This book is written by the two key leaders who founded Burn Boot Camp in 2015 and they have impacted an estimated 2 million people. There are camps around the world and they also have socials and videos. They begin the book by stating how when life isn’t going their way, they shift the blame to external circumstances. People use excuses as to why they are overweight and can’t change and they use escape clauses. They shared a heartbreaking statistic that discovered that ¾ of Americans don’t hit the recommended minimum for exercise which comes out to about 150 minutes a week. They explain the most important step is to start moving and how a small act can transform your life. They described how we need to have the mindset that I can, I must, and I will and how if we would truly believe this our lives would change. In the book, they break down the five strategics plan: burn, believe, nourish, achieve, and connect.



One of the impactful stories presented in this book was about Tiffany and how she faced leukemia. She was exercising regularly and ate a nutritious diet. She decided to focus on the goal of beating this cancer. She shared how she was very weak and she made the decision to move little by little. She chose to move her body even when she didn’t feel like it. She shared how moving has helped cancer patients to beat cancer and the power of a positive mindset. This story was just the one of many who was changed by the power of working out and doing the burn boot camp. They used a shadow technique to replay the tape of things that happened to help us build resilience, gratitude, and emotional intelligent. Another topic of this chapter was transformation our languages and turning the negative language we tell ourselves into positive words. They included a whole list or negative words, positive, and suggestion on how to change your words. This was incredibly helpful in altering how we live our lives.


I would recommend this powerful book to anyone who is ready to change their lives and to become healthier. It was also interesting to read about both of the authors describing their childhood and how they met and got into fitness. I liked how they suggested to readers to take small steps in working out and eating right you don’t have to make big changes to see results. This book is written as a lifestyle change and not just another diet book. I really enjoyed how they discussed the mental side and how our mindsets can be changed and they walked readers through ways to improve and change. I immensely liked the burn boot camp exercises and moves presented in this book. I also liked the 10 minutes meal plan recipes. In reading through these they all seem pretty simple and easy to make. I also liked the section on how different moods can boost our moods and what they all do for us. This was very enlightening to read and a book that is meant to be studied and put into practice daily.

Ok, self-help is so NOT my genre of choice, but as a Burn member since January of 2018, I was curious to read this book! I should definitely preface this review by saying that I absolutely love Burn Boot Camp, and it has been life-changing for me in many ways. So I’ve been drinking that pretty blue kool-aid for years now!

I definitely have seen the truths in this book played out in my own life. My “why” when starting Burn was that my pants were hurting me, and I felt uncomfortable all day long. It wasn’t deep or emotional - I just didn’t want my clothes to feel so bad! And yes, while I lost weight and gained lots of muscle, that’s not why I still go to Burn (although those things are great). I go because of the benefits working out gives me as I manage my depression and anxiety as well as the amazing community that I’ve found at my gym. So, I was nodding along as I read the book, and I learned a little bit of the “why” behind my experiences, but I wouldn’t say that I learned any new information.

This would be a great book for someone who is curious about getting healthier but feels intimidated or doesn’t know where to start. The Klines are very real about the benefits - and also the excuses - that people experience when they decide if they want to make some lifestyle choices. I think this book is easy to understand, and it even includes some workouts and recipes to try at home, so you don’t even have to leave your house to try it out! However, for readers who already practice these habits, there isn’t anything new or groundbreaking in this book.

I definitely liked this book and would recommend it to a friend who might be interested in starting to work out or even trying out a Burn Boot Camp. If you already make working out a part of your life, I would probably skip this one, unless you are like me and just a Burn fanatic!

A quick read...and while everything made sense, I didn't see the big breakthrough that was promised. However a definite handbook to follow.

I had heard about the Burn Boot Camp so was intrigued to read more about it. There are workouts and recipes as well as focus on inner and outer strength. The chapters have catchy titles "Burn, Believe, Nourish, Achieve, Connect". There are clear workouts and photos at the back. The recipes are nutritious and simple to prepare (I like that they include the nutrition information!). My challenge is some of the workouts are too advanced for me at this point in my fitness journey. On paper they don't look difficult but when I tried a few of them, I was really struggling. I will go slow and work my way up into some of these -- but the action plans and ideas for focus, goal setting and nutrition are all really good.

Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Books for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

Burn is a good book that helps put into perspective information regarding weight loss. Seeing the real life stories of individuals who have been impacted by different health conditions such as cancer helped to understand the importance of utilizing this book. There is a mindset this book helps you strive for. It also provides workouts and meal options to help get you in your feet in the direction of success