I just moved here five months ago. Prior to my move, I was working out five days a week, eating super healthy, and weighed as much as I did when I first graduated from college. As I went through the stress of relocating, it didn't take long for me to fall into bad habits. I finally decided to look for another boot camp, since I was going to one regularly in San Diego. Lee-Ann's 2CW-HI Boot Camp was the first class I'd checked out, and I didn't need to look any further. It has everything I need: an amazing instructor, very friendly and encouraging workout buddies, varied exercises that keep workouts fresh and interesting all while whipping me into shape. I also LOVE that each day of the week is held in a different location. Right now, Mondays are beach workouts, either on the sand or grass. Wednesdays are at a park by the police station. Fridays are in a small studio. You have a choice between 6 AM and 6 PM classes on Wednesdays and Fridays. Mondays are 6 AM only. Lee-Ann is such an amazing instructor and very knowledgeable of fitness and healthy living. She'll help you with goal setting and will never make you feel bad or guilty. She understands that everyone has different goals, fitness levels, etc. As for pricing, you can pay for unlimited classes per month or purchase a bulk of classes (e.g. 24) and have a "punch card" that gets filled out every time you take a class. The latter works very well for me because my work schedule varies all of the time. I paid $275 for 24 classes with the Yelp deal and not including tax. That's about how much I was paying back in San Diego, and it's a lot cheaper compared to CrossFit and other gyms. I've been going for a month now and will not be slowing down anytime soon!! read more

Lee-Ann Watanabe - Monday AM workout at Ala Moana Beach Park - Trainers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lee-Ann is very knowledgeable in what she does. Not pushy and someone you can be yourself with it. Clean eating food choices, amazing workouts that is hand picked for your lifestyle If you're ready to make that healthy change for the better, her level up is it. Mahalo for the learnings! read more

I've always been conscientious about my health and fitness. In college, I went to regular aerobics classes and even sprung for an expensive gym membership. Going to the gym 3-5 days a week was all I thought I needed to do to be "in shape." But after a few years of this weekly routine I wasn't seeing any significant result of all my time and money. Then, after college I started doing in triathlons. My regular gym sessions combined with increased cardio training was not only addictive and fun but it also put me in what I thought was "the best shape of my life." But, shortly thereafter I suddenly hit a discouraging plateau. I noticed my speed and strength were not improving and I felt my health and fitness routine was seriously stuck in a rut. It wasn't until I began training 2CW Bootcamp where I started to see things quickly changing. There has not been a session where I didn't feel like I had been pushed to my physical limits. Lee-Ann never disappoints as she is always there for a hardcore dose of motivation even when you think you've done your last push up or burpee. It's her personal commitment to the success of her clients and her enthusiasm for fitness that make 2CW Bootcamp such an ideal place to workout. For once, I truly feel I have finally found a fitness program that has proven itself worth the time and money! read more

Lee-Ann is not just a hardcore trainer and fitness enthusiast, she is also a kind and compassionate soul. I did her bootcamps for a few months the year before last, and I really got results from her experienced training sessions. She never made me feel as if I were not good enough, that is huge for me as I am already uncomfortable in my own skin. Hopefully one of these days, I will reattempt her classes to get my A** back on track...lol. Definitely give this wonderful woman a try, you won't be disappointed! She has the skill, finesse, education science smarts to back up her talk. LOVE HER! Namaste, Patrick :-) read more

Lee-Ann Watanabe is the BEST! My first contact with this boot camp was from a groupon that I purchased. The price was right and I needed to get in shape! So, I gathered some of my girlfriends and we all decided to do it together. I'm usually pretty apprehensive when it comes to personal trainers, gyms, and working out with other people. I'll admit it, I'm a plus-size girl, and I don't want to be judged by my huffing and puffing! But this boot camp was awesome! Lee-Ann is so non-judgmental, inspirational, and quite the motivator! She knows that everyone's on different skill levels and she crafts your workout just for you! Even in a group setting, she gives TONS of personal attention. She's always checking to make sure you're workout is perfect for you, not too strenuous that you would hurt yourself but pushing you to bring your physique to the next level. Lee-Ann taught me that boot camps are not only for those hardcore exercise freaks! Everyone can do it. Ha ha! If I can do it, trust me, anyone can!!! After such a great experience, I hired Lee-Ann for individual personal training sessions to get me ready for that white dress on my wedding day! Lee-Ann was so motivating, I dropped the weight and my arms were ready for that strapless. I highly recommend this boot camp. All the other boot campers are super cool. Not snobby at all and Lee-Ann makes EVERYONE feel comfortable no matter the skill level. read more

