Urban LA Boot Camp

This is the best workout I’ve ever done!
I grew up playing competitive sports and have done many classes (barre, aerobics, other bootcamp classes, etc) so I understand what it feels like to be in good shape, to be challenged and I enjoy being coached.
Before my first class with Muammar I was in decent shape. I worked out regularly at the gym, but I wanted to try something new and push myself. I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into, but the classes have been absolutely life-​changing, and have set a new standard of fitness and health in my life that I didn’t know was possible. I’ve NEVER been in such good shape and felt so amazing.
The classes are generally quite small and include people of different ages, experience levels and backgrounds. Everyone can benefit from these classes — whether you are just starting to get in shape, or are already in shape and want to push yourself even further. Muammar is a great instructor and is very compassionate with every client. He works equally with everyone no matter their fitness or experience level.
My advice is to sign up for these classes if you wish to see a change and feel incredible. Come to class ready to work very hard and you will thank yourself.

I have taken urban LA Boot Camp in the past and I want to say it is a bunch of fun. Muammar is a very knowledged trainer and a sincere friend. His classes not only include weekday exercises, but they also include weekend fun. Two weeks ago, we went Flyboarding on Sunday.

By far one of the best bootcamps I have done in LA. Classes are relatively small and you don’t have to be über fit to start, but you will get a great workout every time you show up. Great instructor. Good people.

For me, working out, losing weight and reaching health goals can be daunting and at times frustrating, which is why having a great motivator and expert helping you along the way is so important. Muammar is that great motivator and expert. The work-​outs are seriously challenging — even as you gain more strength and athleticism, he’s right there to gently push you a little further. He always approaches you in a positive way. Like others have said, you don’t want to let him down — he believes in you until you do too.
You will not be disappointed signing up with Urban LA Bootcamp! You’ll be sore, but not disappointed.

Muammar is so motivating and positive and a joy to work out for… although you may want to quit because he does work you out, you keep going for him. ;)

it’s the only exercise I kept up for last 2 years! I get bored or lose interest but Urban LA Boot Camp kept me interested and excited for last 2 years. I completely agree with all the comments from 5 Star Reviews. Muammar is the BEST! he’s a good person, he knows what he’s doing and you give him your trust.
His routines are definitely challenging but you feel like million bucks after you finish your one hour. it goes by quickly.
I’ve been recommending to all my friends and family. As a matter of fact, i had my sister and my cousin join. I would highly recommend his class to everyone who wants quality training with care and positive motivation.

Urban LA Boot Camp is one of the best decisions I made in 2014.
And since you’re researching bootcamps for the new year, let me say that Muammar’s Urban LA Boot Camp is the best.
I originally told myself that I’d try doing it for one month to see if I had any success and if this was the program for me. Indeed, I did find significant success, and I’ve stuck with the program since then. In the first month, I lost five pounds. Then, I lost over fifteen pound in three months and have never felt better. And I’m not a huge person to begin with, so this was significant success. Also worth noting: I used to run casually somewhat regularly before I joined bootcamp and didn’t find much success in keeping in shape. Having the varied workout of bootcamp gives you the workout that your body needs to get in shape.
I typically go three times a week and enjoy the 5:45am sessions because nobody is bugging me at that hour; I get to spend time on me.
Muammar does a good job at incorporating a lot of core strength training that gives you a full body workout and paces it really well over the course of the week. He’s probably the nicest guy you’ll meet, but he also pushes you during the workout, which is exactly what you need. So it’s not just someone having you do a bunch of the exercises that you already do; Muammar provides a wide range of workouts in varied progressions so that you have no options but to make progress.
Also worth noting is that Urban LA Boot Camp is competitively priced compared to other boot camps.
Some tips to remember: You WILL be sore after your first work out! And that’s good! But don’t let it discourage you from coming back to the second workout. You will be working out different muscles then, anyway. The hardest part of bootcamp is the first two weeks. It’s all downhill from there!

Muammar is the rare combination of a hard trainer and a really nice, caring guy! He truly wants the best for his students, and is never without encouragement and a smile on his face. His workouts are among the hardest I’ve done, and in four weeks I really saw results. I would recommend Urban LA Boot Camp to anyone who is willing to work hard for fast results. You’ll get them here for sure!

