From my first workout with Angela, I was hooked. I’ve had a lot of injuries over the years that have resulted in limitations that prevent me from doing some exercises. Instead of telling me to just push through it or to skip parts of the workout, Angela always finds an alternative way for me to work the muscle group without pain or risk of further injury. Her willingness to find what works for my body has not only let me strengthen muscles that I haven’t been able to work for years, but it has given me a great sense of empowerment that I CAN be strong.
I have attended both the regular workout sessions (core cardio class) and boot camp. The actual workouts are very similar, but I really enjoy the greater sense of camaraderie that comes from the boot camp experience. All of the trainers at BIF really know their stuff and work to keep a very positive atmosphere. I would encourage anyone looking for more variety in workouts and some extra motivation to give BIF a try – you won’t regret it! ~ Deborah Foster
I work full-time and need the "appointment work-out" to get out of the office - I've been working out with private trainers off and on over the past 10 years - but doing the bootcamp is so much more fun and I'm getting better results! Angela and her team push us all to work hard yet make sure that everyone works out at his/her own level. I love how they mix up the venues (beach, stairs, studio) and mix up the routines. Definitely recommend - Liz Jones
When I had first started Body Inspired Fitness' bootcamp, I was 30 pounds overwieght, and had tried and failed numerous gym memberships. Body Inspired was different-- more energizing, more fun, and the teachers really know what they are doing to maximize a workout. There is also a broad variety of workouts that keeps it very interesting (most workouts are outside-- they mix it up to be sports cardio, or strengthening or a focus on trouble spots or even pilates) They also work with you to set goals, establish a food plan and a program that will work for you and your body. I lost 30 pounds in 4 months, and it is now 18 months later, and I have kept the weight off. What's more important, I feel better and stronger. In short, it is great. -Romney Resney
My friend asked me to join her for boot camp and I did not know what I was getting myself into. I am so glad that I joined!!! It has been a great experience!!! The trainers make working out fun, they change it up so that the workouts are always different and I have really noticed results. The trainers are very supportive and push you, but in a good way. I was surprised by some of the things I was able to do! Also, the women in the classes are nice and supportive as well. It has been an all around great experience. -Patty O’Connell
Boot Camp trainers make working out fun! I love the variety of workouts and the different personalities of the trainers. Plus, the results are great! Give it a try--you won't regret it! -Eleanor M. Keare
I'm gonna cut to the chase - my butt is higher and firmer (even my kids noticed), my abs are flat (I don't have a six-pack yet, but I think I'm seeing a two-pack), I feel better and stronger than I have in years and I actually look forward to working out. It's more effective and enjoyable than any gym or trainer I've ever worked with and, living in the Palisades, it's so blissfully convenient. It's simply just what you're looking for - the trainers are just the right amount of tough, it's challenging but doable, every workout is different and the women are all nice and there for the same reason you are - to work out hard and head home feeling great. -Suzanne Martin
Body Inspired Fitness boot camp is a better choice than a gym because Angela Parker and her team of trainers sincerely want to help. They are professional individuals who truly care about getting you into the healthiest and most fit you possibly can! Body Inspired Fitness boot camp women only classes are great for those of us who feel intimidated by a gym. Outdoor workouts are better than a gym because nothing beats doing crunches while looking up at the beautiful sky rather than an icky water-stained drop ceiling! The group classes at Body Inspired Fitness feel like you are one on one with a personal trainer. -Crystal Rainone
I’ve been doing the Body Inspired Fitness bootcamp for about 7 months and I love it! Not only have I lost weight but I feel stronger and have much more endurance than when I first started. The best part is I truly look forward to working out! Unlike when I belonged to a gym… I never dread these workout sessions. Being outdoors is a huge motivation. I work in an office all day long, so the last thing I want to do is go to a place with fluorescent lights and air conditioning. The trainers are all fantastic and push you in a very positive, healthy way. They are so NOT in your face (which would put me right back on the couch!). Their workouts are always challenging but different, so I don’t feel stagnate EVER! And again, I can see my results… and isn’t that the point of all this?! :) Jenny Schmidt
"Angela Parker's Body Inspired Fitness is Fantastic! I enjoy working out, so making time for fitness had never been a problem. My problem was doing the same thing for way too long - 45 minutes to an hour on the elliptical and 1/2 hour of strength training 5 to 6 days a week, for well over 5 years. Last May, I had been complaining to girls on my soccer team about the monotony of my workouts. I was not enjoying my time at the gym nor was I achieving the look that I wanted. So, when one of them shared her Boot Camp experience, I knew that this was the change I needed. After my first camp, I was hooked!
