Gayle Anderson was live in Los Angeles for "WATER BOOT CAMP WORKOUT:" Igor Porciuncula, prominent physical therapist and certified swim instructor from Brazil and Lana Shapiro premier Los Angeles based water fitness and USA certified swim coach in association with Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy and the Westside Jewish Community Center Pool, have created the first Los Angeles aquatic fitness program, BOOT CAMP H2O, that rivals other land based boot camp programs, is now expanding throughout Los Angeles as it celebrates it‟s first anniversary.

BOOT CAMP H2O is a HIGH INTENSITY water based fitness program that provides the BENEFITS of working out in a pool, with little to no impact on joints and expands your lung capacity, as well as the benefits of weight and resistance training of a traditional gym workout. This workout includes exercises used by Navy to optimize physical strength, increased lung capacity and endurance. This program is UNIQUE because water boot campers will enjoy a rigorous cross-training of swimming, water polo, water aerobics, modified plyometrics and traditional strength and cardio-vascular exercise.

BOOT CAMP H2O is not your grandma‟s water aerobics class. Unlike many water based fitness programs that target mainly senior citizens and people recovering from injury, BOOT CAMP H2O sets new standards in water based fitness that CHALLENGES swimmer of all ages and physical shape. Whether water boot campers are recreational swimmers or they have extensive aquatic background, this hour-long session PUSHES YOU TO YOUR LIMIT! It‟s what you‟ve been looking for. BOOT CAMP H2O is fun, exciting and challenging new way to workout.


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Dr. Kenneth Best Los Angeles based celebrity chiropractor provides an initial consult and fitness readiness for boot campers and body fat analysis using the exclusive high-tech InBody520 body composition analyzer at the office of Firm Body Evolution as part of BOOT CAMP H2O package. Igor Porciuncula, Co-Owner and Boot Camp Instructor, says „if you are bored with swimming and working out at the gym, that BOOT CAMP H2O is exactly what you need to revitalize your body.‟ Igor‟s experience as a physical therapist helps water boot campers overcome injuries that may have prevented them from doing traditional workouts in the past. Lana Shapiro, Co-Owner and Boot Camp Instructor, say „we are always changing up the exercises to challenge the body in different ways to help boot campers reach their goals and move through plateaus experienced in other fitness programs.‟

About BOOT CAMP H2O :
BOOT CAMP H2O is a young company full of excitement to bring fitness to a new level that can be enjoyed by the „fitness buff‟ or for persons who may not have been able to enjoy traditional land exercise programs. The „beginner‟ water boot campers will focus on the basic skills of breathing underwater, treading water, and getting across the pool more efficiently (i.e. stroke correction). The „intermediate/advanced‟ water boot campers will have a fast-paced, intense workout that requires a higher level of endurance and swimming ability.


BOOT CAMP H2O is located in the Westside JCC Pool at Olympic Blvd. and two blocks east of Fairfax in the heart of Los Angeles and will be expanding to new locations.
More information and class schedules are available at www.bootcamph2o.com website.


BOOT CAMP H2O will be publicized throughout the City of Los Angeles utilizing all forms of press and media. BOOT CAMP H2O is an 8-Week Program, where the water boot campers can choose classes from 2 to 5 days per week with discounted package plans or pay as your go.

To sign-up or try a free class contact or media inquires contact BOOT CAMP H2O at 323.774.1083. For further information and class schedules visit www.bootcamph2o.com website or contact owner‟s Igor Porciuncula at igor@bootcamph2o.com or Lana Shapiro at lana@bootcamph2o.com.
Class Schedule -
Westside JCC Swimming Pool
5870 Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Monday - Fridays 6-7am; 10am - 12pm
Saturday: 6:45am-8:45am


Palisades Charter High School
15777 Bowdoin Street
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Tuesday / Thursday @ 7:30 PM
Saturday @ 11 AM


If you have questions, or complaints, please feel free to contact Gayle at 1-323-460-5732 or e-mail Gayle at Gayle.Anderson@KTLA.com