Almost 8 years ago, I hosted my first boot camp in Maastricht (the Netherlands). To be honest, it was just a group of my old coworkers showing up 😅 Fast-forward, now in Maribor Slovenia, we are doing it again! In between, I hosted workouts in Barcelona and Gran Canaria.
The many changes, different countries, and nationalities gave me much perspective and unexpected lessons. Heres my top 3:
1. It’s easy to show up when it’s easy. It matters when it’s hard.
Yesterday it rained. The forecast said “stay home.” But the people who came? They reminded me why we do this. Growth doesn’t happen when everything is perfect. It happens when you show up anyway — for yourself, for your goals, for your future.
2. Fitness is just the surface. It’s really about building who you are.
I’ve seen it over and over. You don’t just get stronger legs or a fitter body — you get a stronger mind. You learn to trust yourself. You learn that you are the kind of person who follows through, no matter what. That’s what changes your life, not just your body.
3. You become, what you surround yourself with.
When you’re around people who also want more for themselves — not just physically, but mentally, emotionally — you rise too. You realize you’re not doing this alone. And that energy is what keeps you going when motivation fades.
As a good friend taught me: "Alone you go faster, but together you go further"
I appreciate everyone for being on this journey together