Fitness enthusiasts who like big you-know-whats, can’t lie about the fun they’re having in one of the new fitness classes being offered at the Great Place — Glute Camp.

MaryAnn Bickford, Glute Camp instructor, has been a fitness instructor for more than five years and she came up with the idea to teach a glute-focused fitness class at Fort Cavazos.

“If you look at society today, a lot of women want to train glutes,” she said. “That’s how I came up with the idea of having the glute class.”

Fitness enthusiasts Tiera Reid and Christina Elder are proof that Bickford’s observation was correct and they know that the work they put in at Glute Camp will help improve their strength and confidence.

“I like how it works out your whole lower half and I want to be able to build it and look good,” Reid said. “That’s what (the class) does for me.”

Elder agreed, adding that the support of Bickford adds to their success.

“She’s helping us put in the work to get those results,” she stated.

Bickford said that she hopes to incorporate weights into the class as time goes on, to which Reid and Elder added, with a laugh, that utilizing their bodyweight during the workout is enough of a challenge for now.

“It’s a good pain,” Elder said. “You’re growing something. It lets you know that some results are about to happen.”

Bickford said the most challenging part is just showing up for the first time, however, she promises that it will be worth it and participants will have fun.

“It’s just like another other group fitness class — that first step you have to make on your own. That’s why you have the trainers there, as a participant, to help motivate you and keep you going. And we have fun in classes.”

Reid agreed.

“It’s just taking that first step,” Reid said. “Once you feel, it you won’t be nervous anymore because now you know what to expect.”

Elder shared the same sentiment.

“It’s fun. It’s a good time,” she added. “There’s nothing like working out in a fun way.”

Glute Camp takes place 9 to 10 a.m on Monday and Wednesday and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at Starker Functional Fitness Center.

Visit Starker Functional Fitness Center to try out the Glute Camp or check out the full list of fitness classes being offered at Fort Cavazos and their schedules at https://cavazos.armymwr.com/programs/group-fitness-classes.