Phil's Story

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Boot Camp with The Sarge has been an awesome experience. I used to be fit and athletic when I was younger but over time with work and other lifestyle habits I put on a lot of weight. I turned to Peninsula Boot Camp because a few of my mates had done it and told me to come to bring a friend for free day. I started out pretty slow but over the months aimed to get up there with the fit guys, which I did! I have now done over 15 programs with the Sarge and have lost over 30 kilos! I finally found a program that has kept me interested, motivated and challenged. The Sarge knows how to get me working at the optimal levels and has given me back the fitness levels I once had. The friends I have made along the way have just been a bonus! If I can do it, anyone can do it.

Phil Newman, 24, Electrician, Mornington

Emmas Story

I started Peninsula boot camp in 2004 and am still going strong and loving each season. I had always been a gym goer but had become very complacent with my programs and couldn't quite understand why my fitness level was not improving. I had recently moved to the Peninsula I thought this would be a great way to not only achieve my fitness goals but to meet some people.

After my very first boot camp I felt a sense of achievement, motivated and empowered that I could do sessions that seemed impossible at the very start. I am still challenged at each session, love the variety of workouts, the locations, the team spirit and the great friends I now have.

Sarge has encouraged me and pushed me along to ensure I am always working hard, not slacking off and getting the results I want. At the end of each boot camp it's great to see your results and your team-mates results and know that your hard work has paid off.

Boot Camp is for anyone and everyone who is willing to give it a go, it's definitely no camp it's more of a lifestyle that becomes incredibly addictive!

Emma's Story

Up unitl forty, my fitness regime consisted of sitting on the couch and watching the tennis, for a more strenuous work out I'd involve lifting a glass of wine to my lips at regular intervals.

It wasn't like I hadn't tried to be fit and sporty, I had joined countless gyms, had a garage full of running machines, exercise bikes and belly-busters (not too mention the free steak knives) I'd been to personal trainers, started jogging and spent many an early morning in my leotard doing Oz-aerobics. I was pathetic at Pilates and didnt get yoga.

But Forty was looming and so was the prospect of tuck-shop lady arms, jelly belly and wobbly knees.

I needed something but had pretty much exhausted all avenues.

So it was with trepidation when I joined my first Peninsula Bootcamp - visions of an angry Sargent yelling abuse at plump, red-faced army cadets sprang to mind.

Well I can honestly say Peninsula Bootcamp is so supportive and absolutely fantastic!

I have been doing boot-camps and boxing programs for the past 2 years and love them! My fitness has improved, I have lost weight, become stronger and made heaps of friends.

The Sarge runs incredibly professional, safe programs that also includes Ciscuit Training which is great. There is definitely no finger pointing or taunting, just lots of fun and lots of sweating.

I definately recommend Peninsula Bootcamp to anyone who is committed to make a change for the better.

Anne's Story

Hi, my name is Anne Gallace, and I am 56 years young. I am now retired after a very busy working career along side my husband in our family business, the Sunny Ridge Strawberry farm.

Over many months, I watched my two adult kids come home from boot-camp each morning, exhausted and exhilarated, bubbling with enthusiasm. I happily listened to their banter, regularly asking questions about the activities they had been involved in. One day they coerced me to attend a take a, friend for free morning. On arriving at Fishies beach at 6am, and looking at the activity proposed for the morning. It was an obstacle course. I wondered what in the world I had got myself into. Encouraged and pampered by the kids, I didn't want to make a jack of myself so I gave it all I had. It was really tough but thoroughly enjoyable. I felt like a kid, albeit an old and an unfit one.

I did that one free session and although I enjoyed it, I still believed I was too old to be involved. Several months later, my daughter and I were discussing my lack of fitness and my weight problem which I was struggling to control of. She said I should really give the boot-camp a proper go, as it might just be what I needed to get the metabolism activated. So, with Sarge's approval I went along with her to the fitness assessment on the first Saturday of January 2008. I was a sorry participant, with low fitness. I could manage only half a push up, about 14 sit ups, a beep test of about 4.1 and the 2 km run took me just under 13 minutes.

When I turned up to start training on Monday morning, I totally surprised my son, who hadn't attended the January fitness assessment. He was in disbelief. Both the kids were in the ALPHA group, which means I was under my own steam in theBRAVO group for most of the morning. They just passed me by on the running track, occasionally giving me pearls of wisdom, comments of encouragement and smiles of pride. I soldiered on. The encouragement and acceptance I got from all of the boot-camp participants was wonderful, but most importantly for me, the leaders were fantastic. Every thing I did, so long as I was giving it my best, was rewarded with praise and encouragement. I was never asked to perform beyond my ability but simply to reach my current potential.

It was very rewarding to have my efforts acknowledged. By the end of the January boot-camp, I had achieved some really impressive results. I had increased my push-ups, I dropped 20 seconds off my 2km run, and achieved serious improvements in the other physical activities. I was delighted. Everyone was delighted for me!!!

I continued working out with Peninsula Boot Camp 3 mornings a week over the ensuing months and soon realized I had lost some serious weight. Over the first 6 months I lost about 8kg. I have maintained my weight now for the past 5 months and am constantly being acknowledged for the success I have had with the program, by participants and non-participants alike.

I love the group of people I train with (and I've done over 10 in a row now). They are now like an extended family. Everyone works at their own level, but the camaraderie and friendship within the group is very motivating. I never feel alone. I know I am being watched by others, they are looking for any opportunity to assist and encourage. Boot Camp has now become a part of my daily routine. The hubby thinks I'm mad, but is also quietly proud of his new lady.