Mean Green Training Boot Camp

going to this boot camp was dreaded, but that's pretty standard with any boot camp. I hadn't worked out in 3 months solid, was in terrible shape and knew I just needed to get rattled back into healthiness.

Well, as cheesy as this may sound, just going to this boot camp for two weeks has helped me in ways beyond healthiness. They are just so darn positive at mean green! Its infectious! I can only vouch for the woodland park location, where I am trained by Dez. I mean she is just phenomenal. And I am not pulling your chain, she stresses positive reinforcement throughout, and it's not just lip service. I can tell she equally believes in positivity in her everyday life and work as a trainer. She goes above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable, and gives everyone individual attention / motivation.

I truly have found myself chanting the mantras during the day..lol.. "I can do this. Today is going to be great. I will have a great day no matter what." Granted I feel a tinsy bit silly, but it really helps.

Some important details to note:
* since it is an outdoor bootcamp my allergies have been bugging me a bit.
* I bought this bootcamp through groupon, but otherwise it may have been out of my price range. Considering this, I am contemplating renewing my next six weeks with a half off coupon from the camp. That's how much I like it, and I am openly frugal.
* Because of my groupon, I am not 'full access.' Full access members get initiated, and turn in food charts and weigh in. I want to do all these things so badly to get back on track.

All in all, dez is a phenomenal trainer, and this boot camp is very personable in nature. They aim to get to know you and your goals and help you achieve them. AND if motivation is what you are really lacking, which was my issue, this place is great for you.

I love Mean Green. I was stagnant with trying to lose wt. I signed up for unlimited classes. They have great instructors. I have yet to do the same workout routine in the 2 months I have been going. Finally getting my results!

I joined Mean Green when I first moved to Houston for two reasons: 1) I needed a fitness regime that would help me balance the rich food of the South and 2) the group I stumbled across in Herman Park one evening looked like they were having a lot of fun.

The workouts are challenging and always different. The results themselves are sustainable. I am not one of those who lost tons of weight after a few months (unfortunately); rather, I'm the person who wakes up in the morning and is pleasantly surprised by how toned my arms have become or how my pants seem to slack comfortably around my waist. Even more satisfying is my improvement in strength and endurance. Mountain climbers are no longer dreaded (well, they are, but my heart can now keep up without feeling like it will burst from exhaustion) and push-ups are doable (we're working on increasing the number of reps). And, to be honest, I think this may be all I need.

The Mean Green family has become a part of my extended family. I have made some great friends in the classes and am always humbled by how easy we make it for new members to fit in. The trainers all make an effort to get to know you as a person, despite how large their classes are. And when we all get together, it feels more like we're a group of students gathered for field day rather than members of a fitness class.

My only criticism is that, because the sessions occur outdoors in public parks, you need to bring your own weights and mats and find a place to change beforehand. This may make it difficult for people who want to workout and shower before work.

Regardless, I highly recommend Mean Green Training. There are always special discounts, so don't hesitate to ask for a trial period.

Awesome trainers, with several times and locations available!

I've been a member for a little under a year, with a total weight loss of 39 pounds! Initially my goal was to loose 20lbs but I surpassed that with the help of Chris! I can't believe how my body has changed! I feel stronger, physically and mentally.

This is an amazing group to be a part of! I can't thank MGT enough for always encouraging me to do more! No excuses!!!

Let me start by saying I've never been a fan of the great outdoors, sweating, working out or Texas heat. But I've been training with Chris at Hermann park since January and I love it. Everyone with MGT is super supportive. The team vibe helps motivate me to stay on track. And even though I complain and I'm so sore after, I still have fun at every session.

I guess it wouldn't be a true review if I didn't put the RESULTS I've seen right? I've lost about 30 pounds, down 2 Jean sizes and 2 dress sizes. I could barely walk up stairs without getting winded before but now I've done 2 5Ks this year so far and looking forward to doing more.

Chris and his team has really helped me change my lifestyle for the better. He monitors food, effort you put in a boot camp and so much more. I'm really glad I stumbled upon MGT. Couldn't have done it without them!

