Body Buster Basket Drive 2010 - Mission Accomplished!

For the 3rd year in a row, Body Buster members went out to help support the Gift Basket Drive for Women's Shelters: http://www.annualbasketdrive.ca

The Annual Gift Basket Drive for Women’s Shelter’s delivers gift baskets during the holiday season to women in crisis in shelters and other organisations throughout Etobicoke, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Scarborough, East York and North York.  The gift baskets are created by volunteers and the items in the baskets are donated by individuals and businesses in the community.

In total the drive was able to make just under 1,800 baskets this year!!

 

 

Way to go everyone!

Calling all Volunteers! Body Buster needs Bodies for Baskets, and more!

Body Buster in the Community Come Help Out! All Members, Friends & Family Welcome!   November 27th - Gift Baskets for Women's Shelters Basket Builders meet at 10:00am at  580 Evans Avenue ( see map here ) And/Or November 30th - Out of the Cold Program: First of Four Dates! #1 - Cook a Hot Breakfast for the Homeless St. Margaret's Church, 156 - 6th Street ( see map here ) Arrive by 5:30 am to start cooking breakfast

**Please contact info@bodybusterfitness.com to confirm your attendance and ask any questions. We need bodies - the more the merrier! Bring your kids out to get their volunteer hours, and to participate in the local community! Wear your Body Buster Tshirt for photo ops :)

Bootcamper of the Program for October - Congrats Lily!

Congratulations Lily!

We would like to give a big congrats to Lily at the ES location! 

HERE'S WHAT LILY HAS TO SAY: 

I have been a member of Body Buster Fitness since March of 2009. I love the variety of workouts. It is never the same thing twice. The best part of going to these classes is that it forces you to work out areas that you would not be normally working out.

I am way more toned, I have more energy and I feel much stronger. It is now a lifestyle for me. I don't think about whether I will continue or should I continue. I can't imagine NOT going to Body Buster. I have arthritis and building strength is very important. I also feel way more confident in how I feel and look.

I have total faith in my instructor Kara and trust her knowledge and judgment with all aspects of my participating in this program. I have learned a lot about what sort of exercises work best together in order to get the most from it. I look forward to coming to my Monday and Wednesday night classes with Kara. She works us hard, but she does it in a positive way. Her infectious smile and positive approach keeps us all enthralled.

I actually dread the weeks off -- and count the days til the next class. Body Buster would like to congratulate Lily on her accomplishments! Way to GO!

Bootcamper of the Program for September - Congrats Nana!

HERE'S WHAT NANA HAS TO SAY:

I have been a member since November 2008 almost 2 years!! I love that every class is unique. Every class is an opportunity to try different variations of familiar exercises. I love the comradery of working with a group of people - it keeps it fun! Expect the unexpected is what I always think when going into class.

I am about 30 pounds  lighter and have gone down four dress sizes. I just recently fit into my "skinny jeans" that were in the back of my closet - I love it!! 

Body Buster has become part of my regular exercise routine. My week does not feel complete unless I do my classes. The feeling of accomplishment that I experience after every class is something I have never felt with any other exercise routine I have tried. I am proud of myself after every class that I completed it and now I can't live without it!!

 

I have never felt so strong physically. This feeling has traversed into my everyday life. I have become much more flexible and agile, and it has encouraged me to make exercise part of my everyday life. I have increased energy, de -stresses me after a long day of work and has encouraged me to eat properly and respect my body. I feel l have less limitations of what I can't do and approach everything in class with "I can do this" attitude.

Body Buster is a wonderful network of people with positive attitudes and encouragement. There is nothing like working out with a group of people that are trying to accomplish the same goals as you are. I feel like I am part of a team - that we in this together. I look forward to class, to seeing everyone and how far they have come and how hard they work. It pushes me to be the best that I can be.

Body Buster has been a life changing experience for me. I want to thank the Etobicoke South crew who  rain or shine are out there with me, being so positive and keeping it fresh and fun.  I just wanted to give a special shout out to my girl Kara who always pushes me to challenge myself, work harder, increase my intensity and "bring it" to every class. Mind over Body become my motto !! it has been a privilege to learn from you and be part of your class..thank you!! 

Body Buster would like to congratulate Nana on her accomplishments! Way to GO!

Team Body Buster @ the Run for the Cure 2010!

Team Body Buster before the Run!

Yesterday was the CIBC Run for the Cure 2010! Team Body Buster was there in great spirits, all clad in crazy gear and decked out in PINK!

We ran and walked 1km and 5km through the streets of downtown Toronto amongst 20,000 other people, being cheered on by people with motivating signs and shouting "KEEP GOING"! There were musicians on nearly every street playing music to keep us pumped, and signs at every kilometer mark to let us know we were getting closer and closer to the finish.

Everyone did an amazing job fundraising, generating team spirit, and walking/running. We raised OVER $5,000!!! We are so happy!! The total run itself raised over $5,000,000!

We just wanted to thank everyone for coming out to the run, and to especially thank everyone who donated! Our team captain Tanya was awesome as well and we thank her for the amazing work she did!

View more photos of the Run on our facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=28928&l=c93464fde6&id=111710822216004

We are also still accepting donations for the RUN - as we have a goal of $7,500 and would love to reach that goal! Visit our team sponsorship page here: http://www.runforthecure.com/site/TR/RunfortheCure/Ontario?pg=team&fr_id=1100&team_id=10729 

Until next year Bootcampers! And again, GREAT JOB!! :) We are so proud!!

Some of Team Body Buster after the Run!

