Yesterday I mentioned that we’d finally let the instructors have a go on the app we’re developing – here’s a few pictures from Monday’s session.

It took place in the park just next to BMF’s HQ in South West London. You can imagine the looks on people’s faces when a bunch of men in camouflage gear suddenly appeared and started working out.

Garry feels the burn, while Paul has a lie down in the background.

I have to admit, I was really nervous as they sprinted off to different corners of the park to try it out. It was the first time the iPhone app was really put through it’s paces by the instructors, and I was anxious as to what they’d make of it. It certainly looked like they were enjoying themselves – or at least they were sweating a lot, which I think is pretty much the same thing for these guys. I nervously snapped away on the camera while they got their exercise on. You can tell from the shots I’m no Peter Parker. Maybe Peter Porker.

I think I was worried they’d just flat out hate it, and that we’d not have done justice to all the hard work they’ve put into BMF over the years. But as it happened, they returned, exhausted, but with big grins on their faces.

BMF Instructors finally get their hands on the app (l-r): Simon Richman, Scott Steele, Mark Donaldson, James Clark, Garry Kerr, Paul Prothero.

The reaction was overwhelmingly positive, although they did have a few really good suggestions on how we could make it even better. “I’d definitely use that for my own training,” said James. “Even though I do 12 sessions a week with my classes, I still need to keep up my own fitness, it’s a good way to do that.”

It’s a great boost to my confidence in all honesty, and it was great to hang out with them. Paul mentioned that he’d read the blog too, which was cool, and they all agreed that I should start increasing my sessions up to three a week to really start seeing the benefits. “It’s all about momentum,” said Garry. Looks like I’m going to have to start working out on Saturdays too…