"What do members of Captain Quinn's Fitness Boot Camp say?"
"Captain Quinn's Hour of Awesome...This is the anti-bootcamp. This is the place to come if you want to get in better shape and feel better about yourself. No matter your size or physical strength (or lack thereof). There is no yelling, no scolding & no shame. Can't do a full pushup? No problem, Jon gives you different options for everything. He focuses on proper technique and working up to full form. I feel fantastic. I've never felt this great in my life...Physically, I feel great - I'm standing taller, my core is stronger, I've got more stamina and my knees hurt less. But, I feel better about myself too. Every time I go out there, I'm proud of myself ...for making this investment in my future. And it's all because of Jon's style and humor and encouraging personality. If I can do this stuff, then you can too."
- Mike L
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"As someone who's battled weight issues his entire life,
joining Capt. Quinn's boot camp is probably the best thing I have ever done to
help my body. I've lost 32 pounds over 2 1/2 months and I feel unlike other
times in my life where I've shed some pounds (hello Atkins), I'll be able to
keep them off this time…Capt. Quinn is so enthusiastic and positive (and very
funny) leading us in our workout that I actually look forward to getting up at
sunrise! I have tons more energy now (even with the early rising) and that's
carried over into other facets of my life…(I’m) able to fit into my Elvis shirt
I got at Sun Studios in Memphis 10 years ago. It hasn't fit me in six years.
The same goes for my Ramones shirt from their final NYC show from Feb
1996."
- Steve R
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'm someone who came to Captain Quinn
with serious reluctance - the second I heard the words "boot camp",
all I could picture were the tears I shed in middle school gym classes as the
unathletic, awkward kid in the corner. But Captain Quinn is...positive, caring, helpful, and works
to make everyone feel involved, supported, and part of a team. I started boot
camp for the work out, but I keep coming back for the fun.
As a yoga teacher and practitioner, I have seen my practice grow leaps and
bounds through the strength training we do in boot camp, and...the cardio he provides has given me more energy and
endurance.
Life is more fun if you move more; moving is more fun at Captain Quinn's
Fitness Boot Camp.
- Lynne
"It is truly the anti-boot camp boot camp. Jon's humor, upbeat attitude and the fast pace makes you forget about how early it is, and there is always an alternative involved if for some reason an exercise is uncomfortable or too strenuous, and there is a very light, supporitave feel - no shaming or yelling. The type of interval training that Jon has us do lends its self to fast results, and as a bonus, the workouts never get old because they are fast paced and constantly changing.
I have been attending for about three months now, and not only do I have more energy during the day, I have lost weight and toned up considerably. I have lost several inches off of my arms, my hips and my legs, and my core and abs have gotten considerably stronger - I even stand straighter during the day. My clothes fit better, and I am stronger, and have more stamina. The workouts are even, dare I say fun.
- Charmain
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"Never in my life was I a
first-thing-in-the-morning exerciser, but Captain Quinn has made me a
convert. This is one of the best whole-body workouts I've ever done --
challenging but not murderous, and it leaves me energized for the rest of the
day. Great workout, great instructor, great classmates; I actually look
forward to getting out of bed and going!"
- MJ
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"I never really bought into the idea of “going to the gym” as a way to spend my free time. I came to the conclusion that I’m not a gym person. And that’s okay. Until my husband discovers something called a 'Captain Quinn’s Bootcamp.'
We go. It’s like a gym class + recess + outdoors. It’s like the BEST FRIGGIN’ PART OF SCHOOL growing up. Being outside, running, jumping, playing, shouting, camaraderie, cracking jokes. It’s AWESOME. I am addicted.
Now I wake up, 6am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, GLAD it’s bootcamp day. Sure it took a while to get used to the early mornings. But once you’ve made the deal with yourself that this is what’s going to happen on these days and there’s no discussion because both your body and your mind KNOW you function so much better afterwards, you are GOLDEN.
Jon, the instructor motivates in a friendly and effective
manner. So you WANT to do those extra push ups, jumping jacks,
burpees…yeah, yeah, I KNOW, doesn’t sound right, right? It’s just
something you have to experience for yourself. He just makes you feel
like you CAN do it…And if you can’t he makes you feel like you WANT TO TRY as
best as you can, for yourself. You definitely build up a sense of pride you
after you go.
My husband and I feel lucky that we’ve found something that works for
us. And I’M glad I don’t have to go back to the gym."
- Susan L
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"Captain Quinn's enthusiastism and light-heartedness
combined with his well thought out and highly effective workouts are a
the perfect recipe for a great body. The hardest part aspect of Captain
Quinn's Bootcamp is just showing up. But, once I'm there, I'm having a blast
with the rest of the class and it's always over before I know it. I
recommend Captain Quinn's Bootcamp to anyone without reservation. If you
want consistent physical results, more energy, and a positive attitude look no
further. You'll be hooked!
- Ghazi M
"Maybe you've already bored
yourself to tears at the gym, or tried to make exercise 'fun' by taking a dance
class - only to realize that dance classes in NYC are for cut-throat
professionals who will literally step on your toes for their chance at that big
Broadway break.
If you're looking for a workout that won't bore you to death, doesn't feel like
it was developed by fascists and is relatively easy on your wallet, I can't
recommend Captain Quinn's enough. Each class is different, and there are fun
aspects like partner work and relay races that help keep the energy up and the time
flying by.
'Boot Camp' is a bit of a misnomer: the atmosphere is collaborative and
supportive, and Jon (he never goes by Captain Quinn in class, thank goodness)
goes out of his way to encourage us. It's a little cheesy: you yell
"Burpee!" when you do burpees (apparently they don't do that in
CrossFit?) and there's generally some quoting of the Rocky movies. But the
results are real: I've been going off and on for a few months and during the
'on' times I tone up quickly, look and feel a lot hotter and can carry
groceries without whining like a little bitch. And the other day my boyfriend
caught an eyeful of me nekkid and said I was looking "downright
trim!"
I get the sense that he's doing this more for the
love than the money: he seems to genuinely want to help people get in shape.
What more could you want from a boot camp than that?"
- Anna H
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"The first time that I
was there I immediately felt at home. No-one was the slightest bit pretentious
or had that kind of 'what are you doing here' attitude. I was told to go at my own pace; I did, and still do!
The results came faster than I had thought they would. The exercises for me seemed difficult at first and then easier as time went on. I lost a few lbs. within a few weeks and have kept them off ever since.
It has made a huge difference in my life because of the feeling of getting up early and fighting the laziest person in the world (me) and winning!
Because of my work schedule I can only make it two days a week. It has
still made a big difference in my appearance and the way I feel about myself.
My whole body has benefited. I feel stronger, firmer, and I have
even received some compliments!
One of the best things about Captain Quinn’s Boot Camp is the people that you meet. We all have the same desire to get healthier and happier, and we manage to have a lot of laughter as well. I cannot say enough about the fun and camaradarie that goes on at boot camp- without judgment!!!
- Peggy O
My upper body strength has improved three-fold since I started with the group in Park Slope... Some of the exercises are more challenging than others, but Captain Quinn's humor and energy actually makes the group setting comfortable enough to go at one's own pace. Still, gotta push it! I've never left a work out without breaking a good sweat or laughing...usually both, which is a really nice way to start the day."
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