Fitness Command Center
Hi Amanda,
WOW You certainly pushed me to my limits on the weekend, I came and believe I conquered what I wanted to set out to achieve, and that was to complete something that I started and not use any excuses to give up, even when it did hurt (and still does), I knew I was going into this Bootcamp with NO TRAINING OR PHYSICAL EXERCISE under my belt and my mission was to complete the journey.How can it be possible for you to change my way of thinking and my outlook in 2 days???????
I know I will never be Wonder Woman but you have inspired me to continue doing something for myself, even if it is only starting with walking 4 times a week, it is a start, so for that I thank you......with that I would also like to express my gratitude towards yourself, Sue and my fellow Bootcampers in regards to the way I was accepted, I have all my life in all sports, come last, so coming into the Bootcamp was a huge obstacle for me to overcome with a massive lack of self confidence about my appearance when competing, in no way, shape or form did I ever feel as though I was being looked at or laughed at, yes I do acknowledge that I was challenged, but with yours and Sue’s motivation, those thoughts were quickly lost and forgotten about.
Ray was amazed, amused, excited but most of all proud when I relived my experiences with him at midnight on Sunday, well what’s a couple of more hours without sleep, and he said you have done an incredible job at keeping me motivated when I have simply given up in the past.
I am now looking forward to the Melbourne Bootcamp and have already signed up some friends to come as well.
Once again Amanda, you are a fantastic motivator......keep it up for those of us who are easily intimidated and a little less confident at physical activities!!!!!!Cheers,
Meaghan & Ray Bonnici
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Despite Amanda's best efforts to kill me i am happy to say that i not only survived but had more fun than i'd had in years.
As a 46 year old mother of 3 teens i was lacking in self confidence, stamina & my sense of both self & fun had diminished. Completing the weekend has given me such a boost i feel the old me creaking back to life & am looking forward to whatever challenges life throws at me.
My man & i are already booking a place at the next camp & all i can say is I'm invincible, bring it on!!!
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I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the guys n' gals who helped out on the
Boot Camp Weekend! I never would have thought i'd be able to conquer my fear of
heights and push myself past the pain barrier again and again. I not only made new
friends, you helped me realised I can do whatever I put my mind to and to never give
up, especially on the commando course, my legs felt like they had seized up, but you
said to 'give one round a go' and I was able to get through the entire round and
still run back to the dorms for a hot shower!
Everyone can take something away from this experience... from the yoga and martial
arts to the boxing and endurance running, orienteering and night river challenge,
climbing mountains and high ropes... the group fitness activities and best of all
diving into a mud pit at the end of the commando course was a blast! I'll be back
again that's for sure... as soon as I get the mud out of my eyes and ears ha ha!
Thanks for a great experience!
Di :)
Dont you find it funny how there are so many things you want to do in life and you always tell your self and others that I am going to do that ONE DAY. I dont know about you but that one day seems to get so far away, that you seem to lose site of it. Whats stopping us from doing the things we want to do, mine was EXCUSES EXCUSES until that ONE DAY was presented right in front of me, while I was at work her name was Amanda Buchanan.
Things truly happen for reason and luckily for me one of
Amandas favourite places is the kebab shop where I work (Amanda calls them souvlaki).
That day I did the whole I’d love to do a boot camp one day thing. Amanda said
why cant you? Well without thinking out poured the excuses. I myself am an over
weight girl even though it is hard I love to exercise, but my thoughts were
what if I cant keep up, what if I give up?
Amanda reassured me and I felt so comfortable with her, truly
an amazing person. I was packed and ready to go; I didnt know anyone at the
camp. It was so exciting meeting all different sorts of people, in no time I
felt like I belonged. It was truly one of the most uplifting experiences of my
life.
It tested me mentally, physically and total pushed me to my
limits. I learnt heaps about myself, loved every moment of it, AND I went to
the next one with my 13yo daughter. We both had the best bonding experience.
It makes all the difference when you have great bunch of
people there all supporting each other. No regrets and now that ONE DAY will
always be sooner than later. After boot camp I know I can do anything.
