simple enough for me to do on my own at home. (3) When I signed up for Bootcamp SF I expected a boot camp where I would be challenged and pushed to my limits. I go to the gym about 4-5 times a week and wanted to change things up with my work and after visiting the website that was what I thought I was going to get. I was about to sign up for boxing boot camp, which I've done in the past, but I wasn't in the mood to spar off with another person this time around, so I tried out bootcamp SF. In the end I felt I was pushed more at the classes that I take at my gym (equinox) then bootcamp SF. I think boot camp sf is good for people who don't go to the gym regularly or have a hard time working out on there own. I gave two stars because I did enjoy the Tuesday work outs. OH and one last thing When I asked about the Nutritional Guidance, which they promote on the website they basically gave me NO FEED BACK. Keith just told me to look at healthy recipes. read more

turning 30 can make you question a lot of things about your life. am i happy in my career? are kids in my future? why is my butt so fing big? right after thanksgiving, i received an email about a 4 week session bootcamp sf was holding. and i started thinking...i turn 30 in april, new years eve is just around the corner and i always gain weight over the holidays. maybe it's time i do something about this. and maybe i should enlist a friend to hold me accountable to going every day :) after 1 1/2 weeks of getting my butt kicked and being sore like i've never been sore before, i've already lost 4 lbs! i'm eating better. i'm drinking more water and less wine. and i'm running (and i HATE running). and i'm starting to think that maybe, just maybe, i can actually turn 30 and be in the best shape of my life!! thanks chris and the rest of the 6:30 embarcadero gang! update 4/8/08: completed my third session. turned 30 one week ago...and now i'm in the best shape of my life! read more

I started the Bootcamp SF camps last year and worked out with Keith. I was so impressed I hired Keith for personal workout sessions and was even more amazed at the results. If you want to mold your body into a form you had no idea was possible, these guys are the ones to turn to. Their workout sessions are extremely effective yet efficient - you will work your entire body out in one hour. You are outdoors and really get to enjoy working out in a beautiful city! There will be no gym clausterphobia here! Its great to be in a group setting and its amazing how everyone gets a great workout for their own skill level within the same hour. To tell you the truth I think the best part about bootcamp is that the instructors motivate and encourage you and never make you feel bad about not being in top athletic shape. I highly recommend bootcamp for all San Franciscans. I went off the bandwagon for a little while, but just started up again! Its definitely a great way to change your lifestyle! read more

Beware giving them an email account you don't want spammed. They keep on spamming you even after you request removal from their mailing lists. read more

Remember how fit you were before you became that Silicon Valley nerdball who sits in front of a monitor all day long, spends 1.5 hours commuting on your ass, and maybe now has a kiddo that reduces all your free time to zilch? Me neither, but I've tried to reclaim that false memory through gym memberships, co-ed volleyball leagues, and swimming, and so far this has worked the best. I am *not* a morning person but I have enjoyed every one of my 7:00 am workouts with Gwen or Keith - they make it totally fun to exercise again. It's like old-school P.E., but without the cliques. Everyone is totally motivated and has a great time together, and SF in the morning is a beautiful frickin' place. I've done three 6 week sessions at the South Beach location and will start my 4th this coming Monday. Highly recommended. read more

