BodyCore

I’ve been going to Brad’s boot camp for about 10+ years now, off and on. Obviously I’m a fan! I usually go on Tu & Th for weights and strength training, plus a small amount of cardio. I don’t do the cardio days often, which are M, W, F, because I can’t run well. However, when I go to the cardio days, even though I’m slower, Brad plans a course with a loop or a turn around point for me, so I don’t feel lame because I’m not able to keep up.
I like Brad’s classes for many reasons. He doesn’t yell at you like a drill sergeant (so if that’s what you want, this is not the class for you). We accomplish a nice range of exercises in our 1 hour timeframe. He encourages me and pushes me just enough to go to the next level when I’m improving. Otherwise, on my own, I wouldn’t push myself or do some of the exercises. He explains good form, so you don’t hurt yourself. Brad is a top-​notch trainer, he’s not intimidating and has great knowledge. His classes are also reasonably priced.
I feel much stronger and healthier than I did before I took the classes. The participants range in ages and fitness levels. I’m 45 years old and I keep coming back for more!
The 7am class is small, which I enjoy. But I guess it’s time for me to let the secret out.
I highly recommend BodyCore!!!

I’m so glad that I found this boot camp. I have tried several other camps in the past and I stopped going because I’d always over do it and hurt myself. I could never really keep up with the rest of the class. BodyCore is great because the 7am class is small and the other people are close to my fitness level. Also, Brad takes us away from the stadium on trails in the park and all over the neighborhood. We do a lot of jogging and stretching which is great for me. I can’t do weights because of neck and shoulder problems so I normally just go on the running days. i’ve been able to lose weight and maintain it which I’m thrilled about! I highly recommend this boot camp! its especially great for people who want to start running/​jogging more and who need a constant change of scenery and who don’t just want to do boring reps and run up and down the stairs at Kezar Stadium for an hour.

When my partner and I signed up for boot camp more than a year ago, it was with trepidation of being yelled at and the expectation of sucking wind far behind the rest of the running pack. Our experience with Brad, however, was far from what we expected.
No yelling, no contrived peppiness or insincere encouragement, just quiet and insistent encouragement. On my own, I have never maintained a self-​directed work-​out routine for more than 2 months in a row, but Brad’s work-​outs were so fun and inventive that I looked forward to getting up early 3 days a week for a year and a half. (A pregnancy was the only thing that halted my regular attendance.) The work-​outs left me feeling stronger and healthier than I had in ages. It was encouraging to run the same route every few weeks and determine that, indeed, I had gotten faster, or that I didn’t need to rest after 20 stairs or that I could finally make it to the top of the hill without stopping. What a positive way to start a Monday!
As for training with a group, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to working out any other way. The people who participate are already motivated to get into shape and/​or improve the way they feel so that working out together is encouraging and inspiring. I hope to never be at the front of the pack because it always makes me work just a little bit harder in order to try to catch the runner at the front of the pack, or to keep up with the best stair climber. And it didn’t hurt to get the latest movie reviews or catch up on political gossip during warm-​up and cool-​down stretching.
If ever there was a place to begin and maintain a positive, fun, long-​term work-​out régime, BodyCore is it.

My husband and I have been taking Brad’s boot camp on and off for a year and we love it. Just like the other reviewers said, Brad doesn’t yell, he explains, encourages and quietly motivates.
So with an A+ leader, reasonable rates and the great outdoors it really is the perfect way to get in shape.

I guess I’d better let the cat out of the bag: this is the reason why, despite my supposed unemployment, I’ve been waking up early almost every weekday. (I write «supposed» with the implication that my unemployment is temporary, but more so because I kind of detest the notion that being unemployed means that you can’t still have a productive — albeit with some liberties — 9 – 5 day.) I’ve previously kept up what I thought to be an acceptable diet and exercise regimen, the variants of which all ultimately failed because I was too stubborn to admit that I couldn’t go at it alone. History is peppered with folks who have taught themselves how to read, how to survive, how to overcome adversity, all on their own… I am not one of those good people.
BodyCore is nominally a boot camp. You do have to wake up early. That can be challenging, and for me, the challenges are part of the fun. But Brad will not yell or be cross with you in any way. You are simply expected to try your best. He shows you the way, and you put in the effort. Brad is not brutish nor is he falsely peppy. He is congenial, charming, and supportive. He’s real. If you’re into the online social networking scene and have a tendency to bandy about the word «friend», then I’d say that Brad and my BodyCore classmates are «friends».
BodyCore’s rates are unbelievably reasonable. I’ve signed up for gym trainers in the past, and though I knew they were expensive when I was signing up for them, I told myself I was making an investment. Well, quite frankly, I threw my money away. BodyCore is an infinitely better investment in terms of value: not only is the monetary price reasonable, but the value is in the long-​term rewards, of which I expect to be plentiful. You can purchase an entire package, or pro-​rate your sessions and pay as you go, and I think Brad even offers the option of dropping in. Do take advantage of the free trial session that you can sign up for on the website. I did the trial, and I’ve never looked back.
I would definitely like to see BodyCore continue succeeding as a business, but I’m torn between that hope, and the desire to continue with the intimate atmosphere that I’ve been part of so far. I work out with a great little group of people that I look forward to seeing nearly every morning, and whether it’s through his involved teaching style or when he’s making sincere small talk, Brad always makes sure you are welcome. When I do see a new face — or two, or three — pop up, it’s always a cheerful little moment. I’m looking forward to sticking with BodyCore for a while, and I hope my other friends will stick around as well.
I still have my regular gym membership, which I try to make use of from time to time. But not only are the people of BodyCore incredibly motivating, but so is exercising outdoors. Who needs a stair master? We live in a beautiful city of hills, stairways, and trails; as long as they’re there, you may as well use them. During my first week at BodyCore, the heavens opened up and it poured almost every day. Each morning, I was simultaneously fighting the battle of the bulge and the drag of my rain-​soaked exercise clothes. A few years ago, I would have taken all of this as a sign and said to myself, «To hell with this.» But I like to think that I am a better person these days, and perhaps BodyCore is some evidence of that.

