“JCF Boot Camp helped me loose 20lbs in two months!! I started this program thinking, I just want loose 20lbs and now as I write this I’m onto my 4th cycle with JCF and I’m hoping to drop another 15lbs! I know with Daris coaching me physically and Grace guiding my eating, it’s possible!
It’s wild to think that just a few weeks ago, running one lap left my lungs gasping for air and my legs burning and now, on my days off I crave the adrenaline rush I get from the workout. We all have busy lives that can rob us of good nutrition habits and exercise but I quickly realized if I’m not in good health no one is getting my best self. Sure it’s a way of life and really lets be honest its not a hard one. You just have to commit to the program and yourself, just after the first week you’ll notice you are stronger, you have more energy and what really did it for me was when my “skinny” jeans became my too big jeans, I was hooked! After working with Daris and Grace as my built in support system it became easier and easier each day to stay on track and keep energized.
Daris motivates with a gentle hand throughout class and the encouragement from Grace throughout the day is a perfect way to keep you accountable and on target. I’m finally feeling strong, energetic and when I get compliments from people that notice the weight loss I just smile and say….JCF Boot Camp!!”
***Susan, JCF member***
“Over the last 4 months of attending JCF Boot Camp, I have learned that there is nothing I can’t do. With Daris’ help, I have been able to increase my endurance (I can do pushups), build my speed (I can run 2 minutes faster!), and grow my self confidence. More importantly, the exercises have helped me lose 33 pounds, drop from a size 16 to size 10, increase my muscle tone, and have more energy. What I really like about JCF Boot Camp is that every session is different and presents new challenges. Daris is not only a great teacher, but also a fantastic motivator – and the camaraderie in the class means I will never be able to go back to working out on my own. JCF Boot Camp helped me achieve my weight loss goals – fitness has truly become a way of life – and I look forward to every session.”
- Tara Gay
“I have been doing this workout for three months. I have lost over 25 pounds and three sizes!!! It’s amazing. Daris, the trainer, is not overbearing and makes it a motivating and fun experience. (This is as opposed to trainers who believe in the “yell-in-your-face” method of motivation.) No matter what level you are at this program is worthwhile. You have the ability to control your own workout and push yourself within your own comfort zone at every session — granted this is no walk in the park.. Also nothing beats working out outside of a gym!!!”
- Amy H.
“I was looking for a personal trainer to help me get in shape for my wedding. I am so happy that I found the trainers at JCF Boot Camp. Daris put together a program that was specifically customized to fit my needs. He incorporated cardio work with weight training and combined core strength activities at every session.
My body changed drastically over the course of 10 sessions. I have run multiple marathons and worked out on a regular basis before, but nothing was able to tone and shape my body like working out with JCF Boot Camp. I lost inches and shaped up! Now I feel confident and know I will look good in my wedding pictures! Thanks Daris and everyone at JCF Boot Camp!”
- Gretchen Lasda
“I started taking boot camp in January as I was preparing for my March wedding. I was looking to change my regular exercise routine and maybe drop a few pounds. I worked with Grace and Daris for one month and lost 4 pound and was challenged with every class. I am now back for my third session and I continue to enjoy the challenges that Daris puts before us! It is a great way to start the day and so much more enjoyable than any time at the gym.”
-Doreen P.
“I just finished a 4 week (2 days a week) session of JCF Boot camp in NYC Washington Square Park, working with Daris and Grace, and am 5 pounds lighter then when I started! Daris’ workouts were challenging but fun, and Daris has a great, laid back way of keeping you motivated. After every session I left feeling like I had a killer workout (i mean that in a good way), and really enjoyed stepping outside of my usual routine. Grace was equally as great and motivational, putting together a menu to help me achieve my weight loss goals, that was manageable and allowed me to still eat foods that I love. I work out regularly and eat healthy, but have never been able to achieve the results I saw in such a short time with the super team of Daris and Grace. Now that I am back to the gym for the winter, I am bored without boot camp and can’t wait to pick up again in the spring.”
