First and foremost I would like to say that I rarely write a review but when I do its because the company or individual gave EXCEPTIONAL service! I also do extensive amount of research before I buy a product or service. Which leads me to say Marlon Licup is a PHENOMENAL trainer. From the first time I made contact with him thru "Thumbtack" he was very timley with his responses. He basically stood out from the rest of the trainers that came to me giving me their quotes. When I spoke to him on the phone he answered all my questions, even gave me tips and advice before I had contacted his services. Once training with him some of his methods seemed a little unusual but they helped me become much stronger. He is very motivating and pushes you beyond your limits- but trust me you will survive. After his 18+ years of experience being a personal trainer he knows what peoples body can take, and he genuinely cares for the goals you want to achieve! He goes the extra mile for your success! For example I was trying to cut off at least 8 seconds off my run thru an obstacle course that I could not for the life of me shave off. After reading all the advice you can imagine possibly get off the internet and training on my own for 3 months, I decided to seek professional help. The course for San Diego Police Department consisted of a long obsticle course including dragging a simulated victim 30 feet. Not only did Marlon drive up 20+ minutes to the course I would be training on but he had me drag him! (The only time the dummy is out there for you to train with is Thursdays at 1pm) ....Now THAT'S committment to your client!!!! Furthermore, he was there on my test day (which he didn't have to be) encouraging, me giving me positive words, and keeping me relaxed till they called my name to run the course. While running it he was right there with me encouraging me with positive words and tips on what to do. And once I finished I had shaved down 11-12 seconds off my time! And Marlon did it in less than 3 weeks!!!! I'm proud to say I passed my test in the best time I have ever ran it and I'm on to my next step which to me seemed unfathomable!! Overall I would without a doubt recommend Marlon Licup as a personal trainer...HANDS DOWN the BEST, most DEDICATED, WHOLE HEARTED, SPECTACULAR trainer! read more

Let me start off by saying Marlon is an exceptional trainer! When Im interested in investing my time and money in a personal trainer I want to make sure they are enthusiastic about helping me and getting me physically fit. I'm looking for that extra push and motivation that I can't give myself, and right off the bat Marlon assured me and promised I'd be where I wanted to be. He assured me he'd strengthen me not only physically, but also mentally. I'm currently in the National Guard and I am persuing a career in law enforcement. I took a couple practical physical fitness tests for different agencies and I found I am not as physically fit as I ought to be. During one of my practice runs at the SDPD pat course I met someone who recommended Marlon and said he had helped her pass her pat so I immediately got his number and contacted him. From the start he told me what we'd work on and how he would help me be successful in the next pt test. Day one was intense for me because I hadn't worked out that hard since boot camp but his work outs made it evident on where I needed help. Not only did he teach me and show me how to get physical stronger but also how to eat clean and healthy. Right away he put me on a 12 day vegan detox to rid my body from all that fast food and junk. I have to admit, the first few days were hard but after a while I lost about 10 lbs in 1 week. I felt lighter and more energized than ever after eating the things he recommended me to eat. Ive been well past my 12 days and I'm still eating clean. Marlon worked with me on my diet, constantly sending me different supplements and vitamins to take to recover faster so that we can continue to train hard. Everyday was something new and fun, working out literally every part of my body. After the second week I seen results and I was very satisfied. I can honestly say that for the short time I've known Marlon, he has definitely changed my life for the better. He is professional and very friendly and to anyone who is looking for someone who will show them fast and healthy results I most definitely recommend Marlon Licup! read more

This is my first review ever but I had to write one for Marlon because he truly is the best and i would recommend him to everyone. He is by far the best trainer I have ever had. After 2-3 years of not doing anything I thought I was still fit, after all I had 9 years of being involved in martial arts and doing regular exercise so I thought a couple of years wouldn't make such a big difference in my fitness level; however after my first workout with Marlon, I realized I was back to 0, that made me want to continue to get my body back. He pushes you to the limit, and makes you do things you never thought you were able to do/achieve. He is not only a good and experienced trainer but also a great person who is always there for you, pushing and motivating you every step of the way (even if it's on something else). When I first started I wasn't able to run for more than 6 minutes :/ I felt horrible, however, I kept pushing myself and now I enjoy running my distance and the time I can last increased drastically. He also motivated me to go back into martial arts, now I feel better that ever. I thank him for all I have accomplished so far. With just 3 months of working out with Marlon, I have become a stronger person and lost a good amount of weight. I am happy with my new self, and thankful I found him! I can assure you that no matter how fit you think you are, you will be challenged physically and mentally as well and in no time you will see changes in your body and on how you feel. Marlon is different than other trainers. Every day he has you do different things that are fun, challenging and that won't get you bored. He is the kind of trainer that makes you want to continue working out and pushing yourself more and more; you will never get bored or feel like giving up. Marlon is definitely the trainer to go to if you are serious about becoming fit or in need of some help. He is the one to go to if you want to change not only your body, but your lifestyle as well. Hands down, Marlon Licup is....the BEST TRAINER EVER! read more

