Reviews

I attended an HKC workshop in Orlando Florida last month in which Laurel was once of the RCK instructors assisting in the training. I was immediately impressed with her skill as an instructor and representative of the RKC. She provided me with friendly hands-on instruction and recommendations to help me both understand the techniques and refine my execution. She also demonstrated several additional exercises to help me better experience the appropriate body mechanics to allow me to get the most from the movements. Her skills were top-notch and her teaching technique was outstanding. Laurel is clearly a great teacher and I can't recommend her enough. If I’m ever in the Tallahassee area, I’ll be visiting her gym for some training.

As a triathlete and a life long athlete, I thought I was fit. Wrong! I must tell you I was afraid of Laurel's workouts when I first trained with her, but it was like a bad crash that I couldn't stop looking at. She's an awesome trainer and KNOWS her craft and has great skills at working with clients in a way that are easily comprehended and maximum results are acheieved.

Laurel is a great instructor! She makes sure everyone in class is engaged and using correct form. The classes are always different and challenging. I would recommend Kettlebell for any fitness level.

Laurel is a fantastic Kettlebell instructor! She knows her stuff, pays strict attention to form and varies the workouts so that I never get bored. I love how tuned in she is to each person in the class and keeps us working hard all session long. Laurel = highly recommended!!

I now am confident that anyone can work with kettle bells because I can do it! Laurel excels at meeting me where I am and then moving me forward without overwhelming me during the process. There is lots of positive feedback but even more important, Laurel teaches and reteaches constantly to solidify technique and keep students safe. I highly recommend training with Laurel.

Just because one is an RKC doesn't mean she won't occasionally need a tune up, and I certainly needed one when I showed up to see Laurel. For months I had been fighting an asymmetry that I knew in my gut would eventually lead to pain or injury. I had been falling back to my CK-FMS knowledge and had seen a movement specialist that I had tripped upon in Canada (naturally failing to fully implement his recommendations), but the asymmetry remained. The pain did come, finally prompting me to make a visit to someone I KNEW could make a difference.
Laurel made concessions in her schedule for my crazy schedule and laid aside some time. I drove the 2 hours to her in giddy anticipation, and we finally got to work. Having spent so much time inside the wonky movement (yes, that's the technical term), Laurel had to bring out all of her tricks. My squat looked not unlike a "Z"--when viewed from the FRONT. Using her full repertoire of Z health and FMS, Laurel found some key issues and then some movements to help me fix them. By the time I left, my squats were straighter, my swings stronger and my wonky hips and knees much happier. The process of fully repairing my movement will be an ongoing one, but I am confident that I will get there with a few more trips to Laurel.

This is a great work out. Laurel really know how to help you get the most out of your time. Anyone who wants to raise their fitness level is well served working with Laurel.

I recently had the pleasure of attending one of Laurel's kettlebell training classes. Laurel provided excellent instruction and displayed the knowledge of a true fitness professional. She provided me with proper form and technique on a weight training system I was not too familiar with. I have since incorporated kettlebell swings into my weight training regiment. Thanks Laurel!

I have been working out at Laurel's place for the past two months. Going from strickly free weights to crossfit has been a big change. It was made easier with Laurel's instruction and with healing a lower back, her techniques has made my workouts give me great results with no discomfort! Everyone needs to try Bootcampstogo!

Laurel does a great job at instructing. The kettlebell workout she gave us made me feel muscles I never knew I had!!

She is a great instructor and is not afraid to tell you if you are doing something incorrect in form or otherwise. She continued to stay up-beat with relevant information throughout the course. Thanks for the instruction.

I play professional sports and I am always looking to find new, fun ways to get in shape and gain strength. Bootcamp is it! It's a great mix and you never get bored. Laura teaches great technic and is low impact which really benefited me. If you want a great workout thats safe, fun, different, this is the lady to go see!!

Great instructor. Demonstrates deep understanding of the subject matter and has the ability to actually teach it.

I have been training at Laurel's gym for the past 4 weeks. I have seen great results. I recommend this Bootcamp to anybody that wants to have fun and get in shape.

