Dr. John Spencer Ellis has been an innovator in the fitness industry for more than half his life. He began his life of fitness at age 12, and has continually educated himself in the areas of fitness, sports conditioning, medical advancements, education and business. John is a personal trainer, fitness consultant, trainer of personal trainers, media advisor, medical exercise specialist, mentor, life coach, and peak performance consultant.

Since the late 1990s, John has operated an Adventure Boot Camp in Orange County, CA and oversees the Spencer Escape fitness retreat center in Big Bear, CA. After years of research, hundreds of hours of instruction, experimenting with various teaching methods, camp formats, and nutrition programs, the Adventure Boot Camp method emerged. This is the method you will learn.

Shawna has been trained by John Spencer Ellis to enhance her already impressive list of educational achievements. She has been a PE teacher for 20 years as well as taught a variety of sports and group exercise classes. Her passion is health and wellness and helping people reach their potential in this area.

Your Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor

My name is Shawna Kaminski and I believe I've tapped into the fountain of youth.

It's not any magical concoction; it's actually just good old fashion sweat. Most people have good intentions with their workout regimes, however, they are often uneducated and their efforts go unrewarded. When there's no payoff for an investment in time and energy, few people continue the pursuit. Education through ongoing personal training is an answer, but finances may not make this a viable option.

I've made personal training affordable for everyone. Adventure boot camp can be the fountain of youth for you. You can look and feel your best through participation in a safe, fun and challenging training environment.

My qualifications:

• Bach of PE
• Bach of Ed
• Early Childhood Diploma
• PE teacher for 20 years
• National Competitor in swimming & freestyle skiing
• Western Canadian Lightweight Bodybuilding Championship Winner
• Top 3 finisher in National Canadian Bodybuilding Championship for 3 years
• Two-time overall winner of 'Toughest Calgarian Alive'
  (This is an eight-event contest involving strength and agility, running, swimming and climbing.)
• Several years experience as a personal trainer
• Experience teaching swimming, skiing and group exercise classes
• Owner and master trainer of Kaminski Fitness Consulting/Fountain of Youth Training
  (This is a private gym offering group circuit training classes.)
• Certified Adventure Boot Camp instructor
• Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor - Level 1
• Certified in TRX Suspension Training, Bender Ball Foundations, IFlow Systems
• Continuing education currently enrolled in: Certified Lifestyle and Fitness Coach, Biomechanics Specialist, Core Conditioning Specialist, Functional Training Specialist

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Dr. John Spencer Ellis

Each week, over one million people enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis. He is the CEO of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association), and the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching. John is also the CEO of the Get America Fit Foundation, VP of Business Development for MyNutritionStore.com, and on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Super Mommies, Select Comfort (Sleep Number Bed), Irvine Valley College , Life & Leisure Television and Health Journal Television. He is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners, the author of "How Badly Do You Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," and a contributor to "Power of Champions" and “Peak Vitality” . He created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program in the world. His TriActive America signature series of outdoor exercise equipment is used worldwide. John's fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. He held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine, and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Reality, SPIKE, ESPN & BRAVO. He hosts The Fit Show, PersonalTrainerTV.com, The OC Body and The Spencer Power Hour radio show. John is the Master of Ceremonies for the Ms. Fitness U.S.A and World pageants. He stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp & Kung-Fu Fitness , created fitness programs used by Cirque du Soleil and the U.S. Secret Service, and consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships). John was recently nominated for induction to the Fitness Hall of Fame.

John holds bachelors degrees in business and health science, an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He also completed doctoral level studies in naturopathy. He has fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, self-defense, fitness kick boxing, fitness boxing, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, has completed the Ironman triathlon, and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships. His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. John was nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.