Burlingame Boot Camp

I like how friendly the environment was. And loved how Tonya checked in to see how I was doing. As well as modifying the workouts. Everyone is so friendly and even though I am just getting into working out. I didn’t feel uncomfortable. Looking forward to Monday’s session.

I recently completed Brien Shamp’s 6 week workout trial & it was so much fun! It was an awesome way for me to the start my day on a positive note – 6 am, bright & early! Brien & his trainers are all very friendly, motivating and informative – they know what they are doing & truly care about their members! –they make sure my form is correct at the different stations/​exercises. They are very knowledgeable in not just «boot camp» circuit training – they know how the body works and help members in improving all aspects of their life, including diet, flexibility, strength and confidence! I came in with a shoulder injury and Brien was really awesome in showing me different stretches & things I could do to help decrease the pain. I highly recommend this boot camp – time should not be an excuse! There are classes at all hours throughout the day to fit even the busiest person! :]

I took Brien Shamp’s boot camp in 2013. I really enjoyed the class and enjoyed Coach Tonya. I liked that the group is small, everyone is nice and motivates one another. I rejoined a few weeks ago got in with a scholarship that Brien gives to several people who are looking to better their health and cannot afford to pay for the class for many circumstances. I again am working with Tonya at the Burlingame location and having a super fun time. I try hard to push myself a little more at each class. If anyone is looking to have a fun and challenging way of working out and getting into or staying in shaped I highly recommend you join the Brien Shamp boot camp team. In my opinion, it is far better than going to the gym. Cheers!

Meh, I worked out with Tonya on the 6 week promotion and wasn’t that impressed. I found the workouts and energy in the room to be inconsistent, mostly due to the instructor. Some days she would be really energetic and motivating, other days you could tell she woke up on the wrong side of the bed or something and was a total grouch by the time the 8:30 class started. Now my promotion is over and it doesn’t allow you to buy a drop-​in class so you have to buy an expensive package– if you could go everyday it would probably be worth, it but I like to run and do yoga and other workouts, too — so I’d rather workout somewhere more flexible and with the option to take classes with different instructors.

ALOHA! WE LOVE BRIEN SHAMP’S BURLINGAME BOOTCAMP!
My wife Sandi and myself just finished 2 of 3 weeks worth of bootcamp we signed up for online at
. I love the fact we can arrive for a 7am class with Tonya (Who Friggin ROCKS by the way!) up the street from where we live in Burlingame. We walk in, stretch and get to work as Tonya safely instructs and guides us through the bootcamp for the day. It’s great, I don’t have to think, I just do what she instructs and the others participating are fun to be with. Everyday is differen’t and all of my muscles get a workout! 50 mins goes by very quick when you are hustling and bustling working your body. The great thing, my workout is done for the day! I now experience more energy, lost a few pounds, clothes fit better, sleep like a rock at night and I feel great! This bootcamp is for everyone. As a Chiropractor in practice, I look forward to referring my clientele here or the other local Brien Shamp Bootcamps for the guidance they need to exercise in a very fun and safe environment. So give it a shot, you won’t regret it. Mahalo Brien and Tonya!

I have wanting to write a review for Brien Shamp’s bootcamp for quite a while. I joined Brien Shamp’s boot camp through a living social deal that I bought last year in July and since then I have been hooked onto to the program.
I have lost 21 pounds in the last 8 months. Brien has some amazing instructors like Tonya, Mike King, Gerald, Laurie, Semisi, Shannon, Dolores, Grace and Steven who are amazingly talented and give you the motivation to work hard and make you achieve your weight loss goals.
Brien’s boot camps have given me tremendous confidence to believe that I could loose the excess weight and body fat that I had gained over the last 4 years.
Not only have the boot camps given me the confidence but they have also given me the ability to fight stress and indulge in healthy eating habits. For me what has kept me going in the program is that everyday there is a new workout and working out 5 days a week has created discipline in me.
The only reason why I am leaving the boot camp is because I am relocating to Torrance and I wish Brien had a program down in SoCal so that I could continue to be a member with them.

