La Mesa Fit Body Boot Camp

Buyer beware! Yes this places seems to know what they are doing and are very experienced however they are also salesman. I was called by Dane after responding to one of their adds that said to fill out their application and they were going to choose 2 men and 2 women to sponsor. When I received the call I was so excited as I am a single mother of 2 children. Dane explained the program but never ever mentioned the program was $ 800. The next step was to meet with JJ the owner to figure out which program was the best for for me. I was never told in that appointment the program was $ 800 either. In fact I was told there was NO INITIAL SIGN UP FEE and that the program was $ 300 less the $ 25 cost to make the appointment with JJ. I should have known right them they were not being completely honest with me. Still would be hard for me to afford but they seemed genuinely concerned for my health. Then to my shock a few days later my back account was in the negative. I ran to the bank frantic as I do not have room in my budget to be out of money especially for negative bank fees. I was horrified to here that they DID charge an initial sign up fee of $ 275 then my monthly fee is over $ 100! No way I could afford this and cancelled and requested a refund! I NEVER USED THE GYM OR WENT TO ANY OF THE CLASSES OR USED ANY OF THEIR TRAINERS! They cost me $ 275 PLUS $ 250 in bank fees and refuse to refund my money! Like I said BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE PACKAGE COST DETAILS WITH THIS COMPANY. And this all happened in a matter of 4 days! All I asked for was a return of the money as the only services rendered was the initial set up. I met 1 trainer as she was their giving a class. I was given a grocery list they hand out to all their clients! It is not a specific meal plan or list tailored to me! I am going to try to rectify the situation with JJ the owner again but I wanted to warn new prospective clients to be VERY CAREFUL!

These people are legit! They know what they are doing and talking about, and they help you — help yourself get results. They really care and they make you feel welcomed everytime.

Wow! I did not know I could sweat this much!?! I have so much botox in my forehead… I thought it prevented it Lol!!! I absolutely love Dimi! Dimi is uplifting, encouraging, and gives positive feed back to the class… Love Her!!! I left feeling amazing, and unsure of what the next 24 – 48 hours will feel like! No pain… No gain Baby!!!

I have loved Boot Camp for over two years, watching the owner JJ grow and learn as he builds his business. He and his trainers are positive and motivating, and the clients are a wonderful mix of all ages and fitness levels.
My only caveats are these:
JJ has a sketchy approach to the financial side of his operation. Your orientation is a hard sell– don’t be seduced, take your time to consider, and join on your own terms. And when it comes time to cancel, beware. I have to relocate to LA, so gave my month’s notice, at which point JJ gave me a song and dance about having to «buy out» my year’s contract to the tune of 1 month plus $ 300. When I wrote back a stern message about ‘canceling NOW,” he wrote an email in an entirely different tune, thanking me for my patronage and canceling my membership. I should not have had to go through that routine– the only conclusion one can make is that he thought he’d try to squeeze me a little and when it didn’t work, he backed down. This is my LEAST favorite business practice and not at all ethical, particularly for someone in the wellness biz.
My second caveat is this:
I have fairly good body awareness and form, so I’m able to self-​correct and protect my spine and joints in new movements. But throughout my tenure, I have watched trainers allow TERRIBLE form from the clients– mountain climbers that do nothing for the core because done wrong, lunges that look like knee injuries waiting to happen, V-​ups that WILL cause sacroiliac distress in time. In addition, I see strong women using puny weights that they should be encouraged to step up from. In the beginning, I would give JJ this feedback, letting him know that part of what we’re paying for is a personal trainer, but he would grow defensive, or even tell other trainers that I needed more attention. But it wasn’t about me, as my form is good– I wanted to work out in a professional environment I could encourage friends to join, but just couldn’t due to this problem. With the hiring of some of the more experienced trainers, the situation improved somewhat, but never really up to a high standard. JJ is a great trainer, but he gets bored, chatty and distracted easily. Bootcamp worked for me, but my warning stands.
Ultimately, due to the convenient location, the robust schedule of classes, the efficiency of the workout and the really fun group of clients that it selects for, I’ve enjoyed my two years and will miss it. My hope is that JJ continues to learn and to grow– to listen humbly to feedback, to simplify and not always feel he needs to grow the business, and to trust and empower himself and the trainers to be personal trainers rather than merely instructors-​of-​movements.