I did Brad’s work out at BodyCore a year ago and loved it but stopped going ’cause I thought I could save a few bucks and do the work out on my own (and I really mean ‘a few bucks’… this bootcamp is the best price in town). Well, that didn’t happen. I couldn’t motivate myself to get up early and then I had to think about what my workout would be when I did drag my sorry ass out of bed. I slowly declined into a flabby mess.
I’m back with Brad (it’s like we broke up!) and I could not be happier. I don’t have to plan my workout. All I have to do is show up and give it my all. And the best part about it is I’m seeing amazing results!!! Just in three months I’m faster, leaner and stronger (I sound like a late night TV ad but it’s true!).
And the second best part is Brad himself. I look forward to seeing him, even tho he kicks my ass and makes me run up a steep hill three times! He makes the workout enjoyable and that is no small feat when dealing with a group of grumpy, sleepy, hung-​over (sometimes) clients.

I’m in week 4 and I’m addicted. Never will I go back to a stuffy gym. I feel stronger than ever and Bodycore has made me even like getting up at 5:30am. A sentence I never thought I’d say outloud. Brad is a great guy-​and I love that the workout is different every day. Keeps it interesting. The price is also completely reasonable. One thing that really stood out to me is that most of the people in the classes I’ve attended have not just been going to Bodycore for a few months-they’ve been signed up for a year or more. A true testament to Brad’s training skillz.
I’ve seen the other bootcamps being yelled at at 6am — NOT for me. We get just as good-​if not a better workout with no yelling-​no whistles! If you’re in the market for a bootcamp-​give it a whirl

Brad is AWESOME! I have the body of a GODDESS and it’s all due to him. Fantastic cardio days MWF up any hill or staircase he can find in the vicinity — we occasionally get to do a nice flat fast run, but really, we live in San Francisco so it’s got to be about the hills, right? He doesn’t scream at us and NEVER uses a whistle (thank gawd, it is 6am after all) he is hysterically funny and a super nice guy. You will love this bootcamp.

Sweaty gyms don’t appeal to me; running around outdoors and breathing in fresh air (and even some exhaust fumes) does. BodyCore is cheaper than getting a personal trainer and there’s less pressure too in the small group setting. Brad, the trainer, keeps it interesting by taking us to new locales all the time. The man knows his way around SF.
We meet at Kezar during the week. Wednesdays are travel days so we meet all over the city. I’ve seen some parts of SF that I didn’t even know about. Imagine running by Land’s End and seeing the Golden Gate Bridge. Picture yourself sprinting up the Lyon St. steps. Try not to think of cupcakes and cream puffs at the same time.
The hardest part is waking up that early in the morning (6 or 7 AM) but it’s worth it. I’m sure I would slack off if I didn’t precommit to the sessions. The next session starts on Jan. 7.
Brad is also accommodating. You can join whenever you want (doesn’t have to be at the start of the 5 week session) for 3 days a week or 5 days (or something else can be arranged). Sometimes we meet on Saturday too (and those are free). Brad’s also wicked funny and he Unilocal!
Oh, two more things. Ask about a trial or show up on a Saturday. And don’t reward yourself with too many cupcakes (sorry).

Best outdoor workout! This is a great «bootcamp» with no yelling and screaming, just taking the gym outside to some amazing beautiful places in SF. The cardio days, Brad takes you to a different location like Tank Hill, Stow Lake, Lyon St stairs or Ocean Beach. Weight days are spent in Kezar for a complete workout and ab sessions. I have been attending for over a year and a half and love it. Bodycore has the best prices of the local bootcamps, with flexibility to match your schedule and has smaller class sizes. It’s fun and of course, rewarding!

Brad is great and working out in some of the most beautiful parts of the city makes it all worthwhile (after the class is over!).

Brad is fantastic! and the other bootcampers are interesting people who make it worth getting up in the morning — plus being in great shape is a reward in itself. Good for people in shape or out of shape, as long as you can afford it :)

brad leads this bootcamp and it’s pretty great — even though 7:00am is crazy early for me! but a girl’s gotta do what a girl needs to do to get in shape for her wedding. MWF are run days — and we’ve done everything from runs in the park to drills in the stadium. T/​TH are weight days and you bring your own weights for the workout which combines the weights and some stairs to mix it up. so far, the class has been pretty intimate — i’d love if more people would join us! it’s so much more fun to be out and about then in some sweaty gym. i think it’s a little pricey — but aren’t they all?