RONDEBOSCH (WPCC PM)
Annette de Bruin
Annette has been in the fitness industry and playing sports, including hockey, running, cross country, athletics, and tennis (running is her favorite!) since the age of 7. Originally from Zimbabwe, Annette relocated to Cape Town in 2004 where she continued to play hockey and joined the VOB running club to pursue her passion for running. Annette's love for fitness led her to completing her sports management diploma through BCC. Her contagious energy coupled with her extremely high work ethic will help you achieve more than you dreamed possible. Being such a passionate person in all she does, Annette will deliver her classes with enthusiasm and fun, leaving you invigorated, alive and ready to take on the world!
PANORAMA (Panorama School)& BELLVILLE (Willowbridge Mall)
Bonnita Connolly
Bonnita is an active, lively individual, with a zest for life and she loves being on the move, always looking for new challenges and ways to improve. She participated in athletics, netball and swimming but found her true calling in the fitness & exercise arena and so decided to pursue this passion. She specializes in the basic science of exercise foundations, body conditioning, spinning, aerobics, athletics, Zumba, power boxing and step. She is a qualified Fitness Trainer and lecturer at HFPA, where she also keeps updated with the latest trends and improvements in the fitness industry. She believes in overall wellness, spirit, mind & body. She has also gained knowledge in the area of nutrition and believes a healthy lifestyle includes a balance of good nutritional habits and exercise. She is passionate about helping others and thrives on motivating and seeing goals being reached through her input. She's a motivator, an encourager as well as a great believer in team work and you are always guaranteed a great laugh in her presence!
WYNBERG (Wynberg Boys High) & NEWLANDS (Kirstenbosch)
Ilana Sebastian
Ilana discovered her passion for the fitness industry while still at high school where she participated in cross-country, cricket, synchronized swimming, dancing, aerobics and karate. She then went on to study Personal Training through ETA, Group Exercise through Reebok and she is currently completing her degree in Sports Science. Ilana teaches body conditioning, spinning, hi/lo, Zumba, katabox and aqua. In 2008 she was selected to study sports on an exchange programme to Karlstad University, Sweden, and in 2009 she achieved her SA colours for karate. She is passionate about teaching women how to protect themselves and she has an infectious, outgoing personality which she uses to make those around her smile. She lives by her motto: “get up, stand up, satisfy your soul and keep jamming”.
CENTURY CITY
Irini Simitci-Green
Irini achieved her degree in Psychology and Communication before qualifying as a Personal Trainer through ETA. Through her years in the fitness industry, she also specialized in Walk, Step, Slide, Gymstick, Bosu, Hydrobike, Flexiband, Stability ball, Ballast ball, Aqua, Medicine ball, Spin, Dance, Callanetics, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Step, Preggi Belly and Pre- and Post-Natal training through organizations such as FITCO, ETA, REEBOK, and International Step through Darryl Preston. If that wasn’t enough, she has since trained students to become group fitness instructors and continues to teach in the various disciplines. She lectures Personal Training full-time for the American Council for Exercise as well as Health and Fitness Professionals part-time on topics such as their Studio Fit, Pilates, Pre-and Post-Natal Training. Adventure Boot Camp is very fortunate to have such a passionate, dynamic and experienced trainer.
FISH HOEK (Fish Hoek High School)
Janine Wyatt-Mair
Janine is a bubbly and energetic person who enjoys helping people achieve their health and fitness goals through fun, challenging, motivational training sessions. Exercise has always been part of her life, starting with ballet, gymnastics, horse riding, netball, cross country and athletics and later on becoming a keen sport climber and scuba diver. Whilst working in the film industry as a stunt performer and SFX Technician she studied Exercise Science and Group Training, including Hi / Low Impact, Katabox, Stretch and Tone, Body Conditioning and Bosu, as well as Personal Training through Intec College, Reebok and Fitpro. Janine is at her happiest when her campers are able to achieve their goals and dreams through creative and energetic classes where sweat and smiles are guaranteed!
