Every year about this time, I start thinking about what goals I want to accomplish in the upcoming year. January always feels like good time to “get back on track.” The new year brings a renewed motivation and hope for things to come. As the year goes on, life happens. Often resolutions are set aside and goals seem harder to meet.
This year I’ve decided to commit to myself during the busy month of December instead of waiting for 2022 to roll around. I feel like if I can get into good habits now, when life is more hectic, I will be setting myself up to actually stick to my plans for the new year. I’m just really getting back to the gym after a long recovery from surgery. It’s been hard to be mentally focused when my body just hasn’t felt normal yet. I’m tempted to say, “I’ll get back at it next year” but there’s no better time than now.
If you are looking for a way to commit to your health and fitness and put yourself first for a change, I encourage you to do a free 7-day trial at Burn Boot Camp Bentonville this month. You can try out all the member benefits (like unlimited camps, free child watch, and focus meetings with a trainer) and see if it’s right for you. If you love it as much as I do, you can put a membership on your Christmas list this year!
You can check out Burn Boot Camp Bentonville’s social media pages to learn more about what the gym is like. You will see lots of celebrating members, encouraging advice from trainers, and a gym family that is obviously so fun to be a part of.
Make this a December to remember by getting an early start on your goals for the new year. Check out Burn Bentonville or a location near you today!
This is a sponsored post, but reflects my honest feelings about Burn Boot Camp after four years as a proud member.
In 2017 I decided I wanted to join a gym because I needed to start focusing on my health. I realized that if I was going to be able to be the best for my kids, I needed to put myself first. At the time I had three young children (our crew has now grown by one more) and thinking of arranging childcare so I could workout regularly seemed impossible. With two full-time working parents, lots of evening activities for the boys, and all the work that happens after bedtime to get ready for the next day I didn’t know how I could juggle anything else.
I visited several gyms to see what my options might be. Some had classes I was interested in, but no childcare was offered. Some had childcare but wanted a significant extra fee for the service. A couple gyms just didn’t seem to have a great set-up to provide a safe and structured environment that would give me peace of mind while I worked out.
That’s when I came across Burn Boot Camp Bentonville. Of course I loved the workouts, having a personal trainer in a group setting, and the flexibility of the class schedules, but if I’m being honest what made me join as a member was the way my children are cared for at Burn. I’ve never felt guilty or worried about them when I drop them off at the child watch room to focus on myself for 45 minutes a day. Not only are they safe and happy in the childwatch room, but they are truly made to feel like they are a part of the Burn family. It’s not just my gym, but our family’s gym.
My boys enjoying a holiday event for Burn members and their families.
There are always fun events for the kids to look forward to. Whether it’s a family Christmas celebration, the yearly anniversary party, or just a fun themed-craft to do for a holiday, the kids are always included in the gym community. Burn even offers kids camps occasionally so the little ones can get on the floating floor and show the grown-ups how strong and fast they are too.
The kids love to get on the floating floor and workout with the trainers too.
Four years later and my kids are still happy to hop in the car and head to “our” gym every single time. Childwatch is included in my membership fee each month. I can take one of my kids or all four and never pay an extra charge. Burn has done a great job with the children during Covid as well. They limit the number of kids who can be in the childwatch room and follow all safety and sanitization protocols.
Childwatch room at Burn Boot Camp Bentonville
All members of the family can truly find a home at Burn Boot Camp. On any given day you will find people working out alongside their husbands, daughters, and mothers. You’ll find newborns to pre-teens enjoying the childwatch room and being a part of their parent’s health journey.
The community at Burn Boot Camp Bentonville is full of people from all different stages of life. You certainly don’t have to be a parent to fall in love with Burn, but if you are you will find a place that you feel supported and understood as a busy Mom or Dad who is balancing family and fitness.
Visit burnbootcamp.com today to sign-up for a free 7-day trial at Burn Boot Camp Bentonville or another location near you.
This is a sponsored post, but reflects my honest feelings about Burn Boot Camp after three years as a proud member.
18 months ago I woke up at 4:15am and drove to a new gym for it’s opening day. I was so nervous as I pulled into the parking lot. I had been jogging a couple days a week off and on for a few years, but it had been years since I attempted to really workout.
My, at the time nine, four, and one-year-old boys kept my life running at a frantic pace. Combine that with teaching full-time, and I couldn’t see how I could add anything else to my schedule. My husband and I were lucky to throw something together for dinner and not give in to eating out. We weren’t taking time to prepare meals in advance to help us make healthier choices. One day my husband decided to make some big changes in his diet and began exercising. It got me thinking that I really needed to do the same.
