Inspire Fitness Bootcamps

I don’t really work out or should I say I don’t really know how to work out until I join inspire fitness boot camp. I am not a morning person. Since I join BC I have change to be more active with working out. Four days a week goes by so fast. It feels like getting up is so hard but than it was all worth it after. All the coach there are incredible. The ladies are very friendly. I really recommend this BC to everyone.

I joined IFBC in 2010 to get back in shape after the birth of my 2^nd child, then got pregnant, took some time off, and came back after the birth of my third child.
545am seemed incredibly daunting especially when my young children did not sleep well. But I managed to stay motivated through the variety of workouts offered, the encouraging nature of the instructors, and lastly, my fellow bootcampers.
I am consistently challenged in all of the classes and never get bored. I highly recommend this bootcamp for women who are looking for a fun, positive and encouraging environment to get in shape!

Very happy with this boot camp crew. In spite of the early morning hour, I find myself laughing while lunging. My muscles are more sore than I’ve ever felt and in a short time they’ve become stronger and defined (woo hoo, I’ve got shoulders again). I’ve picked up better ways to stretch, to push my body beyond what I think it can do, and have found I’m more aware of my posture and my surroundings (DEFENSIVE STANCE).

awesome trainers, different workout every day, a support group of like minded individuals, and it is within walking distance from my house, what more could I ask for? 5:45 am is early, but it is a wonderful way to start the day. I wish I had started going much sooner!

I found this bootcamp via groupon a month prior to a family trip to Hawaii. I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to make it at 5:45 in the morning, but I definitely am glad that I tried it out. I have been going since the beginning of July. Joy, Ramona, and Jennifer make class interesting and diverse. My favorite is when we get to do striking every third Friday with Ramona!
I would definitely recommend this bootcamp to any woman who wants to gain strength and discipline.

I have exercised regularly on and off throughout my life but began losing motivation to keep it up. My strength and endurance were quickly depleting and I knew I needed something to get my body in gear again. I found Inspire Fitness on Groupon and thought I would give it a try. I have only been attending the bootcamps for 4 weeks and already feel significantly stronger and more fit. Each morning offers something new, resulting in a whole body workout and new challenges each week. All ages and abilities are welcome here. It is non intimidating for the newbie and still an amazing workout for the experienced. I highly recommend Inspire Fitness if you enjoy working out with others, want accountability and motivation to keep in shape, and want a comprehensive exercise program that focuses on all parts of your body. Your body will thank you.

I’ve tried gyms, at home routines, etc, but nothing has lasted more than a couple weeks. Inspire fitness has been my «get fit» solution for the past three months and I have no thoughts of slowing down! I am a runner, but needed a more diverse cross-​training to add to my training. I love insanity because it fits in my busy schedule, the coaches are experienced/​professional/​motivating, the accountability and variety of workouts helps me keep the routine.
If you can relate, try Inspire. Every day is something different (could be tabata, insanity, yoga, trx, self defense, you name it)! Plus you get to work out with some great, encouraging, and fun ladies. In this case, you’ll want to lose — inches that is (I did after the first week)!

My friend who has been wanting to get in shape and workout for a long time and has not been able to until now because of lack of time found this deal on Groupon and pushed me to try it out. She has two young girls, a part-​time job and a home to take care of so working out at this time suit her schedule a lot better and we both decided to try it out.
I just started my 4^th week and I Love it!!! For a lot of reasons… Here are a few of them:
1. Joy — she is great motivating you. Has a lot of patience and really takes the time to explain and show you each movement. Joy’s energy and smile makes class fun and makes a big difference when you are waking up that early in the morning to workout.
2. Variety –all classes are different, you never know what you’ll do each morning until you walk in, and so you will definitely not get bored.
3. Time — Love that boot camp workouts are scheduled at 5:45AM. No more excuses after work, and doing my workouts this early allow me to have enough time to take a shower and still go to work all energized. Yes, they are early, but your body gets used to it and we can just try to go to bed earlier too, right?
4. People — Great people in class, we are a team, and we all push each other and work together to accomplish the results we want. I also love making new friends and this is a great way to meet new people or workout buddies.
5. Coaches — Awesome! I addition to Joy we have Jennifer on Tuesdays and Ramona on Fridays. Jennifer teaches barre class and yoga. Whoever hasn’t taken barre class should do it! They are definitely worth it! Ramona teaches self-​defense and striking/​boxing. Ramona spent over 30 years in law enforcement and has some very interesting stories to share. Also, whoever takes her class should be ready for a super fun workout and will be learning great techniques a woman should know to be able to defend herself at any point in time.
6.Results — I’ve been taking these classes for less than a month and I already feel better physically and mentally. I feel stronger, more in shape, toned and full of energy to get you ready for a great and challenging day at work.
The only thing I would probably recommend and would like to do more of is stretching. We don’t spend too much time stretching at the beginning of class and since we just really woke up before coming to boot camp I think it would be better if we did. At the same time though, this is something we can do on our own and also because of time constraint we probably don’t want to miss a minute of this awesome 45 minute workout.
If you would like to work out and don’t find the time to do it, I recommend joining Inspire Fitness by Joy. Classes are early, people are great and inspiring, coaches are fantastic and you’ll just feel better the rest of the day.
I thought I was only going to do this for a month but I am sooooo ready to continue now: o)

