Escanaba Fit Body Boot Camp

Happy 1 Year Coachaversary to our very own Coach Kayleigh! 🥳

Kayleigh started out as a member back in June of 2023. Since then, she’s embarked on her own health journey and she has TRANSFORMED inside and out - and she isn’t done yet!
She expressed interest to be on our team last year and how could we say no!?
Coach Kayleigh has become an absolute fire breathing dragon of a coach who shows up with that game day mentality, she pushes our clients outside their comfort zones, and is leading by example in her daily life.
We are truly honored to have Coach Kayleigh on our team and cannot wait to see her continued growth and success!

Thank you for all you do Coach! 🫶

🔥Saturday Member Spotlight🔥

This month, we want you to meet Justin! Justin joined FBBC with his fiancé, Claire. They wanted to get in shape together and make healthier life choices. Since joining Justin has noticed increased energy and improved overall well-being.

His favorite thing about Fit Body Boot Camp is that you can just show up and get a workout done. We understand that being time efficient is important to our members along with ensuring that they’re performing exercises safely! That is why we handle the programming, have certified coaches, and are dedicated to being the best 30 minutes of your day.

Justin recognizes the importance of prioritizing health and fitness throughout ALL of life and that is why he keeps showing up and working hard! He is choosing to do that hard work now to lower the risks of age-related diseases later.

His biggest challenge that he has overcome is taking action, showing up, and just doing it. “We all know what we have to do between eating right and staying active. The difference is do it or not.” 👏

A lot of our members, including Justin, start out with building consistency with their workouts and then begin tackling their nutrition. His future goal is getting to a lean and mean 15% body fat. His plan of attack? Dial in his nutrition.

Fun Facts about Justin:
💥He was an army ranger.
🧑‍🏫He was a kindergarten teacher.
🔥His favorite move is a dumbbell pullover! What a great move for the back muscles, the shoulders, and overall posture.

Thank you for being a valued member of Escanaba Fit Body Family, Justin! Keep up the great work! 💪

✨Saturday Member Spotlight✨

Today, we’re shining the light on Ken who has been with us since we opened in 2023. He was wanting to be surrounded by like-minded people and find a gym that would hold him accountable. “My goals were to simply get back into shape, lose weight, put on muscle, and meet new friends. I basically wanted a new lifestyle-out with the old, in with the new.”

Since Ken has joined, he’s experienced numerous changes!
Physically, he has gained strength, shed body fat, improved his mobility, has experienced greater stamina, better balance, more energy, and has even lowered his resting heart rate and blood pressure. When it comes to the mental, Ken has experienced a confidence boost, improved mental resilience, stress management, and better mental clarity.

What keeps Ken showing up and working hard? “I show up because it’s no longer about “getting” in shape, it’s about “staying” in shape, physically and mentally, for the life I want to live. The gym is my playground, my therapy, and my proof that consistency beats motivation every time.”

He’s also recognized the importance of fitness as we age. “I know that by working out my body and mind, I’m reducing my risk of “age-related cognitive decline” which is a fear of mine. I definitely don’t want to be a statistic. I’ve seen peers slow down with age and I refuse to let that be me. Every workout is a middle finger to Father Time.”
His tip for prioritizing his sessions? “Schedule workouts like meetings. Block them out on my phone calendar and protect that time. ‘Would I skip a doctor’s appointment?’ I think of my workouts as preventative healthcare.”

While he has experienced MANY wins, Ken has also had a handful of challenges come his way. His biggest one being a traumatic brain injury back in 2023. Ken’s determination and resiliency during his recovery was outstanding. “FBBC gave me a sense of purpose when I had none. It put some kind of normalcy back into my life. Even though I felt I couldn’t do much of any workout, I still tried, the coaches were amazing at keeping me motivated and safe by altering the workouts to suit me until I was given the all clear.” He’s happy to report that he’s cleared to return back to work 1 year early!

Ken is a busy family man who understands the demands of life! “I’ve had to accept that some weeks will be 100% on point; others, 50%. That’s life. When big responsibilities or must do obligations hit (caregiving, work crises), I shift to ‘maintenance mode’, sometimes it’s just 1, but try for 2-3 short, intense sessions a week to maintain my progress. “

For those who are just getting started on their journey, here’s Ken’s advice:
- Consistency > intensity. Focus on showing up, even if it’s just 2-3 days a week at first. Progress happens in months, not days.
- Celebrate small wins like walking farther, lifting slightly heavier, or just feeling less winded.
- Avoid comparing yourself to others. Your journey is yours alone.
- Adjust when needed, there’s no shame in knee push-ups or lighter weights.
- Recovery is part of the process and matters just as much as the workout.
- Nutrition fuels results - you can’t outwork a bad diet. Focus on whole foods (protein, veggies, healthy fats) and don’t deprive yourself—balance is key. A treat here and there keeps you sane.

Ken has a list of future goals, but his current goals are busting out some unassisted pull ups along with still working to shed some body fat. In the future he wants to deadlift 1.5x his bodyweight along with competing in a race!

To close out Ken’s amazing testimony, his last gold nugget of advice, “Fitness should enhance life, not consume it. If one of your goals stops being fun, it’s time to pivot.”

We’ve been absolutely blessed to have Ken be a part of our Fit Fam and are looking forward to providing continued support as he keeps showing up and working towards his goals!