The instructors were personable, welcoming and seemed knowledgeable. Additionally, they were not just talkers, they could perform everything they were teaching us to do. Despite the fact their abilities exceeded ours, they pushed us at a pace that was appropriate for beginners learning new movements (kettlebells) and were concerned with injury prevention. Even at the level we were practicing, I could clearly see that a full workout would be challenging and would test my endurance in a way that I was not used to. Thanks for the course.

Laurel has been a trusted and contributing fitness specialist in Tallahassee for several years. Recently she provided a basic users course to myself and members of the City's tactical team. Despite the training scars from years of traditional weightlifting and conditioning she was able to get us moving functionally and expose some serious deficiencies in our flexibility.

Based on the level of soreness reported by many of the students I expect they have had that fitness epiphany where you realize that what you were doing is not doing yourself the benefit you thought it was.

I own several kettle bells and can tell you that what I was doing with them was only vaguely similar to what she has us doing with them. Suddenly, with proper form then got a lot less painful and a heck of lot heavier.....

Being 60 years old is new to me, and some of the conditions I was beginning to experience were a little scary. I was losing my balance just walking, and my legs were so weak, especially my left leg where I had knee surgery, that I could hardly get in and out of the car. I was completely stupefied and as a former Judo Player, Dancer and avid aerobics student, I could literally feel my body deteriorating. I just couldn't find an exercise class that wouldn't require my jumping up and down or twisting my knee. Then I found Laurel's web site!

OH HAPPY DAY!

First she embraced the challenge of me being the oldest person in the class without ever verbalizing it. So I felt she wouldn't let me hurt myself, yet she wouldn't let me leave without addressing my issues. She, and her staff, have gone out of their way to make sure that I have the workout that is perfect for me. HOW RARE IS THAT!
But the most wonderful thing is the absolute improvement in my musculature. I could feel the difference immediately. My legs are stronger, and I feel more stable on my feet. It is hard to explain how thankful I am for this improvement in my health. I feel confident that after a time I can even get back some of my flexibility in my knee; that I will be able to get up from a chair without a struggle and most importantly, I won't have to worry about falling anymore.

Thanks, Laurel!! You're going to make my 60s as much fun as my thirties . . . and they were way fun!!

I recently started the kettle bell classes with Laurel and let me tell you...WOW it is a great overall workout. I knew it would be challenging and it is, but its a great way to get in shape. I had some concerns as I am recovering from a motorcycle accident, but Laurel reassured me that with her experience and training, I would always have excellent supervision and personal attention should I need it. Laurel is the best at what she does and expects the best from her clients and she gets it! Thanks Laurel!

She pushes, she pulls, she tweaks, she encourages, she is the trainer I always want with me when my kettle bell leaves the ground.

Laurel does an amazing kettle bell express class that kicks my a** twice a week & I love every minute of it.
When i try to take it easy, she pushes me to go heavier.
When I feel i can't go on, she pulls me up by my proverbial boot straps.
When I think my form is finally perfect, she tweaks it one more time.
When it's over, she compliments me & reminds of how far I've come.

Laurel knows how to coach & get the best out each one of her clients.

She amazes me constantly & I can't wait for Thursday's class!

I recently completed a month of twice-weekly Kettlebell classes with Laurel at Boot Camps To Go. I was looking for a weightlifting class that was different from my normal routine. I really enjoyed my month of classes and the workouts. Each session was a different workout that built upon the previous session. I was impressed with the variety of exercises and the challenging routines. Laurel herself is a knowledgeable and attentive fitness professional--anyone would be in good hands with her. Thanks for the great experience, Laurel!

I have worked out for almost 10 years and wanted a new challenge. I found Laurel's gym my last semester in college and immediately knew I would love it. Kettlebells brought a new type of challenge to me and with the direction and teaching from Laurel I was able to see amazing results in as little as one month. I had not lifted a traditional weight in over three months and then tried the bench press, and did the most I ever have. I was now the strongest I have ever been in my life! I owe it all to Laurel and kettlebells! Amazing trainer and an amazing workout! I HIGHLY recommend her! Thank you!

I have been going to boot camp to go for several years, just recently added the kettlebell express class. I learned a lot from Laurel, and as always there for you the whole time. She is an amazing instructor, she has changed many peoples lives. I know she has mine.

