With my nearly 50lb pregnancy weight gain followed by hormonal issues, I knew that just returning to my old routine of hitting the weight room and running occasionally was going to present a long road back to my former figure.

I had never been part of anything like Bootcamp and frankly was a little intimidated, but I knew I needed a kick in the butt. Kathy was instrumental in providing me with a rigorous, ever-changing routine that kept me motivated and challenged.

Most important, her coaching produced rapid results that were injury-free. Today, all the excess weight is gone, and my fitness level is better than where I was ten years ago.

• Meahgan Moe