Testimonial

Testimonial - Recently published in the HOOYAH! National Newsletter.

"I have recently finished the Bootcamp in Melbourne, under the instruction of Gary Wagner (Sarge).
I would like to pass on my recommendations and feedback regarding the recently completed Bootcamp, firstly Original bootcamp is one of the best things I have been involved with. I have competed in sport and fitness for many years, rowing, triathlons, kayaking, rugby and gym. I have enjoyed this training more than any other training I have been involved in.

Often it is difficult to become motivated to train and I have seen over the years many people get involved in a program and then decide to drop out for one or another reason, I personally believe this is due to the trainer or coach. On the first evening of Bootcamp I looked around and saw a number of people I thought would have given the program the flick after a week, however I was pleasantly surprised. Gary’s energy and motivation towards our platoon was infectious and ensured each and everyone of us gave 110%, I think I can speak for the whole platoon when I say, we were keen and eager about coming to each training session looking forward to what was in store.

The Bootcamp was great and I have signed up again as many of the others recruits have, I would like to pass on my thanks to all involved with the Original Bootcamp program and especially to Gary for his leadership and motivation towards all of us. I would recommend the Original Bootcamp to anyone!

Hooyah!!!

Renton Carlyle-Taylor, Melbourne, VIC

Barrier Day

Well another Weekend has passed, what did you get up to? Even if you enjoy your job and love your work, everyone looks forward to the weekend, so please tell me that you didn't huddle inside and lay on the couch watching tele all weekend again.

Sure it was restful but was it satisfying, did you feel great afterwards or did you still feel tired.

What did we do? well I joined forces with mates from two other Bootcamps and gave our collective recruits a day that challenged them physically and mentally, gave them a sense of achievement, pride and some great stories to tell over the office water cooler! (plus they got a great T-Shirt to show off at their Bootcamp sessions:)

All recruits dug deep, worked hard as a team and made it through the day, despite their pre-session nerves and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all recruits who took part. They worked hard and from all reports had a ball! I'll be adding more photos from the day to the website soon!

So what is BOPE?

Inspired by Brazil’s elite BOPE (Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais) or Special Police Operations Battalion, the B.O.P.E. Barrier Test is a unique opportunity for you to test your true mettle. It will give you an insight into what it takes to be selected for training as part of one of the world’s hardest working, and most respected Police Special Operations units. You will be pushed both physically and mentally, and challenged to overcome emotional barriers. This challenge is guaranteed bring out the best in you.

The B.O.P.E. Barrier Test is a full day of demanding challenges. You will be required to complete tasks based on the real life skill set of this most elite Military Police unit, such as rappelling, navigation, and mental strength.

Only open to recruits from our Corps Training Sessions, look for not only our next BOPE Barrier Day but other special events that help set us apart from the the crowd!

HOOYAH!

"Staff Sergeant' Wagner

Sarge Gets a Promotion!

Gday all,

In recognition of my continued dedication to providing the very best in Original Bootcamp Fitness Programs, I was recently awarded a promotion to 'Staff Sergeant' by the Bootcamp Fitness Network.

It truly is an honour to be among the first Certified Bootcamp instructors in Australia to be awarded this rank and one of only 3 Nationwide and to be recognised again for my high proficiency, dedication and continuous drive to provide highly effective fitness programs for my recruits and the continued development of my fellow Bootcamp Instructors. (The first was when only a few months ago I was awarded Bootcamp Lead Instructor of the Year).

I would also like to congratulate the other two Instructors who achieved the rank of 'Staff Sergeant' both of whom I respect Immensely David 'Stoxy' Stocks who operates in the Victorian Bayside Area and Rob Coads who is based in the Adelaide CBD, Henley Beach and Golden Grove Areas.

A sincere and Heartfelt thank you to all my Friends, Family and Recruits for helping me continue to realise my dream, wait until you see what I get up to next!

HOOYAH!

'Staff Sergeant' Wagner

Run to the G! Photo of 'Staff Sergeant Wagner

The Melbourne Run to the G was recently completed by our Original Bootcamp recruits accompanied by myself on the half marathon and my Instructor Bart Hand on the 10 km event.

As I realise that one of the elements missing from my current website is my photo I deceided to show you all a pic of me as I run the course.

FYI: Our recruits did very well! Some set new Personal Bests for time and for Distance and all completed their chosen events!

Till Next Time

Gary

It ain't about how hard you hit......

Watching movies is one of my favourite past times, as this blog continues those of you who don't know me personally will come to realise this. They are a way to tell a story that is easily accessed by everyone, so when I blog a quote from a movie when they see it it they will get the power of it's message straight from the source.

I just finished watching the latest Rocky movie, here is the most memorable quote from it.

"You let people stick a finger in your face and tell you you’re no good, then when things got hard you started looking for something to blame.

Let me tell you something you already know the world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows! It’s a very mean and very nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it.

Nobody hits as hard as life but It ain't about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.

That’s how winning is done!

If you know what you’re worth then you’ve gotta go out and get what you’re worth, but you’ve got to be willing to take the hits and not point your finger and say, you ain’t where you want to be because of him or her or anybody, cowards do that and that ain’t you, you’re better than that! - Rocky Balboa

I often get people telling me, I'm so unfit look at that person they're so much quicker, stronger fitter than me. In the end that does not matter one little bit, in the end (and this is true for everyone!) the only things you have to compete with is yourself and life. Remember

"It ain't about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.

That’s how winning is done! "

Gary Wagner
JuggernautPT
Be Unstoppable!

Quote for thought....

"We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort" Livy , Roman Historian.

Think about it the only way we grow and thrive as a person is through challenge, a sedentary life that has no challenge will see you slowly perish, as your body, mind and spirit becomes slack and slothful! Don't let it happen to you...

Gary Wagner
JuggernautPT

"Be Unstoppable!"

Doing Whats right for you...

They come up a lot in life, usually a lot more than we like, those decisions you have to make where you are faced with a major crossroad and you can take one of two paths. # 1: pretend that everythings alright (a temporary solution at best as you know it's not right) or # 2:suck up all your courage and make the decision that in your gut you know is right for you, and as hard, as uncomfortable and as scary as it is... take action!