I am finishing up my 5th camp and can't be happier with the results! I have lost both weight and inches, which means my jeans fit better and I am more comfortable in my clothes. I attribute my success to the variety of classes (pilates/ballet body, cardio/core, circuit training, yoga, glider class), the locations of the workouts (on the grass, at the beach, at the stairs in Santa Monica) times of the classes (5:30AM, 7:15 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:00PM), and the teaching style of the trainers. Each class is equally challenging, but unique, so your body never has a chance to plateau. I have become more lean in the past 5 months than I have in all my years spent at the gym!" -Michelle Shegda
"I had been bored with the same old routines and training at the gym, when my husband brought home a flyer for Santa Monica Boot Camp. It wasn't hard to decide to give it a try and I have been hooked ever since. The variety of workouts keep me on my toes and the instructors are all knowledgable, well trained professionals! My only complaint is that I don't have enough time to train every day." -Denise Soofer
Body Inspired Fitness offers a flexible schedule allowing me to juggle work, socializing and working out without feeling guilty. I love the variety of workouts. Between the assortment of instructors and the various focuses, after a couple of weeks I noticed my arms and legs were stronger, my but looked tighter and my stomach muscles were fit! And the women are super supportive. Everyone encourages each other to push through one more sit up or leg lift or run around the block. Body Inspired Fitness has made it easy to get my work outs in, feel good about my body and keep my stress level low. I love it and recommend it to all my friends. - Erin Lynch
“If you are in doubt about joining this Boot
Camp, don't hesitate! I was nervous to join, but discovered that
it is one of the best things I have ever done. There are ladies
participating of all fitness levels and you can really go at your
own pace, whether you are super fit or a novice athletes like me.
I have an extremely busy job, and needed to find a workout with
a schedule to force me out of the office. I look forward to going
every day. The workouts are interesting and varied, and every single
instructor is really nice and very encouraging. You will make a
lot of friends at boot camp and it is very motivating to be
part of a group working out together. And it's fun! I intend
to keep on going to boot camp for a long time to come. “
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Margaret
“For years I had been nervous joining a "boot
camp"...I have never liked being pressured by a trainer and
that is why I have stayed away from boot camps. When my "fat
jeans" started becoming tight, I became fed up and called angela
about her boot camp. She assured me it was a "go at your
own pace and there are a variety of fitness levels in each session".
So, I went and I was SO HAPPY to find that the instructors encourage
you to push beyond your comfort zone, but if you can only do that
1 more push up or jog for 1 more second, that is great and thy don't
pressure or yell at you to do more than you can do. Also, I am not
much of a gym girl and working out at either the beach or park (depending
on which camp you sign up for) is so amazing!! Time flies, I've
met really nice, non-judgemental women, and my "fat jeans" are
less tight! :) I'm signed up forever! I signed up for m-w-f session
and walk or dance tues/thurs/sat if I can. I promise you that you
will LOVE the program angela has created. Its a loving, supportive,
non-judgemental workout!”
