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A health and fitness pod with a difference. We speak to real, ordinary people about the extraordinary ways that fitness has contributed to their health and well-being.

Robert Byles


    • Oct 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    World Mental Health Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 41:14


    A special podcast celebrating world mental health day this week, DJ Bobby B interviews a number of members from Bootcamp UK about the challenges they have faced with their own mental health.

    Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Chichester

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 50:02


    The Thunder Buddies find themselves in a pub in a posh town with Bootcamp UK member Charlotte Callin. They chat anxiety, art and the impact that exercise has on all of our well-being.Be prepared for interruptions…

    Masters Box Cup - Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 47:44


    This weekend, two of our own ‘Thunder' Box Team are fighting in a Master's tournament in Germany, Pete Lines and Ryan Van Der Lugt sit down with DJ Bobby B to explain why they are doing it.

    Instructor Interview: Scott Ashley, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 43:37


    Part 2 of the Thunder Buddies' interview with Bootcamp UK instructor Scott Ashley. We dove into the complexities of PTSD and build up to the B Company event in the Blanchard Trophy series. Also, listen for details of how to get your voice on the intro of the pod.Please not that this is a continuation of last week's conversation and so get's into some heavy material very quickly, which some may find shocking. Also note that any opinions expressed are that of the Speaker and do not reflect the views of Bootcamp UK.

    Instructor Interview: Scott Ashley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 54:00


    The Thunder Buddies are back with the first part of an in-depth interview with former Royal Marines Commando and Bootcamp UK Instructor, Scott Ashley. In this episode, the three delve into what it takes to be a Commando and Scott shares war stories from some of the tours he completed.

    Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Portsmouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 62:05


    After a short break, the Thunder Buddies are back to profiling Bootcamp locations and this time it's the turn of Bootcamp UK Portsmouth. Rob and Pete are accompanied by founding member Lisa Mason and delve into the story behind her extraordinary cancer recovery. We also talk Strong person, why Bootcamp is suitable whatever your fitness levels and end with some quick fire member questions.

    All about Bootfest 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 45:02


    Taking a break from the location profiles for one week only, The Thunder Buddies bring you and in-depth look into their homegrown music festival. They talk about the challenges of launching a large event in covid, profile the bands playing this year and reminisce about the festival's two previous outings. Get your tickets for September 3rd!

    Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Gosport

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 57:04


    Pete Lines and DJ Bobby B sit down with Bootcamp UK Gosport park owner Dan Turner and member Andy Carter. They discuss how it all started, Gosport's military connections and why things are better when they are wetter.

    Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Fareham

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 52:41


    Pete ‘Thunder' Lines and DJ Bobby B take an in-depth look at the local ‘noisy neighbours', Bootcamp UK Fareham. They sit down with member Laura Grimwood and chat deep about weight loss and matters of identity.

    Location Profile: Bootcamp UK Waterlooville

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022


    Pete and DJ Bobby B take a deeper look into the rise of Bootcamp UK Waterlooville and examine what has made the location so dominant in local competitions.Bobby B also interviews Ultra Marathon runner and Waterlooville member Billy Price in an engaging conversation about how running changed his life.

    Boxing Review Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 80:59


    Rob and Pete break down all the fights from the Interbootcamp Boxing show that took place on July 9th. There's also follow up interviews with a number of boxers who fought on the night.

    Boxing Preview Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 17:37


    A preview of Bootcamp UK's Interbootcamp Boxing event that took place on July 9th 2022.Rob and Pete break down all the fights ahead of the big show.

    All about the Blanchard Trophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 50:20


    Pete Lines and DJ Bobby B break down Bootcamp UK's ‘Blanchard Trophy' Event series. They give you the full history and tell you how to get involved. Included are insights into the contenders for winning the trophy as well as stories from Bootcampers across the whole field of participants.

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