A W E S O M E. An early morning boot camp to get my day started. The group is fun. The instructors are amazing — Joy and Ramona — incredible coaches. A boot camp for everyone — well almost — only chicas allowed. All fitness levels are encouraged. You get to experience a variety of fitness activity to raise that heart rate. The support you get from you coaches is uplifting.

I did not like the local 24 Hour club because there were just too many people so I tried Boot Camp with Joy. It is called Boot Camp but there are different types of classes on different days which are taught by different instructors. One of my favorites is the Bare Fusion class which uses small movements to isolate mussels using a ballet bar.
The ladies in the classes are very friendly and everyone can go at their own pace which is nice. Overall I love the classes!

Best Bootcamp Ever! The name says it all…“Inspire”. Since joining I have been inspired to really change my life. Coach Joy pours her heart and soul into this program and the other coaches all bring something unique and inspiring as well.
It is so great to get your workout out of the way for the day and start the day right. The workouts are varied and keep it interesting. Joy shares fit tips, amazing recipes, fun workouts, and has created a space for women of all fitness levels to come, make friends, and make positive changes in their lives.
I thought, «I will try this for a month» and now I cannot imagine life without Inspire Fitness Bootcamp! I am inspired by all of the women there.

I was looking for a gym close to my house but found Inspire Fitness Bootcamp instead. I’m so glad I did!
I’ve been going for a few months and I still get sore after almost every class. It’s probably because the workouts vary during the week so that you are always working different parts of your body.
You can sign up for 2x, 3x, or 4x/​week. I currently am doing 3x/​week and would probably sign up for 4x/​week except I can’t bring myself to wake up at 5am that often (classes are at 5:45am).
Typical weekly schedule:
Monday: TRX
Tues: Barre
Wed: Insanity
Fri: Boxing/​Circuit
All the coaches (Joy, Jennifer, and Ramona) are awesome and great motivators. Joy is especially passionate about her work and goes above and beyond the bootcamp classes. She often has extra support and challenge groups to further motivate and inspire others to eat well and exercise.
I’m so happy I found such a great place to work out in CV. 5 stars!

I actually met Joy a decade ago, when doing a training together. All I can say is professional all the way. Honest, too — not afraid to tell you the truth. From one fitness professional to another — living in cities across the country (I’m out of Chicago) — I’ve watched Joy become an awesome motivator. We share business ideas regularly, keeping each other current and «in the know». Her bootcamps are an awesome experience. She’s passionate and professional. She’s not a slacker coach, so don’t expect to «just slide by» in one of Joy’s camps… she will push you because she knows you can. Hire Joy to train you.