It?s only 30 minutes. But it?s the most effective and invigorating 30 minutes of your life. Swinging that kettlebell will effectively change your life. Laurel teaches you how to swing safely and for maximum effect. The core building you achieve is astounding but even better is the atmosphere that Laurel creates. You will look forward to class. At the end of each class, you will be exhausted, but thrilled. You?ll look back and say ?I never knew I could do this.? This is the best workout ever and Laurel makes it happen.

I believe.

Of course the headline is just an inside joke.... ;)

I met Laurel at the 2010 Orlando RKC. She was one of my team's Assistants. Throughout the weekend, Laurel's tips, encouragement and motivation helped me stay focused at a point when your body is just asking you to stop. She's definitely the type of person who lives what she preaches.

Thanks Laurel for helping me so much. If it wasn't for you, I would have ripped my hands apart... :)

In the military we had the expression "Johnny on the spot" which meant they were always ready for any situation. This perfectly describes Laurel. The night I met her she was already willing to work with me to correct muscle imbalances and during our RKC she was always ready with medical supplies, we had no need to go see the trainer provided. She did an excellent job.

Laurel is on of the most passionate trainers I have ever come across and knows how to motivate people as well as correct their mistakes. She has an undying thirst for knowledge in her field. Laurel, and her coaching and understanding of the kettlebell movements, were integral to my success at the RKC. I look forward to working with her in the future.

Chris Davis, RKC, NASM-CPT PES CES
USAW Club Coach

I had the opportunity to work with Laurel at the RKC in Orlando. She and I assisted together. I couldn't of asked for a better team player. Her professionalism and knowledge of kettlebell training was top notch. I'm looking forward to working again with her in the future!

Laurel pays attention to her clients form throughout class, works to remediate any issues and takes time to follow up with continuing instruction and guidance. She also provides group sessions with a dietitian and extra activities to improve her clients health. I've made a lot of progress in reaching my fitness goals with Laurel and Boot Camps Fitness and Training over the past couple of years.

Laurel really cares about her clients and that makes all the difference. I've had many trainers that really have no interest in you as a person. Laurel is quite the opposite. I've been in Tallahassee on an extended business trip and she has worked with my travel schedule to ensure I am able to get a workout in as regularly as possible. She knows her stuff and is careful to ensure her clients are doing everything correctly. Kettlebell is the greatest workout ever thanks to Laurel!!

I have more strength and energy than I ever have before, and I owe it all to Laurel and her kettlebell classes!!

Adding kettlebells to your workout really increases strength and stabilty. They are also great for cardio! Laurel Blackburn and her Bootcamps To Go program is the best place to learn how to use kettlebells. She teaches you the correct way to use them so you get the most out of your workout without injury. Its amazing the difference you will see. Laurel's the best!

Laurel is a fantastic kettle bell instructor. Before joining her bootcamp classes I had never even seen or heard of them. Our first class she was fantastic at demonstrating the correct form and usage, and I enjoy each class that we incorporate them into our workouts.

Laurel definitely knows her stuff and she also brings great enthusiasm and a personable approach to her class. The workshop was challenging and informative. I definitely recommend Laurel as an instructor for kettleball and fitness programs.

Having never even seen a kettlebell before looking at Boot Camps To Go's website, I was very intrigued and eager to give it a try, but I've been to gyms before and I've had a few sessions with their personal trainers so I had my doubts about getting the attention I thought I would need to really learn what I was doing.
Laurel Blackburn and her staff erased all my worries from the get-go. No shouting, no embarrassment. Nothing but positive encouragement and personal guidance on form and function. They pushed without being pushy and made sure each person in the whole class of twenty or so got the individual instruction they needed for their level of fitness and capability. If you are looking for knowledgable professionals who keep it real - this is the place to go!

I am going on my 4th year with Bootcamp program and wanted to increase my strength and added the Kettlebell class for that purpose. This is the most encouraging program I have found. Laurel wants everyone to achieve their goals and will work with you as you go through the program. With participating in their program and encouragement from all the staff I completed my first triathlon at age 53 last September and looking forward to my next one in September with a half marathon and a Muddy Buddy to follow. This is the best physical condition I have been in since College.
Thank You Laurel and the staff at Bootcamps to go!!!