-Amie Ruditz
“…I don’t want to ever be in a gym again…I started taking the bootcamp a few weeks ago and love it! It’s great to be outside. The location on the waterfront is inspiring and energizing. Each class is completely different than the previous so it never gets boring. Daris is a very motivating instructor and will work with your individual fitness level and has a great energy about him. I would 100% recommend this class to everyone!”
- Grace Lonero
“I joined JCF Bootcamp because I had become so uninterested with my old routine that I needed to switch it up. As someone who is very used to exercising alone, I was reluctant to join a program where I’d be working out among others, but this really was the perfect option. Participants receive the same attention of a personal trainer without getting lost in a group. Even though before I began the JCF Bootcamp I worked out daily, within a week of beginning Daris’ program I already began to feel more energetic, stronger, and tighter all over. The workouts really engage your entire body! I look forward to signing up for more sessions with Daris.”
- Megan Albert
“JCF Boot Camp is a quality workout that challenges all skill levels, and I loved it. It was exactly what I needed to jump start my fitness goals. I look forward to continuing with JCF Boot Camp.”
-Patty Kelly
“Daris has been an amazing coach and trainer. The reason he is so wonderful is his passion for our bootcamp class and his dedication in helping each of us achieve our fitness goals. While working us as a team, Daris pays attention to each individual’s strengths and weaknesses. He motivates us with positive reinforcement and by building comradery within our group.”
“I have enjoyed the Session II (09/08 – 10/08) from 5:30 – 6:30 AM. This is one of the best things I did. At first, I was not sure about getting up to workout at 5:30AM but after a day or two of the fresh air exercises, I was hooked. This bootcamp has helped me change my lifestyle into the direction I have been trying to go for past 2 years. I feel great, confident, healthier and energetic. I have lost some weight, my clothes feel and look better on me now and I feel stronger. I see a big difference in me from the 1st day of the camp till last day. I have tried gym, taking dancing classes and etc activities to push me to do some workout but after a while everything became a routine and no one was there to push me to do better. With Daris we have different workout everyday and he motivates for us to do better. I believe that soon I will be able to reach my goal of a healthier lifestyle.”
“I was involved in a bootcamp before I moved to NJ, so after my move here, it was important that I find something similar. I started bootcamp with Daris thinking I should be used to the routine, but Daris’ sessions threw a monkey wrench in my plans. I was sore the first couple weeks, but I was determined to see it through. I am glad I did. Today was the last day of this session, and my clothes fit better, my breathing when walking up the subway stairs are not seeming like my last anymore, but most importantly I feel more fit and energized throughout the day. Now my challenge is to get my diet in tow with my workout so I can achieve my maximum goal. Thanks Daris and I can’t wait for the next session.”
-Andrea Hylton
“If you are looking for something to keep yourself healthy, keep you in shape and actually works and help you loose some pounds ; if u are tired of trying everything such as gym, dance classes, dieting , exercising yourself , and wasting money then just join this boot camp and trust me this is all you have to do. I joined boot camp in September and I LOVE IT. I feel great everyday after the workout and throughout the day. Another plus point is you make new friends who encourage you at points when you feel you can’t do it. Sometimes, we divide in teams and play games which keeps us going and is a good cardio workout. Overall, this is the best you can do to keep yourself healthy and plus you get in shape with new friends. It is FUN. I am doing the next session too and hopefully keep it going until I can. Thank you Daris… you are a great help.”
“I am so happy I found this bootcamp. I used to be a big runner and in reccent years have gotten bored and unmotivated by the thought of running. It was time to find something new and energizing. The first week of boot camp my whole body was sore….a good sign that i was working muscles i hadn’t worked in years. Each morning i woke up more and more energized and looked forward to the next day. Daris does an excellent job switching the workouts so that no workout is the same. During these 4 weeks i have lost inches, pounds and gained strength and energy. I have already signed up for the next session and look forward to it. Thanks Daris for the motivation and your dedication to each of us.”
