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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about Wellness for Life “Four Weeks To A New You” Women’s Only Weight Loss Boot Camp

What exactly is the Wellness for Life Women’s Only Weight Loss Boot Camp?
Our Boot Camp is a four-week program held indoors that provides instruction on fitness and nutrition, with generous heapings of motivation and fun! Boot Camp consists of calisthenics, light running and body weight exercises. Small dumbbells and resistance bands are also used. The goal is to get you moving, elevate your heart rate and build lean muscle so your body burns twice as
much fat.
NOTE: Ladies, do not worry – you will not get “bulky”. Muscle is more compact and smaller than fat. Also, it’s much shapelier. Replacing fat with muscle will make you smaller, tighter and firmer…your dress size will go down, not up!

What if I'm not in very good shape?
We use “progressive programming." That means each person is assessed to determine their personal level of fitness. If you’re not in very good shape, we’ll start you slow (there will be others in the same boat, so you won’t be left behind), but work you up to speed more quickly than you can probably imagine right now. The amazing thing about the human body is how it adapts quickly to proper stimulus. We will SAFELY challenge you – never more so than you can handle. With years of experience working with women of all ages and fitness levels, we have this progressive programming down to a science.

Just know that you are welcome at W4L Women’s Only Weight Loss Boot Camp regardless of your level of fitness, and you will not feel out of place, even if you think of yourself now as being totally out of shape. You are not alone. Help is here, both from us (your instructors) and the friendly, caring support you will receive from the other women. We work as a team, inspiring and being inspired, and everybody wins!

Where is the location we will meet?
The W4L Women’s Only Weight Loss Boot Camp will meet in the Van Every Athletic Center located on the VES Campus.

What types of exercises and activities are included in the program?
First let me say that everything we do at Boot Camp is FUN. You will never be doing long, boring cardiovascular exercise or painful, hard, heavy lifting. Those days are gone.

The exercises we do include an emphasis on developing the “core” muscles of your body. This is called “functional fitness.” Your stomach down to your knees is your “core.” And for most people, that’s where all the problems are. Now, keep in mind that when you work your core directly, every other part of your body gets indirect work. So if you have that jiggly skin on the backs of your arms, or you want your shoulders to look great for that strapless gown, or you need to slim down your ankles…all of those body parts will benefit tremendously from the exercises we do at W4L Women’s Only Weight Loss Boot Camp.

The bottom line is that you can do it all, and with our “progressive programming” – you can start at=2 0a pace that’s comfortable for you, and increase your intensity under our supervision and instruction, safely and measurably, quicker than you can imagine. That’s how you get results!

How often will we meet for Boot Camp?
You and the other ladies will meet with us either two or three days per week, Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday (if you choose the three-day-per-week protocol, which we recommend), or two days a week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday on the days you choose (if you select the two-day-per-week protocol).

Boot Camp will last for about one hour, including warm-up and cool-down. There are bathrooms at the location in case you need them. All that we ask is that you arrive on time and ready to go. Boot Camp starts promptly at 7:00pm.

What should I bring with me to Boot Camp?
Besides comfortable clothing you can exercise in, the most important thing for you to bring is a positive, can-do attitude and the willingness and desire to have fun with other ladies just like you! The social element of Boot Camp is a vital part of your success. The camaraderie and support is tremendous. Everyone works together as a team, inspiring and being inspired.

Other things to bring: Your20own exercise mat, a small set of hand weights (5 or 8 pounds is sufficient unless you are very advanced), a water bottle and comfortable shoes. All of these items can be purchased very inexpensively at Play It Again Sports, WAL*MART, or Target. You may also want to bring a towel.

What sort of results can I expect to achieve at Boot Camp?
Besides the body transformation you’ll experience, the biggest achievement is the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment you get from taking care of your health. If you’ve never experienced it, you are in for a real treat, because nothing can make your life more full, rich, balanced and positive than exercise. If there is such a thing as a panacea, something that cures everything, it’s fitness.

The body transformation will be a wonderful achievement, and you can expect to see your body become toned, tighter and considerably more firm. Your energy levels will soar. Stress will be totally controlled, and in some cases, even disappear. Your stamina and strength will increase, your body fat decrease by as much as 3% - 8%, you can lose a minimum of 5lbs – 12lbs, your thighs and rear will firm up, your tummy flatten. Inches will literally “melt” away as you add lean muscle and lose unwanted fat. Your skin will glow, your eyes clear, and you’ll sleep like a baby .

What if I just want to try the camp before I commit to full registration?
You are certainly welcome to do that. We offer a “try-before-you-buy” option so you can take a FREE class. I hope you can see we make this very fair for anyone to try before they buy, and all we ask is that you show up and give it a go!

Will the exercises I do at Boot Camp make me sore?
It’s completely normal to feel some soreness for the first few days of camp. You are moving and using muscles in ways you probably have not for some time, maybe ever. We make sure to warm you up properly, cool you down right, and stretch, stretch, stretch. And that alleviates much of the soreness, but still, some soreness is normal. And frankly, the mild soreness lets you know you’re doing great work!

What types of women get the most benefit from W4L Women’s Only Weight Loss Boot Camp?
The women who get the best results are not categorized so much by body type, age, fitness level or demographics. They are categorized by attitude. If you come to camp ready, willing and able to take instruction, inspire and be inspired, push yourself a little beyond your normal “comfort zone” and have fun in a supportive environment designed to really bring out the best in you, then you can expect phenomenal results. Like everything in life, you get out of it what you put into it. But one of the great benefits of camp is that you are led by knowledgeable, expert fitness trainers who understand what you need and how to give it to you, how to motivate you and how to hold you accountable so that results come fast!

Do you have a refund policy?
Yes, here are the details:

• If you are unable to attend camp due to circumstances out of your control, we will give you a full refund if you notify us at least one full week prior to your session start date.

• If you are unable to attend camp due to circumstances out of your control, and notify us less than one week prior to your session start date, we will provide you with a refund less $50.00 cancellation fee (because we are not able to give your spot to someone else at this late date).

• If we are notified of your inability to attend after your session begins, we can give you a credit towards another boot camp at a later date.

Do you guarantee results?
Yes, absolutely. If you follow the program as instructed and still do not get results, you can request and receive a full refund of your tuition. It’s worth noting that this has never occurred to date, and we do not anticipate that it ever will, but we offer it nonetheless to ensure you feel 100% confident that we stand behind W4L Women’s Only Weight Loss Boot Camp and are fully committed to helping you get your body back!