It all started with a Groupon deal, but I quickly became addicted to the fast-​paced, fun workouts and have been attending this boot camp for nearly a year now. I was pretty fit and active before, but I definitely saw huge improvements in my strength and endurance and I also feel great! Moreover, the trainers know just how much to challenge each person so that everyone can get a great workout no matter their fitness level. Brien and Tonya are very knowledgeable and are also really great motivators. I can’t recommend them enough!

I too was the proud owner of a groupon for this and have tried a few others over recent years in a quest to find something that fits. Most of the others I’ve tried didn’t stick for a number of reasons. As a busy working mom of two girls, it has to be really great to get me out of the house and away from work and family and the 4000 emails I need to deal with today. Finally, I found what I have been looking for. Tonya is terrific and her 6 am class is amazing. It’s a great way to start the day — no traffic, easy parking and nice people.
Tonya seems to see and hear everything and she’s wherever she needs to be watching, helping and cheering you on (Woohoo!) I was pretty stiff and a bit sore on day two (in a good way) and without being intrusive and without my saying anything, she checked on me to make sure everything was alright when she saw me moving slowly. Week 2 has been great. She is really motivating, runs a solid class and a tight ship that starts and ends on time. Emails from Brien to new folks and members are also keeping me engaged online and a special 6 week challenge has me clearly focused on my goals. Well run. Nice facility in back of Gold Medal. Highly recommend.

I started Brien’s bootcamps in February 2013 after getting a groupon. I wasn’t sure I would stick with the program, but after the first month and how great I felt, I didn’t want to stop. They are very accommodating; if I couldn’t do something, there was a modification. Hearing the word bootcamp scared me before because I pictured a man yelling at me, and that is the exact opposite of what happens in this class. There are people of all ages and abilities in this class.
Tonya, the instructor, is AMAZING! She remembers everyone’s names, which is a definite plus. I always feel welcomed when I walk in. She picks great music, demonstrates the workouts (even modifications for people), and always watches to make sure you are doing it correctly. She is very genuine and always wants to help, which makes going to bootcamp so enjoyable.
I never thought I would like working out. I even have a gym where I live and couldn’t get myself on a routine. Now I don’t think about it and know when I’m going and at what time. They make it so easy. Just show up! Plus, I feel more motivated to go to my gym or go on a run.
I can’t say enough good things about this bootcamp! It has really gotten me back into working out and I am feeling so much better. Thanks Tonya & Brien!!!

I began boot camp in Burlingame 3 months ago with a Groupon offer, and now I am hooked! When I found the Groupon offer, I was already ready to pursue a positive change in my life, and had begun running a little bit again. In college I ran and played ice hockey regularly, but afterward, life caught up with me and I was rarely making myself exercise or eat well. I started gaining body fat which started making me feel like I needed to hide my body in big clothes. I became very self-​conscious as most of my friends could be described as small, skinny, fit, or buff. Although I knew I was not «obese» or in any serious health danger, I felt my «fit» days were over and I’d just have to get used to wearing baggy t-​shirts at the beach instead of bikinis. It really bummed me out! Boot camp was the perfect remedy!
Boot camp made me realize that running a little bit a few times a week and doing some occasional crunches is not being «in shape». I am now feeling (and toning) muscles that hadn’t been used in years! I love the constantly changing routines, the variety of muscles targeted, the different sorts of movements, all the fun equipment we use, and most of all, Tonya! Tonya is friendly, welcoming, and encouraging, while still having a down-​to-​business attitude. Her classes are always intense, always challenging, but no one ever complains. She is personable with everyone, encouraging us individually as we are sweating away. She isn’t quite the condescending Drill Sargent I was originally expecting from a boot camp class, but her own amazing fitness was just as inspiring. I leave every morning feeling a little sore, but accomplished and ready for the day. I have also read through Brien’s nutrition guide and picked up a lot of great tips. Although I didn’t have a specific weight loss goal in mind, I have watched my body fat decrease and new muscles beginning to emerge (triceps? Never seen those before!). I am no longer hiding my body from the world. I can even fit comfortably into a pair of jeans that had become too tight on me (it’s like the program came with a free pair of jeans!)
Since starting boot camp, my confidence and self-​esteem have grown immensely, and I feel like I am able to take on anything. Waking up early every morning has helped me to get back into a routine and helped me to re-​build my discipline, which had disintegrated since college. The friendships I have made at boot camp have inspired me to join other groups, and made me feel much more connected to my community.
I would highly recommend boot camp to anyone seriously ready to pursue a positive change in their health, and their life.

