San Francisco Adventure Boot Camp

SF Adventure Boot Camp is awesome. I have been participating in the boot camp since January 2012. I have noticed that I have increased energy and a stronger core as a result of the boot camp. I had a baby in July 2011 and this boot camp has been perfect for getting my body back — specifically tightening my core. In addition, prior to attending boot camp, I had hip problems. Marlo’s exercise régime has strengthened my hips and I can happily say that I have no hip problems!
Marlo is professional, positive and fun to have as an instructor. She makes sure you get the most out of every work out!

This is a great bootcamp! Marlo keeps things interesting but you always get a great workout, I know some bootcamps are not that challenging because of the various fitness levels in a particular class– but Marlo finds a way to give eveyrone a good workout regardless of fitness level — I hate going to the gym and lifting weights so her workouts are fabulous for keeping me motivated/​interested and most importantly getting me toned, especially for bikini season! I also think it’s just such a positive way to start the day, I always leave bootcamp feeling happy, positive and sore, but in a good way!

Marlo is fantastic. I keep coming back for more! Each session seems to fly by. You really start feeling results fast and I love that you can see a quantitative change by the the fact Marlo keeps track of all of your measurements, times, and reps!

I just completed my first bootcamp ever — and it was great! I have trouble keeping motivated to work out so this was a good solution. You get your workout in before work… you’re in a fun group of women… and get varied and interesting workouts. I feel so much healthier and motivated after the experience. The trainer — Marlo — is also really great and fun. I highly recommend the camp to anyone.

How did I ever live without this boot camp? Never in a million years did I think I would haul my butt out of bed at 5:30 am to do push-​ups, obstacle courses, seriously strenuous core workouts, runs over the Golden Gate Bridge — and absolutely LOVE IT. There’s nothing like running through the Presidio in the early morning, watching the sun come up through the trees, breathing in that gorgeous nature smell, and feeling so amazingly alive. And it’s pretty tough to beat the high of knowing it’s 7 a.m. and you’ve already had your killer workout for the day.
I never thought I’d be one for the «boot camp» mentality — am more of a mellow yoga bunny type — nor did I ever consider myself much of a runner. And I absolutely HATED being inside a gym. But this boot camp has inspired me to let go of all those old notions and challenged me to see myself in a whole new light. I can’t say enough about Marlo — she’s an amazingly kind, funny, sweet and engaging soul who manages to motivate you and kick your butt without ever being hateful or annoying. A huge plus for me is that no two sessions are ever alike, so you’re always being challenged and you never know what to expect.
Basically, I’m eating more than ever, but my jeans are fitting better. I went from a wheezing, indifferent, intimidated runner to someone who’s seriously considering signing up for a half-​marathon. And my parents, who just saw me for the first time in a few months and didn’t know anything about the boot camp, both asked me why I had so much more muscle tone. (And trust me, this is my mom we’re talking about — she’d never flatter me just for the sake of it.) This is honestly the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time, and I can’t wait to sign up for it again.

For years I have been trying to get into some kind of exercise routine, but could never make it stick. I would get bored or it would get hard and I would stop. I found this bootcamp and I am SO happy that I did. In 4 weeks, I have seen a marked improvement in my endurance and strength, and my pants are already a little looser. After never running in my life, I was able to run close to 2 miles without stopping (a major accomplishment as far as I am concerned) and this was after only 3 weeks.
Marlo makes each day fun and different, so that it is impossible to get bored. The boot camp is set up so that everyone can go at their own pace, which means that you can focus on your own goals without feeling like there is competition among the other people at boot camp. Marlo is incredibly knowledgeable about nutrition and fitness and truly cares about helping each individual reach her goals.
If you have been trying to start an exercise routine, this boot camp is a great place for you. All of the women in the group are supportive of one another and there is a good sense of camaraderie. This was my first time doing this boot camp and I am signing up for the next one — that attests to both the results that I’ve seen and to how much I enjoyed it.

Marlo, the president of San Francisco Adventure Boot Camp and head instructor, has been my personal trainer for a year and a half. I never had imagined that working out could be fun and effective! Marlo is fun, compassionate, and above all, extremely knowledgeable about fitness, the human body, and nutrition. She is constantly coming up with new routines to keep workouts fun and interesting and to challenge the muscles in new ways.
Her boot camp is so much fun, too! Everything can be paced for your body, so no matter what shape you’re in, you can participate in everything and feel really good about yourself. It’s nice to have a group of women with similar goals to help motivate and [gently] push you in the right direction.
I feel (and look!) healthier and happier since I’ve started working out with Marlo. I never have back pain anymore, and I’ve got a kick that could knock Hulk Hogan off his feet — well maybe not, but I get closer everyday!