02 Athletics Bootcamp

Still working out with James and the 02 crew 2+ years later. This is more than a bootcamp. It’s a whole group of people who will encourage you to be badass in fitness and in life. I moved to a different neighborhood and now I get up even earlier so I can drive back over to Kezar and get my spinning kicks in.

I’ve been part of 02Athletics for years now. Its an essential part of my workout routine when I am in San Francisco.
James Cook is the elite of elites as far as trainers go. His knowledge as a fitness instructor could fill books. His workouts include aspects of basic training, cardio drills, strength drills, running, martial arts, boxing, and an encyclopedia of self defense techniques. Its always changing and always challenging. The workout group is of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. James’ enthusiasm is infectious, and there is a high level of commitment, comradery and sense of community shared by all involved.

This is the best kept fitness secret in SF. If you’re going to wake up at the crack of dawn for a good looking booty, it’s worth your time to do it with some good-​looking fun people and a trainer that will make you laugh and sweat the entire time!

This is my fifth year with 02Athletics and it is still proving to be a top notch place to work out. I am continuously learning new things. Not only am I getting amazing workouts that keep my 44 year old body feeling and looking 20, but I’m learning a lot of self defense. Spinning back fists, spinning back kicks, choke holds and arm bars. This instructor (James) pushes you to your limits, holds you accountable and empowers you in your personal life. What more can you ask for?

Awesome work out with great people. The workouts are tough and constantly changing. Stairs, ladder drills, sprints, long runs and plenty of punches, elbows, knees and kicks to keep you from getting bored. James and the other members are encouraging and friendly. I always leave drenched in sweat with a big smile on my face. I have been here for 6 months. Thanks James!

I’m on my 4^th week at O2 Athletics and I can’t say enough good things about this bootcamp. Yea its at 6 am and yea you get your ass handed to you, but the feeling you have the rest of the day is totally worth all of that hard work you just put in. James Cook (the instructor) really knows how to motivate people to really give their all! Keep up the good work!

I worked out with 02A for one year before my work schedule got in the way. It was absolutely the best thing I could’ve done for my fitness. James is hilarious while pushing you to push harder than you thought possible. I love his style! He changes the workouts all of the time, so you never know what to expect and you certainly never get bored. The workouts aren’t easy, but you will see results after just a few weeks. I hope to one day go back to 02A, since leaving I have definitely felt a loss in my fitness regimen.

I do bootcamp because I want to get ripped and have fun. I need to buy some new belts because of all the fat I lost in my stomach. First session is free

This bootcamp is awesome. Let me start by saying that I have never done anything like this EVER before. I was kind of terrified and not prepared but I just decided to do it and it is really fun and challenging. There is a great mix of genders and ages in the group, and everyone is really nice and accepting. James is hilarious and motivating as an instructor. Yes, it is crazy early in the morning but then you go home, eat breakfast, get to work, and you feel great. Let’s face it, we all say we are going to work out after work, but we don’t! We eat dinner and drink cocktails and then pass out watching Netflix. Getting up early to work out is the best for you and for a tight work schedule.
James also mixes up the workouts with longer runs. There is a lot of boxing and muay thai elements. So you do need to get some boxing gear for this class. This is my favorite part about it. Learning fight techniques is kick ass, and the drills are tough, and I always feel like I’ve gotten a whole body workout. Thanks to 02Athletics for making me feel like I can actually be athletic!

I do 02athletics because fitness has become a way of life for me. I am now a welterweight and that’s pretty good for my age.

I am writing this review right now as I am in my 3^rd week at bootcamp and I hesitate to rave too much about it because I still want it to be my little secret!
I just moved into the inner sunset so I had to search for a new gym to belong to. I searched long and hard on Unilocal as I compared certain gyms in the neighborhood looking at what they had to offer as well as price and customer reviews. 02 Athletics stood out to me almost immediately so I figured «why not» and signed up to attend a trial class. Later that same day, I got a voicemail on my phone from James (the instructor) inviting me to try it out. His voice had the booming quality of Billy Blanks (The kickboxing DVD guy) and the slight insane intonation of Shaun T (the INSANITY DVD) guy.
I knew this was going to be INTENSE.
If you are ready to be pushed like you’ve never been pushed before
THIS IS THE BOOTCAMP FOR YOU.
If you are ready to be apart of an awesomely diverse group of people
THIS IS THE BOOTCAMP FOR YOU.
If you are ready to meet people who are super cool and down to earth, but who you would NEVER want to piss off in a dark alley
THIS IS THE BOOTCAMP FOR YOU.
If you are ready to learn how to become one of the people mentioned above
THIS IS THE BOOTCAMP FOR YOU.
If you are ready to have an ass that someone could bounce a quarter off of
THIS IS THE BOOTCAMP FOR YOU. (I’m getting there!)
I would not waste my time and money to wake up and get my ass handed to me at 6am unless it was AWESOME. I can’t say enough good things about James and the people in 02 Athletics! He truly cares about your progress and the pre-​workout texts help keep me accountable!