Update: 6/19/2008: After week 3 (supposed to be week 5), I must say that the trainers at Golden Gate Park is AWESOME. I am sore and tired and I feel great. Raul and Narin have really tried to motivate me to do my best and for that I am grateful. I am already enrolled in next session because thats how great they are. If I can give them a rating just based on the trainers, I would give them a five star. I love Boot Camp SF, I do...the trainers are great...they are nice, and motivational. Raul was really nice to make sure that the program is tailored to my needs. I was always the last one but he helped me thru it. Narin is very nice too and he paid atttention to me and helped me a lot. Tracy was sweet. She motivates me and try to teach me the proper methods. So you ask me, why only three stars ??? because of the WORST customer service EVER. Catherine is rude and impolite. Here is my story: During my first week, I missed a class so I went on Sat at Ocean Beach to make it up. I was ten minutes late and by the time I got there, everyone left. Totally my fault .... I tried to look for them though and walked up and down the beach for 30 minutes and couldn't find them and it started to rain so I left. I ended up getting sick and got a viral infection in my ears. I had vertigo and was nausea the entire week and spend the whole week in bed and skipped out on work. On Monday (today), I finally felt a little better to go again. I showed up FIVE minutes late. (I waited for the muni for 20 minutes after work which explains but does not excuse my tardiness). I went to the usual parking lot and the group wasn't there. So i went to work out spot, and they weren''t there. I tried the Kezar stadium, they wasn't there either. By this point, i was getting a little irritated. I called the boot camp sf office to complain and I admit at this point, I was pretty agitated. Catherine picked up the phone and I explained the situation to her. I was talking loudly, I admit it, but I was in no way yelling at her. I was also leaving for vacation on this wednesday for a vacation that I've planned for two months. So I would be missing almost two weeks of class, so five classes total. I called Catherine, partly because I wanted her to understand my frustrations but because I didn't want to waste my money and really wanted to make up for the class. I asked her if I could just take one extra week instead of doing four classes a week because I had previous arrangments that prevents me from doing more than three times a week. She says that normally people arrange it with her before and she would allow it but that in my case, she would not allow it because i was "pushing her". One, how would i know that I was going to be sick and arrange it with her beforehand . and then she had the nerve to say that people always missed class anyway and not everyone makes it up. I highly doubt that everyone pays 300-400 to go and miss classes. i certainly do not have that kind of money to spend just so I can go miss class. I pay that much money because I wanted to work out and lose weight. I wasn't talking about one or two classes here, it was a total of five classes i was missing. that's a lot and during our whole conversation, she was being really rude and really impolite. I am still gonna go back and make up my classes but I just wish they had better customer service. I like Boot Camp SF and I love their trainers but the customer service just really disappoints me. Its hard to believe that people are never sick and never missed classes during their six week sessions. but maybe the way that Catherine dealt with them was a lot better than the way she dealt with me. I just wish I didn't have to give them such a low rating. :( UPDATE 6/10/08: I got back from vacation and received a letter from Catherine in my email box, clarifying the situation. I am very happy that we were able to work something out for me and I do appreciate that she took the time out to send me the email. :) read more

If you want to change your body - the shape, how it feels, what it can achieve - you need bootcamp! BootcampSF is a wonderful way to acheive your physical goals while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. They have several locations but I especially enjoyed working out with them in the early morning Golden Gate Park location. On Saturday mornings, I look forward to the workout at Baker Beach where running on sand and conquering the sand ladder are just part of the activities. The instructors are excellent professionals that encourage and support you at every level. read more

this review is for the 6:30 PM Golden Gate park session with Barclay and Chris my bf and I just finished our 1st 6 week boot camp session. I had been working out with a personal trainer and not seeing great results and he hadnt worked out in, well, ever. I was scared shitless about what to expect, because I dont, DO NOT, run and have had knee surgery. Barclay and Chris were excellent leaders to initiate us to this new training regime. Not only was a able to run, but I was able to go further and longer than I ever thought possible. Barclay is a great trainer with an awesome energy and I really dont think I could have done it without him there to cheer and motivate me on. Chris is great too, but because I am slow, I got a lot of 1:1 time with Barclay so I he guided my training a little more than Chris. barclay is a skilled and knowledgeable trainer and with his help I was able to shave 2.5 mins off my initial run time in a mere 6 weeks. Even with the uncertain economic times, I decided to sign up again because I am finally seeing and feeling results... results I didnt get in 2+ years working out on my own and 12 weeks working out with a personal trainer. I'm looking forward to another session with Barclay and Chris. Oh, and my bf also lost 7 lbs! If you live in the area and want to get in shape this is the way to go! read more

Boot Camp SF is an amazing workout. Two years ago, I was a gym rat...couldn't imagine setting foot outdoors without airconditionining, and quite frankly, I wouldn't know what to do to stay fit! Wow, I was wrong - working outdoors is amazing. Its really the best way to stay fit as it really tests your endurance. I am healthier because of working out with a few other bootcampers and an amazing trainer (bias: Brooks at Embarcadero location) though I know I've heard good things about the other trainers too...just depends what location is best for you! Now, no more gym membership, as I've found my routine. Highly recommended...and no, you don't have to be fit...that's the entire point, whether looking to get in shape or for peace of mind, or looking to elevate your already athletic ability! read more

