About Youth Obstacle Bootcamp

Equipment: Equipment as used in Tough Mudder and Spartan races

Students should bring: Water, towel, and proper athletic attire and shoes

Registration required: Yes

Good for beginners: Yes

Average class length: 30-60 minutes

Number of Staff: 1–5 people

Class location: Mix of indoor and outdoor classes

Established: 2013

Guests allowed: No

Parking: Parking lot

Pro Tip: Avoid eating a large meal 30 minutes before class

Q&A with Brien Shamp, Partner

Exercise is challenging, and people frequently give up on their fitness routines. How do you keep clients motivated?

The key to this program is fun and not doing traditional workout routines. We get kids to move through the process of overcoming obstacles similar to that seen in Tough Mudder and Spartan races. We have a ramp like Ninja Warrior and Tough Mudder. We mix up the workouts daily so they will never get bored.

What is the biggest mistake you see people make when trying to get fit on their own?

They lack structure and purpose. They tend to do what they enjoy and what they are good at rather than what they need. Males in the weight room and females that do yoga and pilates. This should be switched.

When and how did you first develop a passion for fitness?

[I was] always injured as a kid. [I] started physical therapy at 12 and never knew what I was doing. Tried to do it on my own. My business partner Mike has always been an active. He always gravitated to sports without a team focus- archery, cross country, [and] water sports [such as] wakeboarding [and] waterskiing.

Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?

We created this unique program for the kids that are not part of an organized team so they will see and feel the benefits of movement that those who are active get. Exercise and movement will help all other areas of life improve.