Testimonials

“VyAyr has been such a wonderful addition to my life! I attend the 5:30 a.m. workout. It didn’t take too long to get used to getting up that early and now it is my favorite time of day! I have found that these women are not only supportive and encouraging but they have become friends as well. It is great to know that by 6:30 a.m. my workout is done! I feel great and have so much energy. I was expecting to feel better, but the added bonus of working out with friends has made this a routine I love and cherish.”

“Before VyAyr, I would find it hard to stick to any workout routine, mainly because I was always too tired after work to make it to the gym. I needed something that would force me out of bed to get done with my workout before work, and in a setting where I couldn’t chicken out of my workout halfway through it. I read about VyAyr online and decided to give it a shot. After only a week, I knew I was hooked! There are so many things I like about VyAyr:

• Being outside.
• The workouts are always challenging and keep changing one day to the next. Each day mixes cardio and strength training for the maximum workout.
• The trainers! Both Sarah and Kristi are energetic, motivating and so helpful!
• Working out with a group of amazing women.
• I absolutely love the results. I have more strength, tone and so much more energy!

I love starting my day with VyAyr. It truly is energy to live your life!!”

“Kristi Dowler and the team at VyAyr truly deliver what they promise: energy to live your life! As a working mom with limited time, my 5:30 a.m. workouts at Crissy Field provide me with stamina, fitness and a positive outlook to begin my day. Kristi’s workouts are never boring and her energy is contagious! She allows you to challenge yourself and is there to challenge you when you need it. She is like my own personal trainer, but I get the added benefit of the camaraderie of a great group of women.”

“Kristi has a wonderful way of explaining group workouts and providing challenges. She is the San Francisco coach with the early morning personality! It is a great place to be in the morning. Even when you arrive tired, you’ll find Kristi with a smile on her face. I thought I was fit before I started working out with Kristi in July 2004. After all, I had run across the United States in 1984 — Boston to San Francisco — at age 42. I am now in the best shape ever, feeling stronger and much less fatigued. Body fat, now that is important! I have lost over 14% since my first boot camp. VyAyr’s boot camp is an absolute must on your way to staying healthy and fit, which is my real goal in life now at age 66.”

“I used to work out 1-3 times a week running or doing step classes. I was able to maintain my weight and fitness level, but I never really felt challenged, super motivated or even sore. I needed to up the ante. A friend of mine said that after trying a few different boot camps, she felt that VyAyr was the most consistently challenging workout. Immediately from day one, I felt a difference. First of all, the women-only concept is great, because at 5:30 in the morning, I really don’t want to care if I look crazy or if I had to wear my dorky workout outfit because it’s laundry day. Secondly, the workouts are fun and interesting — you never do the same thing twice, making you use new muscles almost every day. My muscles actually finally felt sore, in a great way! Also, I’m so impressed with Kristi’s energy level and her eagle eye for proper form. She can check you out and correct you from a mile away. But above all else, the proof is in the pudding: At the end of four weeks, I had lost 2% in body fat. I eventually dropped a jean size, too. With VyAyr, I actually want to go to class, I actually feel sore, and I see results. What more can you ask for?”

“I have always been someone who has worked out on a regular basis and have tried many different styles of workouts. The VyAyr boot camp for women is by far one of my favorites! Kristi and her team provide an environment that is always fun and challenging. They are true professionals who take a real interest in your fitness and overall wellbeing. This is definitely my choice of workout now and in the future.”

“I definitely see results. It’s addicting! It’s a great community of women — all ages, all fitness levels. Kristi is an amazing motivator and coach.”

“VyAyr is the best way to start my morning. Of course, mimosas are really good too, but they have a different effect. After boot camp with Kristi and Sarah, I feel great! I have energy for my busy day and feel great knowing I’ve already finished my work out by 6:30 a.m. An added bonus is the great women I’ve met. Boot camp mornings are filled with a challenging workout, entertaining exploits from other campers, beautiful scenery, fresh air and a satisfied feeling.”

“I have been going to Kristi’s boot camp on and off since 2003. I know it kicks my butt and gets me right back in shape. I always see results within two weeks. The hour workout goes by so fast because Kristi constantly changes it up. I would never get up and run over the Golden Gate Bridge on my own or do step-ups or lunges. But being around a great group of women and having someone as fun as Kristi working you out is great motivation.”

“The thought of getting up at 5:30 a.m. to work out wasn’t on my list of top 10 things to do, but when a friend told me about boot camp and how much she liked it, I thought I’d give it a try. Now when that alarm goes off, I’m ready to go! Both Kristi & Sarah are really energetic and motivating. The workouts are different every time and every session — you never know what’s in store, which really keeps the workouts fun.”

“I have been an attendee of the VyAyr boot camp for 18 months and I totally love it. It is an excellent overall workout — cardio and strengthening of all parts of your body. I actually like being outdoors every morning. I like that the program allows for a variety of fitness levels (mine being on the lower side!) while giving everyone a great workout. I like that, while challenged, I can work at my own pace. Boot camp gets my day off to a wonderful start every day!”

“VyAyr boot camp is a great way to get your exercise in early and meet a great group of girls with all different fitness levels who range in age from early 20s to early 60s. I have been a camper off and on for 2 ½ years, and I keep coming back because boot camp is challenging, different every day you go, and it has a lot of flexibility. Kristi and her coaches provide low-impact options for those of us with injuries and ensure good form to prevent injury. You work to your individual ability, but there’s a little friendly competition when it comes to sprints (who doesn’t want to catch the girl in front of her?). Kristi and her team have great energy and are so encouraging. They have kept me motivated with constantly changing activities so I don’t get bored. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!”

“I have historically been a pretty fit person. But when I went back to school full time while working full time, exercise just wasn’t part of my routine. I became lazy and got heavy — to the point where I felt uncomfortable in my own skin. After starting my first session with Kristi I finally got re-inspired. I wouldn’t say that I’m jumping for joy when I’m up at 5 a.m., but damn I feel good when I’m done for the day at 6:30 a.m. I now have more energy and more drive, and I have even dropped 3 dress sizes! I just signed up for my first half-marathon, and I could barely run a half-mile a few months ago. I’m pretty positive that I’m a lifer at VyAyr. Kristi is funny and gets you to work harder than you want to without making you hate her. The women in the sessions are a wide variety of ages and backgrounds and all are very nice. If you try a four-week session, you’ll probably be a lifer, too.”