So you ask, why do I wake up at 5:30am (um, snooze till 5:50 am) to attend Boot Camp SF when I could easily have another hour to sleep? Because: - the staff and trainers are the best! Tracy has been my Boot Camp SF trainer since I enrolled last October and she rocks. Sometimes too perky and energetic when I've just rolled out of bed and basically still asleep but it's all good motivation. - it's beautiful to work out in the Park at the crack of dawn. No, really. For safety reason, I wouldn't in my right mind do it by myself, but with a group of fun guys and gals working out as hard as you are, it's the ideal situation. Tracy has also shown us hidden trails and pockets in the park that I've never encountered where we can do dips and pushups against park benches or tree logs or situps in the middle of some clearing. And yes, it's a workout! - the staff are very conscientious of your needs. Tracy and the staff are always aware of each Boot Camper's circumstances and what not and will make sure you don't hurt yourself or exacerbate any previous injuries. Keith has also given me good advice for my bad knees. - fun with resistance bands (better for you than free weights) - I hate running but somehow Boot Camp SF has transformed me into some sort of runner. WIth Tracy's support, I've managed to run 2 5Ks and a 10K. - it's cool to see yourself progress. I shaved off 2 minutes off my 1.5 mile run the first session. I have doubled the amount of situps I could do in a minute. And I can do many push-ups now when before I could do none. read more

Since taking this class I am imbued with overbearing self respect and new found confidence. I walk the streets of SF with my head held high and my chest throbbing with dignity. Oh yes, the neediness has also disappeared. I attend the 530pm class in GGP. My trainers are Christopher and Tyler. They don't yell at you. They are detail oriented and professional. They know you will eventually hate their guts; so they maintain professional bearing and focus on your form (actually they are really kind and caring). I just made it through the halfway point of this session. I love it. read more

Bootcamp SF is a great way to spend an hour outdoors, get in shape, and be around a fun group of people. If you like to be outdoors and don't like working out alone it is a fantastic option. For someone who has a "9-5" job where I spend most of my day inside and sitting behind a desk, getting an outdoor workout is so refreshing. When I started BCSF 15 months ago I was in semi-decent shape. My goal was to be healthier and get more toned. After regularly going 2-4 days a week for over a year I do see and feel the results. I feel great!! I have taken classes with a number of the BCSF trainers and for the most part they all offer fun, challenging, and engaging workouts. You have a lot of regulars in the groups which is great because you see some friendly faces and get some healthy competition. At the end of the day you will only get out of BSCF what you put into it, but the training and atmosphere is there to help you succeed. Fitness level: I would recommend BCSF for any level of fitness besides extreme athletes. It is a tough workout but not crazy competitive or intense. For me that is perfect, there is enough stress and hyper-competitiveness in life. read more

Boot Camp SF is simply fantastic... I was so sick to my stomach heading to the designated meeting spot on Day 1 because I had no idea what I was getting myself into. That was the last time I ever felt like that... my trainer (Raul rocks!) made me feel instantly comfortable... there was no judging & no yelling. Just encouragement & very helpful constructive criticism on form. It's a total mind-body experience. I've never felt so strong in my life! Very empowering. I have not yet finished my first 6-week session, but have cancelled my gym membership & am definitely coming back for more Boot Camp SF next session. Highly recommended - there's no b.s. with this group - they're very professional, efficient, productive!! read more

I just enrolled in my second session of BootCampSF. I can honestly say that after 6 weeks my body has significantly changed. I'm stronger, faster, leaner, slightly more flexible and generally more healthy since I started. I made the mistake of not altering my diet during the first 6 week period yet I still had great results. Now I'm going whole hog - exercise AND diet - what a concept! I'm looking forward to the next 6 week assessment so I can gloat at work and to my friends about how much my new body kicks ass, as if they won't notice. read more

I LOVED the experience - so much I signed up for back to back sessions during the summer. My trainers (Chris and Jen) were great! I thought 7AM would be a challenge but it never really mattered. Despite working out in a group - I really felt like I had two personal trainers each morning. The best part - I lost 20lbs over the course of 12 weeks - of course - I did cut back on my much loved happy hours. I've been off the program now for 6 weeks and am still at 163 - They really instilled a ton of motivation in me - I too HIGHLY recommend this group. read more

I took it for a few classes, i didnt feel like it was stuff i couldnt do on my own, the people in the group are great and it motivates you to keep up, but i didnt feel like i was at the same level as them. I dont run, i hate to and everyone was leaving me in the dust all the time, and i never really got any motivation to finish strong etc. With the first 2 classes we didnt even stretch before OR after! i think a lot of soreness could have been prevented by doing so. And if you are going to coach that should be an important part. Also my first session i showed up at the main entrance of the Aids memorial about 15mins early so i wouldnt get left. There were 2 others as well, we waited 20mins before i called to find out the problem. We were exactly where the girl said we should be and where it was shown on the map?! we eventually found that they actually meet at a SIDE opening of the memorial, about 50yds from where we were but not as visible. We explained to the coach what happened and that maybe for first days he should jog over and check to see if anyone is at the main entrance, He shrugged adn said "well ive been doing thei for 8yrs now and had never had that problem". ummm ok i am SURE its happened maybe they just didnt speak up. In the end i got over the soreness, but i couldnt continue to pass up shifts at work just for bootcamp. It does kick your ass,even though the trainer admitted andsaid "yea i havent worked out in so long". It just wasnt for me, i just felt like the motivation would be better or team like and it really wasnt. It was good because it got me motivated to work on my running and do stuff on my own. Maybe next time i will do the all women bootcamp group, through another company. read more

