Sj Bodyfit Bootcamp

Wow, 2014 and still going strong! This June will be my 3 year anniversary with Sheila as my trainer! :)
The fact that I’ve stuck with it for 3 years speaks volumes to me. I get bored really easily with working out which is why gyms don’t work for me — plus, it’s nice having someone else figure out what the workout of the day is.
I tore my meniscus May 2013 running a half marathon. I kept going to boot camp until surgery in August. Sheila was great at accommodating my workouts and even now, through the recovery, helps me come up with different things I can do that still work the same muscle groups.
This program has helped me accomplish so many goals — the cost is manageable, there are class times available that accommodate many work schedules, and honestly, the environment is so fun. I have come to really enjoy working out with the people at bootcamp.

I signed up just about the same time I enrolled in an ambitious Kilimanjaro expedition for which I was terribly under prepared. With only 3 months to prepare, Sheila made me work it.
Not only did the well-​designed, boredom-​proof workouts make me strong enough to carry significant backpack weight for long periods of time, the training from all the box-​jumps, push-​ups, squats & much more came in handy on the steep, treacherous slopes.
More over, it was important that I protect my injured feet [heel spurs, achilles tendonitis] from over-​training and Sheila was consistently vigilant of what I should or shouldn’t do.
Before signing up, I tried out every other Unilocalable bootcamp within 5 miles of Campbell and hands down this was the winner [disclaimer: the timing options, class size suited me better]
The music, atmosphere is nice too– everyone is friendly & cheerful. Plus there is an adorable golden retriever that’s always chilling near the building. Woof.

When I first started with SJ Bodyfit Bootcamp, I was not sure what to expect. Boot camp suggests a drill sergeant yelling at you, this boot camp is nothing like that. It is an overall fitness program that can be very challenging, but the challenging part comes from the individual, as you challenge yourself during the exercises. Sheila is right there giving you encouragement, telling you when you are doing well and instructing you to improve form and technique.
I have been going here for over a year. I love the time I spend with Sheila and the friends I have met. This works for me because I know I have to be here at certain times and days during the week. When I was going to the gym, there was no set time and I would usually find something better to do. I like working out with others better than just doing it by myself. The time goes by faster and it is more fun to workout with others. You don’t have to be super fit or young, the group is very diverse. There is a wide range in age and ability. I find my competitive side comes out and I push myself to keep up with the younger participants. This is good for me and helps me to get faster and stronger. I have been able to see my improvements over time. I was not in very good shape when I started, now I feel better and healthier. I also like that this bootcamp is inside, so the work out happens rain or shine.
I strongly recommend this program to anyone who wants to improve their fitness level.

I am incredibly pleased with my experience at SJ Bodyfit Bootcamp. Like many others in the class, I used to be a very active athlete but life and children have slowed me down a bit. This class is an amazing way to get back into shape and back into an athletic mindset. I have a knee injury, but a great emphasis and style of warm-​up have curtailed any pain during the strenuous strength and circuit trainings that are part of each class. Focus is put on doing the exercises «correctly» vs. «quickly» to truly get the most effective workout.
I’m eager to continue with these workouts under the instruction and motivation from Sheila. She is a very knowledgeable trainer and has work-​arounds for activities that stress previous injuries so that you’re still able to maintain the pace and intensity of the class.

Although I am a former athlete, having 2 kids in the past 3 years really left me out of shape. I had tried several times to get back in shape on my own but I always ended up getting bored and giving up. When I heard about SJ Bodyfit Bootcamp I was really hoping it would be a good fit for me. After not working out for well over 2 years, I was afraid that everything was going to be too hard for me. I’m not going to lie, the first week I was so sore that I could hardly walk, but it felt good to know that I worked hard. The great thing about this bootcamp is that it can be tailored to any fitness level. Most workouts consist of a circuit where we try to do as many rounds as we can in a certain amount of time. It’s great because while you are competing with yourself to improve on your past workouts, there are also other people going faster than you that inspire you to push just a little harder. I have been going now for 4 weeks and I am already seeing great results. My endurance and strength have already improved in that short period of time.
Sheila is an amazing trainer and it is evident that she really knows her stuff. Every workout is different and Sheila is there to encourage you to keep going when you are tired and to praise you when she sees that you are improving and working hard. The class is very small which allows for Sheila to watch everyone in order to provide feedback and correct our form if necessary. It has been so great to be in an environment where people care that you show up and work hard. The other great thing is that while the workouts are intense they are also short, so we are in and out in an hour. That hour even includes ample time to warm up before and stretch at the end.
I would encourage anyone at any fitness level to give this a try, especially if you’ve tried getting in shape on your own and have found that you need a little extra motivation. I guarantee that you will love the workouts and see results quickly.

The 6AM bootcamp is a great workout. Sheila put a lot of variety in the program that gets a broad varieity of exercise and keeps the class fun. She can accommodate a large variety of skill levels and encourages everyone to participate at a level that they feel commfortable working at.

Tracy-​I have only been training at SJ Bodyfit Bootcamp for about a month. It’s amazing what a change I can already see and feel in my body. The class provides a total body workout. I love that the workouts change daily. Each time I go I feel myself using different muscles than the previous workout. It’s so much better than just going to the gym which tends to bore me after about a week. I would recommend this class to anyone. My whole body feels stronger. I’ve always been an active person so exercise has always been a part of my life. The exercises we do seem very simple; in fact they often look like a piece of cake… until you actually start doing them. The classes are small so the instructor is able to pay attention to your form; constantly providing feedback so that you know you’re doing the exercises the correct way. The workouts improve overall strength, endurance, and coordination. I hate missing classes. I feel so much healthier and am in an overall better mood when I go regularly. Again, I would recommend this class to anyone who is ready to work hard, feel good and see results quickly.

I wouldn’t consider this a bootcamp — at least compared to others I’ve been to. SJ Bodyfit is more of a personal training-​cross fit-​mini-​bootcamp. The workouts are very targeted and always different. It’s fun to vary between using the gym’s equipment and going out to Los Gatos Creek Trail. Sheila (and everyone else really) is so committed to giving you a great workout and they never dismiss any questions you may have. They are all very informative about effective exercises, proper body ergonomics and nutrition.
If you’re looking to stand at the back of the class and half-​assing it through your workouts, this is not for you. BUT, if you are looking for working hard (but safely) and getting AMAZING results (strength and tone) then this is where you need to be!