Congratulations Anita - Bootcamper of the Program for May, 2011!

Congratulations to Anita - from the HP location!

 

I have been a Body Buster Fitness member for almost four months.  Body Buster is a great program because I am able to push my body to the max.  I had no idea just how far my body could push itself!  My instructor, Dani, is dynamic!  She has motivated and encouraged me to always do my best.  The vibe from my fellow Body Buster members is contagious.  I love being around these people who are all driven to exceed their expectations.  I also love the variety of activities that Body Buster provides.  There is NEVER a dull moment.

I have noticed a change in my physical appearance.  My clothes fit better (some are feeling a little loose).  Initially, losing weight was my goal.  Now, it’s the cherry on top.  My new goal is to continue to be healthy and active.  I have chosen to continue with Body Buster because I think of it as a part of my life.  I have fun and I get a sense of fulfillment when I complete each class.

I see how this program has materialized before my eyes.  I have introduced some exercises (burpees and wall-sit, to name a few) into my grade 6 class at work.  They love it!  It also gets rid of a lot of excess energy the students have.  I also see my own children wanting to learn some of “mommy’s moves” that I learned from Body Buster.

After becoming a Body Buster member, I feel stronger and my sleep is better.  I feel that my posture has also improved.  My husband has noted that I am less stressed after joining Body Buster.  Dani has helped me with my nutrition.  I have improved my eating habits which has helped me no longer feel sluggish by the end of the day.   

I have also gained a sense of pride and confidence from being a member of Body Buster.  I am proud to see how much I can challenge my body and how my body accepts the challenge each time.  I am pleased that I have committed to this wonderful program that is going to help me be more active with my children and be a positive role model to them.  In the past, I had joined many gyms and a variety of classes.  I have NEVER felt as satisfied with an exercise program as I have with Body Buster.

Becoming a Body Buster Bootcamper has been one of the best decisions I have made.  I want to thank everyone at Body Buster for their dedication to improving the lifestyle of all of its members.  I am honored to be chosen “Bootcamper of the Program”. 

Body Buster would like to congratulate you on your accomplishment!

 Click here to view Anita on our 'Featured Bootcamper' webpage!  

Awesome Job!

Spring Fitness is in Full Swing at Body Buster Bootcamp!

We've been busting bodies outdoors since April and loving it - and we can't wait for the sun to shine next week, just in time for the May 30th, 2011 bootcamp to begin!

Exercising outdoors is a fitness experience like no other - especially when you do it BOOTCAMP STYLE! It's fun, refreshing, exhilarating and dynamic! Body Buster takes pride in its unique fitness program provided by qualified, caring instructors. 

Come join us this summer for a fitness program that gets you EXCITED about getting into shape. Enjoy our program in High Park, Etobicoke or Mississauga and get fit FAST while having fun in a co-ed, group environment. 1 hour classes, from 2 to 5 days per week, morning or evening options available.

Visit http://www.bodybusterfitness.com to find out more! Or give us a call at 416-619-4456 and we'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Congratulations Jonnie - Bootcamper of the Program for April, 2011!

We would like to give a big congrats to Jonnie at the HP location!

I've been a Body Buster Fitness member since October of 2010 and have attended class regularly ever since.  I first signed up for a month, loved it!  I then signed up for three months, got hooked!  Now I'm doing a 6 month term and I don't know what I'd do without it!

My favourite aspect about Body Buster is that extra push from the instructors.  Everyone gets those moments where they doubt they can move their muscles another inch and that the tank has run dry.  With the "help" of the instructors I've been able to fight through it in a way that I was never able to before.  Now when I hear "LAST TEN!" I put the burn aside and give everything, it's been amazing.

In my case I didn't attend Body Buster for weight loss. I wanted to tone up and feel healthier.  It worked much better and faster than I had expected, I've gained around 10 pounds of muscle!  My twig legs.. well they're not so twiggy anymore... thanks squat jumps!

Continuing with Body Buster is not something I debate at all, it's a must. This is a lifestyle, and it's exactly what I was looking for.  I never want to miss a class, let alone an entire session.

The health benefits of Body Buster Fitness have been tremendous.  I really enjoy pushing myself as a stress reliever after a tough work day. I've been feeling lighter on my feet as every class goes by.  I'm stronger and more agile as well.  In the past I was starting to feel winded when climbing stairs and now I'm running up them 2 at a time.

Body Buster has given me the confidence to push past any of the limitations that I believed I had in the past. I was my own worst enemy, not believing that I could do certain things and just getting in my own way. Now I'm looking to better myself everyday. The amount of drive that I've gained from the program is incredible.. seems believing that you can is a much bigger step than actually doing, once the former comes.. the latter is a piece of cake.