I can actually remember exactly the moment I knew I needed to make a change in my lifestyle. For our fifteenth anniversary, my husband and I took our first big vacation together and traveled to Costa Rica. We had the opportunity to repel down a beautiful 135 ft. waterfall. It was probably the most exciting and terrifying thing I had ever done. I got to the bottom of the waterfall and the man holding the rope pointed to a steep rock wall that I needed to climb to get back on the path. I made several attempts, but struggled to pull myself up enough to even begin climbing. There I was at the bottom of a waterfall looking up at my husband and friends who had climbed the wall easily and I was defeated.
I was overweight, out of breath, and had barely any upper body strength. Four pregnancies, including carrying and ultimately losing triplets that were born too soon, wreaked havoc on my body and my confidence in my body’s ability. I hadn’t taken care of myself and now I was paying for it. Somehow I managed to struggle my way to the top. In that moment, I promised myself that I was going to make some changes. I wanted to be stronger, healthier, and I wanted to become a better example for my sons. I wanted them to see both of their parents taking care of themselves and making healthy choices.
A week later, I hesitantly walked into that 5:00 am class at Burn Boot Camp Bentonville and I haven’t looked back once. Now I rearrange my schedule, wake up super early a few times a week, and often rush out of work to grab the kids and head to the gym. I’m not any less busy than I was before (I even have four boys now because we recently adopted a beautiful baby boy!) but I make gym time a priority. For me, Burn Boot Camp is the right fit. It offers everything that a busy woman needs in a gym. I have lost weight and inches, gained so much strength, and accomplished goals I never thought I would, but Burn Boot Camp gives me so much more.
I’m comfortable at my gym. There is no certain type of women that work out at Burn Boot Camp. In the middle of a workout, I look around and easily spot women from all walks of life and all fitness levels. I’ve never once felt out of place or like anyone is judging me. When I started, I couldn’t do one single push-up on my toes and had to step out every single burpee. Of course I felt embarrassed, but the trainers were kind and always explained how to modify each move so that everyone in the room was getting their best workout. Before long, I began taking risks and trying to do the full moves without modifying down. The physical strength I have gained in the last year and a half amazes me, but the fact that I have felt comfortable to stay at this gym means everything.
Surprisingly enough, I actually look forward to working out everyday. The workout has never been the same twice. Each week new workout protocols are released at Burn Boot Camp locations across the country. They are always unique and challenging. I get excited each Sunday when I see the workout posted for the upcoming week. For me, this has greatly reduced my feelings of burnout or boredom with my workouts. I actually get super disappointed when I have to miss a day at the gym because I don’t want to miss out on any “good” days. Each week targets all the major muscle groups. In a week at Burn, you could experience leg day, arm day, athletic conditioning, plyometrics, metabolic conditioning, and other great, targeted workouts.
Another thing I love about Burn Boot Camp is that I can sign up for a focus meeting every few weeks, or as often as I’d like, and discuss my goals and progress. A trainer records my measurements and talks through my diet. We discuss what is going well and what I’m struggling with. I haven’t always had great numbers, or lost a lot of weight when I meet with the trainers, but I always leave with clear goals that I feel like I can work toward.
Before and After a year at Burn Boot Camp.
As a mom with four kids, making time to work out can be a challenge. I can’t focus on my workout unless I know my kids are being well taken care of. Burn Boot Camp provides free childcare to each member. I can drop my kids off in the childcare room for the forty-five minute workout and not worry if they are safe and happy. They look forward to going to the gym as much as I do. They get to meet new friends and make crafts. The fact that childcare is included in my membership price makes it a great value for my money.
Probably the most important thing that Burn has given me is a truly supportive gym family. I was so hesitant to walk through the doors that first day, but I am so glad I did. I now have a support system of people who aren’t just “gym friends.” There are other moms who just get it. We can talk about the struggles of parenthood, and hold each other accountable for getting to the gym. We remind each other that putting ourselves first is important. There are so many women, whether moms or not, that encourage each other every day with high fives during camp, or words of motivation in the gym Facebook group.
My journey at Burn Boot Camp isn’t always perfect. There are weeks that my schedule is packed and I can’t make it to the gym every day. I have fallen off the wagon with my diet more than once. What I love about Burn is that I can always get right back on track. All it takes is going in and crushing a few camps, and I’m motivated and refocused on my goals. There is always a fun event coming up, or new goals to work toward.
I am not the person I was 18 months ago. I’m stronger, faster, and less stressed. The thing I’m most proud of is that I’m putting myself first. I’m a better mom, wife, and friend when I’m happy and healthy. If you are at a low point and are looking for a way to focus on your fitness, I encourage you to come try a free trial membership (zero strings attached!) at Burn Boot Camp soon. You don’t have anything to lose by trying it out, but you just might gain a lot more than you’d expect. I know I have.