I know you. You hear the words "boot camp" and your heart is automatically instilled with a sense of fear where you wanna run and hide, stick the old routine. Because of this fear you'll just stick to the 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical do a couple of abs or squats in call it a day. That definitely was me. I had heard about this boot camp through a co-worker and several others from work followed in tow, but I was afraid to try it.

I thought, "Man, I'm not cut out for a boot camp. That's for friggin hard core badasses that can flip over tractor tires and run a mile in 1 minute or something."

I don't know what pushed me to try it, but I finally went after work one day. I will not lie: I was lying down, back on a bench after 15 minutes (shoulda eaten something before! but also I've never done a workout like this before). But I jumped right back in and finished out what I could.

And that's the thing, the entire time I was there that first day, I felt so welcomed and everyone was really encouraging and positive. No judgment, no negativity. I know that sounds cliche, but I kept coming back and saw that this was one big family, all different walks of life, different goals, but the strength of the mindset and team the same---Believe. Achieve. Receive.

Great mantra, in which you really realize the power of those words once you join a Mean Green boot camp. I joined because I was pretty bored with what I was doing at the gym, wanted something a little more intensive, and definitely wanted more muscle tone, better endurance, and to overall make working out incorporated in my way of life. I DEFINITELY love this boot camp and the trainer, Chris Green. He is truly passionate about what he does, your biggest motivator in wanting to see you do well in whatever goals and standards you set for yourself.

biggest PROS for me (besides Chris himself):
+affordable
(prices vary according to how many sessions and how often you workout with him and the group per week, but trust me, super affordable.)
+fun
(I've met the most amazing people through this boot camp, the most inspiring, the funniest, the most motivational...I love them)
+services
(ask him, and he'll message or text you with work outs during the week to get 'em in; additionally there are seminars every few months to address what I like to call working out your mind. It's a good time to stop and put everything in perspective; also meal planning, health tips...pretty much anything. you get one-on-one attention for sure)
+RESULTS
(Mean Green Training Boot Camp delivers: my endurance is better, I've got better muscle tone, oh, and that annoying little bit of flab in my tum tum? yeahh got that thing under control ;) as for weight loss or to lose inches, you definitely see in other members over time. check out the website.)

other details:
+several locations around Houston -
West (Ray Miller Park)---Mon&Wed-7pm, Fri-6pm
East [Humble] (William Schott Park)---Tues&Thurs-5:30pm
Central (Hermann Park)---Tues&Thurs-6pm; Sat-9am
+each session=6 weeks. you buy packages according to how many times you want to come each week
+workouts consist of mixes of cardio, abs, upper body excercises and/or lower body excercises (depending on the day-ex. Monday=upper body, Wednesday=lower body, Friday=full body at the West location)
+all outdoors
+boot camp does not equal yell in your face. Chris will not do that :)

Joining this boot camp is one of the best decisions I've made in my life and I can't let it go. It gives you the push and keeps you honest about sticking to goals you set for yourself no matter what they are. Chris is aaaamazing and the group you workout with is too.

"MGT. RESULTS, RESULTS RESULTS!"

They say numbers don't lie. And if that's true, Mean Green Boot Camp has been worth every penny. My 2012 annual physical occurred right before I joined boot camp, and I wasn't in the greatest of shape. Most worrying, my cholesterol was pretty high, when it had never been a problem before. What a difference a year makes. I'm down 15 pounds from my 2012 physical weight and most mind-blowingly of all, down almost 40 (!!!) points on my cholesterol. I'm now smack in the middle of the healthy range and although the scale hasn't moved as much as I've liked, I know I'm making health-conscious and positive changes in my life.

Thank you Chris, Dezi, Milton and everyone else who has gone with me on this journey over the past year for providing me with motivation and support. Let's see what the next year brings!

I think that I started my session in the best month for this program. I bought a 30 day membership through a social site and didn't really have any expectations. I had read the Yelp reviews about the program, but didn't want to go into the program expecting a whole lot.

