Panache Vue: People to Know (February 2013)
Kevin Carrier began his professional fitness career in an unconventional way. He was a stage performer and had to be in peak physical condition at all times. Once John discovered the benefits of health and fitness for himself, he studied to become a Certified Personal Trainer. For many years, he worked one on one with people seeking to get in shape. But then John saw a Boot Camp from Southern California and liked the format. He quickly realized he could help more women reach their health goals at a fraction of the cost of hiring a personal trainer.
Panache Vue: Commitment to Fitness (July 2012)
Admit it, sometimes working out can be a bore. For some women it’s one more thing on the daily to-do list that’s as thrilling as doing the dishes. But thanks to the creative mind of Kevin Carrier, the North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp for Women is here putting an exciting new spin on fitness training. His motto is a commitment to fitness, fun and friendship. And if you are ready for an exciting change to the average workout routine, then this is the program for you. Boot camps aren’t just for soldiers anymore. [Read more…]
East Lake Neighborhood News: North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp Rocks! (July 2012)
Kevin Carrier, owner and boot camp coach at North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp for Women, makes getting in shape a fun experience for women in the North Pinellas area. John leads women in our area to achieving their fitness goals where time flies in this fast and fun, never-a-dull-moment, one hour boot camp.
North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp for Women is a 15-day program designed to help you lose weight and get in shape while having fun and making new friends along the way. For one hour, five days a week, you will be motivated and directed to achieving your fitness goals. If five days a week is not possible, you can choose a three-day-a-week boot camp. [Read more…]
Getting in shape, North Pinellas boot camp offers variety of options for women
Newly enlisted recruits are traditionally whipped into shape at military boot camps through basic training programs, preparing them for life in the armed forces. Boot camps, however, are not just for soldiers anymore – fitness boot camps now offer people from all walks of life a popular way to shed pounds in a fun, team-oriented environment. [Read more…]
Can you turn your body into a fat-burning furnace?
You absolutely can! However, to take full advantage of this powerful technique you need to shift your focus from what happens DURING exercise to what occurs AFTERWARDS! We are talking about EPOC. Simply put, it’s an acronym for Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption, which represents the number of additional calories the body will burn after your workout is finished. [Read more…]
Bridal boot camp gets brides in shape for weddings
Adventure Boot Camp for Women is for brides-to-be who want to get buff and women who are looking for an alternative to the gym setting, who want to feel healthier or who just want to jumpstart their fitness program. [Read more…]
Palm Harbor, FL — We all know that physical activity does wonders for your heart, joint, bones muscles, and health in general. But, did you know that exercise has also been proven to boost your brain function? [Read more…]
Follow these tips to help deal with that ugly cellulite
There’s nothing cute about these dimples. Cellulite is a nasty reality for nearly all women. But most don’t really understand what causes the ripples and bumps that invade their thighs, buttocks and even the mid-section. [Read more…]
Daylight Savings can affect your state of mind
PALM HARBOR – Fox 13 News – Like it or not, Daylight Savings Time ended early Sunday morning. The extra hour of sleep also brings an earlier sunset, and it may be affecting your mood in ways you don’t even realize. “It absolutely affects our mood and affects the way we feel with the lower amount of sunlight during the day,” said fitness instructor Kevin Carrier. [Read more…]
Life’s an Adventure at Women’s Boot Camp
Destination Tampa Bay Magazine – If the thought of a “boot camp” brings painful exercise drills and military endurance to mind, lose that notion right now. [Read more…]
February is American Heart Month – get active!
“It’s absolutely essential to pay attention to our cardiovascular health, but not only in February,” says Kevin Carrier, owner of North Pinellas & Westchase Adventure Boot Camp for Women. “We should be aware of how important our heart is, and do all we can to keep it healthy, every day of the year.” [Read more…]
It’s flu season, a good defense-exercise!
The message here is clear: “If you work out on a regular basis, your immune system will heal your body quicker, with fewer complications,” Carrier points out. “Sometimes, simplest things really do work best!” [Read more…]
Senior Citizens Magazine – Physical Health
A year ago, Cathy Hensarling was ready for a change. She was on medications for high blood pressure and Diabetes Type II that made her feel even worse. And she had gained a lot of weight. Then Hensarling, an office manager for an insurance company e), heard about North Pinellas and Westchase Adventure Boot Camp for Women. Maybe this could help, she thought, but she was 60 years old. [Read more…]
Charley’s World: Boot camp for women
Fox’s Good Day with Charlie Belcher – Charley spent the morning working out at Adventure Boot Camp for women in Tarpon Springs. [Read more…]
Karen Florin pours water over head to cool down after a strenuous workout with North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp in Tarpon Springs. [Read more…]
Women give flab the boot at outdoor camp
Tampa Bay Times – Now that the holidays are over and those Christmas cookies have migrated to the thighs, what will you do? Join a gym? Take a samba class? Hire a personal trainer? Sue Park, 66, signed up for boot camp. [Read more…]
Tampa Bay Online: Boot camp boosts women
Women can get a boost to those resolutions to lose weight with help from the Adventure Boot Camp. Back for a second year, the boot camp is a four-week program aimed at helping women change exercise habits to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. “This isn’t a military-style boot camp. We try to make this fun,” said Kevin Carrier, a certified boot camp instructor. [Read more…]
Fitness boot camp in Tarpon Springs helps multiple sclerosis patient feel her best
Michele Yuhas, 42, who has multiple sclerosis, has improved her strength — and lost 30 pounds — since starting Adventure Boot Camp for Women in January. St.Petersburg Times. [Read more…]
We Could Encourage Each Other To Stay On Course
Karen Florin, 51, Tarpon Springs Goals: Feel normal again after Mom’s sickness and divorce. Conquer food issues. Build more muscle tone and kick-start fitness program. Seize opportunity to work out with daughter Logan, 16. The Tampa Tribune. [Read more…]
Get a leg up on fitness at women’s boot camp
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