Honestly where do i begin? Being that I've searched far and wide to find the perfect trainer, I would eventually find Marlon in the neck of my woods. As soon as I read up his credentials and history I had the greatest feeling that this was going to be the right guy. Boy he didn't disappoint me one bit. As someone who was really athletic in high school excelling in both football and dance, I figured that not working out for 2 years wasn't going to affect me as much, but he showed me how much I've missed working out. He will break you down and rebuild you in the perfect machine that you want to be. He pushes you to your limits and makes sure that you sweat every bad calorie you have in your body. With his personal background in physical fitness, he makes sure that you are well all around. He insists that you eat right and even goes far enough to mention the names of good vitamins and supplements to help you with your goal to weight loss. I can honestly say that in my 3 months of training, I have improved in strength, endurance, and well being. I have felt better about myself physically and health wise. To be exact I have lost a total of 30lbs and I can for sure say that I am back into my prime. I would advise that you don't waste your time sitting around wishing you somehow lost weight. Get up and give this guy a phone call if you wish to look your best. I guarantee that you will lose weight the right way. Again thanks a bunch to Marlon for making me a better person! You truly deserve the title of best trainer in San Diego read more

3 Weeks completed in my 8 week class with Marlon. On day 1, I could barely complete half of his exercises, and needed to rest A LOT! By day three, I was pushing through and was already seeing progress. Now, having weighed myself this weekend, I have lost over 10 pounds, and aiming for more. Marlon pushes you to do your best, while still having a great positive attitude! He also provides some excellent advice on nutrition and general wellness. By far the BEST BOOT CAMP! Follow up after the full 8 weeks: Before Best Boot Camp: 206 lbs After 8 weeks (5 days/week) and 2 weeks @ home: 187lbs!!!! Marlon is the best! I basically followed his exact plan for boot camp by showing up every day, and then kept to a lower calorie diet than I had been (Approx 1600-1700/day). My basic diet: Breakfast: Carnation Breakfast shake or yogurt and granola 10am Snack: Rice Cracker w/ peanut butter Lunch: PB and J and a Fiber One Bar Dinner: Salad (Lettuce, Carrots, Mushroom, Cucumber, Chicken, Yogurt Dressing) Dessert (Sometimes I snuck an ice cream sandwich) Usually 1 day a week I cheated and ate whatever I wanted ;-) Marlon kept mixing up the workouts, keeping it interesting and fresh even after 8 weeks! I have more energy during the day, sleep better at night, and just generally feel better. After returning home almost everyone asked me if I had lost weight and told me I looked great! All thanks to BBCSD! If you are at all interested in getting fit - Call Marlon TODAY! He has a plan for everyone, whether it is one day a week or five. read more

I was looking to change up my work out routine because I was getting bored and my body was not being challenged. After the first week of working out with Marlon, I was in a lot of pain but I really loved it. About after a month, what I loved the most was that my core was so much stronger and my clothes started to feel a little looser. I started walking taller because my posture was straighter but what I can't say enough about is my energy level! In the beginning I thought I was going to die after about 30 minutes of the type of exercises Marlon was making us do but after a couple weeks, I wanted to go longer than just one hour. I really love working out at the park where we meet for the boot camp classes instead of being in a gym, although he can also meet with you personally in your home if that's what you prefer. Marlon uses a lot of objects like the benches at the park, the grass, the hills (where we sprint and do burpees), the steps on the cement or our own body weight to challenge every one in class. He didn't use fancy gadgets with us and we were still seeing results. I've enjoyed working out with Marlon and would recommend working out with him to anyone wanting to vamp up their workouts! He can make it easier for you or harder depending on your fitness level but your body will never be bored!! read more

My journey started this time last year and lasted through September 2014. What a wonderful journey it was. I learned a lot about myself and what I could really accomplish when I set my mind to it. I was able to lose 30 lbs. and 15 1/2 inches by the end of my journey. All the tools I have gained are life long and I will never return to the old person I was!!!! Marlon is fantastic and a great motivator! We hit it off immediately and he was able to hone in on my BAD days and make them GREAT days!!! Of course I had to work my booty off for it, but it was sooooo worth it! One of the greatest things about Marlon's workouts is that they were never boring and redundant. He was always changing it up by adding in new routines, exercises, and equipment to ensure I would never get bored. I never thought that I would ever miss working out, but whenever I miss a day I can hardly wait to get back in and work out. Marlon, thanks so much for giving me the drive and support to keep moving forward! I love the results and know I will never go back. I have since joined a gym and am now dragging my daughter in with me 3 - 5 times per week. This has totally been an attitude and body overhaul! Thanks for being a part of it. Love you like a brother! Aloha & Mahalo my friend. read more

