Castaldi's Killer Boot Camp IS Motivation

Castaldi Starts Boot Camp Craze in California
By Peter Brown – 05-23-2001

More than seven years ago, Tina Castaldi saw a need to return to the basics of physical fitness and training. Castaldi, who is also known as the Master Chief, incorporated discipline, accountability, motivation and tough love in her work-out regime. It was an approach that led to the inception of Southern California’s first exercise Boot Camp in 1994. Castaldi’s Killer Boot Camp now inspires all those who participate to new fitness levels of both the body and mind.

Those who train under the Master Chief say there is no other program like it.
“She really cares about us and goes above and beyond the call of duty to help us achieve our goals,” said four-camp veteran Jenifer Jagielski.
“Tina is always there for us and continually pushes us to better ourselves - not only on a physical level but mentally and spiritually as well.”
The Master Chief’s training concept and the stunning ‘before and after’ pictures (www.CastaldiBootcamp.com) of her recruits helped inspire the Fox Network to shoot an entire reality-based show this year, coincidentally called Boot Camp.
Television’s version (Fox 11, Wednesdays at 9pm) offers one lucky person the chance to win One Million Dollars. Master Chief Tina Castaldi’s “real life” version does not. But the profound affect Castaldi’s Killer Boot Camp has on every one of its dedicated enlistees could be argued more valuable than money and its impact far more widespread.
Of course, a million bucks is something to dream about, but for most of us quite unobtainable. Castaldi’s Killer Boot Camp doesn’t offer the financial rewards but, in turn, it offers that which cannot be bought - physical and spiritual well-being.
Despite the differences between television’s version and Castaldi’s Killer Boot Camp, the Master Chief was more than happy to help out her small-screen counterpart during a media event on April 20, 2001.
“I really love the television show,” Master Chief Castaldi said.
“It is a wonderful representation of what the dedicated men and women in the armed forces have to go through in order to defend our country.
“It requires a tremendous amount of strength – not just physical, also an immense amount of mental strength.
“I encourage my Boot Campers to watch the show because it is a great example of overcoming what are seemingly insurmountable odds – but the contestants are continually trying to find a way.”
Fox News reporters from across the country gathered at a picturesque picnic area in Griffith Park to catch a first-hand glimpse – and experience – of Boot Camp. Fox needed the Master Chief’s experienced hand in setting up an obstacle course for the reporters to conquer as part of their Boot Camp initiations.
Fox’s Boot Camp drill instructors Tony Rosenbum – famous for his catch phrase “Save the drama for your momma” – and Dave Francisco showed the reporters little mercy from the moment they arrived. Storming onto the reporters’ bus and ordering them to “fall in – and stop smiling!”
One reporter said: “I know we are here to do a story – and they weren’t that serious with us. But the mood on the bus changed pretty quickly when [drill instructor Francisco] came onto the bus and started screaming at us. There is something about having a large man yell at you that makes you want to do what you are told.”
After several interviews, the Master Chief instructed the reporters on how to complete the obstacle course – instead of gunfire and explosions – the reporters had to dodge several cameramen, who were shooting film for their news reports.
The Master Chief issued a challenge – men against women – and the reporters were more than willing to accept, until actually having to run, jump rope, persevere through 20 sit-ups and push-ups. But Castaldi, Rosenbum and Francisco refused to accept the common excuses and treated the reporters like any other recruit – dragging, yelling and screaming through cries of “I can’t do it.”
The Master Chief added: “It was an exceptional thrill to be invited to take part in helping the Fox Network and to promote Boot Camp.
“Even though my Boot Campers don’t have the incentive of One Million Dollars to show up every morning – I believe their passion and desire to become healthier and stronger people is just as an exciting incentive.”
Castaldi’s Killer Boot Camp is an exercise program, which is catered to adults both young and old and regardless of their physical condition. Boot Camp is held in the hills of Burbank five days a week, for an hour a day.
For more information call the Master Chief at 818-513-5742 or visit her Web site at www.CastaldiBootcamp.com