Marc Montemerlo
Throughout his 17-year career in the Health and Fitness industry, Marc Montemerlo has proven himself to be a skilled fitness professional. Marc is a visionary entrepreneur, an inspiring teacher and a true fitness expert.
Marc was born in South Africa, where he was intensely involved in the fitness field. Marc began by working with the South African Defense force. He served as a Training Officer, focusing on skill development, reaction techniques and survival tactics. In South Africa, Marc was also the Co-Owner and Manager of a personal training center called Extreme Fitness Inc., located in Johannesburg. Additionally, Marc served as a Reebok Master Trainer for Reebok South Africa.
Marc's achievements are widespread and varied. He has developed treatment programs for the Cerebral Palsy Society of South Africa and he created successful programs for the under privileged black communities in South Africa. The most reputable program, called "Move-it," is currently used in over thirty schools nationwide.
In BLANK, Marc moved to Los Angeles, California and his career continued to flourish. He has been the recipient of several awards; the most recent one was featured in Angeleno magazine, where Marc was named the "hottest and most inspiring personal trainer in Los Angeles."
Marc holds both AFAA and ACE certifications and he is currently working on his Weight and Lifestyle Management course.
Marc is rated as a grade 'A' group fitness instructor. He continues to advance his skills to become the best that he can be. Marc strives to deliver health, well-being and fitness education to each and every person that he connects with.
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Dr. John Spencer Ellis
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. |