Body Buster at Franklin Horner Community Centre's 6th Annual Family Fun Fair Extravaganza

Body Buster was invited again to take part in the Franklin Horner Community Centre's 6th Annual Family Fun Fair Extravaganza!

We had great weather, and a great time! Surrounded by fun, games and entertainment (bouncy castles, fresh grilled corn on the cob, Johnny Toronto on a unicycle and juggling fire, an Elvis impersonator, just to name a few!), the Body Buster Team enjoyed the day in the sun, meeting with tons of great people.

Body Buster's Booth at the Extravaganza

 

Team Body Buster with Toronto City Councillor, Mark Grimes

Kara and Michelle just LOVE Johnny Toronto!

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Thanks again for having us! Until next year!

Bootcamper of the Program for August - Congrats Mary!

We would like to give a big congrats to Mary at the EC location! Mary has been working hard at bootcamp for the past 2 years and her results have been amazing! In the past few programs, Mary has really "amped it up" with even more positive energy, more drive, motivation and hard work. Mary is a pleasure to have in class and is always encouraging her fellow bootcampers and cracking jokes!

 
We are very proud of Mary! She is a great example of a true "Bootcamper"!

HERE'S WHAT MARY HAS TO SAY:

I have been a boot camper for over two years.  What I like the most is the diversity of each class and, especially the outdoor classes.  Never a boring moment. 


To date I have lost about eight inches all around.  And I have found that my strength, flexibility and endurance have improved considerably throughout the program.  I have more energy (except immediately following class), and find that I push myself a bit more with each exercise. 
 

My Body Buster class is a mix of young, old, men and women.  We encourage each other and it's very motivating when I can do just as much or more than those much younger then me! 

Healthwise, I have seen a decrease in BMI and improvement in cholesterol levels - that's what burpees do for us.  And lower back pain has lessened!

I am glad now that I was convinced to join a class because I now look forward to coming to Boot Camp....even ball night.  Thank you, Kara and Dani!  And I signed up for another year of Body Buster.

Body Buster would like to congratulate
Mary on her accomplishments! Way to GO!

Team Body Buster Gets Set to Run for the Cure!

Join Body Buster in the 
Fight aginst Breast Cancer! 

October 3rd, 2010 is the Annual CIBC Run for the Cure and
Team Body Buster is at it again!  We are getting ready to run at the CIBC Run For the Cure!

Let's get together to combat breast cancer and have some fun! Put on your PINK and run with us!

You can register two ways - by searching for the team name 'Team Body Buster', or by searching via the Team Coordinator, the awesome, "Tanya Imola". 

Tanya will be providing regular updates with fundraising tips, messages of inspiration from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, etc.   and other fun and motivating thoughts/tips.

BOOTCAMPERS: We can all do this!
 
You can run or walk 5km, OR run or walk 1km. This means ANYONE and EVERYONE can do this!  Ask you family members and friends to join Team Body Buster in the fight against breast cancer! The more the merrier. If for any reason you can't participate, we strongly strongly encourage that you support the team financially, and help us meet our goal to raise $2,000.

For more information you may contact our Team Leader (Tanya) at runforthecure@bodybusterfitness.com

Click here to register!

Photos from the Bootcamp Anniversary on Facebook and Flikr!

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Also, view a Body Buster article in
SNAP Etobicoke here!

Happy 3rd Anniversary, Body Buster Bootcamp!

This morning was an exciting time for the Body Buster(r) Team, our members, and their friends and family!

A huge thank-you to everyone who came! It was definitely time to celebrate and have some fun - Bootcamp Style!

Body Buster celebrated their 3rd anniversary of bootcamp today at Franklin Horner Community Centre in Etobicoke with a giant, hour-long bootcamp class, led by instructors Dani, Kara, Huy and Lisa!

Gather Round! A Huge Thank You!

The day started off with a huge thank you from all the instructors, and a heartfelt speech from Dani. Awards and a special thank-you were presented to our two long-term members Tanya and Nada, who have been with us from the very beginning!
 












Many members and their friends and family participated. There were more burpees going on than we've ever seen in one place at one time! Woohoo! In four rotating "stations", participants enjoyed drills, squats, v-sits, pumping muscles with resistance bands, plank holds, pushups, matwork, stretching and much more. 
 

 
Kids were also invited, and got to let mom & dad do bootcamp while they blew bubbles, played bocce ball, had an "egg on the spoon" race, and did what kids do best - find things to play with that aren't toys (the cardboard box phenomenon) - the Body Buster orange pylons!

The Egg on a Spoon Race

After they got their bodies busted by the 4 instructors, participants were invited to continue on with the Body Buster Olympics! Everyone did amazing, but Tanya and Huy battled it out to over 5 minutes of plank holds (the debate continues as to whether crazy Huy's knee grazed the ground! hehe!), and Donovan won the 1km race with a huge lead! We decided not to put you through the agony (what agony!?) of doing as many burpees as possible in one minute, as you had all already done so much good work today. You are forgiven...... just this once. :) After all, the REAL bootcamp classes start tomorrow!! Oh yeah!

Everyone doing the Plank in the Body Buster Olympics

Huy's Plank!

Cheering Tanya on while she Planks!

Congrats Donovan! Olympics 1km Race Winner!

The afternoon was topped off by a few healthy refreshments, some chatting & mingling, and most important on this occasion, some birthday cake!

Thanks again to everyone who has made the last 3 years of Body Buster so amazing, so postive, and so exciting. We are more thankful than you know, and are so pleased to see how our the Body Buster Program has enriched your lives.

Many more exciting years to come!

Sincerely,
The Body Buster Team