Thornhill
October 02, 2008 11:47 PM
By: Chris Traber
At ease, ladies.
If you have the courage, you can be enlisted to wage war in the battle of the bulge.
A new women’s fitness boot camp kicks off in Thornhill, just in time to combat holiday weight gain.
Beginning this week, Johnny Bootcamp offers women a fun, effective way to get in shape, with certified personal trainer Jonathan Grnak.
“With Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas coming up, it’s not uncommon for people to gain 10 to 15 pounds by New Years Day,” the principal of Grnak Training Systems said.
The 45-minute sessions run for four weeks, during which women can choose three days a week, or an all-you-can-train fitness feast for an extra $30.
The program helps women get started with a fitness regime while teaching them which exercises will achieve the best results. Mr. Grnak said.
“Women really enjoy fitness camps because they provide a jump start with fast results,” he said.
“Johnny Bootcamp offers a safe, supportive and fun work out environment for busy professionals or stay-at-home moms who have trouble maintaining a consistent fitness regimen.”
Just like real military boot camps, the program instills a discipline that will carry over into other areas of life, he said.
“The coaching is 100 per cent positive,” Mr. Grnak said. “I’m no drill sergeant. There is no yelling or negative motivation whatsoever. The consistency that is developed over the four weeks makes an amazing difference in your fitness level.”
The camp offers a variety of exercises, including weight training, calisthenics, basic athletic conditioning, obstacle courses and flexibility. There will also be a variety of non-traditional exercises.
Each woman will work at her own pace and all levels of fitness are welcome.
Campers can expect to achieve a three to five per cent reduction in body fat, a five to 12 pound weight loss, a one to three inch reduction in the midsection and a 100-per-cent increase in confidence, he said.
The camp also offers personal training.
The program is offered at 6 a.m., 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For information, visit
www.johnnybootcamp.com, e-mail to jgrnak@rogers.com or call 647-280-5397.