I am a semi-pro adventure race and mixed martial arts athlete. I train with Laurel to get ready for racing competitions. She is always structuring great workouts and motivating me to work hard! She is also very attentive to helping me improve my Kettlebell technique to maximize efficiency. I have seen great improvements in my strength, stamina, and performance on race day thanks to the time she has put in to training me.
Thanks Laurel!

Rhoddy McKown,
World Vibe Elementals Adventure Race Team

Those of us who have been a part of the RKCfor a while sometimes run into a situation where we meet an RKC who doesn't know it yet. Laurel had all the characteristics that make an RKC candidate- strength, passion, loyalty, communication skills. I encouraged her to join us and she has never let me down. I am proud to have been a part of Laurel's decision to join the ranks and spread the RKC message of strength and movement.

I have had several occasions to work with Laurel, and each instance has been an absolute pleasure. First, she was a RKC candidate on my team when she went through the certification, which she passed with flying colors. I also had the privilege of having Laurel as my assistant at the first-ever HKC certification. Because of Laurel's knowledge and expertise with kettlebells, she was among the very first that I contacted when it came time to teach the HKC certifications over the country.

Laurel is an extremely knowledgeable kettlebell instructor that deserves a great deal of respect, and runs a top-notch facility. If you were to pass up the opportunity to work with Laurel, it would be your huge loss.

Laurel Blackburn is a fantastic fitness trainer and successfully integrates kettlebells into her training repertoire. Laurel focuses on proper form throughout training, not only maintaining a safe environment but also enabling each individual to fully benefit from training with kettlebells. Laurel also is great at assessing each individual's ability level and safely pushing them to excel but utilizing different weights for different exercises.

Laurel Blackburn epitomizes everything one should seek in a trainer. She is extremely professional and puts her clients' health and safety first. While she pushes everyone to their individual limit, she is always mindful of one's technique; she wants you to do things *correctly.* I really appreciate her friendly demeanor and encouragement, it makes every training session a personal success. However, Laurel's no softie...she's tough and will NOT let you cheat yourself out of a hardcore workout.

Laurel is a great instructor. I came to her as part of a weightloss/fitness competition, and am now addicted! I'd never even heard of a kettlebell until attending her classes, but I love what they bring to a workout. While she's quick to correct my poor (very poor) form when doing swings or get ups, she's also great at letting me know when I'm doing it properly. I can tell Laurel is really passionate when it comes to the kettlebells, and her training in general, and I certainly can't think of a better all-around workout.

If you're looking for a tough workout with a tough tough instructor, this is the way to go! A no-frills workout that will kick your butt into shape!!

This is by far the best workout I have ever had. Laurel is not only an experienced instructor but also cares about your success. No matter what your fitness level this is the place you need to be to get results.

What an appropriate name Laurel has! It has been a God Send for me to have the opportunity to train with Laurel and Boot Camps to Go. My team and I are in the 2010 Well Quest Challenge (biggest loser) and we were very lucky, no scratch that...very blessed to draw their name out of the hat to train us during this competition. At first I was scared to death about getting Boot Camp, but now that I am in it I have realized the workouts for two hours that I have done in the past are nothing compared to 45 minutes of Kettle Bell Training with Laurel! The first two weeks I could barely walk but the pain is well worth it! If you really want to see results and get the weight off, build muscle or just tone up I would definitely recommend you to try it out! You will be hooked and it has been one of the best ways to get my heart rate up very quickly. Keep up the excellent work Laurel and I know when people visit once they will have the desire to make it a lifetime commitment! I am so happy to have the pleasure to train with you!

Laurel is a sensational Kettlebell instructor. She provides comprehensive and concise training, and is committed to ensuring that we understand and implement the proper form when using the bells. Her instruction and encouragement have enabled me to continuously improve my performance, increase the amount of weight I can use, and her classes are incredibly fun, challenging and rewarding. She has introduced me to a life long fitness tool and how to incorporate it into my workouts at home as well. Thank you Laurel!

Laurel hosted and instructed at the Tallahassee HKC. Laurel was all over the gym and, like most moms, seems to have eyes in the back of her head!! Seriously, she was able to monitor several candidates at the same time, catching flaws and INSTANTLY offering valid corrections that were simple and easy to understand. Laurel is dynamic, professional, and obviously passionate about kettlebell training. Her attention to detail, expertise, and enthusiasm helped make this HKC FANTASTIC! If you have the opportunity to train with Laurel at her Boot Camps to Go facility then you honestly owe it to yourself to do so. Laurel is not only a fantastic person, she gets REAL results!!

