Tag Archives: persistence

Portland Fitness Boot Camp Naysayers…

– Today I talked with a great boot camper who confessed something. She told me she had to break up with her boyfriend… …over boot camp! Wow. Well… You know… So often, when people profess the desire to join Portland Boot Camp, they receive derision from so-called friends, family, or even spouses. As soon as [...]
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Boot Camp and Monday’s Always Get me UP!

I don’t know about you… But usually Mondays get most people down. Well, that’s where things are a bit different around Portland Boot Camp. We take pride in realizing that exercise has the power to brighten a sour mood. Look, here’s what people refuse to accept or just don’t know… Exercise actually makes you happy.  [...]
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To All Portland Boot Camp Women: Never, Never, Never, Never Give Up

With rain stinging our hands and faces, we scaled a dormant volcano at Mt. Tabor last Wednesday. 3 miles, a couple hundred tairs, and a sprint to the top. We reached the caldera and I was overwhelmed with the tenacity of my campers. While catching my breath, I said...
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