The Real Deal: This is the BEST backyard bootcamp!  Brooke and her husband own and operate the bootcamp at several locations across Los Angeles.  It is hardcore, and definitely perfect for anyone that wants to get in some serious shape!  Brooke is serious about getting you in shape, but makes the class so much fun.  Brooke isn’t afraid to push you beyond your…

The Real Deal: Sonki Fitness Boot Camp is an outdoor fitness experience for all ages and fitness levels.  If your idea of a boot camp workout involves a drill sergeant screaming at you to do 20 more push-ups, then you will be amazed to find that Sonki Fitness is just the opposite.  Sonki Hong, the creator of the workout, is a very mild-mannered man but knows how to motivate his clients by…

The Real Deal: Runyon Canyon is legendary amongst the Hollywood elite.  On any given beautiful and sunny day, you are bound to see an A-Lister or two with their pooch or personal trainer jogging the trails.  It’s also been rumored that Errol Flynn once lived on the grounds.  You can walk the basic trail, but for those that crave more, you can venture high into the canyon for…

The Real Deal: What once was a hidden gem nestled within a quiet Santa Monica neighborhood, has now become a workout hot-spot for outdoor fitness fans.  The biggest draw of doing the Santa Monica Steps or “The Stairs” (either name works), is that they are free to the public and open 24-7, 365 days a year.  There are two sets of steps, wooden ones that are wider across and offer…

The Real Deal: What can I say, Peeler is GREAT!  His bootcamp is very tough, but he uses very basic moves…it’s almost like being at recess all over again!  Brian Peeler might be most well known for his role on the Bravo TV Reality hit, The Workout!  He is easy going, but tough at the same time.  The bootcamp meets in Woodland Hills at Warner Center Park on Tuesdays and…

The Real Deal: Drake stadium is usually open to the public, except when there is a UCLA soccer game, track meet, or practice.  Drake has many unique qualities that appeal to the fitness crowd.  You can workout on the stadium stairs (you will see people doing crazy things like hopping up three sets of stairs at a time!!), on the track (4 times around is a standard mile), practice your long…