ERIK

When I first met up with SWAT, in August of 2006, and for whatever reason I put off making SWAT an integral part of my workout routine until September 2007 when I started my first boot camp. If only I would have started sooner!

Since September 2007 my progress has been leaps and bounds above my wildest expectations and has resulted in more progress toward a total lifestyle change for myself in 6 months than I had in 5 years of trying to get in shape by myself. I have seen results in my physical fitness level I never thought possible, as well I've made great new friends - others who have also chosen to make SWAT a part of their lifestyle.

The passion and dedication Ron and Trey put into the morning boot camps as well as the encouragement and motivation ahs made it hard to NOT want to get out of bed every morning at 4:45 am. And near impossible not to succeed. No two mornings have been alike, and after 6 boot camps to date, that is quite remarkable. Every boot camp and every morning has been a new challenge. There are numerous favorable things to list about SWAT, however one word to sum it all up is... RESULTS!!!

 

UPDATE FROM ERIK AS OF OCTOBER 2010:

" I have some exciting news! 

I tested for the San Antonio Fire Department (written) in September and tested in the top 3 % out of 4000 others.  This means now the CPAT is on my horizon in January. 

It is hard to believe as this would have been laughable to think of 3 years who in my early days at SWAT. 

We've done good work and now the time is nearing on this drastic change.  I have discussed with Mike as well as reviewed online in terms of prepping for the CPAT.  From everything I read, the intense Kettlebells should be preparing me well.  A big challenge during the CPAT from what I have read is the 3 minute stair climb weighted down with a 75 lb vest, followed by a number of test immediately after. 

It seems daunting, but not as much so considering I use to carry a 150 lb permanent vest before I met with SWAT. 

This has been the focus and dream for a while now and it is finally getting closer than it ever has before.  I would be no where near this condition had it not been for what you and Ron have created.