MEET OUR FITNESS TEAM
Suzanne Stringfellow - Owner/Program Director/Head Coach
Suzanne Stringfellow is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, NESTA Certified Boot Camp Instructor and Certified Sports Nutritionist. She is also certified in Adult CPR and First Aid. Suzanne has been in the fitness industry and a running enthusiast for over 20 years. Warning: She has little sympathy for those who refuse to follow the 80/20 rule to achieve the figure, confidence, fitness and energy of their dreams! Suzanne will fill you in on the 80/20 rule at your pre-evaluation!
Benefits of working with Suzanne and her trainers: You want results, we want results! Learn the 3 elements of achieving your goals: Nutritional strategies to help your body "release" fat and double your energy; unique and challenging routines each day, always "chase the burn"; skip the treadmill and learn the cardio secrets that will literally triple your fat loss!
As program director, my passion is creating cutting edge, break-through workouts that work! Each week all instructors meet to plan and develop an exciting game plan of the week (we keep you guessing). Each instructor coaches and inspires, bringing his/her unique personality to the workout!
Remember, living your passion does not mean going hungry or being frustrated. It means being energized and having so much more to share with the world. Consistency in diet and exercise is the key to fitness success!
Suzanne instructs the 5:30 a.m. E. Brea camp, the 6:30 p.m. Fullerton camp and the 8:30 a.m. Craig Park camp.
Debrah Bishop - Boot Camp Coach
Debrah has been with Adventure Boot Camp since August of '07 and is a certified personal trainer with AFAA and NESTA. She is a lifelong fitness enthusiast with a passion for half marathons and triathlons.
Benefits of Working with Debrah as a Personal Trainer: Stimulating cutting-edge program designs! Constantly challenging, high-quality fitness education with an eye for detail. As your trainer, she will take your health and wellness personally, working alongside you to help you achieve ALL of your fitness goals. With your determination and her dedication, you can make anything happen.
Motivational quote: “Make a GOAL, not an EXCUSE….believe in yourself.”
Shelley Goble - Boot Camp Coach
Shelly instructs at the Anaheim Hills and Fullerton sites. Shelley is a devoted fitness enthusiast and runner, as well as a Certified Personal Trainer. Shelley is completing a degree in Nutritional Science and runs half marathons and 5ks! Shelley is an AFAA and NESTA certified personal trainer, and certified in Adult CPR and First Aid.
Also an avid health enthusiast, Shelley will undoubtedly be handing out many of her favorite healthy recipes!
Benefits of working with Shelley: Shelley’s true passion is helping people make the right choices to achieve a healthier lifestyle. She has the ability to adapt her training sessions to challenge the beginner or motivate her most advanced clients to reach their goals.
Motivational quote: “Your desire to win has to be greater than your acceptance to fail!”
Jessica Stringfellow - Boot Camp Coach
Jessica has been with Adventure Boot Camp since October of '09, but has been involved in the family business for the past 4 years. Jessica is a certified personal trainer with AFAA and NESTA, is certified in Pilates and Martial Arts, and finishing up a B.S. in Nutritional Science and Kinesiology.
Jessica is big on motivating her clients. She has a true passion for fitness. She realizes how hard it is to squeeze in even 1 hour a day to work out in today’s hustle and bustle world. She likes to make each session challenging, yet fun (exercise can be enjoyable!). Always make a little time for exercise!
Benefits of Working with Jessica as a Personal Trainer: provides you with coaching, motivation and that little push when you need it. It’s wonderful to have someone to work out with who is focused on you and your needs.
Motivational quote: "If you want what the average person doesn’t have, you must be willing to do what the average person won’t do. Do what you did, get what you got!"
Dr. John Spencer Ellis - Support Staff
Each week, over one million people around the world enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis. His fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. John is the President of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) and the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching. These two professional associations have 45,000 members in 30 countries. John is on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Conference for Healthy Living, Irvine Valley College, Get America Fit Foundation, and is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners. He is the author of "How Badly Do You Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," and a contributor to "Power of Champions." He created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program in the world. His signature series of outdoor fitness equipment is used in communities worldwide. John has been featured or quoted in every major fitness publication, and held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine. John has been featured on NBC, CBS, PBS, SPIKE, ESPN & Bravo. He serves as an on-air expert for Life & Leisure Television and Health Journal Television with General Norman Schwarzkopf. He is the producer and host of The OC Body on The Healthy Living Channel. John is a Nautilus sponsored athlete and stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp™ & Kung-Fu Fitness™. John created the fitness program used by the U.S. Secret Service and he consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships).
John has been continuing his professional education since 1987, and holds bachelors degrees in business and health science, an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He is currently completing a second doctorate 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.
Kelli Calabrese - Support Staff
Kelli Calabrese, MS, CSCS is the International Master Trainer for Adventure Boot Camp and does the Coach Training to prepare qualified candidates to become Adventure Boot Camp Coaches. Calabrese has been a spokesperson, consultant, advisor or expert for clients such as The American Council on Exercise, NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Training Association), the National Board of Fitness Examiners, Athletic Baby, The Aerobic & Fitness Association of America, National Board of Fitness Examiners, Smuckers, Kellogg, Glaxo Smith Klein, The Watermelon Council and Quaker Oats.
At the age of 22 Kelli had completed 3 Science degrees including an Associates in Biology, Bachelors with High Honors in Exercise Physiology and a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Since 1986, Kelli has acquired 23 fitness, nutrition, weight management and lifestyle consulting certifications. For 14 years she co-owned and operated a chain of 4 fitness centers (Excellence in Exercise) and 4 corporate centers with clients such as Calvin Klein Cosmetics, Nabisco and Beneficial Insurance. In 1991 Calabrese opened Xercise Institute, the first school for preparing candidates for the American Council on Exercise's Personal Training exams.
Kelli’s personal mission is to empower individuals with the tools to make health, fitness and wellness a permanent and enjoyable part of their lives. She does this through teaching and coaching both consumers and fitness professionals to be their personal best.
