Prestige Boot Camp Reviews 289

I went to Marbella for a week's bootcamp a few weeks ago. I purposefully have waited a few weeks to write the review (so I'll come back to that!)

Firstly - if you want to go on a bootcamp - use Prestige. They are the best and you won't find a better one.

Secondly - what to expect?! EEK! Well I went to Marbella with a good level of fitness, and quite a few of my friends were like "WHY ARE YOU GOING ON A BOOTCAMP" Well - rest assured - whatever your fitness level you can still get so so much out of a week with Prestige. There are different types of exercise sessions everyday and you can push yourself to the level that's right. The Staff will give easier & harder options so everyone can join in! For me, the biggest gain was the nutritional and well-being advice. Prestige don't want you to leave camp having lost weight (this will happen anyway) they want you to leave with the tools to keep you healthy LONG TERM. I learnt so much about some of the errors of my diet, got loads of tips, food ideas from the week, and a right wake up call on portion control!!!!!!!!

Thirdly - did it work? SURE DID - I lost 6llbs, and 9.5 inches - which I was really happy with.

Fourthly - has it all gone back on? NO!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still exactly the same weight and dimensions as I was when I left. Personally bootcamp for me was shifting the last few llbs so I was only hoping to maintain from leaving. I have pretty much stuck to the lessons, and some of the "free froms" on camp like dairy & caffeine. I've never worked harder in the gym, and my fitness has improved beyond what I could have imagined.

I honestly had the best week - it was tough at times, but it was the most rewarding week. I feel healthier, more confident, my skin is glowing, and I am still a bit smaller! The Staff have got the balance of being there for you and driving you to work to your limits. About half the people on our week were "returnees" from previous years - and once you've been you'll know why....

This was without a doubt one of the best things I have done for myself.
Being pushed to give as much as I could was a fabulous challenge and I certainly have reaped the rewards. The staff are amazing - encouraging you every step of the way and so passionate in everything they did.
There was a great positive drive to the week, and good friendships fostered. To anyone that is stuck in a rut, give the boot camp a go. It's a life changing experience.

Attended 3rd bootcamp in Marbella this October and found Prestige to be consistently brilliant at what they do. The experience and knowledge of the Staff is second to none, showing genuine commitment to ensuring each individual has the opportunity to achieve their goals. The accommodation is superbly comfortable and the food is nutritious and tasty with portions suited to what you want to achieve whether it be for weight loss or to gain fitness and a sense of wellbeing. The exercise is as tough as you want to make it with the instruction being firm but so motivating and supportive that you are driven to push yourself and most people achieve much more that they thought possible. The feeling of wellbeing after just a couple of days of good food, fresh air and tough but enjoyable physical exercise is amazing. I learn something new each time to take away and incorporate into my life. The first time it was 20 minute tabata interval training, the second it was using boxing to tone up arms and this time its trying out some new tasty recipes as well as realising I can run and enjoy it after all! I can't wait to go again.

This is the first time I have been to a Boot Camp.....and I'm delighted that I chose the BEST one!! Prestige has the most professional, well organised, inspiring and experienced team who will make you work to your maximum capacity....whatever that is...... It was hard work but the most rewarding and bonding experience that I can highly recommend to everyone......

One of the most challenging experiences, yet one of the most rewarding!
Pushing the boundaries of myself physically, and mentally showed me how age and physical limitations can be used in a positive way to get the best outcome for myself. It was a self journey that will influence the rest of my life. Staff were all positive, encouraging, and energetic and proud of the results that they witnessed.
Thank you Prestige!!

Had a fantastic week. Great trainers and very professionally run. Food was great too.

The whole 2 weeks was a real experience, quite challenging especially the second week but well worth sticking at it as the results speak for themselves.
Very comprehensive welcome home pack to keep us on the straight and narrow.
Instructors are brilliant in keeping you motivated but also bringing in humour at the right moments to help you stay focused.

Excellent staff, really well run, would go back tomorrow

Great experience, professionally run, would recommend to anyone wanting to kick start any healthy eating/exercise regime!

I have recently returned from 7 nights at the Marbella bootcamp and can honestly say that the professionalism of the staff is second to none. The itinerary ran flawlessly and no two sessions are the same which made each one challenging but fun. The accommodation is amazing. The villas are top notch with breathtaking views to start and end each day. We had a great bunch of people on our camp (27 in total) of all ages and fitness abilities and the staff catered for each and every one of us. The meals were great quality, although I did struggle with a couple of them, the staff were more than happy to offer an alternative. I went out there hoping to lose 7lb and I lost a total of 9lb and 10.5 inches. I would recommend Prestige to anyone and feel I will definitely be back with them at some point as the results are fantastic.