I was very overweight when I started Boot Camp. The first night there Laurel introduced me to the Kettlebell. I was hooked from the very beginning. Now more than 100 lbs lost later, I'm still very much in love with the Kettlebell. Laurel has taught me so much and continues to introduce new and exciting ways to workout with them. My heart rate shoots up in a matter of seconds making that fat burn away. My muscles are getting stronger and stronger. My recovery time is getting so much better.
Laurel is a great trainer because she listens to you and works with you and your abilities. Then she pushes when the time is right. With her use of the Kettlebell she has added years to my life!

I have been training with Laurel Blackburn for almost two years. My original goal was to lose 50 pounds. Through Bootcamps To Go's emphasis on kettlebell training, I was able to accomplish this goal within the first year. I chose to continue with Laurel to enhance my physical fitness. Six months ago I added the Kettlebell class. Through Laurel's competent and compassionate training, I am now in the best shape I have ever been in. And I feel great! Laurel's emphasis on form and technique prevents injuries. Kettlebell training is very cardio which has also improved my running. Laurel is a great instructor and a great person. I highly recommend her.

I have been training with Laural for two going on three months now at Bootcamp and can not believe the changes I have seen in such a short time. Two months ago I felt fat, sad and depressed and then I was introduced to Bootcamp and was instantly hooked. Most importantly the Kettlebells. For the first couple weeks I struggled, not being able to get my form just right but I kept trying. I even went out during the third week and bought my very first bell because I enjoyed it so much. I practiced so much I literally tore my shoulder. Right after Laurel heard that she spend a enter session with me making sure I prefected my swings. Now I train on them everyday and within the two months with her have lost 22 inches, gained endurance, bettered my balance, and gained a hell of alot of self esteem. Thank you Laurel! You are the BEST!!!

Well, just getting through my first month with Laurel. I can honestly say that she's the best at what she does. Laurel is very compassionate and really takes (one on one) time to make sure proper technique is used as to avoid injury etc. I've never experienced workouts such as these before, especially, workouts with kettlebells. Laurel is great. I highly recommend her.

I had never even heard of a kettlebell before I met Laurel and now working with them seems like second nature. I'm already seeing improvements after only a few weeks! Laurel is a great instructor...she makes sure we always use proper technique so there are no injuries and she doesn't let you get away with anything! I look forward to becoming a Boot Camps To Go lifer!

Laurel introduced me to kettlebells three months ago. Her kind and compassionate manner have made her a joy to work with. She is very patient and helpful and wants everyone to be the best that they can. I highly recommend Laurel as a kettlebell and workout trainer. She has done wonders for me in just a short amount of time. By far the nicest trainer I have seen and she truly cares about each of her clients. She keeps workouts fun and enjoyable while challenging at the same time. You will not be disappointed!

This is a terrific class for those who want to add strength training into their workout regiment. Laurel is an unrelenting perfectionist when it comes to proper form and technique. She is extremely encouraging and genuinely cares about her students and their fitness goals. Laurel taught me to incorporate our class lessons into improving my posture and my running. She is a hands on instructor and pushes your abilities to the ultimate limits. Laurel's kettlebell class is probably the most difficult exercise class I have experienced, but also the most enjoyable.

I decided not to train with kettlebells after attempting to teach myself. However, when Boot Camps To Go offered a kettlebell training class in my city, I decided to enroll in the class. The training is much more difficult than I expected. The emphasis is on technique rather than brute strength or stamina, so a good instructor is needed to properly guide those of us new to the training. Laurel is great at what she does, and that is train by example, while motivating and encouraging us to perform better - even taking the time to deconstruct every exercise so that we can perform the movements correctly. Those in the Tallahassee area interested in kettlebell training should enroll in her class. Space is limited, so enroll early.
This workout will get you in shape!

Laurel is an extremely professional knowledgable trainer! I take her kettlebell classes and she really knows so much about everything Ive wanted to learn about kettlebells, I already see a difference in my strength and cardio! I would recommend Laurel to anyone and I already have, she is definitly worth bragging about!! AWESOME trainer!!

