Boot Camp Pasadena

I love this program! So much so that I got my husband to do it too! It’s rigorous without being disheartening or unsustainable. I never struggle to get there, at least not much. And I love the accountability without any negative vibes. I’m stronger and fitter than I’ve ever been! Thanks Coop!

I’m so glad a friend/​co-​worker convinced me to try Boot Camp Pasadena with her, I loved it! I have never been an athletic person, so I was very apprehensive about going. I’m not going to lie, my first work out was hard. I was sore for weeks! But I started noticing my body change almost immediately. Stephen Cooper was my trainer for almost 3 years before I moved away from the area. I trained at other boot camps in Southern California but Stephen is still my favorite trainer by far! Coop walks the walk. He works out and strives to eat healthy just like the rest of us. He’s a great example of what hard work and discipline look like. His coaching style is laid back but he’ll help push you to your goal if that’s what you want. I highly recommend Boot Camp Pasadena!

This boot camp is awesome! Even though it’s SUPER hard for me to get up at 5:30 it has been so worth it. Everyone’s friendly and hard working. Stephen is great. He talks to all of us and never yells. This will push you to be better!

One day my BFF called me and said, «I want to do boot camp. Do it with me!» So I said yes, since I hadn’t worked out in the four years after I had my son. I’m glad I decided to join her, because Stephen is a calm, personable, and fun guy to wok out with — nothing like the screaming, belittling coaches you can see on TV. The workouts can be challenging but you can go at your own pace and build up your strength gradually. I also like that no two workouts are exactly the same, which is something I never had at the gym. All the people in the class, men and women alike, are very friendly, accepting and encourage you to do your best. It’s really a great workout in a supportive atmosphere. Come on your own and join the group, but even better, get a friend to join you and you’ll both have a great time getting fit.

Bootcamp Pasadena was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! I started the program with little athletic ability, couldn’t even do a «girl» pushup. When I finished the program (had to stop attending due to a change in schedule and finances) I was able to do more than 20 regular pushups in a minute. I was also able to do more situps than I thought imagineable, as well as more squats and kettlebell exercises. Of all the exercises, the most difficult and challenging were the TRX’s, which are resistance bands that require you to hold and use your own body weight for a workout. After a week in the program, my abs hurt more than anything in my life, and after two weeks, I’d lost over 5 inches off my entire body.
The program is designed to meet the physical abilities of «anyone.» However, I had a knee injury that prevented me from doing certain activities. During activities that required strenuous use of my knees, I was instructed how to do an alternate workout that would still provide some form of heart pumping, muscle building workout.
I really enjoyed classes with Stephen, which were always packed. I also took classes with Marie, who listens so well to the needs of the client and really was able to provide individual attention.
If Stephen and/​or Marie were able to come to the park across from my house and workout with me everyday, I’d have given the program 6 stars! ;)

I just finished my first month with Boot Camp Pasadena, and I’m thrilled with the results. I have lost almost 10 pounds, and I have more energy than I’ve had in years. I love the workouts so much that I’m going to sign up again!