Resurgence Health and Fitness Austin Boot Camp

Bootcamp nickname(s): the Dogmother, Inga, Big Sexy, one of the Twin Towers (with fellow 6-ft. Bootcamp sister Dianne), Mel-Mel

Age: 42

Occupation: co-owner, Taurus Training and Doggy Play Day

How long a Bootcamper: since March 2007—I wanted to look hot for my 40th birthday. When the day came, a friend’s birthday wish for me was: “May you have Bootcamp legs forever!” So far so good….

Years in Austin: 22

Interests: scuba diving, traveling, fitness, Vinyasa yoga, animal welfare, environmental issues (especially local), gardening, reading, cooking, wine, puttering, and of course, my dogs.

Activities: Board Chair, EmanciPET; Queen B, the b Club; Master Gardener; Rosedale Neighborhood Association Steering Committee; Austin Women Entrepreneurs; Crystal Light Therapy; married to a Taurus; lots of Bikini Bootcamp.

Favorite Bootcamp workout: 33 flavors by Allison

Favorite Hangout: my house and Barton Springs

Childhood celebrity crush: Peter Frampton

Must-have CD if stranded on a desert island: Jeff Buckley’s Grace

Her Story

Let’s face it, a dog trainer is much more effective when fit. In fact, speed and strength saved my fanny just last week—a teeny Chihuahua I was training decided to take on a much larger Staffordshire Terrier. Thankfully, I was able to leap into hyperspace while simultaneously lifting little Alfie to safety in my arms and controlling the Terrier with my feet.

I could not have protected the Chihuahua without Kenneth’s booming voice in my head (“RUN FASTER!”), my newly acquired martial art moves from Jake, Allison’s strength workouts, and the steady encouragement of my Bootcamp sisters.

Speaking of my Bootcamp sisters, you really need them when you're tackling those wall climbs or sprinting up stairs! And, trust me, they are there for you.

I would tell anyone interested in Bootcamp to just get started, keep coming for the first two weeks, and then you'll be hooked. It's amazing how quickly your body changes with these workouts.