OUR TEAM

INSTRUCTORS + STAFF

Smart, certified, educated, and empathetic: that is the profile of every LFS boot camp instructor. We are here to ensure that you get a safe challenging workout and have fun at the same time.

All of our instructors have really walked the talk, which means that they have all done LFS boot camp as a part of their instructor training. As a result, my team not only brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my company, but they also have a certain wisdom and trust--knowing that all LFS boot camp programs do produce amazing results.

My staff know when it will feel tough, they will know when you will want to give up, they know what to do if you fall off the wagon and they are there for you, encouraging you, helping you, and celebrating with you as you reach all of your goals.

I am very proud and blessed to have such an amazing bunch of trainers who are passionate and dedicated to helping you learn about fitness, health, balanced nutrition, and harnessing the power of self-discipline that resides inside yourself.

Kim Ricci~ Owner/Developer of Life Force Systems Boot Camp

KIM RICCI~ lFS OWNER

BGS, Simon Fraser University, Kinesiology & Gerontology. Diploma, Simon Fraser University, Health & Fitness. Certified Reflexologist, Reflexology Association of Canada Weight Training, Aerobics, & Pre/Post Natal, BCRPA Certified.

Kim's love of fitness and science was a perfect breeding ground for development LFS training systems. Off the field, Kim has participated and competed in all avenues of fitness including kickboxing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, dance, triathlon, and half marathons.

Just recently, Kim competed in her first half ironman triathlon 7 months after giving birth to her second child. Kim has been through a significant weight loss (losing all 29 lbs of pregnancy weight plus an additional 14lbs above and beyond her pregnancy weight gain) and understands the discipline and commitment it takes to transform your body.

She got a kick start on her postpartum weight loss in LFS's Baby Friendly boot camp and managed to shed 24 inches and 13 lbs in the six week course. With years of elite athletic training behind her, Kim knows how to motivate, educate, and support you on the road to fitness.

CHANTELLE SUTTON ~ SENIOR LEADER

Chantelle came to LFS as a BCRPA certified fitness instructor who was bored of teaching aerobics classes and was itching to get outdoors. After attending camp as a client, Chantelle admits that she was hooked and joined LFS as one of the first employees in 2001. Her creative workouts and enthusiasm, rain or shine, have proven to be instrumental in both the success of our clients and the success of the company over the last 7 years.

There is no time wasted in Chantelle's action packed classes. Her workouts are full of energy, will challenge muscles that you didn't know you had, and will leave you feeling invigorated!

Always on the go, Chantelle has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honors in 2000) and a Bachelor of Laws (2008), both from UVic. When she is not articling at a local law firm or teaching boot camp classes, she can be found mountain biking with her beautiful dog Molly, running a variety of road and trail races from 8.5km to 1/2 marathons, or putting them together and throwing in kayaking/rappelling for the MOMAR adventure race series.

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JENNIE TUTTLE ~ASSISTANT

Jennie has been active all her life and is sometimes referred to as our resident jock. Although Jennie is naturally athletic, she loves to infuse the fun, competitive, and team-like commradory into every LFS boot camp class. At LFS it is mainly a "self competitive" atmosphere, one in which we are always encouraging you to do your best, make little improvements each day, and learn from your mistakes.

The queen of self-sabotage control, Jennie ensures that all boot campers fill-out their success journals and make good food choices to fuel their workouts to maximize their results. Even if she has to dish-out some push-ups from time-to-time, Jennie will be the first one down in the dirt to do them with you.

When Jennie is not teaching at boot camp, you can find her jamming with her band, playing competitive hockey, and baseball. This third year UVIC student, majoring in Bio-Psychology, has a fantastic philosophy about fitness: "always try to make exercise as fun as possible...laughing works the abs too."

ERYN BRETT ~ASSISTANT & OFFICE DIVA

Eryn is always smiling! She enjoys being the "Good Cop" at boot camp and will always be there to encourage clients to work their hardest and give it their all. But don't think Eryn will let you slip-up with your nutrition, she has 'hawk-like" eyes when it comes to reviewing your food journals and will ensure that you are staying on the right track so that you get nothing less then the best results possible.