The Burlingame Boot Camp with Tonya is challenging yet fun! I had applied for the 6-​wk scholarship program and was so excited to have been chosen by Brien the owner as one of the recipients. I just finished the program and feel great again about working out and staying active. I feel it was a good jump start to getting myself up and about again especially since I have dance competition and 5K and half marathons coming up. Tonya is an awesome trainer! Even though I’ve never met Brien, I have talked to him a couple of times over the phone and via email and he is very accommodating and supportive. The excercises are well-​thought out and are never boring especially with Tonya’s choices of music. It’s a lot of fun and the 50 min of class goes by super fast. I always leave sweaty and content with every workout! I wish I had the extra funds to continue with this boot camp but I don’t so I will have to stay motivated as I work out on my own and apply what I’ve learned. Thanks for the opportunities, Tonya and Brien. I hope to be back back soon.

Excellent boot camp, excellent trainer, diverse workouts — always challenging and never boring! What more can one say? Best money spent on getting fit and taking care of yourself. Tonya is an awesome trainer and the owner, Brien Shamp, is also a great trainer, very supportive and offers consulting and customized plans. Highly recommend! Boot camp has helped me lose pounds, get fit and run my my first marathon in the fall of 2012!

I joined the Burlingame Bootcamp in July 2012 and since then, it’s been a habit I cannot break. Every class is different and the instructor Tonya (PHENOMENAL) is great with encouragement and offering alternative exercises. As someone who never had any physical activity in the past, this class will keep you motivated. If you are looking for a setting in which you can receive results (20 pounds so far), build muscle and stamina, this is the class for you. Also, try the 10 day detox, which has transformed my relationship with food and sugar cravings. There are other bootcamps out there, but this one raises the bar, as the exercise program is designed for results that are achievable and sustainable. You won’t regret it.

I absolutely love the Burlingame bootcamp. Every day is different. Some days are more challenging then others but that’s what makes it work and makes it more exciting. It’s not the same old boring gym routine. Tonya is an awesome instructor. She is sweet, friendly and knowledgeable. Brien really knows his stuff! I met with him for my nutrition counseling and I can feel such a difference in my health. I highly recommend these bootcamps to anyone interested in a fun & effective weight loss program & healthy lifestyle.

I love the 7:10 am boot camp with Tonya. As someone who has lifted weights for the last 15 years and run for the last couple of years, it’s been great to try a completely different program. The results have come quickly, as I’ve used muscles that were not exercised in my prior gym regimen. (This maybe why I find it impossible to perform a squat. I’m getting better with each class though.) Tonya puts together a totally innovative and effective routine for every boot camp session. Getting a good workout in, hanging out with good people and having fun is an awesome way to start the day! Give this class a shot.

I really can’t recommend this class enough, it’s the first formal exercise regimen I’ve been able to stick with. The classes are different every time, the workouts are interesting and efficient (not at all tedious), and everyone can work to their own level. There’s a good mix of fitness levels in the class, a fun camaraderie and Brien is incredible. This is not one of those classes where you all work in coordinated steps (which is hard on the un-​coordinated). I was surprised how quickly these classes got my fitness level up (and I was coming from nothing after being sedentary after an injury.) I’m especially pleased because the focus on core strength has made it possible for me to avoid some restorative surgery.
Brien is a lot more than just a guy in the front of the class. He manages to work one-​on-​one with everyone in the class at one point or another, making sure that you have good form so you don’t unnecessarily strain some body part, offering encouragement, or just catching up. He’s also available for nutritional counseling. He’s a good combination of supportive and encouraging/​pushy. Take the deal and try it out — it’s totally worth it.

This bootcamp is such a great workout and I like that you don’t have to think about what your workout is going to be each day, it is figured out for you. The instructors are very knowledgeable and the people in the class are a lot of fun. If you are looking for a challenging but fun workout, this is a great choice. I am hooked!