The instructors at Body Buster truly care that you're getting what you need out of the program. They're not just filling in time at their job.  Sometimes you wish they hadn't seen you when you dropped your aching arms, or couldn't hold your squat. But it's the fact that they did that helps to encourage you and keep you pushing on.  A BIG thank you gos out to Lisa and Dani!.. the kickers of my butt.

Body Buster would like to congratulate you on your accomplishment!

 Click here to view Jonnie on our 'Featured Bootcamper' webpage!  

Way to GO!

Congratulations Doug - Bootcamper of the Program for March, 2011!

We would like to give a big congrats to Doug at the HP location!

For me Body Buster works well because I just have to turn up and do my best at each exercise and do not have to think!  Once I get there, the hard work is done by me.
 

I know the instructors have suitably designed the sessions to cover cardio, strength training and endurance. The exercise countdowns especially keep me going because no matter the pain, I know there are only 10 or 20 more to go ( or until Kara slips in another 10 after that!). I particularly like being outdoors in High Park which has been the majority of the sessions.

I have lost a net 9 lbs. I say 'net' because for sure I have lost more flab than that but have built some muscle as replacement.

I am continuing with Body Buster for all the reasons noted above and the fact that each session has some variation or new exercise so it never becomes routine. The sessions are each still a challenge and I see that I can still progress. The instructors take an interest in my personal progress and will provide individual tips or directions.

I feel that joining Body Buster has reversed what was a negative developing trend in my strength, fitness and weight as I got older each year . This was easily measured in my last annual physical and is evident in my overall energy on a daily basis.

The instructors keep the classes fun and there is a certain camaraderie in the group from being there at 6AM. The collective groan when another set of burpees is announced is testimony to the group spirit. There have been 3 instructors at different times over the year and all have been excellent to work with.

The flexibility to customize a schedule in each program to fit with vacations and my work travel commitments as they arise is great.  I would recommend the Body Buster programs to anyone who wants to make a change like mine.

Body Buster would like to congratulate you on your accomplishment!

 Click here to view Doug on our 'Featured Bootcamper' webpage!  

Way to GO!

Spring into Fitness with Body Buster Outdoor Fitness Bootcamp!

Spring is FINALLY Here!

Bootcampers, you know what that means... it's time to BUST outdoors for the rest of the Spring and Summer!

We love working out in the beautiful parks and outdoor facilities we have available in Toronto. Class just seems that much more fun, refreshing and full of variety!

We are taking registrations now for the first outdoor program, starting April 25, 2011. We recommend signing up sooner than later as these classes are in high demand. Click here to register now: 

Locations in High Park, Etobicoke South, Etobicoke West, Etobicoke Central and Mississauga. 

We can't wait to see you outdoors next program! Let's Spring into Fitness and have a fabulous outdoor season everyone!

The Body Buster Team

Congratulations Melissa and Donovan! Bootcampers of the Program for February, 2011!

We would like to give a big congrats to Melissa & Donovan at the ES location!

 

We have been with BBF since April 2009 and are coming up on our second anniversary!

We love that each class is different - keeping it interesting, keeping our bodies challenged and our muscles guessing which is really important. But we probably love our instructor Kara most - her approach is the right mix of tough love and kick your butt encouragement. She really understands how to make us motivate ourselves.

I (Melissa) have gained weight but it's been in muscle. I (Donovan) have also gained a little weight in muscle. My cardio is much closer to when I was younger and was playing soccer almost every day. Muscularly, bootcamp has made me the fittest I've ever been.

We've continued because of how it makes us feel. It's tough, sure, but we almost always come away from a class feeling better than we did going to it. It's a great combination of cardio and strength training and Kara always keeps us challenged. Even after a long day at work and we're tired and sitting on the couch would be really easy - we remind ourselves how great we feel after the class and that gets us up and out the door. 

The program makes us feel great about our overall health and fitness because we know we are taking care of it. Having someone like Kara who knows just the right thing to say and when to say it to get people like us (the 'not' newbies) to push it a little harder keeps the program challenging. We feel stronger and happier and know that at the end of each class - we've pushed it by working out hard. We also sleep a little better. :)

It's an activity we do together - which is remarkable considering the differences between us. It's also a form of exercise that works really well for us as a couple. People of different fitness levels, ages and background can workout together and we love the program is designed to suite everyone. We've met a lot of great people in the last 2 years and we genuinely miss our Bootcamp mates when they miss a class.  We just signed on for another full year - it's addictive and we highly recommend it!

Body Buster would like to congratulate both of you on your accomplishments!

