Barry’s Bootcamp!

October 2nd, 2009


While on the treadmill this morning, running up my 15 incline, I got to thinking. I have been taking Barry’s Bootcamp class for about a year and a half now. In case you haven’t had the pleasure, Barry’s Bootcamp is a totally crazy, insane ride of a workout that would give pause to even the most ardent of masochists. And yet, every morning like clockwork, Barry packs novices and fitness nuts alike into his West Hollywood location for an hour of sweat-filled abuse like you have never imagined. He has three classes Monday through Friday: 5 AM, 6:30 AM, and 8 AM. Everyday. Yes, even on holidays.

But there is something very special about Barry. Barry genuinely cares for each and every person who walks through his door with unparalleled kindness and sincerity. Sure, he yells at you and pushes you beyond what you thought humanly possible, but that’s what you are paying for! Still, the reason I believe people keep coming back day after day, week after week, year after year is because the idea is simple. You get out what you put in. No gimmicks, no unkept promises. Just hardcore sweat that equals results. And the fact that Barry is there everyday with the same caring enthusiasm. He notices how you are changing. He takes pride in the fact that even though yesterday you couldn’t quite make a 7 minute mile, today you managed to clock in at 6:57.

For me, personally, Barry’s class has changed my life. It transformed my body from the inside out. It gave me back a core strength I haven’t had since high school. But most importantly, it helped to restore my confidence in my ability to make it through life everyday. I know that if f I can survive Barry’s class first thing in the morning without vomiting, then the rest of my day is probably going to be all right.

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  1. YAY! Nice job Capoodle, I would love to see you do that 7minute mile btw. It's ON for tomorrow, after class. You and me gurl. ;0)

  2. I believe you are talking about something that has something to do with physical exercise, no? Pardon me while I go get my cigarettes and coffee, then I'll have a re-read. It sounds simply fascinating.

  3. I recently enrolled for Barry’s bootcamp for a week and loved every bit of it. As you said there is no work like it and you get back what you put in.
    I hope he expands overseas.