About us… now that’s a tuff one. It all started off rather selfishly I must say…
We started because I (Ray Burton owner) wanted to keep in shape during the off season of my competitive bodybuilding schedule. After I got out of the army with all the running and obstacle courses… running on a treadmill seemed insane. I wanted a place to get my cardio, stay lean, get stronger and keep my muscle.
But it evolved.
More people asked to join in on the work out.
So we got a room. We all WANTED to work out. No one needed counseling or hugs to get through a work out. We wanted it to be fun (in a hard way), cool, unique…
We went outside training to enable us to do Wicked Cool things with our bodies OUTSIDE the gym. We didn’t want to just pump and fluff. We wanted go power to trail run, snow board, climb things and then be able to rip up the shirt and see ABS *BLAM!*.
We grew. We left the room and went outside…. but winter came and we didn’t have access to weights.
I sucked it up, signed a lease… and now we’re here.
Come in and play.
Ray Burton
I.S.S.A, Crossfit LV1, A.F.L.C.A. certified fitness trainer
Founder CommandoCardio
If you have any questions or need help, you contact us here:
Commando Cardio is a Calgary Boot Camp located in the South East off Macleod Trail by Toms House of Pizza and the Cheese Cake Cafe (I know, funny right?)
buildingbodies@hotmail.com
1-403-453-0543
Our Calgary Boot Camps And Fitness Classes Are Located Indoors Year Round @ 4R – 7730 Macleod Trail South East Calgary
You drive around the right side of the building and lots of free parking dedicated only to
our clients is at the back. If you have any questions just call: 1-403-453-0543
*If we do not answer our personal training staff will get back to you as soon as
they finish their sessions.
By Email: Buildingbodies Email
I lost 20lbs in 2 1/2 months! A year later I'm down a total of 70lbs and have run my first triathlon! I walk straighter and have so much more confidence in all areas of my life because of this, thankyou Ray"
Tania Steeves
"Just wanted to say thanks for the on-the-run modifications in class to allow me to get back into the program. It's great to have a trainer who cares and I look forward to continuing your program and building on my succes of the last 6 months.
I finally got up the courage to register for a boot camp and I picked Commando Boot Camp with Ray Burton.
Thanks Ray! I LOVE boot camp just the way it is!!! I like how it is always changing and I never leave feeling like I didn't get a kick ass workout. You rock!
I am quite possibly the most un-motivated exerciser out there!
CommandoCardio rocked. Fast paced, varied, and manageable group size. Ray is a fabulous fitness instructor with a superb balance of knowledge, humor, and intensity. His class is a sweet example of how effective well run exercise groups can be. I am in the best shape from his class and can't wait for next month! The best.
Your schedule, no chance of a really early time? I do work at Southport, Southland and Macleod, so getting there for 5:30 pm would be cool. How do I get over not being home for my children, who are 14 and 11. I usually work 9 to 5:30 so I am getting home to NW calgary by 6:15 pm. Should I just come and try a class? I am a big down hill skier, and completed my first marathon this past October, very slow though 5 hrs 8 minutes. I need to drop about 25 lbs to get faster, I have no upper body strength at all, and would love to learn to climb a rope. It has defeated me even as a kid. I am very interested.
We’re always looking at adding new times if there is enough people interested in it as expressed by emails sent in. I don’t have any advice as to what to do about your children but great job on losing 25 pounds. That’s a great accomplishment. Most people sign up for boot camp and do the free week trial if they are not sure. That way they try it for a week and if it doesn’t fit their schedule, they are able to cancel their registered spot before it becomes active at the end of the free week trial. You can do that here Erica: http://commandobootcampcalgary.com/get-started/ If you have an further questions, I’d be happy to answer them for you.