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PERSONAL TRAINING
Support Staff
 President & CEO
John Spencer Ellis
"John is a combination of Tony Robbins & Jack Lalanne."
- The New York Post
"I look forward to having you experience this unique fitness adventure. There is truly nothing quite like it!"
- John
Each week, over one million people around the world enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis. He is the President of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) and the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching. Combined, these two professional associations have 40,000 members in 20 countries. John is on the Advisory Board for the American Association of Personal Trainers, Get America Fit Foundation, and is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners. John is the author of "How Badly Do You Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," a contributor to "Power of Champions," and the Fitness Editor of OC Flair magazine. He is the creator of Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program in the world, with locations in eight countries. John's signature series of outdoor fitness equipment with TriActive America is used in communities around the globe. His fitness articles and interviews have been featured in over 30 publications, and he is a frequent consultant to the world's media on health, fitness and lifestyle topics. John has been featured on NBC, CBS, PBS, ESPN, and Bravo. He is the host of the forthcoming TV show The OC Body.
John has been continuing his professional education since 1987. He holds Bachelor's degrees in business administration and health science, an MBA, and a Doctorate in education. John is currently completing a second doctoral degree in naturopathy. He has more than fifteen certifications, which include massage therapy, plyometrics, self-defense, fitness kickboxing, fitness boxing, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training, and yoga. John holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, has completed the Iron Man triathlon and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon (run/bike) Championships. He has extensive training in mind-body fitness and holistic health.
John's medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation exercises. He has worked in fitness centers, medical clinics, and has promoted sporting events in California. John was nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.
You can also receive online personal training from John Spencer Ellis.
 Christina Lucy has run competitively for over 10 years and now coaches full time. Christina is an RRCA certified running coach, POSE Method certified running coach level 1, NESTA certified personal trainer, PACE circuit training instructor, certified personal fitness chef and certified online personal trainer. She holds a Bachelor's degree in marketing and taught group fitness for over 12 years. She co-developed the Adventure Boot Camp educational program and has training in ropes course facilitation.
You may also ask Christina about her circuit training class at the Spencer Wellness Center or the EZ8 Women's Running Camps.
Christina teaches the 9:00 a.m. RSM Camp, EZ8 Running, and Circuit Training.
 Mark Baines received his degree in business management in 1993 from Gonzaga University, where he also obtained secondary teaching certification in social studies. Mark is completing his Masters degree in exercise science and is scheduled to complete his MBA as well. He holds certifications as a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA and holds personal training certifications from the NASM, NESTA, ISSA, and NCCPT. He worked as a teacher, high school basketball coach, cross country and track coach for more than five years before working as a personal trainer and strength coach for the last five years. He taught social studies, English, math and computer applications for four years in Seattle, WA and then moved to southern California to train for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Mark ran at the collegiate level at Gonzaga University, but his times fell short of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials. He still trains today in the 400 and 800 meter dashes. He now trains independently with his business, One Way 2 Fitness, and works with athletes and non-athletes of all levels. He has been teaching personal training certification courses for the past two years. Mark instructs our Irvine Adventure Boot Camp.
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