Fitness Reviews

The first time I walked into "Boot Camp" I was a little affraid of what I was getting myself into. The words Boot Camp to me mean extreme physical excersises for long periods of time, as I am joining the military, that is what I expected, and almost scared me away. I figured I should give Carol a chance at least. Then I realized something, I was extremely out of shape for my age and body size, and the only thing I can do to change that, would be change my habits. Carol's "Boot Camps" really changed my lifestyle. Her excersizes were perfect for anyone willing to change their fitness. She will give you one thing to do, but if you want to make it easier, or harder she will tell you and show you how to modify it. That is what I needed to slowly push myself into fitness. Every class was different in some way, either with excersizes, music or even the style of the workout, it is great! Her amazing personality grew on everyone of her 'students' and the same group worked out for months. That was when I realized that I wasn't drinking 3 litres of water each workout, and I was able to complete most of the "boot camps" without even having to take long breaks. Carol made fitness fun and enjoyable. The things I could do near the end, was simply impossible before. The lifelong friends I have made and the experiences we have all been through was well worth it. I highly recommend joining with her, before even thinking about joining anywhere else, trust me, you won't regret it!!

- submitted by Tyler Chalifoux

When I first joined Why Not Thrive Boot Camps, I was trying it out for a month with a few friends. I have always been a very sedentary person, and had no desire to really change that. I joined thinking it would be too hard, and I wouldn't be able to keep up. When I met Carol, it didn't take me long to see that she was a motivator with tons of energy. She made me feel like I was the only person in the class, all the while, working with the whole class. Anytime an exercise was too difficult, she would show me how to modify it so I could slowly build up to doing more. Somewhere around the three week point, I realized I was doing things that I hadn't been able to do when I started. Carol is always encouraging us to push ourselves, but also to listen to our bodies, and this has made it easy for me to participate in boot camp at my own level. Carol has a way of encouraging us into rooting for each other, and to see exercise as a way to reach whatever goal we set for ourselves. I set a goal of toning up my very overweight, body, and told Carol that I wouldn't make it about weight. I am already having friends notice that I am toning, and as a little bonus, I lost eleven pounds in the first four weeks. Carol is providing the energy, and encouragement to change the way I think about fitness, exercise and being healthy. Thank you, Carol!! You are helping me change my life, and I am loving it!!!

- submitted by christie.vevoda

When I joined Why Not Thrive Boot Camps I did not know what to expect. I even considered making up some kind of excuse so I wouldn't have to go. But I sucked it up and decided what is one hour out of my life and if I don't like it I don't have to come back. So I went and immediately fell in love with Carol she is amazing. She told me do what you can but try to keep moving. I needed something different that I would enjoy, I have a gym pass but I get bored. Why Not Thrive Boot Camp is what I found out I was missing in my life. I have met so many amazing people who cheer me on when I feel I have nothing left. I wake up in the morning with energy and feeling amazing, which by the way is very new to me. I am in a better place mentally and physically. Every class I am improving, as well as feeling Carol's crazy energy and attitude rubbing off on me. Thank you for everything Carol!

- submitted by breanne.McEwan