With the cold weather coming, I like to have some nice soup recipes on hand. This one is from the creator of Adventure Boot Camp, John Spencer Ellis. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped celery 1 carrot, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups fat-free, unsalted chicken [...]

Can’t get a workout in? How about this one? Use a two kitchen chairs pushed up against the wall. If you can add a bit of cardio and core, you’re all set with a maintenance workout for those days when squeezing a workout in seems impossible.

Thanks to all those who posted testimonials! Although it was difficult to choose, I presented Amanda Bell (6:30 am camp) with a Fit Deck for her heart felt words of how boot camp feels like ‘family’ to her.   Thanks Amanda! As well, Lori Herard will be given a Fit Deck too for her kind words.   [...]

Colleen shared this article with me that she got from Canada.com. Thanks for sharing Colleen! When was the last time you scarfed down three quarter-pound cheeseburgers slathered in 12 pats of butter? As horrifying as it may seem, for Americans, it was likely the last time they bought popcorn at the movies. That’s because a [...]

Everyone always asks me when and how I train. I thought I’d show you my gym at home and share how I ended my workout today. (Contrary to what you may think based on my the airport workout post, I don’t make a scene in public places everyday). Don’t think that you need all the [...]

I have to share a funny testimonial with you: My gawd your workouts are so good for me. Better then beer. Puts the beach and margaritas to shame. Replaces sex! Ok just kidding but they did make me able to juke the night away at Tiesto. Yours 20 years younger, A boot camper Any guesses on [...]

A promise is a promise! I’ve been talking to myself for six months now on this blog and I’m so thrilled that you shy people have finally given me some feed back! So many of you tell me you read everything I post, but until now, I would never have known. I just keep posting [...]

I didn’t even know what kale looked like a week ago. I brought it home from the store and could not fathom how it could turn into it’s crispy goodness. I had to trust Danielle (Simply for Life) and Stacy Buckland that it would be my new favorite food. So I gave it a try [...]

Need a quick cardio workout to do in a small space? Here’s a simple set that you can do when you can’t get to boot camp. This is a 40/20 protocol: this means you work for 40 seconds and rest for 20 seconds. Try to do this set three times with no more than the [...]

I had the good fortune to interview Idea Fitness Director of the Year, Alex Macmillan. Watch and learn what he has to say about maintaining motivation for your workouts.