“I’ve been working out with Daris for over a year and part of his boot camp for the past 4 weeks. As a result of this intense training, I am now the most physically fit that I’ve ever been in my adult life. I love Daris’ approach to work outs. The best word to describe his routine is BALANCE!!! Daris switches the format every day and while, I never know what to expect, I know that I’ll get a fair balance of cardio, abs, core, weights, and resistance. Daris is also creative in how he incorporates props into our workout. For example, he once incorporated car into our training, but I won’t reveal his secrets, so you’ll have to come to one of his sessions to find out more. But the results are clear. I have lost pounds, am toned, but most importantly, I feel stronger and healthier. Daris has made it clear from the beginning… we MUST hold ourselves accountable for showing up every day and for what we eat, drink and do the other 23 hours of the day. He’s also said, that this program is not about losing pounds, but about overall fitness, strength and losing body fat. If you’re looking for a quick fix that will result in losing 20 pounds in 4 weeks, this is probably not the right program for you. But if you’re looking for a lifestyle change, this is the place to be. I am blessed to have this new-found balance in my life and am happy to have found the perfect fit in trainer like Daris.”
- Joy Collins
“Over the past 10 years I have worked out at the gym and hit the pavement doing all forms of cardio. I love my cardio workouts but after a while it starts to feel very repetitive. I knew I needed something that would kick start my fitness to new levels. Bootcamp seemed like the challenge I was looking for. After the first day working out with Daris my entire body was sore and over the next three weeks I felt my muscles and energy exploding. Daris broke me out of my standard routine and challenged the group to push themselves to new levels. He brings an extraordinary amount of experience, dedication and personally wants to help people make changes in their lives. My boot camp session with Daris was wonderful. My body has become stronger and more toned, my strength has increased and feel there are no limits to what I can do. I highly recommend the 4 week bootcamp program. My only regret is not finding out about the boot camp sooner. I look forward to the next session and I already miss the 5:30 AM workouts!”
- Margaret Grandstaff
“I’ve been wanting to do bootcamp for some time now, but the only options available were pretty pricey. There’s no doubt that you’re getting a good deal by joining this bootcamp and a nice bonus is, in the process, you end up meeting genuine and interesting people as well. It’s hard work, but fun at the same time. Although we work out as a group, Daris makes an effort to pay each of us individual attention, whether it is ensuring we are doing the exercises properly, encouraging us to keep going, or letting you know you did a good job, his positive energy will surely rub off and motivate you. You won’t necessarily lose weight, but it’s definite that you’ll feel physically stronger and fit. I’ve lost inches and my clothes fit me much better now. I don’t regret joining this bootcamp and look forward to future sessions. Thanks Daris for sharing your knowledge and positive energy with us.”
Hi Daris,
It was a pleasure working with you during the august fitness boot camp. Before I signed-up for your camps, I was “out-of-shape”. I had started to develop love handles on my waist side and I just didn’t feel good physically. I tried going to a couple of gyms but I barely had any motivation to do it on my own. I would workout for 15 minutes and then leave. I also tried jogging around my neighborhood after work every night but that also yielded little to no result at all.
Having been a participant at your camp for the last one month, I HAVE SEEN RESULTS! Not only did I loose weight, not only am I looking slimmer but I go to work daily feeling more energized, stress-less and cheerful! Thank you so much. Thank you for the encouragement and for pushing me daily. It was great having different activities planned out daily.
As long as I am still residing in Jersey City, I will be attending your camps. At first, I did not think I could wake up as early as 5am to workout. I said that wasn’t for me, but after the first week, I got used to it and I love it! I would rather workout before work than after work. I definitely recommend your fitness camp to any and every woman in Jersey City!
- Torera
“Joining Bootcamp was the best thing I could have done for myself. I’m toner, healthier and more fit than ever! The results are amazing…and in such a short amount of time. If you’re willing to put in hard work and effort, Daris will guide you to a better YOU (including mind, body, spirit and soul). After the third week, I was able to fit into clothes that I haven’t worn in more than a year! Most importantly, I feel healthier and better about myself. I look forward to the next session. Hope to see you there!”
- Kim Chung
