| "You are stronger than you think." I have heard this many times and did not believe it until I did two sessions of Boot Camp withElizabeth. I truly became stronger than I ever thought I could. I pushed my body harder than I thought I could! Boot camp taught me that if you put your mind to it, your body will follow. In the end, I am stronger than I think!
Thank you Elizabeth for the wonderful life lesson!
C.W., Albany , NY
Boot Camp has changed my life. I spent the last seven years overweight and unhappy about it. I made every excuse as to why I could not commit to a healthy lifestyle. I started Boot Camp on June 2, 2008 with a little trepidation. Prior to signing up, I asked my brother, a personal trainer, whether he thought it was a good idea. He said that, an exercise program, of course, would be a good idea but that perhaps I should drop a little weight first and start off with a less rigorous program. I contacted the boot camp instructor, Elizabeth Cardoso, and conveyed my concerns to her. She put me at ease by explaining that women of all ages and abilities attend camp, that no one is forced to do something of which they are not capable and, that modifications to the workouts can be made based on ability. I can't say enough about Elizabeth. Her experience and professionalism are evident in how she conducts camp. She is able to keep the whole group motivated and yet is capable of remaining attentive to individual needs. She truly cares about each camper's well-being. In my first month of 5 day per week Boot Camp, I dropped 13 pounds and several inches. My brother is very proud of my accomplishments. Boot Camp, combined with a sensible eating plan, is my new lifestyle. I feel stronger, healthier and in control -- and the best part about it is that I now have more energy to keep up with my 2 year-old son! Thank you, Elizabeth and Albany Adventure Boot Camp for Women.
Louise D., Albany
I just finished two summer boot camp sessions with Elizabeth Cardoso. It was a blast. The best part is that I lost inches and improved my endurance. Turning forty has forced me to become a gym rat and nutrition nut. I have been exercising regularly for about six years now. The past year has been very frustrating because I wasn't seeing results. I convinced myself that I reached my potential. I didn't expect to see results, my motivation for joining was being outdoors. Every session was different. It was impressive to see Elizabeth work with a large group of ladies at various stages of fitness. She truly cared to improve each camper. Elizabeth would demonstrate each exercise at beginner, intermediate and advance. I was also impressed the way she modified for the occasional injuries. The ladies were a lot of fun. I plan to return in the near future.
Thanks Elizabeth!
Rani G. - Albany, NY
"When my friend suggested fitness boot camp at 5:45 in the morning, I thought she was crazy. But she convinced me to sign up and just give it a try. Four sessions later, I can't imagine my days without it. Elizabeth Cardoso is so positive and encouraging that at the end of each camp, I am smiling and invigorated for the day. She mixes it up each and every day, and for each and every camp. I can definitely see improvements in my overall health and fitness, and others have started to comment as well. My proudest accomplishment (so far), has been my improved time on the mile. At the start of the first camp, I could not complete the mile without stopping to walk every once and a while, and definitely was in the back of the pack. Now I can run a mile without stopping and have improved by over two minutes. I couldn't do this without Elizabeth and her dedication. My confidence and self-esteem have truly been raised through this experience. Thank you so much!"
Thanks Elizabeth!
Kelly - Albany, NY
This fitness and weight loss program is honestly the best gift I have given myself. It is motivating, stimulating and challenging…everything my old routine lacked. It jumpstarts my day and I have met a wonderful group of women from all walks of life. I receive dedicated personal instruction – I couldn’t ask for anything more in an exercise program. You need to do this for yourself.
Kristin Daniels
I have somewhat of an unusual testimonial I thought I'd share with you. On Wednesday after our hike I had a dentist appointment to have a crown work up on a tooth that broke. My dentist is here in Yorba Linda, and her name is Caroline Dang.....she's a great dentist. She was drilling away on my tooth when the anesthetic started to wear off.....I motioned her, and she stopped and gave me another shot and continued. She still wasn't finished when I felt the pain coming back again.....she had to stop again and give me yet a third shot to numb me so she could finish. She couldn't understand why the medication was going through me so quickly because I had to have a crown once before and that didn't happen. I mentioned that I had just gone on a "climb up Mt. Everest" that morning and she said that was it.....my metabolism was running so high that the medication was running through my body faster than normal. She was impressed.....so was I!
I really enjoyed the hike....even though I am so badly out of shape, I just hung in there and made it to the top.....like everyone else.....and boy was that view gorgeous! I appreciate that you lag behind for us slower ones.....you make us feel so good about ourselves.....I can't wait for next Wednesday's hike!
Thank you,
Barbara Taylor
I was completely bored with exercising. I have exercised my whole life and needed a change. It's great to be excited about my workout program again. I'm beginning by 3rd camp soon!
Pat Beckman, age 68
The Adventure Boot Camp is simply the best! I particularly like the variety of activities and the sense of fun that's built into the program. I really felt like I was getting the maximum benefit out of the program. I highly recommend the program to anyone wanting to improve their fitness and overall health.
Linda Landers
I have to admit I was a little skeptical about something entitled "Boot Camp". I envisioned a lot of yelling and not the most nurturing environment. However, since day one of camp, I have been nothing but thrilled to wake up and hang out with my newly acquainted friends. After two camps, I have learned so many new exercises that have stirred muscles I didn't know I had! The biggest change for me has occurred in my arms, hips and abs. I feel so much leaner and firm. I'm into a size 4 and my energy level has seen a significant boost. So, whether it's interval training with weights or yoga and Pilates, I look forward to every morning's new adventure.
Lisa M.
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