Catherine Andersen, BA, MBA, CPT

Catherine has been a health and fitness enthusiast and competitive athlete her entire life. She has enjoyed and competed in a variety of sports including gymnastics, cheerleading, track (running), and basketball. Catherine has also been involved with strength training and group fitness for over 15 years. She began personal training as a hobby while still in college and added to that group exercise instruction, teaching step aerobics as well as kickboxing.

After earning her degree in International Business (1997) from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and her MBA (2005) from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee she realized her true passion was in helping to build confidence in others through health and fitness as well as encouraging them to improve their lifestyles and attitudes. In 2007, Catherine founded A-List Fitness, Inc., a personal training and nutritional counseling service. She reaches clients through online training, phone coaching, group training, boot camps, live seminars and one on one customized instruction.

Andersen believes in and lives a healthy, fit lifestyle and strives to be a passionate role model. She recently earned professional status in the fitness industry in July of 2007 at the USA Championships in Las Vegas . She is an IFBB Professional Figure competitor and is the first and only Figure Pro in the history of the state of Wisconsin . So, who better to learn from and get motivated by than a real PRO!

Catherine is a certified and authorized Adventure Boot Camp Instructor through NESTA (National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association), a certified personal trainer through AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America), is First Aid and CPR certified and is currently studying for certification as a Nutritional Coach through NESTA, as well as two additional personal training certifications through ACE (American Council on Exercise) and ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association). Catherine runs the first-original authorized Adventure Boot Camp established in WI!

Catherine is available for spokesperson and media opportunities internationally as well as personal training, one-on-one nutritional coaching and grocery store tours on a limited basis in the Milwaukee area. For more information, go to www.A-ListFitness.net.

Writing Experience:
Contributing Author - The Figure Competition Guide e-Book at http://www.figurecompetitiongui de.com/
Contributer - Models Observer fitness website at http://www.modelsobserver.com /supplements.html .

Seen In:

* Flex Magazine - October 2006
* Flex Magazine - October 2007
* Muscular Development - October 2007
* Ironman Magazine - November 2007
* Muscular Development - December 2007
* mke Magazine & mkeonline.com - February 2008
* Oxygen Magazine - February 2008
* Muscular Development - April 2008
* Ironman Magazine - April 2008
* Muscular Development - June 2008
* Ironman Magazine - June 2008
* M - Milwaukee 's Lifestyle Magazine - June 2008
* Ironman Magazine - July 2008
* Muscular Development - July 2008
* WisWomen.com – March 2009
* OnMilwaukee.com – March 2009
* MilwaukeeMoms.com – March 2009
* Health Wise Magazine – April 2009
* Biz Times / BizTimes.com – Jan & May 2009 

Heard On:

* The Morning Blend - January 2008
* World Talk Radio - On the Verve with Rachel Cadde

Sandi Vande Berg, BBA, CPT

Sandi comes to us with a Business degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After finding her passion for fitness over 5 years ago, she switched her gears and goals and became a Pilates instructor, certified through SCW fitness education. Soon after that, she earned her personal training certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

She believes in constant improvement of one's self both physically and mentally. Sandi challenges herself by training for and successfully competing in triathlons. She has had several top finishes, qualifying for the USA Triathlon Age Group national championships in 2007 & 2008. She consistently strives to do her best, and is on a mission to live life to its fullest. She never stops learning, improving, and evolving!

Sandi's extensive athletic background in triathlons, personal training and Pilates coaching, have allowed her to create challenging and innovative workouts for her clients. Her true passion in life is helping others to achieve their fitness goals. With her kind nature and energetic personality, she motivates, encourages and helps clients to realize their fitness potential. Sandi has proven success training clients to achieve their goals of weight loss, improved fitness, balance, and strength. Her clients have included the following: people of all ages, stay at home moms, doctors, lawyers, fellow triathletes and even an ultra-marathoner. She is here to help you take your fitness to the next level.

She first became involved in Adventure Boot Camp as a camper herself looking to increase her strength to improve her triathlon times. Sandi has seen first hand the results that can be achieved.

Her current ambitions? Ironman Wisconsin 2009, Nutritionist degree, Yoga instructor certification and growing her newly established business, T3 Fitness LLC.

“It is my pleasure to work with all of you at Adventure Boot Camp. I am here to guide your progress and answer your questions. Your safety and success are of utmost importance to me. Please follow instructions, warm up well, dress properly, inform me of ANY unusual aches or pains, and strive to make the best nutrition choices possible! Your maximum enjoyment is anticipated!”

Amy Friese, BA, CPT

Amy Friese turned her passionate hobby of health and fitness into a career. For several years after graduating from the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse with a bachelors degree in Psychology, she worked at prestigious investment and non-profit organizations. It wasn’t until January of 2008, that she truly realized her dream of helping others discover their own “inner athlete”. In doing so, Amy created Fitness for EveryBODY, LLC, offering exceptional personal training, yoga, fitness boot camps and nutritional counseling dedicated to improving the fitness level and overall life satisfaction of its clients.

Amy has numerous certifications, including: American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer, Adventure Boot Camp Instructor Certification, YogaFit Certified Yoga Instructor, and CPR/AED. She is currently pursuing her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification through YogaFit and ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant Certification.

