MyBootcamp

MyBootcamp is now my routine! Strength, agility and endurance are a functionality of life, not just looking good! …well, we look pretty good doing it! ;) Grant and his trainers bring variety and challenging workouts. You will find not only are they pushing you to your limits and beyond, but you are also pushing yourself and fellow MyBootcampers to be better than last time.
MyBootcamp is all about becoming that #BAMF that lives right there inside you!

MyBootcamp is hands down one of the BEST workouts in the DC area. If you’re looking to get harder, better, faster, stronger in the most efficient and functional way possible — MyBootcamp is it.
I first met Grant at his indoor cycling classes at Revolve, and his rides were and always are mentally and physically tough. I had started to build up my endurance and strength through cycling, but the thought of trying out MyBootcamp was still intimidating. I mean, c’mon — I saw pictures of MyBootcampers pulling tires, slamming firehoses, and tossing sandbags.
I thought I wouldn’t survive my first session last March, but afterward I actually felt like a complete badass. I whipped that firehose and learned how to properly do kettlebell swings, among other things. Plus I was the only girl there (thanks Matteo, Rob, and Neal for letting me kick your butts that day :). (Side note: most sessions are filled with fit, athletic and attractive ladies, so all the single men in DC should definitely sign up… just sayin’ ;))
Four months later and I’m incredibly proud of how strong I’ve become because of MyBootcamp. Grant and Chris have taught me how to really push myself mentally and physically. They know exactly when and how to push me to get past my comfort zone, and because of that, my endurance/​strength/​mobility levels are at the highest they’ve ever been. Now I’m addicted to improving those levels with each workout, and my two favorite «Grant-​isms» that stick with me every time are 1) There is never perfection, only progress; and 2) Being strong is only good if it’s actually useful.
Other things that I love about MyBootcamp? I love that the workouts are outdoors; I love the camaraderie; I love the new mobile app which makes managing your MyBootcamp addiction even easier; and most importantly, I love how much Grant and his team care about you. Thank you, Grant and the MyBootcamp team — I couldn’t be more thankful.

Grant’s bootcamp has been an amazing experience for me. After years of trying to motivate myself at the gym, I was getting nowhere and the closer I have gotten to 40, the less I thought I was capable of even getting into shape again.
I started tbootcamp back in April of 2013 as I wanted to attempt to get into shape before moving out to California this summer. I started seeing results after only about 2 or 3 weeks. Between Grant and Chris, I have really been able to change the way I approach my workouts. It doesn’t actually seem like ‘work’ anymore.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in pushing themselves and enjoying exercise again.

I knew I had to make a change about two years ago. I was the heaviest I had ever been and everyday tasks were becoming increasingly more difficult. I luckily met Grant in the Spring of 2012 and so much has changed since then. Not only does he create custom, challenging workouts for my fitness level, but he made me realize that without making the right food choices, the scales were never going to move. I haven’t always made it easy for him, but Grant’s dedication to his clients is apparent. With his help to date, I have lost three dress sizes and I’m completely off the BP medication I had been taking since I was 18. What a great feeling and I can’t wait to see what else I can accomplish with his help in 2013!

I cannot say enough good about my workout sessions with Grant Hill, founder of mybootcamp. The workouts are always fresh and tailored to where I am at. (Literally: he comes to me.) And they are effective. With Grant I have gained muscle and strength, and upped my stamina immensely. I love his «ancestral» approach to fitness and nutrition.

I spent the first 40 years of my life basically eating whatever, exercising when I wanted to, but not really knowing what to do at the gym. I mostly just made excuses. Besides, the gym was boring. I had worked with personal trainers, and grew to loathe my training sessions. We would go through the same basic routine, and my fitness rarely improved.
About 16 months ago, I was discouraged and about to give up on another gym experience, when my friend convinced me to come out for a group MyBootcamp session. I was shocked when I didn’t hate it. I decided to start working out with Grant Hill, as my friends spoke glowingly of his training. I showed up that first day with limited expectations. After all, I had been through multiple trainers at multiple gyms, and basically was still overweight, out of shape, and lacking knowledge as to why. Most concerning looking back, was my resignation that it didn’t matter what I did.
Grant provided a fresh perspective on things. His workouts were outdoors, away from the dreariness of the gym. His exercises were fresh, and new to me. And the session was not tied to a clock, but rather he pushed me as hard as he thought he needed to. He had not worked with me much before telling me I needed to change my eating habits if I were ever going to see any progress. I was initially dismissive. I gathered some of the reading he asked me to read, and figured I would eventually get to it. He followed up, and would just talk a little about nutrition during our workouts. I slowly adopted some of the things he suggested, and started reading the book as he had requested. Results started appearing. Since then, I have interspersed group workouts with personal training sessions.
While I have not fully embraced the dietary change, I try to pay attention to what I eat 80% of the time (it’s probably closer to 60%). Nor have I become a workout warrior, where I exercise every day. I try and get a good workout in twice a week. But since I have started, I have lost about 3 inches off my waist, and am in substantially better condition. I even ran a 5 mile race for charity a few months ago at a 9 minute mile pace. I am much more educated about my health, and why I was never seeing progress before.
I believe that each person needs to find what works for them, and Grant Hill absolutely helped me find a healthier path that works for me. I would encourage anyone to try working out with him, or one of his colleagues at MyBootcamp. The group sessions are great too, with supportive and fun people. Being outdoors (even during winter) is so much more enjoyable than being inside, it makes the whole experience better.

In April 2011 I decided to make a change.
Why I did this —
— A trip to my doctor brought news of high blood pressure (borderline medication); high cholesterol (the bad kind); over a healthy weight (minimum 10 lb. loss required); and an inflamed liver…
— I was losing my natural ability to multi-​task and remain focused while still achieving my desired results across the multiple projects I was working on
— It was becoming increasingly difficult to get up and get my day started as my nights were restless and sleep was limited
What I did —
— Worked out twice a week with Grant Hill of MyBootcamp with less focus on cardio and more attention to sculpting the entire body with tools such as TRX Suspension Training and Rip Trainer, a fire hose, sledge hammer, and a 60 lb. tire
— After the first month I added in a weekly spinning class and either pilates or yoga to keep my body challenged
— Read books like Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson and Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes re-​educating myself and challenging what conventional wisdom tells us about what we should eat
— Treats are certainly allowed but for the most part I eliminated grains — wheat, oats, barley, rice, corn, flax, etc. — and avoided processed foods, anything with sugar
What I didn’t do —
— Give up my wine — this wasn’t a suicide mission
— Count calories — I ate every time I was hungry
— Excessive cardio — focus was on strength training with occasional bursts of cardio
— Avoid egg yolks and red meat as you are usually advised when watching cholesterol — I ate more that I did previously
What did I get after three months?
— Dropped 20 lbs.
— Lower blood pressure eliminating the need for medication
— Lower bad cholesterol, back in the safe zone
…and my liver returned to normal.
That was over a year ago and I’m still 20 lbs lighter than when I started — AND my last physical has me still in great health!
Working with Grant was a life changing experience for me. His kind nature and genuine care for his clients is evident in how he advises and trains each individual. It wasn’t just me! I’ve had a half dozen friends work with Grant after watching my transformation and the chain keeps growing — Love it :)