I remember the first class I took with Muammar was a Saturday morning, which unbeknownst to me is the hardest day in the program. I had been out late the night before drinking, which I learned the hard way was really not a great idea, but I made it through, barely, taking lots of breaks and huffing and puffing the whole way. It was extremely difficult and I thought to myself, «I’m never going to be able to get through a whole class.»
Well, that was about a year ago, and I’ve been going on and off the whole time, only leaving early once when I was really sick.
Muammar is a fantastic teacher. He’s the sweetest guy, but very firm, and has an honesty about him that makes you want him to be proud of you. He’s genuinely very encouraging when you’ve made progress or a commitment or tried particularly hard. He’s in incredible shape himself (unlike some teachers in other boot camps I’ve tried which I didn’t like as much) so his demos always make me laugh… he makes it look so easy. Honestly, it’s never easy. It gets more doable as you get stronger, but it’s always challenging and he constantly mixes things up so you never get the same class twice. It never feels (to me) competitive with the other students either, it’s more competitive with yourself, trying to prove that you can do it. I think that’s all due to the way he is with his students.
I started the class wanting to get into shape and lose about 5 pounds before I moved to DTLA. I didn’t lose much because I didn’t change my eating habits (which he will tell you, you HAVE to do.) He offered meal plans, recipes, and I just did my own thing, because the benefits of the class were still amazing… I had SO much more energy and was definitely more toned and way more fit than I thought I’d ever be in my 40s (By the way, the class is usually more ladies then men, with most in their 30s and 40s, I think. Everyone is super nice).
But then I actually moved to the culinary wonderland of DTLA and started exploring every restaurant I could… and gained 10 pounds in a couple of months. Youch.
Thankfully, Muammar started a challenge about 6 weeks ago to get to a certain weight by the end of the year. My goal was to lose 15 pounds. He told us to use a food app to count calories, 1200 – 1350 a day for me. He said if we followed the plan, we would definitely succeed. And amazingly, he’s right… I’ve lost 8 pounds since the challenge began! He’s amped up the class difficulty, and I’ve been strict with myself food wise with a cheat day here and there… but I’m feeling more motivated than ever to fit into those skinny jeans before the end of the year and I feel I will. I can totally see a difference and others can too. It’s all because of hard work and that feels awesome. I’m very proud of myself as growing up in LA I’ve been on some diet or another my whole life, but never with this much success.
I love being amidst skyscapers downtown (I take it at night) near my home, it’s so magical, especially when the class is over :) and you’re feeling so good.
Anyway I could go on and on, I’m just really happy i found this class and I’m not planning on stopping any time soon. After the special it does get expensive, but it’s worth every penny.
Oh also, he does special activities all the time, extra runs and swim classes and bike rides for free even if you’re still not in the program as far as I know.
I can’t recommend it enough.

Muammar is very knowledgeable and understanding. He meets you where you are and focuses on longevity. He never yells at you and makes you feel like he is fully vested in you.
Muammar also has extras: Workshops on how to improve your running, your swimming, as well as how to eat right. I am so thankful to Muammar.

Amazing, fun classes! Makes waking up early worth it. Muammar is a great instructor with tons of useful health and wellness advice. I would highly recommend this bootcamp!

My best friend and I have wanted to start working out and decided to go to a bootcamp. We came across Urban LA Bootcamp via a Living Social deal and I’m so happy we did. Muammar is such a great trainer; he is extremely attentive to each student, encouraging, and puts you to work!
I would highly recommend attending Urban LA Boot Camp. Each class is different, one day you are focusing on arms, another your legs, your abs, your back, etc. The classes are exciting and non repetitive. I have never been one to wake up early and work out at 5:45am for an hour, but I am now.

I’ve been working out with Muammar for a year, and it has been awesome. I’m in better shape than ever. Actually I never thought I was going to be able to do what I can do now. Thanks to Muammar, I ran my first Olympic Triathlon a couple of weeks ago. He improved my swimming and running techniques (for free), and mainly he increased my confidence. When you pay for the classes, you are paying for much more. He has other activities during the week and weekend (running, hiking, biking…), and all of them are for free. If you want to change your life style, feel and look better, and have fun while doing it, Muammar is your answer.
PS: if you only want to lose weight, just stop eating (I’ve lost more than 70 lbs, so I know what I’m talking about). This boot camp is much more than that (although I’ve lost the last 15 lbs since I’m working out here…)

I am an Urban LA Boot Camp student on hiatus… I started bootcamp with Muammar back in Nov 2012. I’m a mother of 2, pushing 40 and when I started with Muammar, the closest thing to exercise for me was walking the Rose Bowl. I knew I was out of shape and was terrified to start «boot camp». I won’t lie and sugar coat anything… he kicked my ass and I was worked! I worked out reluctantly 3X/​wk at 5:30AM for a little over 2 months. Unfortunately, I was getting back home too late and my kids were late to school 3X/​wk so I have been on a temporary leave from bootcamp.
So, what inspired me to write a review 5 months after I stopped attending his classes? I recently ran the Pasadena 5K with a few girlfriends. It was one of the hottest days of this summer yet I ran it comfortably. In fact, I was even disappointed that my time was so slow. I felt a little frustrated that I didn’t push my girlfriends to pick up the speed during the run. With this frustration lingering on my mind for the past 5 days, I went for a solo run this morning and took 15 minutes off my time from this past Sunday. I realized that my body had built up endurance that I wasn’t even aware of. Granted, I have been running somewhat consistently, but I remember the runs that Muammar would have me do in the freezing dark mornings by the police dept… going up and down insane hills… I TRULY believe that my 2 months with Muammar (running, burpees and all! damn burpees…) has changed my exercising capabilities.
I was so proud of myself this morning and so grateful to Muammar that I wanted to shoot him an email but decided to Unilocal instead. This way, I not only let him know how awesome HE is but I get to provide insight for someone who might be interested in checking Muammar’s bootcamp out.
It’s very clear that Muammar loves to train. He inspires his students even when he is not in class. He has sent me multiple emails and texts to check in with how I’ve been (with absolutely no pressure). He is firm without being an obnoxious, yelling drill sergeant. He really makes an effort to listen to the needs of each student because everyone’s body is built differently. His workouts are NOT easy but he helps you get through it and makes you feel inspired to want to achieve more.
I plan to go back to the challenging workouts with Muammar but meanwhile, I know that I have him to credit for the consistent workouts I have been doing on my own. I am jealous of the students who are able to not only work out with him during bootcamp but are able to do all the extra-​activities that he provides free of charge… He runs, hikes, swims, etc… with his students outside of class! This guy is a workout saint and a pretty nice human too. He really makes it a lifestyle for his students.
Two enthusiastic thumbs up for Urban LA Bootcamp and a GIANT thank you to Muammar for getting me to a point where I can have workout/​exercise goals! You’re fabulous!

What a transformation life has been since I started boot camp with Urban LA Boot Camp! I would recommend these classes for sure!
I feel great, I have lost weight (the healthy way) and gained muscles (no bulk though). And the best part is that my chronic headaches have gone away. I had suffered from headaches for years and years (from work related sitting at a computer incorrectly) and have had more results from boot camp than physical therapy or a body worker.
The best part is the community spirit that Muammar (the trainer) encourages. The group is positive and friendly and athletic. I am nowhere near some of their (the group) fitness levels, yet I never feel like I don’t belong. Muammar and the group have pushed me to do things I never dreamed of. This is a great, friendly, positive place for any fitness level… from athletic to the very beginner. Thanks Urban LA Bootcamp for the (nice) kick in the butt to get me going!

A friend and I decided to try this program out since we found a deal on Living Social ($ 40 for a month of bootcamp!!! Wowza!) and I couldn’t be happier with the results already! Muammar is an excellent trainer and great guy: patient, but makes you work hard; positive and encouraging. The schedule is very open, with early morning, evening, and weekend options. He clearly spends a lot of his time with his students in mind, since he also offers a free night class and Sunday class each week. He is very responsive to phone and emails, and he will check up on you (and make you feel exceptionally guilty if you’re lazy and miss a session because he’s so nice) regarding your progress, etc.
I was never an athletic person, but after two weeks of Urban LA Boot Camp, I have muscles I’ve never seen before and can run without getting winded. The meal plan advise has given me so much energy that I have been lacking for years! Yes, the workouts are challenging, but each day you finish with group applause and you’ll feel like a champ! Such a positive group is only possible with a positive instructor.

I was interested in this boot camp because sessions were held within a short walk from my downtown apartment.
I joined because Muammar impressed me by initially sitting and talking with me about his classes for a good 30 minutes; he explained matters clearly and didn’t seem to be over-​promising or otherwise trying to «sell» me. It was clear he was knowledgeable and practical, and took a genuine interest in my needs and situation.
I’ve been with his program going on two months because the classes are providing exactly what I need: a setting in which I am being motivated and driven to improve in an effective and positive manner, working out with a supportive and friendly group of folks who have made this 58-​year-​old dude feel welcome.
The workouts are challenging but never boring. Muammar is a skilled instructor who keeps me motivated and pushing to improve. He is unfailingly supportive and friendly. He offers additional opportunities for hikes and runs beyond the sessions I’m paying for. I feel as though I’m getting great value for my money and being led by someone genuinely interested in my well-​being and personal improvement.
FWIW, Muammar is a Marine Corps veteran who served two tours of duty in Iraq.
Joining his boot camp has been a great move for me; nothing but a positive and reinforcing experience. I couldn’t have done better had I spent months researching boot camps. Muammar rocks.

Joining Urban LA Bootcamp was by far the best choice I made in 2012. What started off as a really good one-​month Groupon deal turned into an ongoing contract and an amazing experience that not only got me much more fit than I’ve ever been, but also introduced me to some incredible people too.
Muammar, the trainer, is very talented and has an understanding of fitness and health that seems to far-​exceed that of his peers. I’ve been interested in health and fitness for some time, but have not been exposed to anything as fulfilling or challenging as the workouts Muammar creates. Some of the workouts I’ve done are Insanity, indoor spin, Yoga, Pilates, personal training — basically a wide spectrum.
Do yourself a favor and give it a shot. At worst, you’ll learn to eat better, get in some intense workouts, and even make a few fitness-​devotee friends.

My wife and I have been training with Muammar for 8 – 9 months now and we’ve experienced huge changes. I went from completely not working out to learning to run, swim and bike. I am so delighted to know Muammar, he is such a positive person and has helped me get into the best shape in my life (finally) at age 36.
2013 here we come!!!

I would like to update my review. When I first did my review I was pissed because Muammar kicked me and my friend out of his class for no reason because we were truly doing our best.
I said somethings out of angry calling Muammar a racist which he’s not. Muammar meet with me and our friend and apologized to us and gave us a refund. Muammar is a GREAT person and is a GOOD training.
So please disregard my first review even though I did get kicked out of the glass and was very upset, Muammar is NOT a Racist.