In April 2011 I decided to make a change…read more Why I did this - - A trip to my doctor brought news of high blood pressure (borderline medication); high cholesterol (the bad kind); over a healthy weight (minimum 10 lb. loss required); and an inflamed liver... - I was losing my natural ability to multi-task and remain focused while still achieving my desired results across the multiple projects I was working on - It was becoming increasingly difficult to get up and get my day started as my nights were restless and sleep was limited What I did - - Worked out twice a week with Grant Hill of MyBootcamp with less focus on cardio and more attention to sculpting the entire body with tools such as TRX Suspension Training and Rip Trainer, a fire hose, sledge hammer, and a 60 lb. tire - After the first month I added in a weekly spinning class and either pilates or yoga to keep my body challenged - Read books like Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson and Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes re-educating myself and challenging what conventional wisdom tells us about what we should eat - Treats are certainly allowed but for the most part I eliminated grains -- wheat, oats, barley, rice, corn, flax, etc. -- and avoided processed foods, anything with sugar What I didn't do - - Give up my wine -- this wasn't a suicide mission - Count calories -- I ate every time I was hungry - Excessive cardio -- focus was on strength training with occasional bursts of cardio - Avoid egg yolks and red meat as you are usually advised when watching cholesterol -- I ate more that I did previously What did I get after three months? - Dropped 20 lbs. - Lower blood pressure eliminating the need for medication - Lower bad cholesterol, back in the safe zone ...and my liver returned to normal. That was over a year ago and I'm still 20 lbs lighter than when I started - AND my last physical has me still in great health! Working with Grant was a life changing experience for me. His kind nature and genuine care for his clients is evident in how he advises and trains each individual. It wasn't just me! I've had a half dozen friends work with Grant after watching my transformation and the chain keeps growing - Love it :)

MyBootcamp is hands down one of the BEST workouts in the DC area. If you're looking to get harder,…read morebetter, faster, stronger in the most efficient and functional way possible - MyBootcamp is it. I first met Grant at his indoor cycling classes at Revolve, and his rides were and always are mentally and physically tough. I had started to build up my endurance and strength through cycling, but the thought of trying out MyBootcamp was still intimidating. I mean, c'mon - I saw pictures of MyBootcampers pulling tires, slamming firehoses, and tossing sandbags. I thought I wouldn't survive my first session last March, but afterward I actually felt like a complete badass. I whipped that firehose and learned how to properly do kettlebell swings, among other things. Plus I was the only girl there (thanks Matteo, Rob, and Neal for letting me kick your butts that day :). (Side note: most sessions are filled with fit, athletic and attractive ladies, so all the single men in DC should definitely sign up... just sayin' ;) ) Four months later and I'm incredibly proud of how strong I've become because of MyBootcamp. Grant and Chris have taught me how to really push myself mentally and physically. They know exactly when and how to push me to get past my comfort zone, and because of that, my endurance/strength/mobility levels are at the highest they've ever been. Now I'm addicted to improving those levels with each workout, and my two favorite "Grant-isms" that stick with me every time are 1) There is never perfection, only progress; and 2) Being strong is only good if it's actually useful. Other things that I love about MyBootcamp? I love that the workouts are outdoors; I love the camaraderie; I love the new mobile app which makes managing your MyBootcamp addiction even easier; and most importantly, I love how much Grant and his team care about you. Thank you, Grant and the MyBootcamp team - I couldn't be more thankful.

Have been going to Coopers fitness for years. I love the…read moreattention to the details of my personal workout session. Bobby has the innate ability to know how to challenge you yet knows your limits. I leave the session knowing I got a great workout and look forward to the next one! Thank you Bobby, you're awesome! June D

Dustin is detailed with his workout plans and very patient with walking you through the exercises…read more His focus on mobility, flexibility, and range of motion is different from other trainers who only focus on lifting more. I've improved several of my lifts by using what he taught me on form. Dustin is also funny, casual, friendly and I've enjoyed training with him.

