Let The Bidding Begin!

Operation Boot Camp Los Angeles has donated (3) individual 30-day Gift Certificates to the OutFest auction.  Check it out, bid on it & forward out to your friends to bid on items.  With this particular package, you can use all (3) gift certificates yourself or go in with your friends to bid on the package & split it 3 ways. 
Either way....Bid now!!!!

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Instructor Focus: Ashley Owen

I have always been a sucker for a good workout. I grew up participating in competitive gymnastics and then cheerleading in high school. My career continued at the University of Miami where I was a cheerleader for four years—Go ‘Canes!

After graduating, I moved to LA and began the search for something to fill what I called my “cheer void.” I hate gyms, so that was out and I’m way too loud for yoga. I actually signed up for a half marathon in hopes that that would become my new hobby. Let’s just say I made it across the finish line. Barely. 

I was actually dragged by my boyfriend to what the online ad called “a kick in the butt workout” at 8 am…on a Saturday. Despite my skepticism, one workout was all it took for me to know that OBC was exactly what I was looking for. Not only did it give me a chance to gloat about doing more push-ups than my boyfriend, but after a few months I felt like I was back in cheerleading uniform shape.

OBC is like having practices, a coach, and teammates all over again. No matter how tired I am when I get to the park in the morning, I always leave laughing, sweating, and feeling great about myself—which is really the most valuable gain from the program. Ok, except maybe looking good in a bikini.

I encourage everyone to see what OBC can help you accomplish in just one month. Not only will you make great changes, it’s one of the best teams you’ll ever be a part of!

Favorite Exercise:  Fire Hydrants

Favorite Boot Camp Workout:  Centipede

Favorite Food:  Seafood....(unless it's a cheat day, then it's a burger & fries)

Most Memorable Boot Camp Memory: 
My very first workout.  It kicked my butt and I thought it would never end!

Instructor Focus: Gina Hendry

Before OBC I viewed exercise as punishment.   Remember having to run laps for mistakes made while participating in team sports?  Or as an adult  killing yourself on the treadmill for eating too much during the holidays or vacation?  I think often we view exercise as a negative consequence for making bad choices.

So when I made the decision two years ago to lose weight, I focused primarily on my diet.  I registered for a popular weight loss program and was very successful -dropping a whopping seventy pounds!  I felt great about the way I was looking, but in the back of my mind I had two concerns:  1) I was going to have to transition to “real food” eventually -especially because that program was way expensive and 2)  I still was not physically fit or strong, and would often feel fatigued and unmotivated...not sexy.

 

I saw an ad for OBC, and even though I was scared to death of jumping into a program as intense as a boot camp, I signed up for it quickly before I had time to over think it and chicken out.

           

The first day of any program is difficult.  We ran a mile that day, and I was definitely not the first to cross the finish line -it took nearly 14 minutes for me to finish.  Our instructor Scott was so positive and supportive during the sessions, it motivated me to push myself as hard as I could, and I really felt good about my accomplishments.  By the end of the first session, I ran an 11 minute mile.  By the end of my fourth session, I was down to an 8:50 mile.  That's right, I kept going!

I love OBC.  I love working out in a group with a team, outside -no boring treadmills or elliptical machines.  I love exercise.  I don't think of it as a punishment anymore than I think of brushing my teeth or taking a shower as punishment.  And I thank OBC for helping me develop this attitude, and for helping me become a strong and confident woman.  I am still a work in progress, but I know that this program is the best way for me to reach my goal of being healthy and fit.  I encourage anyone who enjoys a challenge to sign up.  It's not as scary as you might think, and if I can do it -so can you!  See you at the park!  

Favorite Exercise:  Anything abs

Favorite Boot Camp Workout:  House of Pain

Favorite Food:  Chocolate

Most Memorable Boot Camp Memory:  I have two of them: 
                             1) Nearly swallowing a beetle during the PT Test
                             2) Completing the Long Run without stopping

Biggest Accomplishment:  I have two of them: 
                             1) Becoming an instructor
                             2)  Running a mile in under 9 minutes!!

Free Workouts, New Camps, & Good Stuff!

Here we are right after 4th of July and starting to gear up to Labor Day in 8 short weeks.  Summer is in full swing & looking.  Beach & bikini season is up & running full steam right now.  So it's time to put the finishing touches on your beach body for the season.  If you haven't started yet, now is the time to do it while there is still time to get some summer in before fall is here.

We have exactly what you need to conquer your fitness obstacles and make it happen!  We have (3) free workouts coming up this week in the morning.  These workouts will run from 6-7am on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at Pan Pacific Park.  

Our next camps start Monday, July 18th in TWO locations:

Pan Pacific Park
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri for 4 weeks
6-7 am

Culver City
Mon, Tues, Thur for 6 weeks
6-7pm

First time campers are $249 / Veteran campers are $199.  Along with the fun & intense workouts, we also include nutrition to really fine tune your health & fitness levels for maximum results.

Registration is now open for both camps at www,operationbootcamp.com

Get in touch with us with any questions and make plans to join us  in either of these camps this month!

Get Fit, Get Healthy, Stay Fit, Stay Healthy