We are Fit Body Boot Camp: the popular international personal training center franchise. We specialize in 30-minute weight loss boot camps that challenge the body and deliver results in a positive, supportive atmosphere.
At Fit Body Boot Camp, our fitness classes are not “classes” in the traditional sense, but results-driven, high-energy sessions focused on weight loss & body toning. At its core, we deliver personal training in a group setting.
Hello, I'm Don Mather, proud owner of Farragut Fit Body Boot Camp in Farragut, TN. My fitness journey began back in 1976 when I was in college in Florence, South Carolina. At that time, I was a tall but incredibly skinny 6'4" and weighed just 154 pounds. My best friend at the time, who was also on the thin side, shared a secret with me: he'd quit smoking, put on 20 pounds, and was doing "pump-ups" or isometric exercises to build his muscles. Inspired by his progress, I quit smoking too, started eating better, and began doing pump-ups.
My initial goal was to reach 165 pounds, which I achieved in about a month. However, I soon realized that if I wanted to make real progress, I needed to start lifting weights. So, I joined the YMCA in Florence, where we had limited equipment but plenty of determination. I gradually increased my fitness goals, aiming for 175, 185, 195, and beyond. Alongside my fitness journey, I also ventured into bodybuilding competitions from 1978 to 1985, even though I never took the top spot. During this time, I got married and started a family. With the expense of a growing family, I began to shift my priorities.
While my passion was fitness, back in those days “fitness” was not yet an industry, so options to make money were limited. As such, over time my career at La-Z-Boy became more of a focus, and bodybuilding and fitness became a hobby of sorts. I had a very successful career at La-Z-Boy moving to many places for them over the years, and in 2016 we made our final move to Tennessee. In 2021, after a 47 year career with La-Z-Boy, I decided it was time for a change and in July of that year I retired.
Retirement allowed me time to reflect. I realized how grateful I was to have discovered fitness in 1976, as it had given me the gift of good health. I also saw how comorbidities that are avoidable just by lifestyle choices were a death sentence to many during Covid; some good friends of mine.
So, I decided to get into the fitness industry in order to help others take control of their lives. I came across Fit Body Boot Camp on YouTube, and its focus on high-intensity interval training aligned with my belief in its effectiveness for fat loss, muscle toning, and overall well-being. Inspired by the mission of Fit Body Boot Camp,
I opened Farragut Fit Body Boot Camp, aiming to provide results-driven fitness, a supportive community, and a chance for individuals of all fitness levels to become active participants in their own lives. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I love and to help others on their fitness journeys. At Farragut Fit Body, we welcome everyone into our fitness family and look forward to assisting you in achieving your fitness goals.
Fit Body Boot Camp is a fitness franchise dedicated to transformation. 30 minutes per session is all it takes to help you reach your weight loss goals.
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