My husband and I were introduced to boot camp via Groupon. The deal was one we could not pass up.
The work outs at FBBC are intense, always varied, and very motivating. This made it easy to work out regularly. The group size is usually small, which makes it less intimidating than a regular gym. The trainers were wonderful and made the work outs fun!
Overall we had a great experience at La Mesa Fit Body Boot Camp. The only reason we stopped going was because the regular monthly membership price was a little to steep for us to maintain.
We would definitely recommend FBBC.

Can’t say enough about this place. The people, and trainers there are top notch. It is a quality place that will help keep you motivated, and accountable. Everyone of all fitness levels can benefit from this style of training. Trainers tailor exercises within the circuits to accommodate all.
You get out of it what you put in here. The harder you work the more results you’ll see. And you never have to worry about an instructor screaming you down. There are classes available all throughout the day so you can get it in with whatever schedule you have.

I’ve been going to Fit Body in La Mesa for 5 months now. I highly, highly recommend this place. The workouts are great! If you stay committed and work hard, you’ll notice results. I’ve only trained with Dimi and Amy, and they both are amazing and sweet. Everyone, including the members here are great.
Another great thing about this place is JJ. He’s always quick to respond to his emails, at least I have yet to have an issue. He’s down to earth, understanding and he genuinely cares for his clients. You couldn’t ask more from a boot camp place.

I found this gym through Groupon. I had been traveling a lot this year and I really needed to get back in shape! I was a little intimidated at first because of the term «bootcamp» but I figured the Groupon deal was too good to pass up. I’m so glad I gave it a try! The workouts are based on HIIT and Tabata training. Like JJ said, it’s not about how long you workout but it’s about exercising the right way! The workouts are different each time which I love and they go by so fast that I don’t really have time to think about how tired I am and whine about it. The trainers here are great and what I love the most about this gym is the people who go to them. They have this amazing energy and everyone was very motivating and supportive of one another! I love how committed people are at the gym, it definitely just makes me want to work harder! Needless to say, I signed up for the membership even before my Groupon trial was up. I am on my 6^th class today and I feel amazing. Can’t wait to see more results!

I went to this «gym» for about a year but sadly had to move to another state but I wanted to give my overall impression.
When I first started attending I was really intimidated. It seems like everyone else is in such good shape and here I am, barely fitting into my basketball shorts! I was definitely grouchy and defensive which led to some arguments with JJ and a lot of strongly worded e-​mails but once I got into the swing of things and I didn’t feel so out of place in class, I realized that JJ says dumb stuff sometimes but NOT because he’s trying to be hurtful –far from it-​. He just seems to have a different approach to life and if you know that, it makes the things he says make sense. After I figured all this out, I never had a problem with him again. In fact, I’d consider him my friend now!
Work outs are a class that is taught by either Dimi or JJ and they are always mixing it up. I never know what’s going to come next! It’s kind of confusing at first and you do need to pay attention to your form, but again, once you’ve gotten your feet wet, it’s an amazing work out! I’ve lost 50 pounds in 8 months and dropped my body weight from 38.8 to 22.8%! I’ve never felt better or more confident!
Other reviews talk about pricing and yes, it is pricey but a) it works and b) you get access to a personal trainer for a full hour! 10 dollars at 24 Hour Fitness never motivated me to do anything! The course comes with an optional dietary class (which you absolutely should take!) and an orientation which covers a lot of basic knowledge but it’s for legal reasons and I respect that. The first couple months I didn’t see any results because I didn’t change my diet. The classes are hard! I just figured that I could go to class and have that be that but you really need to watch what you put into your body. I think that a lot of people have either «failed» or given up because they didn’t want to make the life change to see results. That’s not a trainer’s fault or the owner’s fault, that’s the individual’s fault but it’s so easy to blame the business.
This Boot Camp changed my life. I used to be so unhappy, suffering from bipolar and BPD made my life miserable! Since making FBBC a habit I can say 100% honestly that my mood swings are under control and my therapist has commented that I’m much happier and healthy.
If you have the motivation and the resolve to change your life then I completely suggest this place for you. If you’re looking for an easy way out or a magic «pill», then you should probably stick to QVC.