Laurel is a great instructor and businesswoman. She is compassionate and truly motivated to help make peoples lives better. I have been in Tallahassee for 2 years on a contract and did not know anyone and she welcomed me in to the Bootcamps to Go family with open arms. I was nervous and scared at first but she is so nice I felt at home right away. I don't feel like I am going to a workout when I go to Bootcamp I feel like I am going to spend time with my friends. I know she does not ask us to do anything she has not already done and has worked hard at just like she is expecting us to do. I went from hating getting in shape to loving it and signed up for the Kettlebell class. After my first 4 week Kettlebell class I have a great deal more strength in my abs and have now moved to a higher weight kettlebell. I have more confidence then ever that I will reach my goals and this will really work for real! I would recommend any person in any shape to Laurel because I know she can take anyone anywhere they want to go as long as they follow through with what she teaches

Laurel takes the time to make sure each class member is using the proper Kettlebell techniques. She even has an introductory session for newbies. She is a great motivator and fosters a nice environment for a tough but fun workout.

You can run, but you can't hide......and then you can run some more.

In all my years of taking organized classes and doing personal training sessions, have I ever come across an instructor that was so focused on technique. Laurel will work with you one on one until it is perfect....but watch out, because once it is, you'll have ample opportunity to "practice".

She can back up all the certifications hanging on the wall with talk and ACTION.

Laurel obviously loves what she does and takes the time to explain the details of the moves. She makes sure each person 'gets it'. The workouts are fun and challenging.

I joined Laurel's Boot Camp/Kettlebell program approx 2 months ago, and I will be a lifetime member for certain. She is a caring and knowedgeable instructor who is able to motivate everyone in the class to push themselves and to try things we never would have believed we were capable of. In the short time I've been involved with her programs, I am measurably stronger, have more endurance, have improved muscle tone and weight loss to the point that I'm wearing clothes I haven't been able to wear for over a year. I am healthier overall, and have significantly more energy daily. It's amazing how she's taught us to use the kettlebells to work out our entire body, using several muslce groups at once for maximum effect. I feel incredibly blessed to have an instructor who is so knowledgeable and talented in her field.

Laurel, her Boot Camps To Go program, and her use of kettlebells have transformed me in ways I had never thought possible. When I first started out with Laurel 11 months ago, I wanted to get back into my active lifestyle that I had when I was in high school. I had been trying to get back into it on my own by working out at the local Globo Gym for about 6 months using some of their classes as well as the machines and weights offered. With little to show for it as far as results and with no gain in endurance either, I was considering getting a personal trainer. But then I found Laurel and Boot Camps To Go. That is when I regained my active lifestyle and my perception of working out was changed. Laurel isn't like any other trainer or instructor. She is constantly adding to her collection of certifications and is passing that knowledge on to us, making each session at Boot Camp a new challenge and giving you a new barrier to break. After just a few weeks of working out with Laurel, not only did I start to see results, but my friends also started to take notice. I have lost fat and gained muscle and definition without much more than my own body weight, resistance bands and, of course, kettlebells. No miracle pill needed for a hard gainer like me. Laurel and kettlebells have given me much more than just a better built body though. In fact, that was just a side effect. I am now living a healthier, more active lifestyle, have more endurance and energy. I have taken up bouldering at the rock gym, 5k's and Muddy Buddies, and, after a 7 year hiatus, I am back to participating in triathlons! Without Laurel and kettlebells, I don't think I'd be doing all the healthy and active things that I am today!

I strongly recommend Laurel and kettlebells to anyone who wants to get in shape and have a great time doing it.

Getting the most out of your workout and for great results, you can depend on Laurel for insisting on proper form and technique in kettlebell instruction and any other exercise. Swinging kettlebells is hard work, and as in any other sport, to get the proper results, you need to know how to do the exercise properly.

Before starting to workout at Bootcamps To Go, I was nervous and intimidated...I had never even heard of a "kettle bell". Thankfully, I have found Laurel's supportive teaching methods to be very thorough and helpful. She is great at demontrating to the entire group what we will be doing, as well as giving individual help to fine-tune our technique. She has a gift- the ability to inspire, motivate,and support ALL ability levels to meet their goals.