~ Courtney Corvan-Alovis
“I love boot camp for so many reasons. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, (just like anything new) but immediately I began to see results and looking forward to the next session. I have not only lost inches and body fat but my physical fitness level has improved as well. I am someone who already works out on my own, so that's not an issue for me, but with the boot camp I get to work muscles (with the weights) and do more AB workouts than I would ever do alone. It is so motivating to workout on a group level, by myself I don't push myself to do sit ups but with the group I do, go figure!! All of the trainers are amazing and I love the fact that each woman in the group is at their own fitness level and all shapes and sizes. I fit right in and I can't wait to sign up again, as you know I am in the process of developing my 6 pack ABS!! YEAH!!!” ~ Sherry Driggs
“The Palisades Boot Camp inspires individuals on all fitness levels to stay motivated by taking the boredom out of their normal exercise routines. Before trying this boot camp, I was bored with running every morning, and now I look forward to participating in a wide variety of exercises resulting in greater accomplishments. The combination of a fantastic workout, inspiring trainers, and an overall great group of women are the reasons I just signed up for the next session. I can’t get enough! ~ Lori Dellicolli
"I am what you would've called call a skinny fat girl. I was thin, but I had no muscle tone, was completely unhealthy in my eating and had no energy. After doing Palisades Boot Camp, I noticed immediate results. I had tremendous energy throughout the day, people were commenting on how fit I looked AND I was eating foods that were better for me because I didn't want my hard work to go to waste. At the end of the first session, I lost 6% body fat and 3" off my waist. I didn't initially join bootcamp to lose weight, but I did and not only that, it made me a much healthier and happier person. Everyone around me noticed the difference and I have since signed up two more times! It sounds corny, but it can be life-changing if you want it to be." ~ Nicole Arena
“My first reaction to boot camp was a little
intimidation, but I went the first day and I loved it! The women,
the trainers, the workout - all were exactly the kind of support
I need to meet my fitness goals (not to mention losing 5 pounds
in 2 1/2 weeks). I am so happy I'm signing on for another venture!”
“I had a nagging feeling throughout my third pregnancy that the additional pregnancy weight gained was going to be difficult to shift this time around. I was right .... until I started Palisades Boot Camp. I started at 8 weeks post baby . "Too Soon" screamed my friends. "Perfect timing" said my doctor. "Welcome and lets kick butt" said Angela and her fabulous team. The trainers encourage and nurture on a consistent basis and you never feel like they are being conceited about it. Believe me their workouts will help you quickly gain fitness, trim pounds and inches and importantly take a sensible approach. They are clear and concise with all explanations, they will challenge you physically and mentally but perhaps the best thing about the camp has been regaining self esteem, getting my groove back and knowing that the boundaries of today will be hurdles well jumped next week. I now go out and run 5-10km on non-boot camp days knowing I will finish the km's and feel exhausted but fulfilled. I had aimed to do this 4-6 months post baby but instead I am doing it 10 weeks after No 3 and most importantly LOVING IT !!!!! I have ridiculous amounts of energy for a new mum and am into many pre pregnancy clothes. I have no doubt Boot Camp is to thank for this. Thanks Thanks Thanks.” ~ Fiona
"I've been going to Body Inspired Fitness boot camps for over a year now and feel like I'm in great shape. You decide how many times a week you want to attend. They offer a variety of heart-pumping, body strengthening work outs for every level. The groups are small. The instructors fantastic, personable, knowledgable and encouraging. It's so based on your schedule and your needs. I love it!! I have a number of girlfriends who now go as well. I'd recommend it to all my girlfriends." Erin Lynch
"Angela Parker is the best thing that ever happened to me. She keeps my abs tight and stylin and I still haven't had to wait in line for a hamster wheel at a hamster factory (a.k.a. the gym). With ocean breezes flowing, I get to hear Angela tell funny jokes while she somehow gets me to work 10 times harder than I would by myself. She and her trainers are the best. Boot Camp is the highlight of my week." - Londin Winters
"Body Inspired Fitness really got me into shape both physically and mentally. In addition to flat abs and a firm booty, I now have a healthy self-image. Angela Parker and her team were amazing guides in the transformation!"
"I am an athlete and former fitness trainer. One of my teammates suggested I try Body Inspired Fitness with Angela when I was complaining about how bored I was with the gym. So, I signed up for my first Boot Camp in the Spring and have continued since! Angela is fantastic! She challenges every participant and truly motivates you to reach your fitness goals. Since I have started, my legs, waist, and arms have become leaner and my abs have become flatter! Boot Camp has been such a great change of pace for me!"