I've tried out many many exercise classes over the years and this is the only one that I've been able to stick with! As others have said, Lee-Ann changes it up every single class and that keeps me from getting bored. She's also the perfect balance of encouraging/motivating while still being nice and not making you feel like a loser, plus she's always happy to modify exercises for your fitness level and/or injuries. This is a great class for beginners through advanced athletes. Trust me, it'll be challenging, but bearable, for anyone. Give it a try - we'll see you there! read more

I have known LeeAnn for years. We go way back to her days as a coach for indoor cycle class (she still teaches). I mostly train one on one with an occasional buddy to join me I've seen buddies come and go. LeeAnn keeps me accountable and I train twice a week. The workouts are never the same , am always challenged and often have sore muscles the next day. Thank you for the support and encouragement that keeps me showing up at 530 am. Anyone want to join me? read more

I'm 62 yrs. old, had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a thyroid problem that makes it difficult to lose weight. Although I joined Lee-Ann's boot camp almost a year ago, I had many breaks due to injuries and family emergencies. But since maintaining a regular schedule for the last couple of months, my blood pressure is normal, my good cholesterol is unusually high, and my doc had to reduce my thyroid meds because now my thyroid is overactive. I'm still determined to lose weight, but now I don't have the health issues. All you have to do is show up, Lee-Ann will motivate you to get going and get fit. Check out the groupon coupon because these next two months you can also take spin classes. Get up, get out, sign up and get fit. The holidays are upon us! read more

have been working with Lee-Ann for many years, she is passionate about her work and reliable. I run, yoga, golf, ski and her personal training made me stronger then ever. Art of fitness (Ray) has strict rules which makes Gym clean, safe & very personable, he also is great trainer that I enjoy his class very much. I recommend this place highly. read more

I love lee-ann! I've been going here off an on for about 2 years, just depends if i have night school or not but she truly makes workouts fun, always encourages you, starts marathon groups for runs such as this past color run 5k. We all went as a group and it was amazing! You will see progress and if you need the extra help, she makes time to give it to you! read more

I started working out with 2CW in August 2010 and it was the best decision I've ever made. I do the MWF 6a-7a workouts and I don't think I can work out at night again. Well, sometimes I do, when I can't wake up, but I am definitely a morning workout person. Lee-Ann is such an awesome bootcamp instructor and friend. She's such a great motivator and always stays positive no matter what. What I love about Lee-Ann whenever she teaches is that she always makes you laugh, which makes her intense workouts a little more bearable. Other than that, you definitely want to kill her because her workouts are insane. Haha. And the best thing about Lee-Ann among other things was that she did our wedding bootcamp on the day of back in August 2011. Kudos to our wedding party - bridesmaids and groomsmen for waking up at 4:30 am that Saturday for our 5:30 am, hour long workout. Also extra credit goes out to ARIA Studios for filming it as well. :) Lee-Ann kicked our ass that morning, but that definitely kept our adrenaline going until midnight. Here's the same-day edit, http://vimeo.com/28332637 courtesy of ARIA Studios to see a sneak peek of how Lee-Ann of 2CW can whip your booty into shape! Overall, I highly recommend 2CW for a fitness bootcamp. If I could work out everyday with her, I would. :) Thanks Lee-Ann! You rock! read more

Just had a session today and it was challenging! really pushed me to the limits and exercised all my body parts! will be back next monday for more! :) read more

Great Boot camp for all skill levels! And a great workout! Every session is a little different, and it is a great change from your typical 24 hour fitness classes. Boot camp is a great way to get personal training results without having to spend the extra money on personal training sessions. Check out 2cw it's fun and you get an intense workout in only an hour. read more

I love Lee-Ann & her bootcamp! I've been going to 2CW since Feb 2011. I had tried various classes/gyms in the years prior, but nothing really "stuck". The best thing about Lee-Ann is that she helps you get the most out of your workout - no matter what your fitness condition. She'll show you how to modify, if needed, and encourage you. She was the first person to ever call me an athlete and for the first time, I felt like one. The classes are always a little different - never the same boring routine - and the other bootcampers are just a fabulous group of people. If you have to get sweaty and do burpees, you might as well do them with friends. :) read more

