work out with martin alonzo
In the pursuit of health and fitness, people seek out many different roads
to help them reach their personal goals. Whether it is to lower their handicap,
become a more efficient runner, have bigger biceps or pos-
sess the ability to hold their children without paralyzing
back pains. In my private practice I have seen many differ-
“iron CAMP” STYLE
ent clientele with many different goals and needs.
Over the years and over the course of running my busi-
ness, I have studied traditional methods of health and fit-
ness and non-traditional (holistic) methods. Both contain
very valid information that I have successfully applied on
my clients to better their lives. Educating on both sides, tra-
ditional and non-traditional, has enabled me to broaden
my outlook on health and exercise which has allowed me to
help a more diverse client. I have also learned that one-size-
does-not-fit-all and that there is always an “exception to
the rule.”
What works for me may or may not work for anyone else
and vice versa. So variety is the spice of life, so to speak and
is no exception to health and fitness. Some clients need a
very specific dietary and exercise protocol while others do
not. I recently spoke to Frank Kole, owner of Urban Body
Gym in San Diego. Frank has developed a unique group
training program called “Iron Camp.” Frank explained to
me that his Iron Camp is not your typical “Boot Camp”
style workout program. Iron Camp is a six week intensive
program that applies The Urban Body motto on fitness,
nutrition and goal setting skills for their “campers” to reach
their personal fitness goals. Frank explains that during the
six week intensive, the campers receive a highly motiva-
tional environment, personal counseling on goal setting,
nutritional support and high energy trainers to motivate
their campers into success.
Frank also told me that Iron Camp is very group-oriented
and the campers not only train together but also have
weekly meetings to go over their program progress and
future goals. He shared that many campers have seen great
success from this style of workout and have developed a
better quality of life through a better looking body!
After talking with Frank, it was easy to feel his passion
for his gym and his Iron Campers. Iron Camp sounds like a
great way for people who like group training to reach their
fitness goals.
As I mentioned before one-size-does-not-fit-all and ev-
ery person has different goals with different requirements.
As a personal trainer/ exercise coach and holistic lifestyle
coach, I have learned that it is invaluable to consider all
aspects of your clients’ lifestyles in designing a program
that will give each of them individual success. Frank has
designed a program for the person who can benefit from
group training, and he took it many steps further. If you are
looking for a challenging workout and have tried other group training programs
with no success, Iron Camp may be your salvation.
Martin Alonzo owns a private training studio called Performance Training Center on For more information on Frank and Iron Camp go to
urbanbodygym.com.
4th Ave. in Hillcrest. He is a CHEK institute-trained professional and can be contacted Frank has been in the business for over two decades and would love to give you
via the web at
performcenter.com or direct at 619.206.4577. the workout on fitness.
50 RAGE monthly | August 2009
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