BRACKENFELL NORTH ( Curro Private School)
Jayson Sefela
Jayson earned his first fitness qualification at the age of 16, while still at school which is where he discovered his true passion for the health and fitness industry. He then specialised in Aerobics, Step, Water Aerobics, Gymstick, Aqua Gymstick, Power Pump, Studio Fit, Kataboxing, Spinning, Body Conditioning and BOSU. Completing Exercise Science, Coaching Science and Group Exercise Instructing at HFPA, he now lectures there. His aim at Adventure Boot Camp is to share his knowledge and love of health and fitness with women so that they can reach their goals more easily. In his free time he loves to cycle and he participates regularly in road cycling events such as the Argus Cycle Tour. He also designs aerobics and step sophisticated choreography for public demonstrations. He is innovative and adventurous, so campers can expect to receive a range of different exercises every day. His motto is, "believe every day is a new adventure and constantly improve on what you achieved the day before!"
DURBANVILLE (Kenridge Primary School)
Lauren Finnerty
Lauren is an open-minded, energetic, self-confessed chatterbox. Her love for sports and doing anything physical from an early age inspired her to qualify as a group and personal trainer through HFPA and then continue to do numerous other courses such as Spinning and Zumba. Seeing people who have worked hard to reach their own personal goals is what inspires her and is why Adventure Boot Camp is the perfect fit! She fully believes that through challenges we grow - we may struggle along the way and feel like it’s all too much, or that we don't have it within ourselves, but that's how we learn and grow to be the best we can be. Her motto, “There are shortcuts in life but none are worth taking”, guarantees that all who are in her camp will get a vigorous but highly rewarding workout!
RONDEBOSCH (WP Cricket Club AM & St. Cyps PM)
Lea Ferguson
Lea participated in tennis, diving, swimming, hockey and first team netball throughout school and danced for 12 years specialising in ballet, contemporary and modern. Throughout her undergrad degree in Human Kinetics, Ergonomics and Psychology and later an honours degree in Sport Science, Lea stayed active playing water polo, netball, hockey and first team touch rugby. She also enjoys surfing, cross-country running, Pilates, horse riding and mountain climbing. Lea is an all rounder who has always been involved in helping people. She has worked as a qualified White-River Rafting Guide and Abseil Instructor at the Fish River, she taught spinning as well as a wide range of classes at gyms, she assisted in movement classes for children with special needs as well as helped train the SA Paralympics Team. Her passion for the outdoors and helping people reach their own personal goals is what brought her to the Adventure Boot Camp family. "Live well, laugh often, love much," is not only her motto but a true description of her character. She has endless energy and a zest for life that make ABC classes a real pleasure under her guidance.
BIG BAY (Big Bay Lifesaving Club)
Lee-Ann Barnes
Lee-Ann is a self-employed Personal Trainer, Group Trainer, Wellness Coach and Journalist looking to make a difference in people’s lives. She is brutally honest and straight forward and tells (and writes) about things as she sees them, without sugar-coating it. With qualifications as varied as the ladies who sign up for classes, Lee-Ann has a Sports Science degree in Human Kinetics and Ergonomics as well as numerous diplomas in the Journalism field. She studied and lectured at ETA and completed short courses in Pregnancy Training, Specialised Exercise Equipment and Cycle Classes. As such, she has a unique combination that qualifies her to make ladies sweat through creative, efficient and safe exercise classes. She starts her day with personal training at 5am, writes in the afternoon and gives Adventure Boot Camp classes to end it all off, along with training herself in between. She has a passion for working with people and enjoys the “girl power” and networking of ABC and the rejuvenating sea air at Big Bay.
CONSTANTIA (Waldorf School) & GREEN POINT ( Urban Park)
Robyn Borowsky
Ambition, commitment, passion, energy and discipline are qualities Robyn always strives to maintain in her life and in the work field. She takes pride in being able to give her full heart and focus to any task or challenge that comes her way, making sure she has a smile on her face while she is doing it. She is passionate about working with different types of people and their bodies, as well as the challenges that come with it. She has been in the fitness industry since 2003, coaching netball, teaching modern dance and hip hop, being involved in rehabilitation Pilates and as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. A lot of time was also spent teaching dance and movement to children with special needs. With a BA in Sports Psychology, a certificate in Exercise Science, Group Fitness and Dance Teachers, she also managed to complete a specialised year-long course in Pilates. Adventure Boot Camp is the perfect place for Robyn to share her knowledge and give all her passion and energy to motivate the ladies who attend her camp to reach their goals and be the best they can be.
