Beantown Bootcamp

Beantown Bootcamp offers a great workout with energetic and enthusiastic instructors. I have never attended an outdoor class (running and strength exercises) but I attend Cardio X every now and again. Cardio X has a series of stations (Some strength, and some cardio, contrary to name) that each person performs on their own for a certain amount of time. It offers different exercises while remaining with a fairly consistant structure. Despite everyone doing their own thing at one time, there remains a great team spirit in the room. Instructors are encouraging and patient in correcting form. I am impressed with their ability to remember names and ability levels. Although Beantown Bootcamp might not be anything too fancy from the outside, the workout and instructors make it worth attending.

It was really dirty inside. The instructor was very distracted and didn’t explain what was going on very well, and I went over to ask a question and she was busy texting on her phone, so I just left.
It was the most disorganized class I’ve ever been to.

A quick update: Since Dec. 1 and the majority of the classes have moved indoors I have started taking the Tread Tabata class and love it!!! Such a great workout. And the huge bonus I have found for AM classes there, Canal Street is free (until 8am) and there are always spaces at that time of morning. Very convenient.

The 5 Star Review upon finding this place in a search says it all. Beantown Bootcamp is great. Really great. My company booked 6 weeks of classes for our clients and they’ve been really fantastic in terms of flexibility and patience with our crew.
The workout changes every time and is custom to your level of strength and endurance. Each exercise lasts 40 seconds with a few seconds of recovery and you’re constantly changing activities so you’re never bored or tired of doing the same exercise. There are different levels, weights, etc. that you work to the best of your ability to complete and a group instructor oversees, instructs and corrects form throughout the time period. I wish I remembered the name of the instructor we had — he was fantastic — super specific, helpful and approachable which I find to be a big plus in the health/​fitness realm.
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Upon entering the facility it’s a bit sketchy as you head into the basement down a darker stairwell, but let the workout wow you and you’ll keep coming back!

John Wayman of Beantown Bootcamp is the ultimate motivator! I am only 4 months in but love the workout. There are days when you just want to give up, then you look up and there is always someone to encourage you. That is the culture John instills in everyone. No quitting, no shortcuts — both equate to results. When I miss a day I feel cheated.
I have a saying about these workouts. «Yesterday was tough, today was tougher»

I only gave it 5 stars because 6 wasn’t available. I am a huge fan of the intermediate outdoor bootcamp with John. I describe it to friends as «crossfit without the Olympic lifting». This is a fun, challenging, motivating class and is different every single day. Some days are more strength oriented where you might use bands, bells, body weight etc., while other days are much more running focused (like hill repeats on Beacon Hill). This attracts a group of likeminded focused athletes. John is firm but fair — this program will get you motivated and kick your butt.

This place is legit. It’s not a fancy Equinox, but it’s not supposed to be. I have worked out and been an athlete my entire life and it’s the best workout I’ve done since college training days. You can start slow and do the indoor classes or REALLY push yourself and do the outdoor classed with more running involved. John the owner is awesome and the other trainers like Craig and Deanna are also fantastic.

This is the best total body work out around. I have been an athlete all my life, even playing a bit of college sports, so i was looking for something that would challenge me. I hadnt done much working out (a few years of slacking) but when i felt my body struggling just to play kickball, i knew it was time to do something. John has been amazing and i’m elevated i joined this «gym». I had no weight to lose, just muscle tone and definition to gain. I initially committed to three months and i’ve seen big results. The website claims you’ll never do the same workout in one month, but honestly i dont think theres been a complete repeat in 3! Join John and i promise you wont be disappointed !

The only reason I ever left is that I moved jobs out of the city. And if I get back here, this is my first stop for gyms.
Forget the BSC’s and the like. If you’re ready to make a few life changes and need the continued support and constant contact accountability of a personal trainer, you absolutely must check out Beantown Bootcamp. John and Craig will personally make sure that every rep is form-​perfect, all the while changing up your everyday workouts so you’re constantly challenged. If you’ve ever thought about running an adventure race (Tough Mudder, Spartan Beast) they tailor their classes specifically to that level of runner-​strong fitness and it’s a great facility to use for preparations. They have run many of those races themselves — just look at the bib numbers lining the walls of their basement gym. Pre– and post– work workouts are the best, given the clean bathrooms and shower facilities available. I personally returned to my high-​school-​football weight, and found out that I actually have abdominal muscles, after attending for a month.
At the moment, you can snag a free class at 5:30 and 6:30am in Government Center. No commitment, just free fitness. You’ll meet a crazy bunch of encouraging members who are addicted to the system — and given the chance, you’ll be addicted too.

