The Warm Up with Kyle Wood - Bootcamp Ideas

Circuits are a bootcamp staple, but let’s be honest, running the same 60-second station format week after week can get stale. For you and your clients.

In this episode of The Warm-Up, I’m diving into five creative ways to breathe life back into your circuit sessions. These simple tweaks keep things fresh, help your clients stay engaged, and make you feel excited to coach again.

We’ll cover:

• How to use in-between drills and finishers to add surprise and intensity
• The underrated power of mini circuits and three-person formats
• Making workouts feel more purposeful with drill-based stations
• How to turn “I go, you go” into a client favourite
• Creative ways to change your timing structure without losing the circuit vibe

This episode was inspired by Sarah and Ginger, two longtime readers of the Bootcamp Ideas newsletter, who shared that they were feeling stuck in a workout rut (thanks for sending in the questions!). If you’ve ever found yourself defaulting to the same old format, I think you’ll love this one.

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What if your business didn’t need to be huge to be successful? In this episode, I’m giving you permission to stay small.

You’ll learn how to:

• Do simple napkin math to figure out what your version of “enough” looks like
• Charge more without burning out (and why that’s good for everyone)
• Build a business that supports your life — not one that consumes it

We’ll also talk about second income streams, online options, and how to align your offers with what actually energizes you.

This one’s for the coach who wants to work deeply with fewer clients and still get paid well.

Have you ever prepped an amazing workout, checked your class list the night before, and felt pumped about a packed session—only to be greeted by crickets the next morning?

You're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing a real story from listener Moira, a dedicated trainer who built her 6AM class from scratch—only to be ghosted by half the room come sunrise.

We'll dive into:

• The psychology behind no-shows (it’s not about you)
• How I shifted my own model to increase consistency and commitment
• Practical follow-up strategies you can use—even if you work for a gym
• What it means to create emotional buy-in and community outside the workout
• How to make your classes feel like something people don’t want to miss

What if you could design your fitness business to actually fit your life—not the other way around? In this episode of The Warm-Up, I’m talking about how to reshape your week so you can work on your business, not just in it.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, stretched too thin, or ready for a change, I’ll walk you through a simple but powerful exercise to rethink your schedule and create a business that feels right for you. This isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about working smarter and aligning your time with what actually lights you up.

If you’ve ever thought, there has to be a better way to do this, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!

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Starting a bootcamp but don’t have a big following? You don’t need one. In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly how to get your first 10 clients—without relying on ads or spending hours making social media content.

This is the approach I’ve used, the approach I’ve seen work time and time again, and the best part? It’s simple, free, and actually helps you build a business that lasts.

Let’s dive in!

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