In addition to running her business, Amy enjoys reading fitness magazines, watching science fiction movies with her husband, caring for their five parrots and traveling the world.

“Living a healthy lifestyle is a delicate balance of strength training, cardiovascular fitness and clean eating. It is also unique opportunity to transform yourself inside and out – and along the way – rediscover your full potential. I am very excited to be your Coach as I guide you through this awesome life transformation.”

Joanna Marker, BA, MBA, CPT

Joanna Marker thanks "Google" for directing her to Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp in February 2009.  She started as an out of shape (former athlete) camper and became a disciple to the nutrition and physical aspects of Boot Camp.   Joanna won the "SLAM BAM" weight loss contest in June which solidified the healthy habits necessary for a lifetime of continued health.  She attributes much of her 110 lb weight loss and complete shift in her outlook on life, to the dedication, support, and guidance of the coaches who were a constant source of encouragement through the journey.   In October, she approached Coach Catherine about a way to turn her success and influence into an impactful path where should could support others going through similar journeys.

Joanna continues to take boot camp daily in addition to weight lifting, running, and yoga.  She understands, very clearly, that making a lifestyle change isn't sustainable unless healthy habits are built, consistently executed, evaluated, and refined.

Joanna graduated from Illinois College in 2002 with a B.A. in Business, Economics and International Studies. She is a Certified Corporate Trainer and Certified Master Business Coach ; she holds her Ohio and Wisconsin Life and Health licenses as well as the FINRA Series 6 and 7.  Joanna recently received her MBA, with a concentration in leadership, from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.  By day, she works as a project manager and consultant at a top financial services company, by night, she loves teaching the evening boot camp and working with new and repeat campers!!

She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is currently pursuing the Performance Enhancement Specialist certification to as a way to keep athletes performing at the highest level.

Michael Andersen, BS, NSCA CPT (in training)

Mike is a lifetime athlete. His love of sports started in Jr. High where he participated in football, wrestling and track. As he grew, so did his athletic ability, leading him into Club baseball and continuing his successful swimming career. In high school he excelled in swimming and track but as he progressed into college, his studies dominated his time and he was introduced to the “gym” and a new love of lifting weights and running for health and wellness emerged.

While coaching his two boys in little league, Mike realized he had a knack for mentoring and training others. He has been developing this skill at the police department and holds numerous certifications: Defensive Arrest Tactics Instructor, Taser Instructor, Simmunitions Instructor, High Risk Traffic Stops Instructor and is currently certified as a Trainer with the WI Department of Justice. Mike knows how to instruct! He is excited to be able to bring his knowledge, teaching ability and love of helping others to boot camp. Currently he is CPR and First Aid certified with extensive training in First Aid and working on a prestigious personal training certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

His goals are to not only become a full time boot camp instructor and professional certified personal trainer but to also continue his education in the health and wellness field. For the same reason he became a police officer, to help others, he looks forward to guiding, supporting and helping clients toward a healthier, more fulfilling and happier life.

Support Staff

Dr. John Spencer Ellis

Each week, over one million people around the world 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. These two professional associations have 45,000 members in 35 countries. John is also the CEO of the Get America Fit Foundation and on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Conference for Healthy Living, Select Comfort (Sleep Number Bed), Irvine Valley College, Life & Leisure Television and Health Journal Television. In addition, he 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" 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. His fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. John held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine, and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, SPIKE, ESPN & BRAVO. He hosts The Fit Show, PersonalTrainerTV.com, The OC Body TV show and The Spencer Power Hour radio program. John is the Master of Ceremonies for the Ms. Fitness U.S.A and World pageants. John is a Nautilus sponsored athlete and Fitness Apparel Council Member. He stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp™ & Kung-Fu Fitness™. He 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 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 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.

Kelli Calabrese, MS, CSCS is the 2007 Denton County Personal Trainer of the Year and 2004 Personal Trainer of the Year as voted by Personal Fitness Professional Magazine. Kelli is an international presenter, author, personal trainer, lifestyle coach, spokesperson, women's fitness expert and 21 year wellness professional. Kelli is the Editor of Personal Fitness Professional and Wellness & Fitness Entrepreneur magazines. She is the Author of Feminine, Firm & Fit - Building A Lean Strong Body in 12 Weeks. She was the lead fitness expert for eDiets and eFitness from 2000 - 2003 and remains a guest columnist.

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 managed 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.

In 2000, Kelli began Calabrese Fitness Consulting LLC which focuses on reaching both trainers and consumers with her passion for fitness and wellness. She helps trainers grow prosperous careers through the, personal consultations, writing, editing, audio programs and at industry conferences. She reaches consumers through online training , phone coaching , magazines, TV, radio, audio programs , group training, books, Adventure Boot Camp , ipod workouts and live seminars.

She is on the advisory board for Purdue University, the Get America Fit Foundation, Exercise TV, Healthy Kids Catalog, The Body Mechanic, My Nutrition Store, Beauty & Lace and the Personal Trainer Business Association( www.PTBAonline.com ) Kelli 's clothing is sponsored by Persona and her skin care is sponsored by Motion Medica.

Kelli is the International Master Trainer for Adventure Boot Camp and prepares 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.

Kelli is available for spokesperson and media opportunities internationally, as well as personal training and grocery shopping tours on a limited basis in the Dallas area. 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.