USMC FITNESS BOOT CAMP is an outdoor, Marine Corps style, boot camp fitness program for ANYONE at any fitness level. Anyone means YOU, recruit! The members of USMC FITNESS BOOT CAMP come from every walk of life, every fitness level, and every size and shape! We’ve got couch potatoes to conditioned athletes! And about 65% of recruits are women! So there's NO excuse! YOU can do this!!!
The workouts are patterned after the same fitness program used by the United States Marine Corps' Recruit Training at Parris Island, SC. You'll do exercises like what you'd expect: push ups, sit ups, side-straddle hops and lots of brand new exercises that you'll learn! What if you haven't done a push up since you were in high school? No problem. You'll pace yourself and do as much as you can while we're doing these exercises. No one will talk bad about your momma or call you a maggot! You'll also do calorie/fat burning cardio workouts that will help you lose more weight in less time!
ABOUT SERGEANT MAJOR TONY LUDLOW
USMC FITNESS BOOT CAMP’s commanding officer and founder, Tony Ludlow, from Fort Smith, Arkansas is a former Third Battalion, Parris Island, Marine Corps Fitness Instructor and certified personal trainer. He holds two master’s degrees, sports management certification from Notre Dame, with work toward a Ph.D. He is a former high school teacher, varsity sports coach, and Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Athletic Director. Sergeant Tony formerly taught this course through the Continuing Education Department of the University of Memphis. He's an avid runner and triathlete, having finished countless 5K's, 10K's, dozens of half marathons, a dozen marathons, and hundreds of short distance triathlons over the past 25 years, including the Orlando Ironman Triathlon 70.3 in 2007.
TIMES
Monday through Friday - Rain or Shine!
51 Weeks per year (We are closed Christmas week)East Memphis
The following workouts are conducted at Christ Methodist Church in east Memphis, Poplar and Grove Park, across the street from Oak Court Mall. View Map.
0530 to 0630 (5:30 - 6:30 AM) - Available year round
0645 to 0745 (6:45 - 7:45 AM) - Available May - August
0830 to 0930 (8:30 - 9:30 AM) - Available January - May and September - December
1745 to 1845 (5:45 - 6:45 PM) - Available year roundMidtown Memphis
The following workouts are conducted at Evergreen Presbyterian Church in Midtown Memphis, North Parkway and University, across the street from Rhodes College. View map.
0530 to 0630 (5:30 - 6:30 AM) - Available year round
And you can mix and match these workouts to suit your schedule. For example, you can come in the morning one day and the evening the next day. You can also “double up” and do a morning AND an evening workout on the same day! No extra charge for the extra “fun!” In fact, you're welcome to come as often as you can!
LOCATIONS
Workouts are conducted at Christ United Methodist Church in East Memphis and Evergreen Presbyterian Church in Midtown Memphis.
View location maps and directions
COSTS
First Month (Recruit Month) $180.00 Additional Months Monthly $75.00/month 3 Month Enlistment $180.00 ($45 Savings!) 6 Month Enlistment $325.00 ($125 Savings!) 1 Year Tour of Duty $525.00 ($375 Savings!) There is no obligation to continue beyond your Recruit Month. After the Recruit Month, you may re-enlist month by month or take advantage of our multiple month discounts. Members of the program are welcome to attend as many sessions per week as they desire, no extra charge!
Buddy Program Special
For the first month, the Recruit Month, two people can join for the for the price of one. Standard individual pricing applies after the Recruit Month.Other special discounts offered from time to time.
WHAT TO BRING TO BOOT CAMP
Everyday bring a towel and or an exercise mat to use for stretching. On "weight days" you'll need to bring a pair of dumbbells ... usually a set of 5 pounders for women and a set of 10 pounders for men ... to start with. A good pair of running shoes is a must, even if you're a walker and not a runner. And you should ALWAYS bring a positive "CAN DO!" attitude!