Fatfighter Bootcamp

If I could give this 0 stars I would.
There are a few problems with this facility; it’s NOT outside as photos show, it is located in an industrial area. The photos are very deceiving, this place is nowhere near clean, the mats are dirty, the place smells musty, there are fingerprints on their large mats which are rolled up, most probably from people’s sweaty hands.
Yes, when you go to a gym it’s the same people sweat in machines or equipment, but it’s cleaned.
The workout itself? it’s OK. I have previously attended a bootcamp and I am currently attending another one and trust me, this is nowhere near like those. It’s repetitive, you do the same circuit over and over again for about 40mins, so boring and you stretch and it’s over. If you want to do Yoga, you have to attend the Saturday class because thats what day its held.
The music is a radio station.
I never once met Grace, I spoke with her via email and I was under the impression she ran the classes. When I told her unfortunately I wouldn’t be returning and if it was possible to get half of my money back (as this was the first time I ever used GrouponI wasnt sure how it worked) she replied by saying I would have to contact them (no problem) but she didn’t even ask Why. It’s like she didn’t care. So personally to me, her website and morals are all wrong. I would NEVER pay full price for this bootcamp and I’m warning all the people thinking about it. DON’T do it. Don’t waste your time.
The only pro is that they offer a 11.30am class which is nice, but I’d rather pay more and go somewhere the instructor/​owner cares and interacts with you and helps you reach your goals.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bootcamp! Bottom line, if you want to get into great shape this is the place to go. I have been going consistently 4 times a week for two months now and am so excited to continue. I had been working out regularly before I started this bootcamp doing a variety of exercises (running, spinning, swimming, weight classes) and was still amazed at how effective their program is. I immediately started seeing and feeling results.
Grace and Eric are very positive and motivating and I never feel judged or uncomfortable if something is new to me or hard for me. From the moment I walked in I felt welcome. It was refreshing. They keep a watchful eye to make sure the exercises are done safely and effectively.
It is encouraging to see different ages and fitness levels in class, and all the exercises can be adapted to each person’s level. The classes follow a circuit format and the exercises are always ever changing so it is never the same routine and my muscles are always being challenged. I love that this class is indoors! Monthly meal plans are included. I HIGHLY recommend and have already referred friends. Each time I leave class I feel amazing and am so grateful that I found them!
When I went to write this review I read a previous negative review and I can assure you that meal plans are included, music is always played (this confused me), yoga postures are done for the last portion of Saturday’s class, and yes the class is done inside on mats but they are regularly washed (I have witnessed both Grace and Eric wash them, every single day) and for me this is simply a non issue. Mats are going to be mats, just as any exercise equipment at any gym is going to be used by other human beings. And seriously, I am not rolling around licking the mats. I like the support the mats give. For me, if this were a deterrent, it would simply mean that I wasn’t serious about having a tight ass, flat belly and arms that don’t jiggle. :) The facility is new and nice, the bathrooms are beautiful and clean.

I hate working out and I hate sweating but I must give props to Grace. I’m looking better every day so as much as I hate it, she runs a great boot camp.

Grace and Eric at Fatfighter, simply put, are fantastic. While I go through spurts of more and less exercise throughout a given year, I usually am more of someone who works out by myself in swimming, rowing (machine), free weights, etc. That said, I have really enjoyed the bootcamp and have been going regularly for several months now. I find the class difficult (more difficult at the beginning in terms of building endurance but definitely still extremely sweaty after each recent workout!) but fun and both Grace and Eric work really hard to keep a positive environment which I am really thankful for. They know how to be motivating without making me feel inadequate or like they are just saying something to say it. I have learned the right way to do many exercises, improved my breathing, and have realized its good to sweat through a shirt! ;) I am always thankful for the one-​on-​one instruction both Grace and Eric provide throughout each class. The best thing about it, is I feel better about myself after each class and it has helped me tone up a lot. My least favorite part of the class is when I have to miss it. The first class is hard but once you realize you can get through it you feel great! Make sure that if you are preparing to go to bring matt shoes if you have them, if you don’t have those you can go in your socks like many members do… also bring plenty of water and Friday’s are kickboxing focused days so your own gloves help out for that… If you can find a first month deal, I say take it, you’ll feel better about yourself and learn a lot!
Update: I wanted to mention a couple items that were brought up in another review that might help others in making the decision whether or not they would like to attend. The bootcamp is 4 days a week and focuses on different areas on each day (Monday: Upper body, Wednesday: Lower body, Friday: Kickboxing, and Saturday: Core). On Saturdays they also do some yoga at the end of the core workout with stretching. Each day includes warm-​ups, circuits, and stretching. Meal plans are sent out monthly via email to everyone in the class, so if you are starting late in a month, you may want to ask to receive the meal plan for the month you are starting in as the email for the next month may be out of sync from when you started (if that makes sense). The radio is played during the class, however; the volume and music varies. In terms of the volume, it really depends on the specific class. Sometimes class size can vary a bit, so while music is on during class, sometimes the volume may be lower if there are a lot of people (and probably a higher amount of newer people). This is at least in part so the instructors can give proper instruction to you and the rest of the class on the correct form during the circuits, which I know I need because even after going months now new exercises still pop into the routine and I still fall back into bad habits on occasion. The class is indoors, which I am REALLY thankful for as, even in the morning, I have a more consistent temperature all year long with good lighting. One of the great parts too is meeting a wide variety of people and becoming workout comrades with them as we all sweat together. There does tend to be a bit of sweat on the mat at the end of each workout, but if there wasn’t, I probably wouldn’t still be going! However; the good thing is, that the instructors keep a mop with cleaning solution on-​hand to assist in this situation and clean up after class. Last thing is, after just a couple months (of going probably 3 days/​wk consistently) I have shed weight and really, really toned up.

