START Fitness

Specialties

Classes Begin on Monday, Oct 3^rd! Sign up now — space is limited!

Boot Camps are becoming more popular every day. So what makes START Fitness so special? Developed by Army Master Fitness Trainer and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, SGT Ken, this program utilizes highly effective physical training techniques practiced by the US military. Complete with body resistance and tubing exercises uniquely arranged to target specific muscle groups, you’ll burn over 600 calories in 60-​minutes.

We offer indoor strength and aerobic conditioning classes every Monday and Wednesday, and outdoor training every Tuesday and Thursday. Find out why ABC News calls START Fitness, «The best fitness program in the country!» This is the type of fitness training that prepares Soldiers for combat and civilians for happier lives. It the toughest Boot Camp you’ll ever love.

Say that you read about us on YELP and your first 3 sessions are FREE. Space is limited. Call 1−415−307−8474 or email nikki@​startfitness.​com

History

Established in 1998.

My name is Staff Sergeant Ken Weichert, better known as «SGT Ken.» I’ve served in the Military for two decades.

Before teaching fitness classes, you would have found me on the football field. During a regional final game where I was being scouted to play for Iowa State University, two members of the opposing team made an illegal tackle. In a moment, I went from being a serious college prospect to being seriously injured. My back was fractured, I was partially paralyzed, and my football career was over.

Over the next 4 weeks, by the grace of God, I regained feeling in my lower body. While in the military I became certified as a Master Fitness Trainer. I vowed to not only get in my personal best shape, but to train the military and civilians to perform fitness at better levels.

In an effort to continue my life-​long mission, I created START Fitness in 1998. My goal is to provide you with the same tools I use so that you can get stronger and healthier and live a long, productive life!

Meet the Business Owner

SGT Ken W.

Business Owner

Staff Sergeant Ken Weichert is a Six-​time Soldier of the Year, Master Fitness Trainer, and veteran of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Desert Storm. Ken and his wife, Stephanie, a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, founded START Fitness, a group exercise and hiking business that delivers military-​style workouts to Soldiers and civilians. Ken and Stephanie have led thousands of Soldiers to better health through Operation Fit to Fight, a Unit Fitness Trainer certification and Warrior Physical Readiness program for the Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP). Now teamed with Nikki Galvan and Bianca Buresh, exercise experts and Senior Instructors, they lead the longest-​running Boot Camp fitness program in America!