I have just got back from my third Bootcamp with Prestige and I have to say that again I have had an amazing experience and I am looking into booking my fourth camp for next year.

It's hard work and challenging but somehow the staff manage to find new ways to make working hard so much fun, no day is the same and no circuit is either.

I was encouraged to keep pushing even when I thought I had nothing left to give and each time I was will amazed at just how much I could do. I lost 8lb this time but even better is I feel and look great.

Signing up to a week with prestige is one of the best things I have ever done. Not only did I improve my fitness but it has improved my day to day life. I am full of energy all day as oppose to life prior to bootcamp when I constantly moaned that I was tired.

If you genuinely want to kickstart a new healthy lifestyle this is 100% the place for you.

Absolutley great time, I went 8 May this year. Chef, Staff M and Staff W were fantastic. I have been going to boot camps every other year for a few years and always enjoy them, some like Prestige focus on cardio and running and others focus on weight training to get fit. I think both have their merits. I enjoyed my stay and as it was to make sure I fitted into my wedding dress, I had a specific aim this time around. The aim was achieved, I lost 7 lbs and have almost maintained the loss until my wedding this month. In fact I had to have my dress taken in a little in the end. I wanted toned arms on the day and a strong back. With the dedication and help of the staff and participants at Prestige Suffolk, I did both. I also successfully gave up dairy and wheat, and remain dairy and wheat free.

I would recommend the camp and hope everyone I met with enjoyed the time as much as I did. The other participants were almost all dedicated and all achieved their goals. A mention particularly to Jan, Ange, Ed, Charlie, Perry, Glen, Sian, Susan, Emma and Tim.

See you at a boot camp maybe in a few more years.

Soph

I have nothing but great things to say about my first boot camp. It was really everything I could have wanted it to be and more!

The entire week was incredibly well organised with a hugely varied programme of activities (including last minute adaptations for weather and other circumstances) and every day was challenging, fun and different no matter what your shape, size or fitness level.

Staff kept the energy levels high with huge amounts of enthusiasm and by pushing us individually and as a team, and just when you think you can't do any more they get that last little bit out of you.

Chef did a great job with our daily menu which was really varied with lots of care going into presentation and flavour which really challenges your thinking on 'diets' and healthy eating. Although food was a constant topic of conversation I never really felt hungry and learned a lot about what and how much I need to be eating.

Accommodation is really comfortable and set in beautiful (hilly) countryside which makes for a great week outdoors no matter what the weather is.

I learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of and having shed a stone (and a foot) in a week I feel revitalised, refreshed and motivated to carry on.

Thank you! I'll be back....

I attended the Devon bootcamp between 10-17 July 2015 with Staff W and Staff M and was thoroughly impressed - so much so that I would not hesitate to recommend and consider returning at a future date.

Every moment of the day was well thought out and geared up towards getting those all important results. The training sessions were hard work, but the exercises were varied and broken down into manageable chunks.

Both Staff W and Staff M were extremely motivating and encouraging and knew exactly how hard to push us without burning us out. They were both extremely knowledgable and professional and presented instructions, explanations and motivation in a clear and concise manner.

The food was healthy, nutritious and tasty - but don't expect a lot of it. Once you get to grips with the small portion sizes it becomes less of an issue. Everyone is in the same boat and you are given enough to get you through the day. The chef also had a lot of information to pass on and recipe ideas to share.

You get out what you put in - but everything is tailored towards the realisation of your goals. Make the most of it and enjoy!

This was my third Prestige camp at the Devon site in four years. I am 57, while fitness is important to me, my life is not organised around it. The camp allows me to fully concentrate on this aspect of my life, to increase my fitness and strength, and to lose weight. In both previous cases the results lasted, I am much fitter now than when I first came, and I weighed less upon arrival last week than when I left last year. So this is not a fad. However, it is very hard work, which is reliably supported and guided by the wonderful PB staff. They are much more important than the lovely countryside or luxury accommodation. Obviously, diet is very important, too. While the meals were fine this year, too, they lacked the excellence and style/flair of the previous chef (for example, there's nothing wrong with sweet potatoes, but three times in a week? turkey/chicken tended to be bland, turkey burger in particular, etc, nothing major, only noticable perhaps to those who enjoyed the cooking of last year, or who cook fresh and tasty food themselves).

