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It’s torture, but it works! This is what our students will tell you.
Our class structure is based upon simple yet effective fundamental movement patterns executed at high intensity. These workouts deliver time-tested measurable health and fitness improvements. This technology delivers the most effective broad-based fitness results in the most efficient manner possible.
Will it be hard?
Yes, but not impossible.
Can I keep up? Yes. Everyone else here started out just like you.
Stop kidding yourself. Your workout routine is a joke. You’ve been sleep-walking from machine to machine at your health club for years with little or nothing to show for your investment. Or worse yet, you’ve cooked up a million excuses as to why you can’t work out. Your back is stiff, you’re too busy, and you’re too old—Come on now, are we that pathetic?
Our classes deliver GUARANTEED RESULTS. After one month, your transformation will be initiated. By month number two, your friends will want to know your secret.
What's it going to be-reasons or results?
Michael Rutherford
913-940-BOOT (2668)
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Michael Rutherford (a.k.a. Coach Rut) has over a quarter century of fitness coaching experience. His experiences include working with competitors from the ranks of international, Olympic, collegiate, high school, middle school and elementary school aged athletes. Coach Rut has also worked in hospital wellness environments and rehabilitation clinics.
All of these experiences have allowed Coach Rut to bridge the gap between the needs of the competitor and those of the man, woman and child seeking to enhance their personal health and fitness.
"All of us are athletes. Some of us are in training and some of us are not. Our job as a coach is to awaken the inner athlete." -Coach Rutherford.
Coach Michael Rutherford's BOOT CAMP FITNESS program is the area's largest and most established group exercise program. His training services have assisted thousands of Kansas City residents over the last two decades.
Michael Rutherford has been a regular contributor to the CrossFit Journal as well as The Performance Menu. His Max Effort Black Box (M.E.B.B) collection is the most requested back issue from The Performance Menu.
He has produced five DVDs ranging from nutrition, to program design. His DUMBBELL MOVES series is the number one selling DVD on the application of the most underutilized tool in any strength training program.
Michael Rutherford holds academic degrees in Biology, Physical Education and Masters Degrees in Exercise Physiology and Sports Biomechanics. He is a certified Club Coach by the United States Weightlifting Association and is a Crossfit level III certified coach.
Coach Rutherford participates in the sport of Weightlifting and was the 2006 National Masters Champion at 94 kg.
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Tammy Pottenger
913-653-2650
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Tammy Pottenger has been involved in athletics in one form or another since 7th grade. Growing up an avid volleyball player, she went on to play 4 years of DI volleyball at the University of Tulsa. There she earned a B.S. in Applied Mathematics in 1990. Tammy decided to become a teacher/coach and went on to earn an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 1992. Post graduate school, she and her future husband decided to settle in Kansas City. Residents of KC for 17 years, they have three active busy kids ages 12, 10 and 7. Tammy has been a math teacher for a total of 14 years. During her years as a high school math teacher; she has coached high school track and volleyball and her children’s basketball, soccer and volleyball teams.
Tammy has been a consistent runner for over 20 years, completing the Boston Marathon in April of 2009. She has tried aerobics, personal training, circuit training, stepmills, spinning, treadmills and weight training. After joining Boot Camp Fitness in October of 2008, she quickly became a fan of the Cross fit based training methods. She is a Level 1 Certified Cross fit trainer. Tammy recognizes the role that nutrition plays in the success of any athlete and works individually with those seeking a better understanding of applying this science.
Tammy believes that the easiest way to make exercise a routine is with the support of others in a group environment. Boot Camp Fitness builds in that support naturally. The class works to improve everyone from the level at which they start. It is awesome to watch those working out around you make a commitment to change and stick with it. Remember, “you will always regret turning off the alarm and sleeping in…you will never regret getting up and getting your workout DONE. “ Get up and get going!
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Abbie Jacobson
785-218-9996
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Growing up in St. Mary’s, Kansas, Abbie was a four sport athlete competing in volleyball, softball, track and basketball. Abbie then went on to play volleyball at the University of Kansas on a full athletic scholarship. After 4 years Abbie graduated from KU, earning a B.S. degree in Sport & Fitness Management. Continuing her passion for athletics, Abbie stays involved in the world of volleyball where she coaches both high school and club. Through her collegiate experiences she has learned to train at the highest level and knows the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Abbie has taught numerous boot camp classes including team weight loss and major moms in her 3+ years experience in personal training. Her goal as a fitness instructor is to increase her clients’ strength both physically and mentally through functional training.
Abbie is a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certified Personal Trainer, and has been training since 2006. She is also an ASEP certified coach, American Sport Education Program.
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Sharon Prothe
913-744-9544
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Sharon's background in movement, strength and conditioning started as a young competitive gymnast, diver and soccer player. Her playful and competitive spirit continues to be a present motivator as part of her teaching and coaching style. As a former diving coach in the Shawnee Mission School district and KCCC League she became devoted to coaching, inspiring and motivating athletes. Her devotion to health and wellness drove her to seek knowledge in the field of nutrition and she earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Kansas State University. After the birth of her 2nd child she started practicing vinyasa yoga. The athletic movements, connection to breath, and the ability to find a time to look within inspired Sharon to be a dedicated yogi for over 7 years. Sharon joyfully left her corporate career in sales and marketing to pursue her passion to inspire others towards living an authentic life of “health” , linking the mind/body connection for overall health and wellness. Sharon is certified R.Y.T. and teaches Boot Camp, Advanced Boot Camp, en.core, and private training. Sharon is a coach with Girls on the Run, a member of the International Association of Holistic Practitioners, NSCA and volunteer for WIN for KC.
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Andy O'Brien
913-940-2668
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Andy lives in Merriam with his wife Tobie and daughter Lily. He grew up in the Northland engaging in various sports, including soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, and tennis. Andy graduated from Winnetonka High School, where he competed in soccer, basketball, and tennis. After high school Andy attended Mizzou and earned a law degree and B.S. in biochemistry, which has provided a solid foundation to understand various nutritional and other principles related to health and fitness. Andy has continued to lead an active lifestyle by training for various events, such as sprint-distance running and triathlon events, half marathons, and full marathons. Most recently, he has adopted Crossfit programming as his primary means of fitness development after personally experiencing its benefits across a broad spectrum of fitness elements. For example, in October 2009, Andy completed the Kansas City Half Marathon by training with only Crossfit principles 3-4 times a week. In addition to engaging in Crossfit programming, Andy has been Crossfit certified in Olympic weightlifting and endurance training and has assisted with CrossFit endurance-training seminars. Andy is passionate about assisting others to achieve fitness goals and exploring how fitness enhances other aspects of our lives.
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