Inspire Fitness Bootcamps have changed my life! Joy Poulsen is one of the most qualified, sincere, caring and fun people I’ve ever met. She has hired 2 amazing coaches, in Tina Rude and Ramona Hernandez. After losing 105 pounds, I had the last 20 to go and i’d stalled out. I was running and doing Pilates, but needed to kick my workout into overdrive, A colleague recommended Joy and I called her. Within 15 minutes she called me back and I started bootcamp the next morning! One of the best decisions I’ve made.
Not only are the workouts effective, but they are efficient and FUN! Inspire Fitness is all women from all walks of fitness levels and life. Yet, we are all supportive, playful, work hard and we compete only with ourselves. No matter your size or fitness level, you are welcomed with open arms and quickly feel like one of the group.
One of the unique aspects that Joy brings to her camps are the challenge groups where she teams us up with another boot camper and for 30 or 60 days, we workout even harder, log our food, and strive to lose weigh, inches and gain muscle. The team with the best numbers wins amazing prizes but most of all they gain confidence, strength and a sense of accomplishment at achieving their goal and new friends. The sense of community and support is amazing!
Oh and by the way, I was able to quickly lose the last 20 pounds with the high intensity interval training, kick boxing, self defense, pilates/​yoga bootcamp style, etc We even have gained confidence to sign up for mini triathilons 5K, 10K and ½ marathons! I didn’t know it was possible at age 57 to be so fit after such a sedentary lifestyle for so many years.
The classes are at 5:45 in the morning or 6:30 in the evening. I love the morning workout, even though I am not particularly a morning person because by 6:30 my workout is done, my metabolism is fired up and I feel alert and amazing by the time I get to the office.
The didn’t give me enough stars to check, because it would be a perfect 10 if they had!

I started with Inspire about 6 months ago and have completely transformed not only my body but my mind as well. I can’t remember the last time I felt this good. Lean, fit, strong, confident inside and out. What a difference. And, amazingly… it’s fun! Every camp is a surprise, boxing one day, relay races the next, piyo, you name it. It’s also a great way to meet like minded gal pals in the community. Everyone is very welcoming. No judgment. I highly recommend giving it a try.

My BFF and I attended the free boot camp this morning and left feeling so pumped and ready to start the day!
Joy and all the coaches are personable. They show a lot of passion in what they do. I really appreciate the detail they take in getting to know you before you attend class. You’re asked to fill out a questionnaire of your past health and fitness history. It was really nice to have Joy ask me if my knee was ok during the workout. How impressive that she read our profiles and cared to make sure I was alright.
To add, this team of people bring a lot energy to motivate you to kick major booty during your workout!
This company is affiliated with Beach Body which is a series we are all familiar with… p90x, Insanity, Slim 6, Rip Abs, TurboFire to name a few.
Thank you team, I was really inspired today and will return next week and weeks to come!
Great way to kick off summer, Sexy Beach Body, here we come!

I really missed Dailey Method and Bar Method — but discovered this bootcamp thanks to my mother’s club. Tina and Joy are fantastic. They switch up the workouts so you never get bored. If you live near Castro Valley — sign yourself up.

What a great bootcamp! Every work out is different but effective. The coaches are truly inspiring and keep us coming back. Their support goes beyond the 45 minute workout to include daily motivation and information on getting fit, staying fit and living healthy while having fun! For me it’s been such a great experience — I’ve gotten much stronger, lost weight and inches and have learned some great healthy habits. I highly recommend!

The trainers at Inspire Fitness are wonderful and caring women who make working out fun and rewarding. I decided to go for the 6 am sessions in Castro Valley; and even though I am not a morning person, I am getting great value out of starting my day with a good workout. It is great to have Joy, Tina, and Ramona as instructors. I love that they vary the workouts so it is never boring, and working out outside in a group with other women is so fun! This is so much better than going to the gym!

I have been attending Inspire Fitness since December. Joy runs a great work out and makes it different every time. One day you may find yourself working on your kickboxing technique but doing yoga the next. Her circuit training kicks our butts in the best way possible. We huff n puff our way through the workout but there are always accommodations for different levels. You can kick it up a notch or slow it down. Whatever you do you are bound to get a nice workout.
The women in the classes are always friendly and the classes are not too full.
If you commit to going for 6 months you get a discount, though you only pay a month at a time. It’s a good way to make sure you are attend. I have never worked out in my life (read NEVER) until August of last year. Thanks to my initial few months of working with a personal trainer (got too expensive way too fast) and finding Joy I feel like this is not just a fad for me but a life style change. On the days I am not with Inspire Fitness I am going on a hike with a friend and am currently contemplating a 5K run in the spring.
Thanks Inspire Fitness for inspiring me to get in shape and stay that way!