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Friday, October 7, 2016 5 Brooklin Town Crier Yes Woman By Marissa Campbell (Paid Advertising Feature) Boot Camp Diva Misty Mozejko, RHN and owner of 10,000 Strong: A nutrition and fitness revolution, wants everyone to know that "no matter where you are in life--fitness or otherwise--you can do it." This in response to the cringe worthy fear the words boot camp elicit. I should know, since I was cowering in my sneakers the day I showed up for my first Yes Woman experience. Things you should know up front about me. I'm a diva. I admit this freely. I like soft, cushy, yummy things. I'm not afraid of hard work. I'll get out there, when push comes to shove, with as much gusto and commitment as anyone. But when there's no pushing or shoving, I'm happy to relax, curl up with a good book… maybe nap. The very words 'boot camp' fly in the face of this time-honoured tradition of laziness. So when The Brooklin Town Crier asked me to don my workout clothes and get my game on, I admit I whimpered. I like going to the gym. I enjoy yoga. But I do these at my own pace, which is to say some days there's no pace whatsoever. Not so with boot camp. When I walked into the bright, air-conditioned studio, I saw things hanging from the ceiling that had me envisioning strung up dead bodies. On periphery were elastic bands, balls, weights, mats, and boxes. All that paraphernalia could have been intimi- dating, but I was greeted right away by happy boot campers, some of whom had been enrolled in the program for several years. I was also swept up in the enthusiasm of the personal trainers, who push you to work to your fullest potential. I informed both Natalie and Nassi of my plentiful old-lady injuries: bad knees, aching hips, rotator cuff drama. They assured me all exercises could be modified and tailored to my needs. They didn't disappoint. Geared to both men and women, there are forty classes to chose from each week and every class is a half hour. You might think, "What? Only a half hour?" And my response to you would be, "OMG, when is this half hour ever going to end?" They are tough classes, but in a deliciously good way, challenging you to do your best. I worked muscles I hadn't felt in years. I know this because I felt them for days afterwards. Anything I couldn't do, I was encouraged to try a different exercise or modify it to my ability and fitness level. I didn't feel odd nor judged. Everyone was working at their own pace, doing their own personal version of each exercise. And because the coaches are personal trainers, you get in-depth motivation and guidance every step of the way. There was a lot of energy in those classes, and, to my delight, they were actually a lot of fun. Who knew you could laugh while doing burpees--even modified burpees, as in my case? Since 10,000 Strong is a nutrition and fitness revolution, with your membership you also receive one-on-one nutrition sessions and personalized meal plans--with actual food to help you achieve your goals. For those who want even more, there are monthly challenges to choose from. Misty and her crew of personal trainers are going to "give you everything you need to get you to where you want to be." And they mean it. I was impressed with not only the dedication, but also the passion they all shared for their clients. I was only there a week, but I miss it already. Boot camp rocks. Even divas can do it! Marissa Campbell does her workout. These were NOT selfies.