I managed to get out of gym class all four years of high-​school through various schemes. I imagine this is where I would have originally been taught how to run and do push ups, both of which I have trouble with as an adult.
Enter Beantown Bootcamp. I’ve been coming here for about 8 months, originally on a groupon and now as an annual member and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve made a lot of progress since that first day in the «foundations» class with Craig (I thought I was going to throw up or die and then couldn’t walk for three days). Though I still have a long way to go, I have lost 10 pounds, run a 5k without walking and am fitter than I ever have been in my life. I’m sure if I’d gone more than 2x/​week I’d be a smokin’ hot athlete by now. Oh well. Maybe this year.
Anyway exercises are usually simple to understand – kicks, pushups, resistance bands, jumps, squats, bear crawls and running. You just do a lot of everything. And then do it again. And again. Each day is different (and when we aren’t inside the scenery is different) so I still haven’t gotten bored.
The guys that run the sessions are great. Craig remembered my name after the first day and I think the fact that he really seemed to care that I improve made me come back the second time… and the third time. I’d call him a sweetie pie if I didn’t think he’d be horrified. John is hilarious – he’ll be yelling things like «don’t make me come over there you bastards!» and then stop by while you’re doing jumping jacks and be all «hey buddy, how was your holiday?»
Just be sure to wear proper attire, especially if you’re outside… this means light layers, gloves (pushups on concrete anyone?) and definitely don’t bring a big backpack because you never know when you’re going to run all over the place (unless you’re one of those jackasses that likes running with backpacks).

Went on a Groupon and had a blast.
There are indoor weights sessions and outdoor cardio/​typical bootcamp style (I assume) sessions. I did the indoor one. Small room in basement of 90 Canal St, I was not impressed when I first got there, but spending some time looking around the room and you soon realize that this is no joke.
How often do you get to learn 36 new exercises in an hour? The hour went by so quickly, you move through exercises rapidly and so you don’t get bored. If you don’t like an exercise, you won’t be doing it that long, so it’s not too bad. The trainer is supportive and the feel of the class is great.
Great cardio exercise.
Great for toning.
Not sure how great it is for bulking up.
Fun, nonetheless.

I have only been a member of Beantown Bootcamp for a couple weeks, and I am already addicted. I joined specifically to train for a race I have coming up in a couple months. I had every intention of just joining for 2 months — until the race. But, after just one class, I decided to sign up for the year. It’s that good.
I always thought I was fairly fit — I’ve been working out my whole life, but I can already tell after this short amount of time that this is something different. These workouts are what people pay MAJOR dollars for personal trainers for. It’s not cheap, but it is so worth it. John is tough, caring, knowledgeable, and even sort of sweet (although he probably wouldn’t want me saying that). He works you hard and you feel GREAT when you’re done. I have never felt this way after a workout in my life. TRY IT!

I have been doing bootcamp for over two years now and have not looked back. When I moved into Boston I figured I would join a gym that had classes (spin, Kickboxing, etc) because I hate being bored! One of my freinds suggested I should try Beantown Bootcamp so I went with her one morning. I tried it out and I have been a memeber ever since. Its not easy but every class is a new challenge, there is no way you can get bored or plateau. You can choose whether to go at night or in the morning and there is Bootcamp cardio classes and Bodyworks strength training classes… its really your choice.
Due to the structure of the classes its like having your own personal trainer, you will get one-​on-​one attention and get the benefit of the group setting. The more often you go, the more you know the people and look forward to seeing them during the week.
I was always an athlete but I never thought I would run races or complete a half marothon but I have, so I would recommend this program to anyone looking for an amazing workout in Boston.