I have continued coming to Laurel's classes for more almost 3 years now because every class is different. The classes are not easy, but the workouts are challenging enough to make me stronger and to keep me coming back for more!

The hard work that you put in results in superior conditioning of your heart, body, and mind! I love every moment of it and I'll never stop swinging (...and squatting... and pressing and snatching and TGU-ing...)- I think my HR just went up just thinking about it!

But this isn't about me...This is about the outstanding trainer that got me to this point. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with such an awesome personal trainer! I wish everyone had the opportunity to meet and work with Laurel. She has genuine enthusiasm for what she is doing and it shows.

I would highly recommend Laurel Blackburn to anyone in the area that is interested in FINALLY seeing the changes they want to see.

I've been seeing Laurel for her Boot Camps To Go sessions for nearly a year now. I have lost more than ten pounds, but, more importantly, I have gained incredible strength, muscle, endurance, and confidence following her lessons. She is constantly hitting the books, looking for new techniques, searching for ways to help our group reach our goals, and keeping in personal touch with us to make sure we are getting the results we seek. Laurel doesn't stand watching us; instead, she goes to each person as we exercise, meticulously inspecting every aspect of our form as we exercise. She encourages the beginners and veterans alike to push themselves to try more difficult variations of exercises than we think we can attempt. I cannot think of any single person or program that has had a greater positive impact on my health than Laurel and her boot camp.

I came to Laurel for personal training after many many attempts at losing weight. She is, hands down, the best fitness professional I have ever met or worked with. I was (and still am) very overweight, but Laurel listened to me, helped me set goals, and worked with me. She didn't judge me or make assumptions based on my size, and that is rare. I've lost 35 pounds, lots of inches, and I am stronger than I have ever been. I have lost this much weight before, but I have never seen the changes in my body that I've seen since I've been working with Laurel. She's a great motivator and always changes things up to keep it interesting and challenging. She incorporates kettlebells and other types of unique exercises into our workouts. She understands how my body moves, and my strengths and weaknesses, and is able to create workouts that are helping me to reach my goals in the most efficient manner possible. Her technique is impeccable and she is very good at demonstrating and explaining both form and function to me--I like to know not just how to do an exercise, but how and why it works, and she can explain it to me. She is understanding but doesn't let me make excuses. She pushes me to do things that I didn't know that I could do, and she celebrates my successes with me and helps me move on from my..umm..not-so-successes. Basically, she is the total package, and everything you'd want in an instructor/personal trainer.

When I first met Laurel she asked me what my goals were - and I didn't know the answer to that. I started working out with her, not knowing what to expect. She's great at what she does - teach and push you and make you do things you never thought you could - everyone will say she's a great instructor, and that she is. But what I love is her quiet sense of humor and the understanding she has of me and my strengths and weaknesses. And at the end of only a few weeks, apart from being fitter and stronger, I know the answer to that question of goals - I want to be like Laurel!

I would highly recommend Laurel Blackburn's kettlebell instruction and the Boot Camps to Go fitness program to anyone who is looking to be in the best shape of their life. Laurel keeps her knowledge base & workouts fresh by constantly brushing up with continuing education, and her students reap the benefits. When I started Boot Camp & kettlebell training, I was your typical lumpy and frumpy mom trying to get off the rest of my baby weight. With Laurel's help, I have gone from a size 10 to a size 6, and everyone comments on how fantastic I look now. I am stronger and more confident than I have ever been in my life. Thanks to Laurel and the other Boot Camp instructors, I have gone from flab to fab!

Laurel is not only a great kettlebell instructor, she is also one of the best people I know.
The fun yet intense atmosphere at her workouts are what keep me coming back again and again.
If you are looking for a new way to work out, then work out with the best kettlebell instructor in Tallahassee!!!

Laurel knows her stuff and works very hard to stay up on the latest information that she in turn passes on to her clients. She is a stickler for technique and ensures her clients use kettlebells safely and effectively. Her coaching style combines the right amount of toughness and encouragement. I've definitely noticed a great deal of improvement in my strength level since working with her.

Laurel has compiled a wealth of training knowledge into her Bootcamp sessions. She is a stickler for technique and has very effective ways of incorporating kettle bells into her classes. She comes across as someone who enjoys sharing what she's learned over the years and it shows in her enthusiasm for her students.