33 stone weight loss for boot camp squad

Participants taking part in DTS Boot Camp programmes run by a former Army officer have stepped up to the mark – with a collective 33 stone weight loss in less than a year.

Mandy Foster owns and runs DTS Boot Camp Fitness at Ednaston Park near Ashbourne.

In the last year, clients across a variety of Boot Camp programmes have lost just over 33 stones between them.

Offering both group boot camp programmes and personal training sessions, Mandy initially launched the fitness programmes in a bid to offer people socially distanced exercise options during lockdown.

Since then, the groups taking part in the programmes have gelled as teams, encouraging each other through the fun, action-packed challenges she creates in a bid to boost physical fitness, mental wellbeing and to support healthy weight loss.

Mandy, a fully trained and qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, said: “Currently there are over 40 people enjoying the boot camp sessions and seven working with me as their Personal Trainer.

“Between them, they have lost 33st 6lbs in less than a year, which is an incredible achievement.

“Everyone’s aims and needs are different. Some people come along because they want to maintain or improve their fitness levels, while others are actively working to lose weight – but what’s fantastic is the support and teamwork they all share as the sessions progress.”

The four-week boot camp programmes cater for all levels of fitness and individual needs.

Debs Taylor said: “Mandy always puts together a varied programme that gives the whole body a work-out in a fun and challenging way. She’s an expert at making us sweat and smile at the same time.”

Alongside the boot camp sessions, which are designed to encourage improvement every session, Mandy also offers personal training.

Jackie McDowell said: “It didn’t take long for me and my husband to become noticeably fitter. Everyday tasks are easier and our energy levels have definitely increased.

“I’m also feeling a lot better in myself. I think exercising outside in the beautiful surroundings of Ednaston Park is a great boost for body and mind.”

To find out more visit the DTS website at  www.dts20.co.uk/dts-bootcamp-fitness or view on facebook at DTS Boot Camp Fitness