It's a cold afternoon in busy December, but this group knows they can count on each other to show up and heat up.

"I would do it again in a heartbeat but it is probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my life," Autumn Harmon said.

Harmon was in her late 20s when she reached her highest weight. She knew she had to make some serious changes if she wanted to live a full life.

In 2019, Harmon had bariatric surgery, and not long after, she discovered Burn Boot Camp.

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"I was not doing great on my own trying to figure it out and I loved the guidance and group atmosphere because I'm extremely competitive," she said.

The co-ed classes combine strength training and

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