You will no doubt get a fantastic series of workouts with this program, but my experience left me so unsatisfied with the ownership that I felt compelled to write a review. I wouldn’t recommend this program to anyone unless: a) money isn’t an object to them, or b) they don’t mind being treated rudely by the person to whom they are giving business.
Before I give my honest review about my negative experience with JJ, I do first want to say that Dimi is awesome. She’s a great trainer and a very sweet person.
I bought the 10-​session Groupon. The deal is that you need to use those sessions within 3 weeks of coming to your first class. Fair enough. As I was planning ahead and scheduling each of my session times, I realized that I could only fit in 8 workouts due to my schedule. I emailed JJ to ask for a 2-​day extension. My request was not granted. This didn’t sit well with me; as a potential client, I would be more inclined to join a program wherein the owner is willing to get me into their gym despite losing some money (which, by the way, he already lost because I bought the Groupon) as opposed to trying to get more money out of me in the very beginning. To make the situation more frustrating for me, I felt that asking for an extension was warranted because, as I explained to JJ when I replied back to his email, it just so happened that I began my 3-​week program during the time that Labor Day fell, and the gym was closed on Sunday and Monday (2 days that I would have worked out) for the holiday. Therefore, I was only getting 19 days rather than the 21 allotted by the Groupon. I waited for a few days and got no email response from JJ. Then, when I realized that I was being shortchanged a workout because my 3-​week time period was set to expire on a Friday when really, it should have been a Saturday since that’s when I attended my orientation, I sent another email asking about this and also asking for a response to my original inquiry (because I still had not received one). It was not until a few more days later that I finally got an email from JJ, the contents of which I cannot divulge at this time. However, I can tell you that although he extended my program dates, his means of communicating this message left me feeling like I never should have asked (even though I had every right to).
Quite frankly, his response was rude and completely uncalled for. All I requested was for the terms of my Groupon to be honored. That’s it. He wasn’t losing any business to have me there. And even if he was, this is NOT, in my opinion, how you garner clients. Why would I pay any amount of money to someone who cannot respectfully communicate with people? I can honestly say that from my end, the communication was in no way rude or demanding. I respectfully asked for what I deserved, and for some reason, JJ didn’t like that.
This review is not intended to be snarky. I am simply being honest about my experience with this program. Obviously, plenty of people work out here with no problems. But to me, customer service is everything, and I was so disappointed with JJ’s handling of my situation that I wanted it to be known.

: I’m on a 6 week slim down challenge. I must say, this has been the most effective workout I’ve ever done by far. You’ll see results in two days. Whether you want to shed 5 pounds or more, you’ll see the difference and changes right away. Or you just want to tone down a bit and learn how to eat healthy… JJ Brawley, Professional Trainer and Coach will tell you all the secret. He will guide you through out the whole hour of your session until you complete your training. Trainers sends an email reminder on how to keep your body burning for 48 hours for a continuous body fat loss. La Mesa Fit Body Boot Camp is the place to be… They’ve got programs and hours that fits your lifestyle and needs. Not to mention you can come in the hour that won’t mess up your busy work day schedule. So, come and check it out. «Excuses won’t give you the body that you have always wanted». :).
: Check out La Mesa Kickboxing Academy. Professional Trainer and Coach Shawn Townsend.
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Like most others I found Fit Body Boot Camp on Groupon. I was referred by a friend and didn’t hesitate. I have been attending for 3 weeks and so far I love it! It’s something new everyday.
JJ and Dimi are awesome. I normally work out with Dimi and she is very motivating. She is very helpful when she sees you need it and pushes you just a little bit harder to help you keep striving for the best.
I have noticed a change in my energy level and attitude since I started with Fit Body. Each day is a different full body work out. If you’re ready to sweat and work hard this is definitely the place to be.
Fit Body Boot Camp is AWESOME!

Been working out here bout 4 times a week since Feb. 17^th, 2014. So far, so good. Crazy results. The harder you go and healthier you eat, the better results you get. Waaay better than 24 hour fitness! JJ’s monthly points reward system is great motivation, too.

Found it on Groupon. Was attending the north park location they had but that stopped. Continued for a bit in La Mesa.
Have to say, the spot in La Mesa is really nice. It’s indoor (I prefer outdoor for the most part). Gets a little warm but hey, more sweat! All the equipment in there that’d be needed. The place is awesome.
Also, great instructors, Great workout. Always a great vibe. They push for a positive «want to be here» attitude and that’s what you see. Lot of support by the instructors during class.
Also, always great emails from them with good pointers, tips, upcoming events, competitions, etc.
I miss the outdoor North Park workouts but hey, it is what it is!
No problem giving this place a Five-​Star rating.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Fit Body Boot Camp
I have had more results in 4weeks than I EVER have had!
Love J.J. and Demi!