After taking a long break since the last boot camp. A friend told me about the Goupon boot camp deal, $30 for 10 classes. Not a bad deal but really, did I want to do an intense work out for an hour? Then Patrick hit me with "the classes are only for 30 minutes". I was sold! Once the our groupon was ready we let Leeann know right away we wanted to start and we did. The groupon boot camp is held at Kakaako, on tuesdays its on the first hill in front of the entrace and thursdays at the wall next to the water. (The thursday view is lovely.) There is a 6pm and 6:30pm express class. We opted for the 6:30 class for our first class on a tues and I was kind of nervous. But Leeann and her regulars were welcoming and we felt comfortable right away. I dont remember what exercises we did on the first day but it was a lot of sprints and lunges up and down the hill, at the end we did some core exercises. By the time I could think I can't wait till this class is over we were already doing a warm down and class was over. Our second class on thursday was of course by the water on the sidewalk and we used a medicine ball. Most of these exercises were muscle exercises and really worked my arms. (which i love, i need to get rid of thse flabby arms.) Before I could start hating the class, it was over. I really enjoy this book camp. Its in a good location, the people are nice and Leeann give a good all around work out. What inspires me about this boot camp is the instructor Leeann, after seeing her and reading her story I realized that not all boot camp instuctors are born stick thin with amazing abs. Leeann is a real women, with one great fitness class can initiate a lifetime of change. Although I am not athletic now and probably wont ever run 18 miles or do triathalons, perhaps one day I will be physically fit that is right for me. read more

I've been attending this bootcamp for months. My original goal was to shave off time from the 2010 marathon. Each class leaves me exhausted and challenged. I ended up finishing 15 minutes faster than the year before. I'll continue doing this because it's left me in better shape. If you're considering this, you should do it. read more

Best workout ever! I bought a groupon last summer for Lee-Ann's 2CW bootcamp and have been going since. I've been a gym rat my whole life and enjoy challenging workouts. I was surprised at how hard her class was for me given that I am in pretty good shape. Lee-Ann is a great instructor, motivates and challenges her students, but also knows how hard to push and when to offer less difficult ways of doing the workout. I definitely recommend 2CW to anyone living in Oahu! read more

Saying I used to avoid exercising at all costs is an understatement and I always had a million and one excuses. Then I found 2CW and discovered a lifestyle I never would have imagined. Thanks to Lee-Ann and all the other wonderful people that are a part of 2CW, I have so much fun at class that I hate to ever miss one. Now I strive to be fit and healthy and I find myself enjoying different forms of exercise. Lee-Ann motivates you in a very encouraging way and she is hilarious which makes the time fly by. Every class is also different which keeps things interesting. I have made great friends and being a person who is not very self-motivated but likes to socialize, have found this to be the perfect recipe for my first long-term relationship with exercise. I love my 2CW ohana! read more

Lee-Ann Watanabe is not only a great instructor but, she is also a positive and uplifting person to be around! As a young woman growing up there are many battles I have faced when doing so - for example, personal insecurities, feeling shy or unmotivated and so on but, with Lee-Ann she brings a personal touch to her work, she's not the type of individual to make you feel belittled or ashamed of your weaknesses, she teaches you how to overcome and then conquer them. read more

SUMMARY: Whether you're a seasoned athlete, trying-to-be-active busy professional or a certified couch potato, Lee-Ann is THE one you want to be your fitness coach. DETAILS: After laziness and a busy schedule drove my weight up to near my personal max (actual max being freshman year in college), I was feeling gross and self-conscious. I finally decided enough was enough, and after overcoming my inertia, started 2CW-HI boot camp classes at the end of 2011 - and have been going ever since. I've been active off and on throughout my life but never enjoyed exercise, just thought of it as a necessary means to an end. But now I look forward to boot camp, and can't imagine my life any other way! Since working with Lee-Ann I've lost many pounds...but she's also taught me that it's not about the weight. More importantly, I've gained lean body mass (i.e. muscle), lost several body fat percentage points, and am the strongest, healthiest and fittest I've ever been. So what changed my exercise mentality and keeps me going back? - The class itself is awesome, and the hour flies by. In the last 2.5 years, no two classes have been exactly the same. She keeps things fresh and fun, constantly incorporating new fitness methodologies and techniques. - Lee-Ann loves what she does and it shows. She provides just the right mix of expertise, encouragement and butt-kicking, and her personality is part of what makes the time fly! She is also constantly working on her own personal fitness goals - cycling, marathon, triathalon - the list goes on. Seeing the dedication and perseverance she puts into her own journey is inspirational and feeds my motivation. - The atmosphere is supportive and never judgmental. Even when I could barely run up the stairs, I never felt self-conscious - everyone there is just giving their best, and it doesn't matter where your best is compared to someone else's best. - The class is personal. Lee-Ann makes the effort to know every person in the class and makes sure everyone else knows each other too. This is important not only because it's so much more fun to work out with friends, but also because it adds a level of accountability. Someone will notice if you don't show up! - No matter your fitness level, 2CW's got you covered. Part of what I love about this class is the range of people - it's not just a bunch of intimidating, already fit people! There are guys and gals just starting out, some moderately active, some experienced marathoners and triathletes. She gives options for levels of difficulty for a given exercise, and you get out of it what you put in. - When you're ready to expand beyond boot camp, she's still got you covered! Personal training sessions with her helped me break through a plateau. When I became gym-less, she designed several workouts for me that I could do at home without the machines. She puts together my training schedules for races. Whatever your fitness goals, she can help you get there. Do yourself a favor and come join us! You'll thank yourself later. read more

