MEET OUR FITNESS TEAM

Maribel Bleeker, MS, CPT – Owner/Director

Maribel Bleeker is the owner and CEO of Maribel Bleeker Fitness, LLC, and has 10 years of experience in the fitness industry.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences from Florida International University and works as a Health Fitness Specialist providing personal training for individuals in the Palm Beach County area.  She is also a group fitness instructor teaching body sculpting, total body conditioning and spin classes.  Maribel enjoys giving lectures to community groups on topics such as fitness for everyone and fall prevention.  Her passion is to coach and teach people how to make healthier choices in their lives through fitness and healthy food options.

Maribel loves fitness and always looks for a challenge. She has been an avid runner for over 20 years and enjoys competing in races from 5Ks to marathons.  Maribel works with individuals ranging in age from 8 to 80.  She specializes in Adventure Boot Camps, Women’s fitness and fat loss, Senior fitness, Parkinson’s disease and fitness, Positive lifestyle changes and Online training to name a few.  Maribel strives to empower people to believe in their potential and in their ability to reach their goals.  “Once we can understand our goals and define them it helps to give direction toward reaching them." She is a firm believer that fitness is for everyone and that it is never too late to get started. 

Maribel’s Qualifications Include:

Education:

• B.A. in Exercise and Sports Sciences – Florida International University
  
  

Certifications:

• Adventure Boot Camp Instructor – National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)
• Health Fitness Instructor – American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Strength Conditioning Specialist – National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
• Fitness Nutrition Coach – NESTA
• Spin – Cycle Reebok
• Body Pump Instructor – Body Training Systems
• Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease – DSW Fitness
• Designing Fall Prevention Workshops – DSW Fitness

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.