Bootcamp Spain — Local services in Cantoria

I cannot recommend it enough. It is an extraordinary experience of fitness and learning about health and nutrition.If you want to push yourself to be a better person - both mentally and physically - give it a go. As anything worth it is hard work. You will be sore and the physical effort will also challenge you mentally (and emotionally). Yet you will have all the support you can wish for from the staff/instructors as well as the other fellow campers. The instructors while very professional have the most genuine wish to support and help. Beyond the technical aspects (exercising and training) they will always offer a lot of advise about how to get stronger, be consistent, how to heal and fuel your body through food and, your mind through positive thinking. I was also part of a very supportive group of campers (most of which are returning clients) and by last week we worked as a team. During my first week in the Bootcamp I transitioned from being a form of life which is sitting on a chair to actually moving my body (who would have thought that is possible ?). It was hard yet by the end of the week I started getting my energy back and during my second week. During week 3 I noticed obvious improvements in my overall fitness and strength and I could notice, weight loss and muscle toning. I am all in all delighted with the results and progress. Along support, the varied schedule made the Bootcamp (e.g huge variety of, exercise from spinning, basketball, self-defense, weight training, stretching or boxing etc). At the end of each day there’s the opportunity to have a walk in the countryside in the desert. Tabernas desert is the only actual desert in Europe - and the evening walks give a rare chance to experience a fascinating and unique ecosystem which most people in Europe don’t even know exists. Food is delicious and it is by no means ‘a diet’ !!!! It is nourishing, tasty and definitely fuels you through all the hours of exercise. Along cooking delicious meals Debb has amazing knowledge of the benefitsfor each ingredient she uses and her passion for healing people with food (and exercise) is extraordinary and, quite contagious ! I think the fanciest chocolate truffles one can buy in Belgium can’t equal in taste (let alone in nutritional content!!) of Debb’s choc truffles. I have type 2 diabetes and I was on insulin when started the camp and by the end of it I had no need of insulin as Deb’s food combined with the exercise has been doing literally wonders for me. I hoped I’ll reduce the quantity of insulin maybe in months on the right diet etc but never hoped it would be possible to be off for 3 weeks with diet and exercise yet it happened. If I’m summarize the most important things I’m (hopefully) taking home from the Bootcamp Spain: Food and what we put in our body is much more important than we think. It is as important as exercise. Exercising is not only for healing and making the body functional. It goes hand in hand with better mental health and overall improvement in how we see life. It is your own journey yet at Bootcamp Spain you feel supported and you might come to realise you are not alone. One of the best ways to keep eating healthy is to cook at home (whenever possible). (This is my fav one from Bill) While it is not obvious, progress doesn’t happen only during those days when you succeed, when all is going great and you see your fitness level is improving; the days which count most are those when you don’t want to ‘do it’, when you find it hard even to put one foot in front of the other and yet you push through. BootcampSpain reminded me that not only in fitness but in life, what makes the difference is not when we succeed but when push through the failure and, the hard times. Bootcamp Spain got me off insulin, made me meet extroardinary people and became a wake up call which will, ideally, dictate the roadmap for my health for the next years. I can’t wait to go back but until then I will do my best to use all I have learned. Thanks so much Debb and Bill (+dogs and rest...

A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE – 10KG LOST IN 3 WEEKS!

Boot Camp Spain is so much more than a place for weight loss —it’s a complete physical, mental, and emotional transformation reboot!

I arrived at Bill and Deb’s boot camp at one of the lowest points in my life, doubting my ability to change or get my sh*t together. What I experienced here was nothing short of life-changing. They didn’t just help me lose weight (10kg in 3 weeks!), they showed me what I was truly capable of and, most importantly, helped me to be proud of myself.

THE PERFECT SETTING FOR SUCCESS

From the moment you arrive, you’re surrounded by stunning Spanish countryside, fresh mountain air, and pure focus—no distractions, no excuses. The sunshine, nature, exercise, and incredible food create the perfect environment to push past limits and rebuild and heal yourself, both physically and mentally.

