Nicole Gunning graduated with honors earning her degree in Exercise Science (concentration in cardiac rehabilitation) from William Paterson University, Paterson New Jersey.
Nicole is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor through the American Council on Exercise. She is a certified nutrition specialist through Lifestyle Management Associates and is an Apex Nutrition Practitioner. In addition, she holds certifications in pilates, cardio-kickboxing, spinning, and BodyPump.
With more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and 11 years directing in a corporate fitness environment, she is experienced in program design for busy people.
Nicole placed second in both the Ms. Fit and Novice Figure category in the 2008 North East Natural American Bodybuilding and Figure Championship.
She believes that fitness is beneficial to the health and wellbeing of everyone. Working with people to help them make positive lifestyle changes is something she truly enjoys. Understanding the need for outside support to enhance commitment and motivation for the client is a primary focus in her work. Physical activity is her passion.
Nicole is a lifetime Morris County resident and challenges herself personally by participating in numerous fitness events from 5K runs to marathons and triathlons. However, her greatest reward has been the gratifying time she gets to spend with her husband and 8 year old son.
Nicole is a Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). She received her education from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City, affiliated with Columbia University's Teachers College. She studied under natural health and nutrition experts such as Dr. Mehmet Oz, Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weil, David Wolfe, Dr. Walter Willett, Barry Sears and Debra Ford. Nicole is available for private and small group nutrition counseling.
Nicole was awarded her PRO CARD in April 2009 through the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation and is a current Figure competitor through the organization.
"Through education, motivation and planning, a regular exercise program can improve one’s quality of life and provide the benefits of better health and well-being." |
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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. |