Lee-Ann trains out of a private gym where you don't have to worry about crowds at your usual big box gym. She is a great blend of pushing you past your comfort zone without being intimidating. Over the last several years of training together, I've increased my strength, flexibility as well as lowered my stress. I'm definitely fitter and due to my extremely busy work and family schedule, Lee-Ann has helped me (a late 40's dad) be in the best shape of my life. read more

My spouse is Min P who posted her Review below. We have been training together with Lee-Ann once a week for many years, starting from before the Art of Fitness Gym (spic 'n span clean, well equipped and organized with 8 free parking spaces and lots of street parking). Most important to our active lifestyle is having a trainer with physiological knowledge, motivational skills and a sense of humor for us to maintain a high level of fitness and to attain more total body strength as we age. A tremendous athlete herself, Lee-Ann practices what she preaches too, so she understands all the ups an downs of what it takes to obtain and maintain a strong and healthy body. In short, Lee-Ann is a most competent professional trainer and the Art of Fitness is a clean, no-nonsense gym. read more

At 65 I realized that I could not keeping ignoring the fact that I needed to get in better shape. I got introduced to Lee-Ann by a friend, that was over a year ago. Since then I look forward to our workouts early in the morning before work. She continually encourages me, but also works with me when I can not physically handle certain exercises due to previous injuries. These workouts are the best part of my week. And my golf handicap has dropped due to my conditioning, which has cost me a little money to the high handicappers! Now I wish I had started 30 years ago. read more

I worked out after college for 8 years off and on. For some reason I just couldn't stay motivated. Probably because I hate gyms and don't like to think of my own workouts. My boyfriend and I joined 2CW bootcamp about 14 months ago and this is this first time I've worked out religiously. This is also the first time I've done early morning workouts (we do 6 am classes, there are pm classes too). I never thought I could get myself out of bed to work out, but now I'm happy to get it out of the way and I have so much energy afterwards, I don't even need my Starbucks (until 3 pm of course). I don't think we've ever had the same routine in 14 months, so it's never boring and always challenging. I feel stronger, have more energy and endurance, muscles are more toned, and can do WAY more pushups now. We still run and go to the gym on occasion, but I find I can't push myself nearly as hard as I do with Lee-Ann and it keeps workouts fun and new. I've taken classes elsewhere, but what makes Lee-Ann's bootcamp special is that she takes the time to work with each of us individually during class (there are all different levels in her class). She also sends me emails regarding my off-day workouts and nutrition interests (e.g. she developed my half marathon training schedule without me even asking her). We are addicted and highly recommend giving this bootcamp a try! read more

2CW-HI motivated, inspired, and pushed me to transform my body and look at fitness in a whole new way. I participated this bootcamp over the course of about 18 month. In this time, I've dropped over 15 lbs and reduced my body fat percentage by 10%. But most importantly, I've (seriously) loved every minute of it. Even on days when I am on the verge of puking my guts out, the instructors unique and dynamic workouts keep me looking forward to the next session. We are constantly moving (usually being yelled at to run, not just walk) from one exercise to the next, using different muscle groups and equipment, and intermittently switching to some form of cardio, just when I think I don't have anything left. This is not only incredible effective, but it also keeps me on my toes, rather than checking my watch every 10 minutes. The hour actually seems to go by pretty quickly, considering I'm usually drenched in sweat, completely out of breath, and/or shaking from muscle fatigue for about 50 of the 60 minutes. When I tell my friends I'm in bootcamp, the response is usually something along the lines of "what a drag"; the positive, yet authoritative (and sometimes hilariously funny) leadership at 2CW-HI make it anything but. read more

Lee-Ann is awesome! I started with a groupon, and the workouts were tough for some one who was overweight and hadn't exercised in years. But Lee-Ann encourages everyone, regardless of your level of fitness, or unfitness. And 2 1/2 years later, I'm still going to workouts. Can't live without them! Lee-Ann works every muscle in your body and makes it fun at the same time. read more

I've been working out with Lee-Ann for two and a half years and joining her bootcamp over of all the others out there was the best decisions. Lee-Ann is motivating and encouraging. The group is always fun and supportive and we always get a great workout. I workout on my own on non-bootcamp days but I always feel that Lee-Ann pushes us out of comfort zone in bootcamp so you get better results over all. It doesn't matter if you are just starting to workout for the first time, getting back into it after a long break, or currently working out on your own - Lee-Ann is awesome and can help you meet whatever your goals might be. read more