"Angela Parker and the trainers at Body Inspired are the BEST...it's always challenging and never ever boring. They consistently keep me motivated and I actually look forward to working out at 5:30 in the morning (I can't believe I just said that!!). You don't have to be super-fit but even those athletic girls keep coming back for more. you should definitely try it!!"- Susan Saifer
"The men's boot camp session kicked my butt. These folks really know what they are doing. They're not like other work out freaks...they're friendly and fun and want to see you succeed".- Jeff Jones
"While living in the Santa Monica area I was in desperate need of trainer to get me on a work out routine to look my best. Angela Parker was probably the best trainer I've ever had. Her Boot Camp sessions really kicked my butt. Not only was class great, she was there to keep me motivated and on track when the sessions ended. I HIGHLY reccomend Body Inspired Fitness. It's what I miss most about living there!" - Jenna Ross
"I loved the boot camp. Its an invigorating work out and left me feeling really great about myself. Angela and the staff are really great. They take the time to really focus on health and fitness for each person. It's a truly unique experience."
"Angela Parker will rock your world! Angela Parker and her team of personal trainers will motivate you and make you sweat! There is no group quite like them- they truly care about their clients and make you look ( and feel) like a million bucks. I cannot praise them enough!!"
"Angela Parker's personal training sessions have made an enormous difference in my life. Body Inspired Fitness offers private lessons that ROCK and, in my humble opinion, are the best that Santa Monica or the Pacific Palisades have to offer! Im planning to attend Palisades Boot Camp for the 3 session weeks and I cant wait!! I will be in the best shape of my life and just in time for swimsuit season!!"
"I'd swear by these trainers... Angela and her team are the utmost in trainers! You won't find any better in the area. You have my word!" - Jane Coppenheimer
"Having recently born two beautiful baby girls, I, myself wasn't feeling so pretty anymore. With Body Inspired Fitness' post natal expertise, before long, I was on my way to my old self.. Nothing is without hard work we know, but the journey was just as the name of the company describes... "inspiring!" I'll forever be gateful to Bod Inspired Fitness. I'm baaaack!"
"The various trainers personalities at both the Santa Monica Bootcamp and the Palisades Bootcamps are amazing! Always inspiring and keeping us smiling. Before you know it, the hour has come and gone! Now that's my kind of workout!" - Trystan Lee
"I was the most out of shape person I knew. When a friend recommended Palisades Boot Camp, I responed with a loud "No Thank You!" After furhter coaxing my friend talked me into it promising I wouldn't be sorry and boy was she right.. It's the best move I ever made!" - Tina Lewis
"At 45, I was nervous that boot camp would be only for 20-something super athletes. This boot camp is the best ever -- you can go at your own pace, whether you are the top althlete or somewhat slower. Every one of the trainers is super nice and helpful. And the Body Inspired Fitness team is like a family that brings you in. The program is very personally-designed to meet your needs and a lot of fun. It's a great place to get in shape and meet friends. I am addicted to boot camp and intend to go all year-long!" -MM
"I hate exercising, but I have two kids I adore and want to be a fit grandparent when they have kids. Not to mention this summer's mid-forties weight gain. The great thing about this program is that it's outside, at night (they do have morning classes too) and so far no two classes have been the same. They rotate the parts of the body that get attention, they rotate trainers (all of them are awesome in their own way) and they rotate the exercises. The attendees also mix it up. I've lost weight and inches. Built muscle and feel stronger/healthier. I usually get bored of exercise classes or routines, but this is always different and the outside venue is terrific."
"Best way to meet people and get fit! The trainers are awesome, the women are awesome and the locations are wonderful. This boot camp is the place to lose weight, get toned and feel great about yourself. If you are thinking about getting in shape this is a great place to start. Each trainer knows how to work with your level of fitness, and every day is different."
"Angela Parker is a superb personal trainer. She is smart and makes work-outs fun, which I had always thought was impossible, but she also pushes you to work progressively harder and achieve more each time. I have become stronger and fitter, and she now works with the whole family. I have no doubt that any trainer who works for Body Inspired Fitness will be absolutely first-rate. I totally recommend this company". - Jonathan Lynn