Gooooo Ken! 👏

Our Fit Fam, their family and Coaches got together on this beautiful Sunday and conquered the Pine Mountain 500!

Congrats to all who stepped out of their comfort zone. We all got 1% better today!

✨ Saturday Member Spotlight ✨

This month, we want to recognize our member, Sheryl!
Sheryl was already on her own weight-loss journey when she made the spur of the moment decision to join us last fall for our 6-week Ultimate Transformation Challenge. She joined with 3 of her friends and they became known as the ‘QuadPod’. They’re all still here gettin’ after it too!

Sheryl’s goal for the 6-weeks was just to survive! Little did she know that she was going to lose 14lbs (she’s lost a total of 40lbs with us!) AND see her self-confidence bloom! 🌸

Like many people who start their journey at Fit Body Boot Camp, she was very anxious about starting. The thing that makes Fit Body Boot Camp different is our welcoming community.

“Everyone is positive and encouraging. There is no judgement. We work hard together, laugh together, and support each other. It’s truly a family. The coaches push you just enough and challenge you to be your best self.”

Showing up has been her biggest challenge, however, she’s recognized the power of fitness when it comes to her mental well-being!

“I’ve made it a necessary part of my day. I started out committed to 3x/week, now I strive for 5. It’s also where and how I release all the negative things life throws at me.”

Fun Fact: Sheryl has a degree in Professional Aviation and minored in Airway Science! She flies and teaches others how to fly airplanes! ✈️ How cool is that!?

Sheryl’s future health and fitness goals are to participate in the MURPH again next year in 2026 and do pull-ups on the bar and lose another 40lbs. She’s committed to showing up for herself daily, doing her best, and having fun along the way!

That’s right - health and fitness doesn’t have to be a miserable experience. You can work on a healthier you while enjoying the process. Her advice to anyone starting out on their fitness journey is to “just show up - leave your fears at the door. No one is there to look at or gawk and judge you. Everyone is on their own journey.” 👏

We can’t wait to see your continued success, Sheryl!
We are blessed to know you and are so glad you’re a part of our Fit Fam!

💙🤍🖤 💙🤍🖤

💪 A Buck a Burpee = $5,000 Raised! 💥

Our Fit Fam showed UP in the biggest way! For every dollar donated, our coaches did a burpee—and let’s just say, they were feeling it. 😅

Thanks to our incredible members at Marquette & Escanaba Fit Body Boot Camp, we raised nearly $2,500, and as a company, we matched it—bringing our total to $5,000 donated to the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force. 🙌

This is what happens when fitness meets purpose. THANK YOU for showing what strength, sweat, and heart can do together. ❤️

2 claps for Brenda! 👏👏

Brenda reached her 100 session milestone today AND has lost 50lbs! 🥳

Brenda came to us with 3 of her best friends (who are also CRUSHING it) back in September for one of our 8-week challenges. She was consistent in attending 3-4 sessions a week, changed her eating habits, along with some other habits in her life. She trusted the process and trusted her coaches.

Brenda said something amazing this morning and it really hit home. She said, “We think we are doing good by always taking care of others, but we’re really not.”
This is so true. You cannot pour from an empty cup. You are important too. Self-care is not selfish.

Take care of yourself. Move your body. Eat real food. Get your sleep. Stay hydrated. Have a positive mindset.
It’s never too late to take your life in a completely different direction, you just have to start.

Congratulations on this amazing milestone, Brenda!

Progress is progress, no matter how small.

Make time this weekend to set yourself up for a successful week! Whether it's booking your sessions in advanced, getting ALL your laundry done (wash AND fold AND put it away), planning/prepping your meals for the week, or reflecting on last week and how you can make the upcoming week even better!

Your future self will thank you for the actions you take today.

✨ Saturday Member Spotlight ✨

This month, we want to recognize our member, Carole!

Carole was feeling complacent and wanted to make a lifestyle change. She walked through our doors in March ‘23 and she hasn’t looked back since! Carole has recently celebrated her 200th session and has been extremely consistent when it comes to our Core 4 Habits.

“I've changed a huge part of my life since joining Fit Body Boot Camp. I've lost 30 pounds and completely changed my eating habits and diet. I love the challenging workouts and meeting new people. Everyone there is so positive. The trainers are down to earth and right by your side helping you to succeed. The more time that goes by the more I want to accomplish. It's just so addictive. I feel so energized!”

Carole has recognized that her health directly impacts her daily life and she doesn’t want to be held back from any health complications.

“I'm retired. As I get older my health is my number one priority. If I don't get enough exercise and challenge my body, my life span can easily be shortened. Exercise and eating healthy has been my number one priority. I'm also planning to do a lot of traveling in the next few years. I’m hoping to get to Ireland, England and quite a few places in the US like Montana and Colorado.”

When Carole isn’t at Fit Body, she spends her time being socially active, strengthening her relationship with the Lord, and she is an organization guru!

Carole’s future health and fitness goals are to lose another 15lbs and to continue getting stronger. Her advice to anyone who is wanting to get started on their health and fitness journey is to, “take it slow and let your body adjust and change at a healthy rate.” 👏
Great advice Carole!

We are proud to know her and she inspired all of us here at Escanaba FBBC.
Thank you for being a dedicated member, Carole!

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

Give yourself some love and get your body moving today!

Strong heart = strong life

Have a great day!