NOT A HOLIDAY – A TRANSFORMATION

To be VERY clear , this isn’t a spa retreat where you sip smoothies by the pool (though there is a pool and Deb's smoothies are banging!). It’s hard work, and you will be tested. Even the fittest people I saw here had to dig deep. But that’s the magic of Boot Camp Spain. It pushes you beyond what you thought possible and leaves you stronger, leaner, and mentally resilient!

EXPERT-LED TRAINING LIKE NO OTHER

Bill and Deb are absolute legends in the fitness world. Bill has been training boxers since the 1800s and Deb uses her black belts to hold up her Chef's whites, and their knowledge, energy, and motivation are on another level.

The holistic, functional training is what makes this place so effective. It’s not just about lifting weights or doing endless cardio. It’s a varied, results-driven approach combining:

✔ Bodyweight circuits ✔ Resistance training ✔ Boxing & pad work ✔ Hyrox-style training ✔ Yoga & stretching for recovery

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FOOD THAT FUELS RESULTS

Forget bland diet food—every meal is delicious, nutrient-packed, and designed for performance. You’ll eat fresh, locally sourced meals that fuel your workouts and help you burn fat while feeling completely satisfied.

ACCOMMODATION & COMMUNITY

The accommodation is clean, comfortable, and set in the hills, away from distractions—exactly what you need to reset and focus. More than that, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people, creating a supportive and inspiring bubble that makes this journey even more special. I made life long friends in my 3 week camp.

THE BOTTOM LINE

If you want real, lasting change, Boot Camp Spain is the place. It’s not easy, but it’s worth every second of sweat and pain. Whether you want to lose weight, rebuild confidence, or prove to yourself that you’re capable of more, this is the best decision you will ever make.

I cannot recommend Bill, Deb, and Boot Camp Spain enough—if you’re thinking about it, just book it. It's incredibly value for money and in my...

I had never been to a boot camp before or anything remotely like this. I'm in my mid 50's and just started retirement and wanted to try and increase fitness and reduce weight as part of a drive to be able to better enjoy walking and hiking. So a kickstart was required as I'm a little bit impatient.

I thought this boot camp offered up good value for money as a start, I had little other parameters to assess. So in some ways I was shopping blind, though thought I would give it a go.

I was not disappointed and not only did it represent value for money. It was also a very good investment in time as well as investment in my body and mind.

Bill and Debbie have created a very good environment where you quickly relax into their home and surroundings and engage in a variety of physical exploits that improve your fitness from head to toe. The classes are both on and offsite and as diverse as gym based cardio HIT sessions amongst a whole bunch of other acronyms and spinning, cardio tennis, kick boxing (with mainly hand boxing) and a wee bit of self defence. Walking challenges abound!

Debbie additionally leads on all the meals and these were very well received and dispatched. Whilst it was clear we were on reduced calories I never felt hungry - and it was good to establish what little I could eat daily and still fully function. Another good takeaway from the 3 weeks!

In addition to diverse range of on and offsite classes there were about 6 different Personal Trainers, all of whom brought their own personalities and skills to bear and all who were committed to ensuring we did our best. Thanks Max, Paul, Uvie, Antonio, ++

Bill being a former professional boxing coach has significant experience in conditioning the body and uses all the tricks in the book to motivate you to give your best. In that regard he was sometimes more committed than I was to my own success - I would not have had it any other way, thanks.

In terms of results, I will keep the detail to myself, though I lost a great deal of weight, lost a good deal of fat, gained muscle. Most of all I gained a lot of energy and it has given me a great launch pad to enjoy retirement. I am now hiking and biking with much more ease and looking to enjoy this virtuous cycle.

Was it hard - of course it was, though very do'able - I am no athlete, and can be lazy, however this environment brings out the best in many of those that attend. And what I was pleased to see was that about a 1/3rd of those who attended, were returners. Whilst I hope not to be one, should I feel I need a reset or indeed want to do more concentrated fitness work, I would not hesitate to sign up again.

Last but not least, thanks to the fellow boot campers who provided great...