This is not your average bootcamp. We don’t all stare at each other and do squat and lunges. You can do that by yourself at home. If you want to pay for a bootcamp, do a workout that you would never do on your own or at the gym and be challenged each and every time you come, then THIS IS THE BOOTCAMP FOR YOU!
I joined the 02 Athletics bootcamp at the beginning of February and right from the get go, James did not go easy on me. It’s only a few months in and he continues to push me each and every session. His style of instruction and motivation works for all fitness levels. James knows how to push us to go beyond what we think we can handle. It’s tough, but I love every minute of it.
The people in the 02 group are super friendly and encouraging which really helps during those really tough workouts (i.e. every workout) and as a newbie to the city, has been great getting to know some really amazing people.
James and his workout have made me more fit and a better runner. His sprint drills really helped me during my marathon training and I could really see the results on race day!
In a nut shell… Awesome instructor. Fantastic people. Best workout. Even better results!

I went to my first bootcamp on my 42^nd birthday this year. I was really shy and fat and way out of my comfort zone. Had it not been for the openness and warmth of the group and James (the instuctor) I never would have gone back because I would have told myself I was our of my league and I should probably just go to Curves. James sincerely cares about each student no matter what level. Everyone gets an amazing workout no matter what level as well.
I have changed the way I eat. The workouts help me to stay on track with that too because after working out I feel so good that I only want to put healthy food into my body. So I have lost 25lbs but more importantly, I have gained confidence!

I was born and raised in San Francisco, moved to Sacramento for about six years, and I’m so happy to be back home. I thank my friend, Tanya Kostucheck, for encouraging me to try 02 Athletics Bootcamp. I was hesitant and intimidated. I gave it a try, and now I’m so addicted to starting my mornings with James’ workouts.
James is our coach. He’s an awesome instructor. He takes PRIDE in what he does, and really cares that we feel great and get results. He encourages us to have personal goals and live a healthy lifestyle. James is like an older brother. He makes sure to check up on us if we miss days. Every morning when we have Bootcamp, we’ll get wake up texts. I’m like, «WOW, this coach is AWESOME!!!»
Our routines change constantly. He always surprises us. :) I’m a down-​to-​earth person who exercises in a daily basis. I have my own routine with lifting weights, etc; But I have to say that my body has never felt so great and I see results.
I have problem areas. Being Latina — not ashamed to say — those wide hips and thighs can be a problem. Well, Bootcamp has helped me. I’ve seen a major difference in my body. I’m so pleased and excited. Done swimming, gym classes, lifting weights, and couldn’t find the key to help me. Until now, Bootcamp is the key.
I’m a single mother of two toddlers, four-​and two-​years-​old. My stress level is up there, but 02 Athletics Bootcamp so gives me what I need to release stress. I leave with a smile after Bootcamp. It helps me so much in starting my day in a positive mood.
There is no other Bootcamp like this one. O2 Athletics Bootcamp is the BEST!!! I’m very confident in sharing this with everyone, and so encourage people to try it for themselves.

If you’re serious about working out, getting in shape and getting healthy, this is the bootcamp for you.
I was diagnosed with Diabetes about 10yrs ago and have never been able to keep my sugar levels under control, that is until I joined 02Athletics! Not only have my levels evened out, my doctor has lowered some of my medications. Along with a diet plan I have lost the most weight I have ever experienced in my adult life! I never in my life imagined I would be doing something so regimented as this, but here I am 4mos later and loving every minute of it!

