5:30 AM · Acacia Park · Fullerton NEXT SESSION: —

The sun isn't up yet.
We are.

Coached outdoor group training on the same grass since 2005. No franchise, no fluorescent lights, no contract — just a coach who knows your name and 15,000+ sessions on the same grass.

21 yrsTraining Fullerton
15K+Coached Sessions
4.9★On Google
#1Boot Camp on Yelp
6:15 AM · First light

Every gym in town trains under a roof. We chose the sky.

It's not a gimmick — it's the program. Fresh air, real ground, California mornings. There's a reason people who train here describe it as the best part of their day.

Air, light, ground

Sunlight regulates your energy and sleep better than any pre-workout. Grass and open space make movement natural instead of machine-shaped. You leave awake, not drained.

A crew, not a crowd

Sessions stay small enough that your absence is noticed — kindly, but noticed. That's the accountability a keycard gym can never sell you.

Weather is our advantage

This is Fullerton. We train outside year-round, and the handful of rough days a year, Curtis adjusts the plan and texts the group. Twenty-one years, still standing.

8:00 AM · Full daylight

What 21 years teaches you about getting people fit

Fads came and went — we watched them. What survived two decades at Acacia Park is a standard, not a trend.

COACHED

Every rep gets eyes on it

45-minute sessions led in person by the owner. Every exercise scales to your level and your history — bad knee, new baby, first workout in ten years. All coached, never herded.

MEASURED

Numbers, not vibes

We baseline you when you start and re-measure as you go. Progress you can see on paper is progress you don't quit on.

KEPT

Built for the long haul

15,000+ coached sessions. Some have trained here 17, 18 years. We're not trying to transform you in 30 days and churn you out — we're trying to be part of your week for the next decade.

The constant

Curtis Ludlow

Two decades of coaching, one park, thousands of Fullerton mornings. Curtis founded Boot Camp FX in 2005 and has led it in person ever since — not a franchise operator, not a rotating staff. The same coach who measured you on day one is the one cheering your progress in year ten.

His members range from their 30s to their 70s: parents, teachers, nurses, business owners. His job, as he sees it, is simple — know every person's name, their goal, and their old injuries, and get them a little stronger every single week.

"Show up. I'll handle the rest."

The people

Members measure us in years, not weeks

"I've been with Curtis 18 years. I'm 74 and still in good shape thanks to his training, the community, and his nutrition plan. Love the 5:30 AM workout."

Elizabeth Ramos
18 years · Age 74

"I met Curtis in 2005 and within a year lost all the weight from four kids — got in the best shape of my life. Now at 47 I can do pull-ups, strenuous hikes, lift anything. It changed everything."

Mariela Iglesias Youngren
Member since 2005

"Going since 2016 and down 25 lbs — from 220 to 195. Curtis adapts to every fitness level, and I love that it's outdoors in my community."

Jairo Delgado
Member since 2016 · Lost 25 lbs

"I was in the best shape of my life! The workouts are quick (30 to 40 minutes), outdoors, the groups are small, the people are great, and Curtis really modifies the workouts to meet your needs. I just started again after taking 3 years off due to pregnancies and kids and I'm so excited to get back into shape!"

Margie Patel
Member since 2014 · Came back after 3 years
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"I worked with Curtis 9 years ago and lost about 30lb. I have done Crossfit, independent workouts, and the gym. Bootcamp FX is what worked best to get results, without injury and helping to keep myself accountable."

Crystal Lehmann
Lost 30 lbs · Came back after 9 years

"Already ... I lost 10 pounds and my co-workers were shocked when I went to work today... 7/11 — hit the 20 pound mark today!!!! Thanks for keep pushing me Curtis!"

Rich Schmidt
Lost 20 lbs in 3 weeks

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Membership

Priced like coaching, because it is

Personal training runs $80–100 a session. A big-box keycard costs $10 and gets used twice. This is the middle path done right: real coaching, small groups, month to month, no contract — ever.

Founding members keep their current rate. New members: pricing below.

Foundation

For building the habit

$249/mo

3 SESSIONS / WEEK · ≈ $19 PER SESSION

  • 3 coached sessions weekly
  • Baseline & progress measurements
  • Simple SoCal nutrition guide
  • Month to month, cancel anytime
Join Foundation

Elite

For going all the way

$429/mo

EVERYTHING + PRIVATE COACHING LAYER

  • Everything in All-In
  • Monthly 1-on-1 program review with Curtis
  • Monthly body-composition measurement
  • Personal nutrition accountability
Join Elite

Limited to 20 members

Not sure yet? Your first week is free — every membership here starts with proof, not a pitch (or use the form if you'd rather not text). Prefer a six-week test run? Ask about the 6-Week Challenge.

The week at Acacia Park

Schedule

DaysSession Times
Monday – Thursday5:30 AM · 8:00 AM · 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM · 8:00 AM
Saturday8:00 AM

All sessions are 45 minutes at Acacia Park, Fullerton. Bring a mat, water, and shoes you can move in. First time? Text (657) 217-0820 and Curtis will tell you exactly where the group meets.

Your first week is free.

No credit card, no contract, no sales script. Come train with us for a week — the same offer we've made Fullerton for 21 years, because the sessions do the selling.

Claim Your Free Week

Or just text FREE WEEK to (657) 217-0820 — Curtis answers his own phone.

If you can show up, you can start. Every exercise scales to your level — the same session serves first-timers and 17-year veterans. Curtis has coached every age from 30 to 74.

Never have been, never will be. Every membership is month to month. People stay because it works — 20+ five-star reviews say so.

Because it isn't a gym — it's coaching. You're paying for a 21-year professional who knows your name, watches your form, and tracks your results, in a group small enough that both are possible. Per coached session, it costs a fraction of personal training.

Introduce yourself, get a quick rundown, and jump in at your own pace. The group will know your name by the end of the warm-up — that part we can promise.

Start With a Free Week →