I started taking classes August of 2009 and have taken 3 more since then and will start again in 3 weeks. At first I was afraid because I was so out of shape. The trainers made working out fun and they pushed you to do what you could do and then go past that. I learned that I was capable of a lot more than had ever thought. Being in a group helped out a lot as well. I never liked going to the gym because there was never any help and I never knew what to do. The trainers know what they are doing and they like to mix it up so that you will not get bored doing the same thing over and over. I got a good friend of mine to join up and he has gone to a few sessions as well. With the help of bootcamp I am now in the best shape of my life and I am keeping it that way. Some may say the price is a little high but if you break it down it is much cheaper than highering an personal trainer at a gym. If you are looking for something challenging and different, check out bootcamp SF and you will be pleased beyond belief. read more

For those of you who have not been motivated to exercise in a long time (or ever), BootcampSF is definitely for you. They have a great iterative program, which groups you into varying fitness levels (based largely on run time), and have really great trainers to boot. I have been taking sessions for about 9 months and have seen some good results (ie. my weight has shifted around my body, though i haven't lost too much weight - mostly due to my lack of diet). Tracy is a fabulous trainer, especially if you are just starting out, and Raul is excellent for those of you who are already fit and looking for a new challenge. You can start as early as 6am (if you can stomach it), or go and take afternoon classes. I highly highly recommend it if you are looking for a way to get motivated!!! read more

If you are lackluster about going to the gym, but really want to get toned, Boot Camp SF is a great alternative. They are really good about pushing you on an individual rather than group level. They first do an agility test, sit ups, push ups and how long it takes you to run a mile. Don't worry if you haven't done anything like that since high school, they will still work with you. What I liked most is at the beginning of each 6 week session, you would write your goals down and work towards them. If you have an event you are prepping for, they can also help you reach your goal (wedding, marathon, reunion). I did it 3 days a week through my company in an early morning session. It was a nice mix of cardio and strength training. Every day different muscles would be worked. Some days we would do long runs, other days circuits. The routines were mixed so you don't get bored easily. I'm not going to lie, it's going to hurt for the first couple of weeks if you haven't worked out in a while, but it's a good hurt and you get results. I complained often but when I missed it I regretted it. One of the best things is you are gallivanting around our beautiful city so you can take in a nice sunrise over the Embarcadero while you are in pain. read more

After taking yoga, pilates, boxing, spinning, kickboxing, the bar method, and pretty much every other workout fad you can imagine...(except for the S Factor, which I refuse to even acknowledge as exercise), I realized that my ass was out of control and desperate times call for, well, bootcamp apparently. After three sessions, I am stronger, faster, and have met a great group of motivating people that get me to roll out of bed in the mornings to go run stairs, think about vomiting and then do it all over again the next day. If you are looking for something to kick-start your overall fitness or, if like me, you need some ass control, this is it. read more

When I started Boot Camp SF I got winded just running around the block. After 6 weeks I happily ran for 30 minutes. Boot Camp SF is a seriously fun and inspiring way to get back into shape. I thought it would be a necessary evil like going to the dentist, but I actually look forward to it. Partly because they mix up the workouts every day (running, stair-climbing, pushups, ab work, and things with weird names like monkey-walks and Romanian squats) so I never get bored. Partly because it's so lovely being outdoors in our gorgeous city working out with a group of supernice people. But mostly because of the results - I've learned that I am much stronger and capable of so much more than I thought - it's an incredible feeling! I'm in my second session now - the 6:30 class at Embarcadero with Chris who is an awesome trainer. read more

I love this workout! I have always liked being challenged and Keith and Jay do it in a really positive way. I wake up and want to run up hills, or do squats and lunges. It actually makes me not dread the alarm. If you are looking for a kickass really fun workout then this is the camp for you! read more

Been doing it for over a year and the instructors are great. In the beginning, it was really hard work to get in shape and not feel sore each week but I'm glad I stuck with it. They work you hard no matter your level but always are careful to watch out for your safety as well. For those who've never do this before, all I can say is come everyday and you'll be proud of yourself. read more