Invincible Bootcamp IBC 36

At 55 years old I have been attending Sean’s boot camp and seeing him for one to one sessions for a few months now and, in such a short space of time my fitness levels are better now than they have ever been. I have more energy and stamina and, have actually started running again for the first time in years!

As predicted with converting body fat to muscle my weight has gone down slowly on the scales but my body shape has changed completely. I now have a waist again and, have dropped sizes in both my dresses and jeans. Sean is very encouraging and, you can never get bored exercising with him as he is always varying the routine.

If you want to get fit and lose weight I would recommend Sean Burgess to anyone.

As someone the wrong side of 45 and the wrong side of 12st I took pride in myself on the fact that I regularly went to the gym every morning and did my own routine. However despite going to the gym my weight was beginning to pile on and I knew it was time for drastic action.

Just before Christmas a card came through the door advertising an ‘Invincible Boot Camp’ run by Sean at Broadstone gym. I kept the card for a few days whilst deciding to sign up or maybe join Weight Watchers. In the end I called Sean hoping like mad that he would say there were no more spaces or tell me you needed to be super fit to attend his Boot Camp. Unfortunately ( I thought at the time) he said there were spaces and anyone can join no matter what their weight, age or fitness level and even more annoying- he sounded like a nice chap.

So I found myself driving to Broadstone at 6am one dark January morning in trepidation wondering if I was doing the right thing. I soon realized – during the warm up- that despite going to the gym just how unfit I was.

I can’t sing the praises of Sean or his team, Jamie etc enough. They put so much time and effort into each session- even going in the night before to set up. Every morning the room had a different set up- we never knew what we would be doing each morning, which keeps it interesting.

With the encouragement from Sean and his team each session was fun and you can’t help having a go at everything and giving it your best effort. All my fellow ‘Boot Campers’ were friendly and there was good banter amongst everyone. I never felt ill at ease because of my weight or fitness level.

As a result of the course I lost 12 inches all over and feel much better and healthier. I have already signed up to do the next Camp and can’t wait for it to start. It might seem like hard work getting up so early but I always felt more awake on the Boot Camp days than I did the rest of the week.

I would recommend Sean’s Boot Camp to anyone- and frequently do. What have you got to lose- apart from weight and inches.

Prior to boot camp I had been going to the gym 3-4 times a week between shift-work and University. I wasn’t noticing much change and was finding it difficult to fit going to the gym in as often as I’d have liked. I signed up for the 10 week boot camp in January purely to improve my fitness and looking for something a bit different to motivate me. Initially I was apprehensive as to doing something so different, especially when it involved getting up in the cold and dark. Most people think you’re a bit bonkers waking up first thing for “punishment” out of choice, but it really is pretty easy after the first one and fun too. I always felt refreshed after and it’s great to have worked out knowing you have the rest of the day ahead.

Boot camp was perfect for me as every session chops and changes. You don’t have the dread of knowing what’s coming next like you do in some fitness classes, but you still get an all over workout. The sessions were tough; you’re able to go at your own pace (within reason), but still encouraged to push yourself. My strength and fitness levels have increased quicker in the past couple of months than with any other training I was doing before. If anything I have more energy, despite being up so early.

My aim was never about losing weight or inches and I didn’t really expect to however I ended up losing over 6 pounds, 13 inches and 7% body fat! I’m now down to 18% body fat which is amazing! You get nutrition and exercises info too, making it well worth the money of signing up. I’ve even been going to 6am beach circuits to fill the gap before the next one. I would definitely recommend SBPT Boot camp and have even managed to get a friend to sign up for the next one too.
Target: maintain my achievements and continue improving my strength for a summer full of charity challenges!

I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed boot camp over the last 10 weeks and how lost I am now its finished!

I lost a stone before I started so I wasn’t surprised that I didn’t lose much more weight but I really did just want to shape my body, well after seeing the before and after pics I just can’t believe the difference. When people keep saying I look amazing I just haven’t seen myself the way they have until now. I thought Boot Camp would be hard and boring but I can honestly say I have loved every minute of it and it’s made me feel like a different person completely. I wish we didn’t have to stop at all but I will most certainly be coming again in September and hope to beat 3rd place this time.

Bring it on!!!!

Thanks Sean and team!