How I found FitCamp by Gary O.

“How I found Ultimate FitCamp” – By Gary O.,  (FitCamp Member Since… 1204 BC)

“I am now in my late 40′s.  Before FitCamp I was working out at a local gym. I was doing the things everyone else was doing with little results… most days riding the bike and watching T.V.

I had always been an athlete. With raising a family, working and coaching youth athletics my personal fitness took a turn for the worse.

Too boot I had back surgery in my early thirties which limited my running which I truly loved. I stepped on the scale and was astonished at what it showed 224 lbs and my back was killing me. I did all of the physical therapy and medication to alleviate my back pain. It did not work!!

I came to the realizaton that it was do or die time for me.

I joined Ultimate fitcamp and although it was difficult soon realized this was the place for me. I had many days where I could not do what everyone else was doing. I soon began to jog and then to actually run. I was amazed at the encouragement I got from fellow members.

To date I no longer have to take any medication for back pain.  It still acts up at times, but Nick and Pat always find a way to have me stretch which fixes it in a few days.

When you join, check your ego at the door.  We are all there for there same reason.  I have met so many great people since joining. I am so fortunate to have found Ultimate fitcamp. Pat and Nick are true friends who do everything to push you to limits you never thought possible.

The key for success is to make your classes!. Eat as they tell you and enjoy the comradere with your fellow members.  If you have a question, ask it! We are all in it together.

I am happy to say my body weight is under 190 pounds and I can hold my own on most of the exercises.

If you want a program that works Ultimate fitcamp is the answer. Show up, work hard and eat right……………..You WILL achieve fitness.

Gary O.  “the old fast guy”

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Escalator L-sits

I took a trip to NYC for a few days with Angela, Emma and Angela’s sister Gloriah and we had a blast. I must admit the idea of going to New York was not the most appealing to me at first (I’m more of a woodsy guy). However, once we got there it was a great experience.

We visited the Museum of Natuaral History, Empire State Building, Central Park and the 9/11 memorial site. We also found an incredible all organic, all natural restaurant named “Josies” that had amazingly tasty and healthy food.

With all the activities on our agenda I couldn’t find the time to get in the workout I had planned (100 burpees for time at the Staue of Liberty).  But I did drop into a workout at CrossFit NYC on Monday morning and I can always find time to make a fool of myself doing “random acts of fitness in inappropriate places”. Here’s a quick clip of my first attempt at an escalator L-sit at the World Financial Building. 

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Vacation workouts

 
FitCampers!
 

You may have already experienced that feeling of taking time off from FitCamp and coming back to the studio feeling like you never worked out a day in your life.  

There’s no worse feeling than sucking wind, wishing class was over, only to look at the board and realize you are just finishing the warm-up. 

When only weeks ago you were feeling lean, healthy, athletic and at your fittest.

Nick and I see this alot especially during the summer months when many members go on vacation. 

It pains us to see someone get so far with their health and performance only to be set-back by eating poorly and lying around on the beach for a few weeks.  

To help keep this from happening to you, we just came up with a quick list of workouts to help you stay “FitCamp Fit” this summer.

These workouts are short, high intensity and require NO equipment.  

They are perfect for vacation workouts, at home or even if you are on the fence with trying FitCamp and want to get an idea of what kind of workouts we do. 

You can find the “Vacation Workout” page in the member’s area. 

Enjoy and have a great weekend!