I'm almost always in a good mood so it helps to know that if I'm going to be around you, you are a person who is passionate about what you do. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Chris Green (Owner/ Trainer) loves what he does and that's why the people who attend his boot camp achieve results. I have been an athlete my entire life, but of course after high school and college the level of my performance as an athlete slipped. I went into the program wanting to get my body fat back down to single digits and wanted to get back on the road to being an awesome athlete. I run marathons and 5k's, but wasn't in high school shape. Although once an athlete always an athlete!

The first day Chris walked up with a huge smile on his face. He said good morning and walked around giving everyone high fives. This was at 6:00 AM. I'm a morning person so I was with it... The work out was crazy. I enjoyed it, but didn't expect that kind of workout coming from the smiling man. One day we did 750 ab workouts because he says crazy things like, pick a number, any number, and people yell out these ridiculous numbers, but it felt great. I think that is what I love most about the program. He spends so much time on abs; I understand the importance of core work because I do yoga and understand that once your core is strong everything else is too.

Chris always says, oh yea, this is going to feel awesome. Tell the person next to you that they are awesome; we're getting RESULTS (his favorite word). He jokes about girls being able to wear daisy dukes and sleeveless jackets in the winter and men wearing speedos because he pushes us to do our best.

My first week there I attended the Battle of The Boot Camps, where all of the different locations met up and competed against each other for bragging rights, but not really, because everyone had a great time. Then I attended the Boot Camp Explosion where Chris allowed people who wanted to try boot camp to try it for $5. That was a huge success and I think the money was donated to charity. I have an hectic schedule not only at work, but personally, but I will sign up to train with Mean Green Training Boot Camp again although I can probably go somewhere else for less. I'm going to miss working out with him for the time that I will be away, but I will definitely be back.

I feel stronger and better and although I don't ever weigh myself, I can say that my endurance has gotten better and can't wait until the last day to see how much body fat I've lost. MGT is awesome because we get #RESULTS! Chris you're awesome! So awesome!

Before you repeat the words "mean" "bootcamp" in dismay, let me break it down and chop it up for you. Chris Green is the antithesis of mean. He is the most encouraging and positive individual and trainer I could have ever asked for. Yes, he does yell, but it's words like "Who wants their results today? Don't give up! Who wants to get into that sexy bikini?" Are those not motivating words? He really wants everyone to reach their individual goals, whether they are related to fitness, career, or personal accomplishments. In order for him to do that, he collaborates with everyone so that he can customize a plan for you.

I started training with Chris a little over 2 years ago when I was working out at a 24hour Fitness gym. When he decided to establish his independence, I believed in his philosophy so much that I chose not to continue my gym membership anymore. I followed him and did personal one on one training and bootcamp with him.

Chris's concept of bootcamp creates an uplifting atmosphere in which everyone pushes each other to do their best. There are days when we all just don't want to work out, but we show up it's the best thing that we could do for ourselves.

Benefits-group comraderie, personal training, lots of times available for different schedules, personal attention, seminars, apparel, healthy lifestyle, feel better, contagious postive energy, lookin' sexy no matter what age or body type you are, confidence, and RESULTS!!

Cons- getting over your own excuses for why you are not obtaining your goals and becoming the person who you envision yourself to be.

It's not a quick fix. It's a lifestyle change!

MGT!!! Has helped transformed my body and my mind. Making the decision to join this training group was one of the best decisions I have made. Not only did I receive a makeover on the outside, I also received one on the inside. My mind as been reprogrammed to living a healthier lifestyle. Mr. Green is an AWESOME trainer, who only wants the best from you and wants you to want it for yourself. I started off at 189 and I'm now down to 165!! My Goal is 145, and I know with the help of MGT and Mr. Green I will be reaching my goal pretty soon! So if you are serious about making this life changing decision, let Mr. Green and MGT help you to receive the results you WANT and DESERVE! I did and I haven't looked back..

D'Andrea Richmond
MGT- Eastside Boot camp/ Herman Park