Amanda thanks so much for loving kebabs. You rock girl
Stacy Rose
Hi Amanda
Just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU for the weekend!
I
thoroughly enjoyed the fitness, learning new activities, being
challenged in so many ways, getting wet and muddy(!!!!?????), and
meeting new people with the same interest. Your organisation was
amazing! It was well planned . . . it was great to have a variety of
different activities so we didnt get bored, to be challenged in what we
did, and to use different parts of the body.
You are an amazing
woman! Your easy going nature, the way you encourage, your enthusiasm
and ENERGY is a real credit to you. (You must have Duracell batteries
in you!) And your fitness is out of this world!!!!! - a real
inspiration to me!
So once again, thanks heaps for making it a fantastic weekend. Keep up the great work!
P.S. I must admit it is great being clean again (and clean hair!) and not being constantly sweaty.
Carolyn Sainty
Just want to thank you for yet another fantastic boot camp, you are an inspiration to
me and many others.
The camp was well planned and executed i just loved every bit of it.
everyone and that is half the battle when you can have fun as well as conquer your
workouts. I honestly thought being 42 short and slightly overweight i would struggle
but you encouraged me and i made it and feel so great about myself.
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When I signed up I didnt quite know what to expect and had a few reservations as my fitness level was some what to be desired, but after the first hour I was having a blast. Its great that all levels of fitness can join in and you certainly dont feel bad or pressured to perform as well as those fitter than you. Boot camp was a great personal achievement for me and a real motivator to keep my fitness up. Amanda is brilliant to do Boot Camp with.
Well done on such an excellent program, see you in the next one.
Danielle Braddon
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Here's what people are saying about Amanda...
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She
told me she was a Personal Trainer and gave me her business card. I
went home and googled her and was reading about her achievements for
the rest of the night!
I
had just finished a course in Personal Training myself and needed to
find someone that would whip me into the shape I desired to be in and
also for me to learn as much as I could about fitness and training
being new to the business myself. So I then started a 12 week bodyblitz
challenge with Amanda that would honestly change my life in many ways.
The
first session I had with her I was in shock after our session and was
not sure if I was ready for what was to lie ahead but I am so glad I
came back because by the end of the 12 weeks I was unrecognisable. I
lost 6% body fat and was fitter and stronger than I could ever have
imagined I could ever be. I also came away with so much
I
am now living in Ireland and miss her tortuous ways so much. I enjoyed
almost every minute with Amanda and would do anything to be lucky
enough to have her train me again. I still imagine she is there beside
me when I am training myself and she still frightens the life out of me
and makes me push myself harder but I would give anything for the real
thing.
Thanks for everything Amanda
Loretta Watson
Amanda
has created a truely impeccable reputation for herself first &
foremost as a world champion kick boxer & trainer. Her dedication
to her career has been a journey that has been shared by the Australian
public & i have no doubt that she has been a role model to many
people of all cultures & ages.
In
my proffessional opinion Amanda is an outstanding Australian sporting
icon. I believe Amanda has accomplished a rare sporting status by
holding kickboxing & boxing titles & defending them all over
the world. In addition to all of her accomplishments i would also like
to acknowledge Amanda for sharing her knowledge & experience with
others via her involvement with the fitness industry as a truely
knowledgable fitness instructor.
I
believe that Amanda operates her life & business with integrity,
respect & a positive attitude. She is an extremely high achiever
& i believe any challenge would be taken on by her with great
pleasure.
Sam Soliman 13 Dec 2006
Re Amanda - The Devil wears many guises
Chris Witcombe
knowledge
and different training methods that I would not have learnt with years
of experience in the fitness industry by myself.
She is an incredible Trainer, Mentor and friend and I am so blessed to have crossed her path.
Hopefully someday soon you will make me reach my peak again. X
I have known Amanda Buchanan for 14 years. Throughout the years i have
come to admire & respect Amanda for her athletic ability,
professional conduct & her inspirational attitude toward life
itself.
Professional Boxer