I have been attending this bootcamp for 3 weeks and I do love it. I did purchase through Groupon and I did attend the orientation. I was thankful for it… it set the expectations and gave options for continuing after the trial period. It is not cheap, however; it’s comparable to other businesses of this nature. I was appreciative that the pricing was presented up front… no surprises. The workouts are amazing! I am sore in places i never imagined!!!
Sometimes the workouts are pretty intensive but you go at your own pace… so totally manageable.
I recommend trying it through a Groupon deal to take the time to decide if it is right for you.

Only workout I have «EVER» stuck with. This is a one stop shop full body work out. I noticed results after a week. My stamina and strength increased rapidly to my amazement.
I joined about 6 weeks before my military physical fitness test and hadn’t run in 6 months prior to the actual test. My 1.5 mile improved by 1 minute without ever running. The workouts are amazing endurance builders.
The set up is nice as the workouts are in small groups and the trainers come up with the workouts to give it that private feel and takes the stress of trying to figure out what exercise to do for what area on your own. All the trainers are amazing and I have never sweated so much. The workouts with Tracey are killer.
It isn’t just a gym but there are also nutrition workshops, 6 week assessments and events to raise awareness in the community.

I have done a few boot camp style workouts in the San Diego area over the last couple of years. While there was one that was a close second, Fit Body Boot Camp was my favorite. Yes, the classes can be pricey, but you definitely get your money’s worth if you show up. Under J.J.‘s guidance, fitness becomes a long-​term goal and not an unrealistic overnight expectation. His goal is healthy people losing weight the right way.
I purchased a Groupon deal a few months ago as a Christmas present to myself. What could be a better gift for yourself than your health, right? I had never had to make an appointment before to work out, but it turned out to be a great idea. It made me accountable for showing up to my workouts and making sure my health was my top concern. It is an uncommon practice in the workout world, but I think it’s a really great one!
J.J. does a great job of structuring his classes and making sure to work each muscle equally. Some days he’d pick an area of the body and really make you work it, but he made sure to even it out. He’s a very positive trainer and always makes sure that people are doing the exercises properly so as to not inure themselves. He has a very upbeat yet calming way about him and his approach to training people.
If I still lived in the area, I would’ve continued my classes with him! J.J. and his staff were great! At least I got to take with me the new tools he gave me to continue my healthy lifestyle!

Buyer beware… I purchased a Groupon for this location for a 6-​week boot camp. I received my voucher, followed the directions and contacted their email to set up my initial appointment. I was contacted immediately and given the rules to set up my initial appointment with the requirement that I send them my credit card information for them to have on file.
HOLD UP THERE HONEY, we haven’t even met yet, you haven’t bought me a drink and you want all my information, don’t think so.
This may be a great place to workout, I don’t know and I won’t know I refuse to do business with a company that has this business ethic. When I contacted them they again immediately responded to my concerns but they still wanted my credit card. I can walk in to make my appointment, but I better have that credit card with me.
I believe this is against all fair trading laws, NO WHERE in the groupon or Unilocal offer does it state that you must have a credit card on file to take advantage of their offer.
Down the street from me there’s a boot camp gym, they have you come in and workout for 3 times free to see if you even like it THEN you can prepay to workout UNLIMITED…
If you don’t have trouble handing out all your personal financial information, then I guess this is the place for you.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Nicole at La Mesa Fit Body Boot Camp!
I have only had Nicole as my trainer and she is AWESOME! She is always energetic and mixes things up on us. She makes work outs fun, even having themes sometimes that she tries to match her music too.
During the workout, she is serving a can of ass-​whooping! But, by the end, I always think it went by pretty quickly. I’d give her 5 stars EASY!
The actual boot camp is a different story. The biggest negative for me is the cleanliness. You will see someone sweat and then move over to their station and have to touch sweaty equipment. The new Boot Camp I go to is much cleaner and made me realize FBBC’s short comings. I contacted FBBC to ask them to clean their equipment more often when they were at the old studio and they didn’t address my concerns in my email with a response!
I love boot camp style workouts, but with the exception of their great trainers, the cleanliness is a big no no. Unless their cleanliness practices change, I would suggest spending your money elsewhere.