I grew up in a culture where we bonded over food. It didn’t matter what we ate, we just cooked and fed one another. When I went away to college, I realized how unhealthy I was and how unhealthy my family’s lifestyle was. So I started changing up my diet and looking for physical activity that I would enjoy. I had gotten up to running 25 – 30 miles a week in less than a year! Running became my way to relax, unwind, think about everything and nothing at all.
And then I moved on to graduate school. Time became the essence. I had none! i stopped cooking, stopped running, stopped it all! Over 4 years later, I found 02 Athletics in February 2010. It became a new commitment, a lifestyle change, and a desire to better myself.
The class itself consists of what I can only describe as «madness»! Seriously… People like to be told, «it gets easier». Well i’m a realist and i will tell u that it does NOT! It only gets harder, but you learn to challenge urself to do things u would never imagine tackling! I never considered myself a sprinter, and here I am sprinting with the guys in the class and hanging more often than not. I woulda never imagined myself doing a set of tricep push-​ups, not to mention the upside down, one-​handed and slap push-​ups. Everyday, I feel like I have room to improve, and everyday, I feel better that I have improved!
The instructor is an MMA fighter. He loves what he does as a fighter, but I think he loves more the changes he makes as an instructor. In such a large city as SF, u get used to impersonal fitness groups. But James is in it for much more than the chump (and it really is chump) change. I personally challenge u to find a cheaper bootcamp! He will pull u aside, give u tips on ur kickboxing technique, motivate u to better urself, and literally boost ur confidence. He really watches out for u. He also continues to look for ways to motivate you to be a better athlete, a more confident individual, and an overall better person!
Bottom line — you know this bootcamp means something more than a work-​out when:
1) I’ve been using Unilocal for 4 years, and this bootcamp is my 1^st review EVER!
2) I now change my work schedule, social plans, and everything in between to make as many classes as I can
3) I choose to hang out with these work out people because we cover the spectrum — different cultures, different fields of work (from healthcare to media to law enforcement to art …), different skill levels, but we all have one thing in common — we’re over-​achievers who push the limits!
Are u an over-​achiever? Try it out, and u’ll never look back… NO EXCUSES!

Aloha! I only need to say AFFORDABLE! This bootcamp is the greatest! I came from Hawaii over 10 years ago and really packed on some pounds. (from stress, new environment, missing the islands, and starting over in a new land) I saw this bootcamp in training at Kezar stadium and had an out of body moment to approach the trainer (James). I spoke with him briefly, went to the website, and signed/​joined up that next day. I been with this bootcamp for 2 months now and its no joke. You get all kinds of full body workout, cardio, self defense, and every session if different. I lost inches and pounds, but most important, I gained back my self confidence. COME JOIN the OHANA and lets build strong minds and body. E komo mai!

I can tell you that I am a true San Franciscan (aka Unilocal whore ;) because I don’t do anything without referring to Unilocal first and for me to give this bootcamp 5 stars really does mean that it is truly that awesome All my life I have been a crazy gym rat and nutrition/​fitness freak (the good kind hehe:) and I really never thought I would find something that kicked my ass more than my current workout or something that I would enjoy more than what I was currently doing. But, I did, and I can honestly say that I thought I would never come to class because it was so early. I came up with a thousand reasons why I couldn’t do it. But, now I am changing my work schedule, packing my lunch and work clothes the night before just so I can make the 6am classes. Yup! Crazy huh?!
About this bootcamp:
This bootcamp is hands down THE best bootcamp in the bay area and I am gonna just throw it out there that I think it’s the best workout out there too! It’s great not only because we have an excellent instructor, but because it incorporates so many elements… running/​sprints, cone drills and calesthenics, crawling, stairs, crawling up stairs, kicking and boxing pads. The class challenges you in every way and I haven’t found any gym class that can provide such a diverse workout.
The Instructor:
He is SO awesome. He is an excellent teacher and he truly cares about everyone. He wants us to learn about fitness, feel good about ourselves, and he really teaches us that we can always take it to the next level and there’s nothing that we can’t do. He takes exercising from being a chore to being a lifestyle and all the while he cusses like a sailor, cracks jokes, and will bust your balls (lovingly of course)…plenty of entertainment while you workout! Couldn’t ask for more!
Bottom line:
The results that I have seen from doing this bootcamp in the past 4 months have made it worth it every painful yet enjoyable moment and above and beyond that, the people I have met through this bootcamp have really have made this a wonderful experience and a lifelong activity. In the end, all I can say is that this is an affordable workout that provides you with a dynamic workout, leaves you feeling great, and brings all walks of life together for great experience!
if all that rambling still doesn’t convince you, check out some of the videos: