Cindy Lai Fitness Boot Camp

Cheers to Cindy Lai! The most, awesome, patient, and kick ass, personal trainer.
I have been training with Cindy for 6 weeks ~ the results are bloody amazing:) I am so pleased with the woman in the mirror looking back at me. (Self:).
Thank you Cindy.

Finding the right trainer is like finding the right therapist — it’s all about someone who listens to you, motivates you, knows how to push you, and tailors her sessions to fit your needs.
Cindy’s awesome. Energetic, but thoughtful and intelligent. Rigorous, but also warm and friendly. She gives good feedback, and will work with you help structure diet and exercises routines to implement into your daily life.
I highly recommend her. I’m lucky to have found a trainer with the absolute right combination of qualities to help get me in shape.

I have had several pair training sessions with Cindy which included body-​weight and kettle bell exercises. She pushes me to improve, but at the same time has done a great job of easing me into getting into shape. I have never worked out regularly before, and I feel that working with Cindy will give me the confidence and motivation to succeed. She is good at varying our workouts so that I don’t get bored, and I really appreciate her email reminders to keep being active during the week. She is a great trainer, and fun to be around. I highly recommend her!

Cindy Lai’s workout is great. Diverse, challenging and fun, she pushes you to do your best — use muscles you wouldn’t normally use and strengthen your core. She is also able to advise on running techniques, posture and nutrition. I definitely recommend it. It’s also a great way to meet people of common goals and interests. I’ve tried quite a few bootcamps in NYC trying to find the «one» and I found the one. A+

So, almost two and a half years later, and I still love Cindy’s classes! I still take the kettlebell bootcamp class every week. She tailors the class to each person in there. She knows how to motivate and push you to make you work your hardest, without being overbearing like other bootcamp classes.
I get bored with workout routines very easily and have to switch to new goals, whether it’s running a half marathon, doing a crazy obstacle course, doing an 8-​week weight lifting program, etc. But Cindy includes new routines, workouts and exercises every week, so I never get bored. Even though it’s tough to wake up early on a Saturday morning, Cindy motivates me to, and I actually look forward to it.

I’ve just started Cindy’s kettlebell classes and they’re great! Tried a few different bootcamp places when I first moved to NYC, but the kettlebell workouts definitely take things to the next level. Cindy does a great job of keeping class sizes manageable, and tailors the workouts to each student — keeping beginners encouraged while giving more advanced students enough to keep challenged and coming back for more. With other training I felt like I kept hitting plateaus as I adapted, but with Cindy’s workouts I’m sore every time (in a good way: o)). Can’t wait for the next class!

I think Cindy is great!!! Her classes are challenging, not repetitive, and results driven. She caters to each persons needs while in a group setting. She’s also very motivating and will email you to remind you about bootcamp and eating healthy outside of class. I highly recommend her classes :)

Cindy Lai gets it. She tailors the workouts for busy New Yorkers in easy going way. She encourages you to listen to your body and will demonstrate the exercise & the modified version. The bootcamp is definitely doable and her coaching motivates you to challenge yourself. She provides corrective body feedback with friendly observations and professionalism.
The definite plus is the class is outdoors in Central Park. I have to remind myself to stay focus as the cute male joggers pass by. Classes will move location once colder weather sets into the winter. Check her website for the latest info on where and when.
By the end of the class, you will definitely work your muscles & enjoy the support and camaraderie between newcomers and veterans. Burn the calories and enjoy the results.

I will admit, I am a bootcamp junkie, especially when it comes with some well-​priced vouchers on deal sites. I’ve been through a few at this point.
I’d say Cindy Lai Boot Camp was not so rigorous. I was never worried about skimping a little bit, and I wish I had been barked at more. Also, I felt the evening sessions were upwards of 10 minutes shorter than the schedule. Lastly, I found the exercises repetitive.
Sad to say it, but I am pretty sure there are some better boot camps out there. But if you’re looking for something different to shake up your routine, it is not a bad option.

I absolutely LOVE CLF. Her classes are amazing and very professional. I randomly ran into her website searching for kettle bell classes, and thankfully she was everything (and more) than expected. Her bootcamp classes are also very hard (in a good way), and will put you in shape if you go constantly. After the first kettle bell workout I was sore for about 4 days, really sore.
She motivates you, is nice, respectful and the classes don’t feel like torture. I have been going to the gym for a while, but these classes really reminded me that I don’t go enough.
I recommend CLF whether you are a beginner or advanced, she will help you and guide you through the class with your specific targeted needs. So happy to be going to these classes! You should go. Don’t be scared!

Cindy is great!!! I first found her class thru a living social discount, and went back to her classes after an almost two year hiatus. Not in my best shape the 2^nd go around, but Cindy really works with you at the level your comfortable at. In fact I love that she modifies techniques during the workouts for people that are newish to the class or can’t do the move because of physical limitations (me I have bad knees, and my blood pressure tends to be on the lower end of healthy, so sometimes if I move too fast or go from a down to an up position, I can get dizzy). Cindy knowing this gives me an exercise that will work the muscle group we’re doing but at a level my body is comfortable at. Not gonna lie, sometimes those bear crawls and planks KILL ME… but so WORTH IT!!!

Went to my first kettle bell boot camp yesterday. It was tough, painful, exhausting, and awesome. Woke up this morning in the most pain I’ve ever been in from a workout — in a good way. I feel completely beat up, wrecked, and couldn’t be happier. She gets the job done!

AMAZING! I went to Cindy’s Kettlebell Boot Camp this morning and it was one of the greatest workout I’ve had in NYC. This was my first time using a kettlebell for an extensive workout, and I’m so glad it was with Cindy!
The class was just 6 people, so it was intimate with lots of opportunity for one-​on-​one help. I am not very strong (at all), but Cindy gave me a ton of modifications that helped me access the workout at my pace and strength. Even though this was my first time working extensively with a kettlebell, I didn’t feel lost at all!

I first was introduced to Cindy through Lifebooker Loot in June. I was really nervous about going because when I think of boot camp, I think of a big scary man screaming at you to do one more push up or else he’ll make you wish you’d never been born. Thankfully, CLF is not any of those things.
After my first workout with Cindy, I was sore for like 5 days! It was kinda awesome. After my deal expired, I actually bought 10 more classes with Cindy. I’ve gone to a total of maybe ⁶⁄₇ classes thus far and we’ve never once gone to the same area of Central Park or did the same routine. There is always something different each class. Cindy gauges the fitness levels of everyone in the class and then tailors the workouts so we’re all pushed to do more, but never to the point where «we wish we’d never been born».
She also gives out really great advice on nutrition, stretching and general wellness. Cindy isn’t just a trainer you see once a week, but she really tries to help you change your lifestyle. She sends out blog updates, email reminders, and sets up activities besides boot camp for us to do.
Definitely try her out if you’re looking to jump start your workout routine… or if you’ve gone to a couple more fatty brunches than you intended to this summer!

I went to my first class today. It was such a great experience. I never realized how out of shape I was, but Cindy helped me through the class. I’m naturally thin but not strong, and strength is a key factor to get through it!
I really liked the way CIndy coached and observed me. Like others have said in their reviews, she has a great style and keeps the classes small enough to give each person individual attention. Looking forward to the next class.

Cindy’s bootcamp is amazing! I have been looking for a workout where I feel that I am being challenged but not pushed. Cindy gives you the motivation and empowerment you need to feel stronger and definitely in shape. It is as fun as working out can get. she will partner you up and make you do moves that really work. As a semi– beginner she does not push me to where I am at all frustrated. She also modifies many moves so that you stay within your comfort zone. She is helpful and takes time to answer any questions you may have about diet and fitness in general.
When class is over I am not hurting or sore, her stretches are very thorough. Her class is definitely worth giving a shot, you will be proud and amazed at the changes you see. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I do.

It was the beginning of my first NY summer… the birds were singing, the snow had melted – and I could no longer fit into my favorite summer dress. After a sedentary winter (with too much general tso’s), I realized I had to do something to get myself back into shape.
Then the gods smiled upon me. I saw a LivingSocial coupon for Cindy Lai fitness bootcamp, and decided to sign up. I was nervous but I loved it, starting from my very first class.
Cindy is really enthusiastic about what she does– she’s knowledgable & professional but also fun. She pushes you really hard, but is never intimidating. She also keeps classes small enough so that its like a group version of a personal training session. She tailors exercises to individuals, compares your improvement only to you, and provides positive feedback.
Cindy also has a blog and sends out emails between classes about health & nutrition. Its not just a twice-​a-​week bootcamp. its a lifestyle change. I love it so much that once my coupon expired, I signed up for more classes on my own.
I highly recommend Cindy to any person with any level of physical fitness. You will be amazed at how much stronger you feel, even after only 2 sessions.

I’ve been around. Joining every other bootcamp I could find, only to be disappointed due to apathetic trainers, over crowed locations or lack of interest.
Cheers to me, because I’ve struck gold with Cindy.
Cindy is personable, mega talented, a pleasure to learn from and genuinely wants you to succeed in your fitness goals.
I feel great, and I’ve only taken three classes. I plan to sign up for more, especially the Kettleball class. You will see (and feel) results immediately! It’s my favorite workout.
Cindy pushes you, but never too hard or outside of your boundaries (unless you’re into that).
Also, she has great tips on nutrition and healthy living.
I highly recommend her!

I’ve been attending Cindy’s Bootcamp since August of 2009 and I’m loving it! I’ve only done the Saturday morning kettlebell Bootcamp classes so I can’t comment on the other Bootcamp classes she holds during the week in central park (but I hear they are just as good).
The class:
If you haven’t worked out with Kettlebells you gotta try it, its so much fun and challenging at the same time. It’s a good way to get out of the gym and do new exercises that work various muscle groups at the same time. The class is an hour long and held in the West Side highway Pier (when the weather is crappy, Cindy books a studio).
Cindy;
Always respectful, friendly, responsible and observant. She keeps the class size big enough where you work off everyone else’s energy but small enough where you get individual attention if you need help with your form or have a question. She’s always upbeat and smiling but if you’re slacking — she’ll know and give you that little push you need.
Why I keep coming back;
In addition to all that good stuff, Cindy sends out emails/​text during the week to see how you’re doing and to remind you to stretch or to eat nutritious foods. Also, all of the other bootcampers are positive & friendly people that are supportive and fun to work out with. They care about fitness but aren’t ‘work out freaks’.
Best way to start the weekend

I found Cindy Lai Fitness through Groupon and I definitely recommend working out with her. The Groupon special was $ 45 for 3 boot camp sessions.
Before the sessions, Cindy will email you and ask you questions about your fitness level, diet, goals, etc. Communication is really clear in regards to meet up location, time, expectations, etc.
Then come the actual boot camp sessions. Holy crap, she will work you! Also, Cindy Lai is BUFF. Seriously, if American Gladiators ever came back on TV, she could be on it. During these sessions, she really pushes you to work your hardest in one hour. We worked out in Central Park on Sheep’s Meadow, where we did lunges, push-​ups, squats, sprints, planks, etc.
While I didn’t purchase additional bootcamp sessions beyond my Groupon, I learned a lot in those three sessions that I was able to apply to my own individual workouts. Budget allowing, I would sign up for more sessions when the weather warms up.