Glen is a well-rounded personal trainer that is super supportive and incredibly knowledgable about…read more efficient fitness routines. He knows how to breakdown your goals (or finding them in my case) into a manageable schedule of workouts and movement variations. I think good personal trainers are always able to walk the line of pushing you to your limit, but also pulling you into new territory. A strong fitness framework personalized and crafted by great trainers will always have you feeling like you accomplished a major milestone after each workout. And by that measure Glen is the greatest!!

Highest recommendations for Ultimate Performance. I've been a member for the past few months and…read morehave already made more progress than I'd hoped. My trainer, Zach, is exceptional. The program he created for me is truly personalized and tailored to my specific goals. He gives me the guidance with nutrition I need in addition to outstanding training at the gym. As someone who was new to weight training, I really appreciate Zach's focus on helping me learn proper form and technique. I'm certain that's part of why I've progressed more quickly than I thought I would. It's also very easy to communicate with him if I have a question, and the messages and progress assessments he sends keep me motivated. I'm not only seeing changes in my body and on the scale, there has been such a significant improvement in my blood work that my doctor took me off a couple of medications. This has been life-changing experience, and absolutely worth the investment. I am excited to keep going. I'm incredibly grateful to have found UP and to be working with Zach. Anyone who is interested in a comprehensive fitness program, and is truly committed to the process, should check out Ultimate Performance. Highly highly recommend!

UP is life changing. If you have been trying to find the motivation to get fit and have a healthier…read morelifestyle look no further. The programs are so much more than just working with a personal trainer- they are a personalized experience that is curated to you and your goals. I've learned so much about nutrition and exercise from my trainer, Kody, that I really would not have gotten any other way. He supported and encouraged me throughout the entire journey. My goal was to make changes in my life for my overall health as I get older and reduce my chances of injury. This program far exceeded those expectations and showed me that my body is capable of way more than I ever imagined. For example: I am now training for a half marathon... I really did not see that coming. UP and Kody in particular showed me how strong I really am and how to nourish my body in a way that has improved my vitality. The results really speak for themselves... I would honestly recommend UP to anyone regardless of their goals.

Chris is fantastic. Always punctual, cheerful, spirited, motivational. I'm not the best at getting…read moremyself to the gym; Chris gets me there and makes me feel accomplished at the end of the hour. For nearly a year he has been helping me with weight training, and encouraging me with diet and nutrition advice. He carefully watches as he trains, to make sure I'm doing things correctly. After working with 6 different trainers over the years I can say Chris is the best. I'm turning 60 in a few months; I know because of Chris I look better than lots of other 60 year olds! Highly recommended.

I had been duffing on my butt for several months until I started working with Bryan. He asked me a…read morelot of questions to try to understand my goals and provided me information regarding his qualifications - all before our first meeting - which I definitely appreciated. His approach is very balanced in that he emphasized that you need both exercise and diet to lose weight and that fad diets are not healthy in the long term. He backs up his opinions with research and will talk to you in as much detail as you want without being overbearing. I was pretty adamant that I didn't want to diet but he respectfully nudged me to think a bit differently. He mixes the training sessions up with exercises that hit multiple muscle groups at once as well as more coordination/balance type work which is helpful to me for goals I have outside losing weight. I've been working with him for a little over a month, and I feel a lot stronger and dare I say....on my way to being less chubby!! For me, he hits the right balance of toughness and pushing me without being rude or disrespectful, but also being fun and easy to talk to!

I've been working with Maurice for almost 4 years -- mostly for personal training but also for…read moremassage. He's an amazing personal trainer -- dependable, professional and always on time. I'm SO happy he finally has his own location in Adams Morgan, as well as doing massage at Skin Alchemy (a lovely and convenient spa located in the Capitol Hilton). In my experience, Mo takes his time with each client and has a way of tailoring the workout or massage experience to each person's specific needs. As a woman, I was always afraid of lifting weights. I didn't want to hurt myself or gain weight. Mo taught me how to lift weights in a way that helped me slim down and gain strength at the same time. It's been the MOST effective workout I've ever done. He'll mix weight lifting, plyometrics and boxing all into one workout to make it more fun (and go by way faster if you're impatient around your workouts like me!). For massage, he does deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy. He's worked with famous NFL athletes and the Washington Mystics for pain management and brings that expertise to his everyday clients as well. Can't recommend him enough!