Hoffman Estates Park District

I took three sessions of Wedding Boot Camp at the Hoffman Estates Park District. Jen Carlsen, the instructor, is absolutely amazing! She always worked us very hard, but she did her best to make it fun by getting to know us and sharing her own stories. She does a great job of personalizing the workout for each class member without making anyone feel left out. I think they limit the class size to 10, so you get one-on-one training during class. We burned an average of 500 calories per class. My goal was not necessarily to look better (although that was an added bonus), but to feel better. My husband and I went to Kauai for our honeymoon, and I wanted to enjoy hiking, kayaking, and the other outdoor activities we had planned. With Jen's help, I looked and felt better than I had in a long time. Had I changed my eating habits, I know the pounds would have melted away. Even without doing so, I dropped a size and flattened my tummy quite a bit. In addition to having a great instructor, the class is extremely affordable. It ranges from $4-6 per class depending on your residency. Much less expensive than private gyms and just as great of a workout.