All in all a truly recommendable experience for anyone looking to improve their fitness, lose weight, and spend a week very far away from their everyday life. Thanks a lot to the very dedicated staff W, without whom the same results would not be achieved, as well as to staff M and also to chef.

The week was very well organised - the exercise was tough, and very challenging at times, but the Staff were unfailingly brilliant at pushing us all on. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough! Food was delicious (and I got more when I asked, which was relief as I was not there to lose weight, as my goal was to get fitter and firmer) and the accommodation was lovely in a very peaceful valley. We had a fantastic group which was very supportive of everyone in the group. My daughter lost over 8 pounds and 8 inches and felt exhilarated. I left feeling fitter and better that I had done for years, and am trying to maintain the momentum by putting in place the nutritional and exercise knowledge I learnt, during what was something of a life changing experience. I am going to have to book another week soon!

My sister and I did the Hyde Park boot camp at the weekend. We only did the Saturday session, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The morning was high cardio, high energy, interval / continuous / calisthenics / circuit type training. The afternoon comprised of boxing, upper & lower body and core. The day is 10am-4pm with a 50 min lunch break. You are asked to provide your own food for the day and advice is given before hand on the best things to eat. Water is available throughout the day and any bags are locked safely away while you train.

I exercise regularly and found the day quite tough (but in a fun & enjoyable way), especially as it was so hot! It's a boot camp for people of all abilities as the Prestige trainers were really encouraging and supportive throughout the day, giving us enough of a push to give it that extra 10%!

I'd definitely recommend the Hyde Park sessions and my sister and I will return! Now we know what's involved we might do the Saturday & Sunday sessions next time.

This is my 2nd visit to Prestige and I came away extremely satisfied as I did the 1st time. (1st visit I lost 6.8lbs and 12inches and on this visit i was a stone lighter and still lost 6.2lbs and 11 inches) Thanks to Staff W & Staff M who are top of their game, motivational, clever and have years of knowledge and experience. They know how to push you to get the results you want. (I find the group are always there for different reasons) Just as you think you can't take any more they switch tact and do something fun but still pushing you. The accommodation is lovely. You feel safe and comfortable. I travelled on my own both times, which I wouldn't have done had I felt unsure. Thanks also to the fabulous chef! Food was wonderful and I never felt hungry. I've brought some great food ideas home with me.
I cannot recommend Prestige enough - no need to look around this is the one to book. Thanks again - you are a great team.

I chose to go on a Prestige Boot Camp because I needed a real break. I haven't had a proper holiday in about six years, so this might seem an unusual choice but I wanted something I could do where I knew I wouldn't keep being drawn back to my emails or lazily drink wine. I also wanted to give myself a bit of a kick up the pants: shape up for summer, focus on my health rather than work or family, and step out of my usual routines.

Everyone at Prestige clearly knows exactly what they're doing and, if you can switch off your brain for a week, you know you're in safe hands. Staff W and Staff R are both a great mixture of humour, drive, fitness-by-example and compassion and are great at energising when needed and proving a sympathetic boost when it all gets a bit much. (Special shout out to Staff W, on that one, who provided me with a few major confidence and morale boosts when they were needed: his kindness and humour was hugely appreciated). Chef is great: loves sharing cooking tips and has a dry sense of humour. His lamb dish was exquisite.

Pettistree House is a good venue for this; the space around it is perfect for the fun and games Prestige put you through, the lanes around it quiet and good for a walk, and it's got great access to the wider countryside and beach as well as the A12 and Woodbridge Railway station. It's a nice house and decorated in a luxurious style: this is not a week of slumming by any stretch.

There's no denying that this is tough. I was determined to make the most of my week so I really got my head down and focused; you get what you put in, I pushed myself hard and ended the week with a real sense of achievement. You find things out about yourself too: I discovered that I'm still a good runner, even though I hate running, and that I'm actually pretty fit. I also rediscovered my love of walking, and had a blissful day of walking half way through as light relief from all the other exercises.

It's definitely good value for money: when you think of accommodation, food and intensive small group personal training it would still represent value at twice the price. You will get a return on your investment: time, money and effort. Even though my goal wasn't weight loss I did lose weight and inches; more importantly I feel more toned, stronger, more energetic and more positive minded.

I feel strangely bereft now at my desk: it would be lovely to be able to drop in whenever you need a boost. It puts a burn in your muscles and a massive smile on your face: what more could you want from a Boot Camp? As for its long term effect: I feel as though I've been handed the keys to a Ferrari and I'm going to look after it damn well!

Thanks Prestige, you're all stars.