 Click here to view Melissa & Donovan on our 'Featured Bootcamper' webpage!  

Way to GO!

Bootcamper of the Year for 2010 - Congratulations Julianne!

Congratulations Julianne R. 

From the High Park location!

We're thrilled to say that next program Julianne will have been with us for 2 years!

Julianne says that two years ago, she planned on joining for only one program... and she has been with us ever since! In these two years, Julianne has gone down 3 dress sizes and lost about 15 pounds. She has seen amazing results and looks great!

Julianne always does her best in class, and works extremely hard. Even though she has a busy work and family life, Julianne has made Body Buster Bootcamp a part of her lifestyle. She always manages to come to class with a smile, and makes the effort to attend every single class. Even if she has to miss a class, she always tries her best to do her makeup class, and when "life happens" and schedules change, she has worked Body Buster in by simply switching locations for a program.  

Being Bootcamper of the Year is about incorporating Body Buster Bootcamp into your life, which Julianne has definitely accomplished. Fitness and health is not just a quick fix, it is a way of life.

Three words to say about Julianne: Quiet, sweet... and a powerhouse! Over the past two years Julianne has greatly increased her muscular and cardio endurance, and has become generally stronger, healthier and she experiences an overall increased well-being.  

AND she looks fantastic!

Julianne is an inspiration to others in her classes, and to us at Body Buster for being such a great Bootcamper. We are so proud of you Julianne and grateful to have you as a member! Thank you for being such a "die-hard" member, and for representing what Body Buster Bootcamp is truly about!

Congratulations again, and keep up the fantastic work.  

Sincerely,

The Body Buster Team 

Congratulations Margaret - Bootcamper of the Program for January, 2011!

Margaret - Well Done!   

You are our Bootcamper of the Program!

I cannot believe that almost two years have gone by since joining Body Buster.  My first class was in April of 2009.  My girlfriend and I decided we wanted to get into shape for the summer and had heard fantastic things about boot camp.  I thought it was worth a shot because I dreaded going to the gym.  We did an internet search and chose Body Buster because it was close to home.  I’ve been hooked ever since.

There is so much that I love about the Body Buster Program.  I have to start off with our fantastic instructor Kara.  She keeps all of us motivated and encourages us to do our personal best in a safe, friendly environment.  The classes she plans are engaging and fun.  It is always a complete workout and I leave feeling that I have accomplished something.  I also enjoy sharing the experience with my classmates.  Seeing all the friendly faces each week and sharing the experience with them inspires me to try my best.  It is nice to have others around to share a laugh with when you are in pain and who keep you motivated to push through it.

I’ve lost 13 pounds since joining Body Buster and have gone down three jean sizes.  However, I don’t focus on what I’ve lost.  I am most proud of the endurance and muscle strength that I am gaining!!   

Body Buster has become a part of my lifestyle.  I look forward to my Tuesday/Thursday workouts and the thought of not continuing doesn’t cross my mind.   

My overall health has improved and it has rippled into all aspects of my life.  Not only do I see the results but I feel much better about myself.   I’m stronger, happier and more energetic!!!

This is going to sound cliché but I feel that I have gained a new me.  Before Body Buster I despised running and wasn’t much for working out.  I still remember struggling to complete the one kilometer run my first class (it wasn’t really a run but more of a walk/jog combination).  I thought that I never would be able to run the full kilometer and envied the classmates that could.  But with the motivation of my instructor and the inspiration of my classmates I finally did complete the run and I continue to improve.  Now I enjoy running and sometimes catch myself doing it outside of class.  But most importantly I have gained confidence in myself.  I am proud of what I have achieved and happy that I am becoming a healthier person because of it.

Again, Congratulations Margaret! We are proud of you and your accomplishments! 

If you want to start accomplishing your own fitness goals while having a blast, visit http://www.bodybusterfitness.com for more information and to register!

Body Buster in the News:

SNAP Newspaper visited one of our Etobicoke locations!

Check out the photos and the story here: http://www.snapetobicoke.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[0]=222120

Body Buster in the Community - Out of the Cold Program

Body Buster Members and Staff have been helping out at the Out of the Cold Program (http://www.ootc.ca/) - the program helps to provide safe refuge, hospitality and emergency shelter to the homeless community throughout the City of Toronto.

Body Buster's and every helper's involvement includes shopping for, preparing, cooking and serving breakfasts and dinners @ St Margaret's Church at 156 6th Street, throughout the cold months.

The combination of great music playing, fantastic company and a good cause makes for a great experience. Come join us! The more the merrier and the faster things get done! Email us at info@bodybusterfitness.com for information on how to get involved!

Check out the most recent photos by clicking here!