I was first introduced through a friend to Dave at one of his Sunday Bootcamp classes. After the first ever class I was stiff for almost a week. I didn't realise how little use my muscles were being used to their full potential. Needless to say it opened my eyes and I got stuck in and kept going. My husband noticed I was getting fitter and changing shape and decided it was time for him to join me. To cut a story short we have done the last two Bootcamp Weekends, numerous adventure days out, including scary steep downhill mountain bike rides. Dave manages to make you see what you're truly capable of and makes you realise what you can really achieve if you put your mind to it. A highly motivational Personal Trainer. My husband has now finally stopped smoking too!! Amanda & Dave Prescott, Bridgnorth.
I came to Dave because I needed someone to push me in the right direction but also not give in to me when I feel I cant do anymore. He always manages to prove to me I've got that little bit in reserve to push further and harder. He's not just got me stronger than I thought I could ever be but through good functional training has helped reduce my lower back stiffness and pain drastically. I'm over 45 and Since I’ve been training with Dave I’ve done two Bootcamp weekends, numerous hill walks up Snowdon and Cader Idris, and now partake in a 2 hour Bootcamp every Sunday morning as well as a Running club on Thursday nights and I don't know how he did it but he’s persuaded me and a handful of PT clients to join him in the TOUGH GUY competition in July. I would have never EVER done that on my own. This is life changing PT. Well worth the money. Norma Jones, Telford.
Testimonials - Weekend Residential Bootcamps
At the end of the Bootcamp weekend before we go home, I ask everyone to leave comments on how they found the weekend. Here are some of them. Obviously we have the occasional " you lot are mad!" but also followed by " but I loved it!"....... we aim to please!
WHAT A WEEKEND ABSOLUTLEY BRILL. All staff top draw spent time explaining all activities extremely well. You feel in good hands and you never feel rushed and have plenty of time on each activity. I highly recommend. Great fun, great staff. Barry Mountford, Shifnal.
OMG! Just survived my 2nd Bootcamp weekend. Was absolutely fantastic. Too many highlights to list them all but I guess my faves were the quad biking and the laser gun battles in the woods - in the dark! A total riot! So much fun - you forget you are exercising! The Sarge did a grand job looking after us all between beastings and the staff running The Edge activities as ever, were always really helpful and fun. They even joined in with the midnight gun battle! Put me down for the next one! Lou Steel, Telford.
Boot Camp weekend was brill!!! So lively, fun and action packed! Just what you need to have a good blow out! Emma Smith, Telford.
Had brilliant time on Boot camp weekend! Although, mentally and physicallly challenging - I came away with a real sense of achievement! Staff were fab and food was excellent! Becky Wright, Telford.
To be honest I expected it to be lots of workout similar to a gym but in the middle of a field instead. BOY! Was I pleasantly surprised. The Sarge has a unique way combining role playing with storylines and turning you into a Soldier for the weekend, even including R n R ( Rest and Recreation ) on Quad bikes and Off road go karts when youre not doing Soldier training and Stealth training. And the laser war zone using the land around the accomodation was an absolute adrenalin rush with smoke bombs and big flashes going off everywhere! When it came to Sunday going home, there was a sense of sadness having to go back to 'normal' life again. An absolutely amazing time. Ive already booked for the FEB 2010 weekend. This is what ALL bootcamps should be like. Nice one SARGE. Sion Hurle, Telford.
Even though I had a knee injury before I booked on the Bootcamp, the staff at the EDGE ACTIVITY CENTRE and Dave Bragg made sure they worked safely around my injury and I really had an amazing time! I must admit I normally train in a gym but started to find it boring and so a friend recommended I try this Bootcamp. Best thing I ever did. Im now converted to Outdoor training. And I've started doing outdoor activites that I didnt even know existed until now. Thanks guys for an absolute laugh and opening my eyes to new adventures. See you in Feb 2010. Kelly Cotterill, Telford.
This was our second Bootcamp at The Edge with Dave Bragg (Drill Sarge!). It was every bit as good and challenging as the first one in March. Great mix of fun activities and challenging exercise. Chris and his team at The Edge were brilliant and plenty of time was given to each activity. Dave Bragg was his usual motivating self and he organised some great activities particularly the evening laser game in the forest. We both had a fantastic weekend and would highly recommend it. Amanda & Dave Prescott, Bridgnorth.
Having also a Military background I was expecting this to be a WALK IN THE PARK. But I honestly was quite amazed how tiring it was having so much fun. The mix is perfect. You simply dont have time to think about tiredness. The'BUZZ' is constant. Excellent effort guys. Im thinking of booking a load of my mates and me on the WARRIOR BOOTCAMP to see if we can stick it through! Something tells me it will be just as fun though :-) ps. Loved the laser battles and the smoke bombs and flashes ha ha. James Baker, Telford.
I have just done my second Bootcamp, I thought the first might take some living up to as it was brilliant, but the second was fantastic!! The staff at The Edge are first class and Dave puts 100% effort and enthusiasm into the weekend. Great fun and a fitness boost too. Norma Jones, Telford.
WOW WOW WOW! I wanna do it again! I went to this thinking I need to lose a bit of weight and Ill grit my teeth and do it. I was smiling more than gritting. This is nothing like you'd expect a Bootcamp to be. I could have stayed there the whole week. This is what Bootcamps SHOULD BE LIKE, and not boring laying on mats doing ab crunches!! Nice one Sarge! By the way youre completely bonkers!! but it works well :-) Hayley Millington Pepper, Telford.