I definitely will recommend best boot camp San Diego to everyone who sees the change. I never thought I would be into physical fitness now and I am glad that I everyday morning or night. Thanks to Marlon Licup he is the best trainer. Im building my endurance everyday as I go. And never thought I could run or jog non stop. Everyday gets easier and easier for me. I love working out with the Best boot camp San Diego that when I get my finances straighten out i plan to come back and work out. I love how the people around me are so MOTIVATED and we all help each other out. I still can't believe that I can finally job 3 to 4 laps without stopping. My goal for 2013 is to be toned up and do marathans. And I believe with GOD's strength "I can do anything" (Philippians 4:13) Thank you Marlon Licup for introducing me to a new way to healthy living and physical fitness. read more

Imagine losing 5 pounds in 17 days? I did it with Marlon's enthusiastic & supportive "can-do" fitness sessions. I had fun working out individually, with a partner or together as a whole group. Marlon's daily hour boot camp exercises were never boring because he planned a variety of exercises targeting different parts of the body-- abs, arms, glutes, thighs, etc. Of course,I did a lot of sweating refreshed by the cool Rohr Park air! Marlon encouraged me to "listen to my body" & work at my own pace challenging my endurance. Believe it or not: I'm stronger, leaner & best of all my bad cholesterol number is down. Don't miss out on Marlon, the fantastically fabulous personal trainer with a heart! read more

I would highly recommend Marlon's Boot Camp training sessions. I am a mom of 8 and a nurse. I have been taking care of everybody all my life, so now it was time to take care of me! Trying to find time to do this was always an issue. I really did not know what to expect when I started the sessions. I was scared and nervous about not being able to keep up. Marlon was very knowledgeable, very supportive and really encouraged me to work on me. Since starting the boot camp sessions and personal training sessions, I am now exercising more, walking 3 days a week, walking 4 to 6 miles, and looking forward to buy new clothes!!!. I am working on me! Marlon is best trainer there is! read more

I have trained with Marlon for a year. He is awesome. I have worked out my entire adult life and maintained good fitness but now that I'm in my mid-fifties maintaining my fitness was becoming difficult. Marlon really raised the bar for me. He challenged me with high intensity workouts that helped me lose 20 pounds, build muscle and get in great shape. Marlon has a very relaxed style that allows him to push you and you don't even realize how hard you've worked. Marlon trained my wife and daughter also. They had great fun and saw great results. I highly recommend Best Boot Camp San Diego to anyone serious about getting in great shape. read more

An exceptional trainer! I had no idea what to expect going into this. I did not think that i would see results so quickly. It has been a little over a month and I have already lost 15 pounds. Marlon really does care about his clients needs. He is very easy to talk to and makes training fun. The best part about training with Marlon is that it is not repetitive. He switches up the workouts, which I like because I don't get bored. I remember not being able to do one single crunch or squat. Thankfully, it has gotten easier over time thanks to Marlon. read more

I lost 15lbs with Marlon! We run, do weights, core workouts & kickboxing (my fave) and I feel good everyday! Not only do I look better but feel wonderful and can wear my clothes with confidence! I even had to buy new smaller clothes, who doesn't love that!!!! It's nice to know that all the hard training pays off. His circuit training kicks my butt but I always feel good after the class. I'm eathing better too, once you treat your body better you're more aware of what you put in your mouth! I would recommend boot camp SD in a heart beat!!! read more

Marlon licup is probably as shady and untrustworthy people as they come this guy is a thief and blackmailer stole my domain name when he built my website and demanded payment for doing absolutely nothing and now he took my site down but good news id I filed a complaint with the IRS and California attorney general and have a lawyer drafting a federal lawsuit against this guy DONT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS GUY STAY AWAY read more

Great place! Good program Easy to follow go at your own pace you will not get an injury here unless you push yourself beyond your limits nobody else is going to do that which is great I found it very easy to attend and I was looking forward to them that's why it was easy for me to go. That's not always very usual for the places I've gone to in the past I have to do a lot of talking myself into it and what not read more

Marlon is the best personal trainer you'll ever meet. He is a joy to workout with, very nice and very professional. HE HELPED ME LOSE 20 POUNDS by swimming, running, doing some core workout, and helping me with my diet. Marlon will help you meet your goal and even beyond your expectation. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to see real results and to be physically FIT. read more

Marlon is a wonderful personal trainer. My wife and I needed to start exercising and losing weight fast! After 3 months of working out with Marlon, I was sleeping better, eating better and feeling better. Marlon pushed me to my limit and I loved every second of it. Marlon was such a great personal trainer, I highly recommend him to begin or continue your fitness journey. read more

Marlon is the Boot Camp Master! Love his workouts because they are challenging and varied. I feel like every part of me gets worked over throughout the week. He has a great outlook on fitness and very positive for everyone no matter where they are on the fitness curve. TRY IT YOU WILL LIKE IT! read more