Fitness has been part of Eryn's life for as long as she can remember. Her father was a triathlete, marathon runner and cyclist who instilled the lifelong values of fitness early on in her life. She has achieved top marks in all BCRPA accredited coarses including Fitness Theory, Aerobics and Box Aerobics and taught her own Box Aerobics class for a few years before having her second child.

Now, with 5 kids and a very busy home life, Eryn can appreciate the commitment required to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She enjoys modeling these values for her family and carrying on her dad's legacy with great pride and enthusiasm.

NAOMI CASIRO~ LEADER

Naomi, a 4th year Kinesiology student at UVIC, a competative swimmer of 9 years, and a NCCI level 1 coach for 3 years, brings a tone of fun, motivation, and know how to her LFS boot camp classes.

A competative swimmer for the UVIC Vikes and Manitoba Bison teams at a CIS level, Naomi understands how hard work, dedication, and visualization can help you reach your toughest goals. When Naomi is not at boot camp you can be sure that she is in the pool, surfing, or playing tennis. Her passion for fitness, teaching, and living a healthy lifestyle is contagious, but don't let her smile fool you.

Naomi not only loves to challenge your body but she loves to challenge your mind too. Just when you don't think you can do one more...she is there encouraging you to go just a bit longer...a bit harder and to do just one more rep. Get ready for an endophin rush after her classes, you will do more then you ever thought possible, losing weight gaining muscle, and having fun all at the sametime.

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MELISSA aNSTICE ~ASSISTANT

Melissa came to us in the summer of 2007 as a client. Having tried other boot camps in town, Melissa states that she was blown away by the difference in quality, leadership, and instructorship of the LFS boot camp program. Melissa achieved dramatic results and changes in her body after doing LFS boot camp and admits that she was the steriotypical high school Jock turned couch potato before she joined. Her love for the outdoors and her desire to be healthy and strong never left-just her willpower and motivation.

LFS inspired her to make a significant lifestyle change and now Melissa is excited to "give back". Melissa, has successfully completed her BCRPA fitness theory courses and is excited to inspire, help, guide, and coach you to keep on going when things get tough. Excuses won't fly around Melissa..."Something made you take this step: I am here to make sure you follow through. You CAN do this!!!"

Currently, Melissa is in her second trimester with her first child due in early August. She will be with us for one more camp and then she will be joining us to in the baby friendly class to reclaim her pre-pregnancy shape.

JOANNE REES ~ASSISTANT

Joanne exclaims that she a "self-proclaimed" boot camp "elder", but here at LFS, we see the strength, health, and wisdom her life experience brings. Joanne came to LFS as a client in 2006 and watched her body transform during her 6 week boot camp course.

Joanne claims that the most important thing that she learned during the course was to look at "food as fuel". Kim's description of "your stomach being your furnace and needing to be consistently fuelled in order to burn fat efficiently" really resonated with Joanne. Eating frequently throughout the day gave Joanne energy to make the most out of her workouts and increased her productivity at work. You can count on Joanne to hold you accountable each week with your eating because 70% of your results will come from the foods that you eat.

When Joanne is not working or assisting boot camp classes, she loves to run, workout, play women's slow pitch, bike, and dragon boat. In addition, Joanne has completed her BCRPA Fitness Theroy and is currently working on additional BCRPA accredited courses.

lINDSAY mYRON ~TRAINEE

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mICHAEL McCRON ~TRAINEE

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CELENE KOPP ~TRAINEE

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ERIN DALIN ~TRAINEE

Erin came to LFS as a client in 2006. She participated in 2 camps before leaving to have her first child. Nearing the end of her maternity leave, Erin is thrilled to be a part of the LFS boot camp team and is very excited to inspire others to get back into shape with her as she embarks on reclaiming her pre-pregnancy body this spring.

Erin knows first-hand the challenges that people face when starting a fitness routine. Her compassion will help you face your fears and her passion, for long term health, will inspire you to follow throught when the "going gets tough".

Erin has recently finished her Masters in Chemistry and will be starting the Post-Degree Program in Secondary School teaching in July at UVic. Erin has also completed the BCRPA Fitness Theory Course and Level 1 coaching and has previously worked as a canoe instructor, cave guide at Horne Lake Caves, rowing coach and repelling instructor. When she is not at boot camp, Erin enjoys playing with her son, painting, and spending time in the great outdoors.

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