Positive: FULL BODY WORKOUT! You will be completely sore from head to toe!
Negatives: Dirty Mats; Doesn’t Include Meal Plans, Yoga, etc; No Music!
Umm…not what I expected… the pictures show an outdoor boot camp which is what I expected. We ended up doing every session indoor in an MMA training room. The mats are gross! She assures you that they wash the mats all the time but being that she makes us do some floor exercises and stretches, there are always weird gross hairs all over the mats… they did NOT look clean to me… ever!
Also, she promotes that the introductory price includes, yoga, meal plans, etc. but none of that was ever mentioned. It was your typical, 4 day a week boot camp.
It can start to get boring because although she changes up the workouts, it’s still the same routine: 1 minute cycles, mostly the same workouts and NO MUSIC! Sorry but I NEED MUSIC!!! That’s the only way I can get absolutely lost in a workout… she plays a talk show radio the whole time and its on LOW…
At 6 a.m. in the morning, I need more than that to keep me motivated…
While I’m sure she’s passionate about what she is doing, I think she should put more effort not into advertising, but follow-​though and making sure she’s really taking the time to follow-​up with each and every member to ensure they are receiving what they expect to receive… thus, I will not be coming back or recommending…

I’ve had difficulty finding an exercise program that has worked for me… until this one! I started this bootcamp with Grace LeVell about three months ago. It has been so great! Grace works us really hard, and is always encouraging and motivating us to push ourselves. I was very out of shape, and now, not only have I lost weight, but feel so much healthier! Grace is also really helpful with encouraging us to have a healthy lifestyle outside of our class time. She provides monthly meal plans to help us keep to a healthy diet, which is so helpful! I’ve never liked exercising before, but I really love this class!!!

Grace’s Bootcamp class is the best! I started with her about two months now and seeing results! I mean real results, all over the body. She provides meal plans, gets to know you on a personal level, and will go the extra mile to educate you on good eating habits. You will never be bored in her class, its always a new routine. I am happy that I started her class as the gym was not giving me the results I needed. I been with her for two months now and lost inches! I would recommend her class to anyone. My sister started with me and she loved her class too. She also sees results! :)

JUST SAY ‘NO’ — Fat Fighters Bootcamp Instructor Grace LeVell is so unprofessional that it is frightening. I registered for her class thru BCOR — arrived before class to complete paperwork — she walked off to start the class without any instructions to me so I completed the papers, left them on the desk, and joined the class. As this was my first time at her class, I wanted to make certain that I was doing the exercises with proper form so that I wouldn’t injure myself and would obtain the maximum benefits. I also had to request modififications for two exercises because of pre-​existing injuries. After approximately 20 minutes into the class, she became irritated with me asking her for instruction and clarification and asked me into the hall way to talk with her. She stated that «this is not a personal trainer session» and that she felt that I was out-​of-​line in asking for clarification or a demonstration of proper form and technique for the exercises and told me that I should leave. Leave I did, and then promptly contacted both BCOR and KB Fitness about her unprofessional behavior and lack of concern for the health and safety of the students in her class — both of which expressed concern and embarassment about my experience. If you really care about your health and fitness — GO SOMEWHERE, ANYWHERE ELSE than to this class run by Grace LeVell.

Ok, I’m definately a rookie when it comes to doing Fitness Bootcamps, but growing up I played multiple sports in school, and I’m an expert level snowskier and a recent graduate of P90 and currently in my 12^th week doing P90X.
I decided to try Grace Levell’s Bootcamp when my sister (a 3^rd degree black belt instructor) told me that Grace and her sister used to train many of the higher belts at her studio when they were getting ready for testing or competitions.
I can tell you from personal experience, Grace will definately get you in shape in a hurry. Her workouts are super intense, but not backbreaking.
You will get out of it, whatever effort you give. She is very careful to focus in on each student’s particular needs and fitness level, but wise enough to keep folks from going beyond their safety threshold. I wore a heart rate monitor at each class and I highly recommend it. She’s not a screamer or a drill sergeant, just a matter of fact kind of instructor who can and will show you what you will gain from her workouts. Her family is very dedicated to fitness and it shows (her mom and brother came to some of the classes). If you want a great way to get in shape and are bored with thesame old gym routine, or trainers that really haven’t shown you results, try Grace and Fatfighter Bootcamp.

Fatfighter Bootcamp is the FUN!!! Grace LeVell is the BEST!!!
She is a trainer with integrity, heart, and soul. Grace believes in health, fitness, and nutrition to support it. She not only teaches it, but she lives it. She gets «it». She is well educated and has multiple certifications. She is well versed in multiple training & fitness techniques.
I love her training style. In the group setting, she is able to instruct everyone and make different individual modifications no matter what your fitness level or goals are.
I recommend Fatfighter Bootcamp to everyone of any fitness (or lack of fitness) level. You’ll always get the encouragement and exercise that you need customized to your needs, but will never be set up for failure.