Tag: fitness classes

Burn Boot Camp Bentonville Turns 4!

Burn Boot Camp Bentonville has been changing lives in Northwest Arkansas for four years. When you walk into the gym, one of the first things you will see is an entire wall devoted to sharing the transformation stories of people across the country who changed their lives with the support of the Burn Boot Camp community. Over 20 of the transformation stories you’ll see on the wall happened right here at the Bentonville location. It’s truly inspiring to read each unique story.

Ericka says, “I have lost 33 pounds, down 6 inches in my waist and down 9.5% in body fat. I now have definition in my body. I feel stronger, my clothes fit differently and I now have confidence in what I am able to do. Most importantly, I now feel that I can be a role model to my daughter and teach her how to become a confident, strong and healthy woman.”

So what is it that makes members of Burn Boot Camp decide to keep coming back week after week, month after month, year after year? I think the answer is that it’s different for every person. You can use the resources provided to you at Burn to reach the goals that matter to you.

Here’s what some fellow Burn Boot Camp Bentonville members had to say about what this gym community means to them:

What is your favorite thing about Burn?

“I love the friends I’ve made. The support they give on and off the floor. Getting messages when I’ve been absent to check on me.” Lisa, member 18 months

“I love everything about it. It’s changed my mindset and I feel healthier and happier.” Kate, member for 7 weeks

“I love the challenge of the workouts and I am amazed I remain focused doing virtual Burn workouts in our garage for the past 14 months.” Lynelle, member for 2 years

Celebration is a huge part of the community at Burn. Whether you are reaching a camp milestone, setting a new PR, or you have great focus meeting results, you are always recognized and celebrated by your gym family.

What are you most proud of yourself for accomplishing in your Burn journey so far?

“Most proud of continuing camp through my entire 2nd pregnancy! The encouragement and modifications made a huge difference for me, mentally and physically.” Christina, member for 2 years

“I am proud of my physical transformation during my time here, but most proud of my mental transformation. I came into Burn wanting to lose weight and now I don’t focus on the weight and my goal is to be strong and be a good example for my children.” Shelby, member for over 2 years

“For the first time in my 40 years of life, I have a mindset of being strong rather than skinny.” Alison, member for 2 years

If I’m being honest, when I first joined I wouldn’t have ever thought I would still be at Burn Bentonville four years later. Sticking with a gym routine never seemed like something I could do. I’ve had to be out of the gym a few times with injuries and surgeries over the years and I’m always amazed at how much I miss it every time. There’s something so exciting about being able to push your body and relieve your stress while surrounded by people who genuinely want you to reach your goals. Who knew that a gym could turn into your happy place?

Here’s to four years of the best gym in Northwest Arkansas, and to all the people who have put themselves first and worked hard toward their goals. If you are looking to make a change, stop by Burn Boot Camp Bentonville to check out the transformation stories on the wall and start imagining your picture up there next to all those amazing Burn members. You just never know who might be inspired by your story.

Visit burnbootcamp.com today to get started with a free 7-day trial!

This is a sponsored post, but reflects my honest feelings about Burn Boot Camp after three years as a proud member.

 

 

Become a Ninja Warrior at Flip Side Ninja Park

With three children under the age of 10, I am always looking for new ways to keep them entertained. When it’s too cold, too hot, or too wet to be outside a good indoor activity is a must. Unfortunately, fun, indoor activities are often hard to come by. After a few trips to indoor trampoline parks and restaurant playgrounds, I’m often left looking for something new to change it up a bit.

Enter Flip Side Ninja Park.

That’s right, a ninja park! If you are familiar with the show American Ninja Warrior, I bet things like balance beams and warped walls are coming to your mind right now. My kids love this show, and always end up wishing they could have a chance to run a ninja obstacle course themselves.

Now they can do exactly that right here in Northwest Arkansas. Flip Side Ninja Park recently opened it’s doors in Lowell, and already has people raving about all it has to offer.

My kids had the awesome opportunity to visit the gym a few days ago. They attended an intro session and haven’t stopped talking about it since. I loved that the coaches were very attentive and carefully explained each obstacle to the students. Every child was encouraged to participate at the level that was appropriate and safe for them. Intro sessions are offered each week so you can try the gym with no commitment to see if it’s a good fit for your family.

Junior ninja classes are also available for children 5-15 years old and run for 12 weeks each session. These classes are appropriate for beginners to obstacle course masters. Every 4th week of the program, ninjas will perform stage challenges and be awarded for completion. This program includes one class per week, a t-shirt, a Flip Side sticker, and an awesome video of their final timed-trial run on week 12.

I was able to speak to another Mom at the gym, and she raved about how much her daughter has been loving the ninja classes. She said that the classes are great for boys and girls. Her daughter always feels challenged to do her best and doesn’t ever feel like she’s being compared to the boys or to people with other fitness levels.

One of the coolest things about Flip Side Ninja Park is that they also offer Birthday Parties! You can invite up to 15 people and the staff takes care of all the details. They even decorate and clean up! Certified ninja coaches guide the party attendees through the course for one hour. Then you get 30 minutes for presents and cake. All you need to bring is food and refreshments. Did I mention that adults can book a party too? That’s right, there are no age limitations to booking a party at Flip Side.

Speaking of adults…did you know that you can take classes at the gym too? They offer Adult classes as well as Aerial Yoga. If you are looking for a new, exciting way to stay fit, you might consider the Adult Ninja Fit course. It focuses on building strength and endurance all while enjoying the exciting obstacles. An adult ninja open gym session is also offered for those who feel they are ready to tackle the obstacles on their own.

Aerial Yoga is offered each week and is also for participants of all fitness levels. You’ll get a chance to hang from the aerial hammocks while focusing on stretching and strength. The classes have been extremely popular and fill up quickly, so grab your spot asap!

Whether you are wanting to change up your fitness routine, would like to try out aerial yoga, or have little ninja warriors that would love to try out some obstacles, Flip Side Ninja Park is what you’ve been looking for. With the nicest owners and coaches around, you will feel comfortable giving it a try. You can visit Flip Side Ninja Park’s website for all the details and to register for a class or book a birthday party.

Disclaimer: My children did receive free admission to the gym before I wrote this piece.