ORANJEZICHT (St Cyprian's School AM) & CAMPS BAY
Shelley Cohen
Shelley is a vibrant, energetic individual who believes in the 3 D’s - Dedication, Determination and Discipline, which she consciously applies to her work, on the sports field and in her life. A keen sportswoman, Shelley has represented both the Free State and the Western Cape for swimming, water polo and hockey. She captained the Western Cape swimming team to victory in the 2000 SA Schools Championship and has represented SA on many international tours both for swimming and hockey. Not only is she a champion in the water but Shelley is also a champion in academics. She has achieved several degrees from UCT, including an undergraduate and honours degree in Clinical Practice in Social Work and Psychology, as well as a post graduate in Sports and Sports Management. Her years of coaching have taught her the value of encouraging others to do their best at all times and reach their maximum potential. Shelley has brought this energy and passion to the ABC field where her background, mixed with her bubbly and happy personality, guarantee motivating and fun classes that yield great results!
Trainer Manager
Wendy-Joy Timmes
Wendy-Joy loves life and has made fitness activities part it from a young age. She is married with two children and is keenly watching their growing interest in running. Her dad is still a keen long-distance runner at almost 70 years old, having completed many 2 Oceans Ultra Marathons and a Comrades Ultra Marathon. She often says about her love for life, living and being fit, 'I can't help myself, it's in my genes.' She participated in swimming, cross country and medium distance running during her High School years. After matriculating and spending a year in a touring, missionary Music & Drama Team, she settled back in Cape Town to study Drama and Dancing. During this time she also participated in many musicals, often choreographing and directing them. Later she started participating in running and cycling road races and she has completed a number of 2 Oceans Ultra Marathons, two Comrades Marathons, Argus Cycle Tours, Duathlons & Triathlons. In 2006, she qualified as a Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor after which she started training people and teaching her own boot camp classes. She is now ABC's Trainer Manager and ensures that all our trainers always give you the best workout you deserve!
STELLENBOSCH (Rhenish Girls High School)
Joanna Dobinson
Joanna has always been passionate about sport, health and people. She excelled in school sport and represented Natal for athletics, hockey and mountain biking. She pursued her mountain biking career after school and quickly rose to the top of the National Women’s Cross Country Circuit. She continues to love riding her bike and rarely says no to an adventurous challenge! After qualifying as a Personal Trainer, she gained invaluable experience as a Fitness Instructor at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa. She then furthered her education and completed her BA in Sports Science, specialising in Sports Psychology, Psychology and Outdoor Adventure. In 2003 she left for London where she taught children developmental gymnastics for two years. She discovered Adventure Boot Camp when she met ABC director, Huenu, at the 2007 Cape Epic and her desire to train clients outdoors and help women achieve their personal best, made it the perfect fit. When training with Joanna, campers can expect a great adventure in a manner they've never experienced before!
Assistant Trainer: Torrin Theron
Torrin is a great lover of the outdoors, nature and animals. She has done many things in her life, from being a professional dog handler at the age of 13 to becoming the smallest hockey goalkeeper in the Western Province League for four years! Torrin has studied extensively, obtaining qualifications in Sports Science and Sports Massage and diplomas such as Sports Performance Training and Personal Training. Her motto is: surround yourself with a good support network and use them when you need them. Get outside as much as possible and run barefoot on the grass; connect to yourself. I have learnt that with learning to breathe properly and laughing more I feel happier. So, open up your lungs, close your eyes and just breathe.
EDENVALE (Holy Rosary School)
Adriaan Mostert
Adriaan is not just passionate about exercise; he also thrives on seeing the joy others get from the hard work they put in to helping themselves. Growing up in Namibia and Pretoria, he loved athletics and rugby but was first inspired to start a career in fitness when he met his wife and fell in love. She was already in the fitness arena and loved sports just as much as he did. Adriaan decided the corporate world was not for him and so followed his passion to become a personal trainer. He applied to work at the Virgin Active but soon found himself craving the fresh air and freedom of training outdoors, so joining ABC was the natural progression. His tip for handling stress is to have a great workout and most importantly to plan and prioritise often. His secret weapon when it comes to getting fit and staying fit is to be constant in what you do. Adriaan says: “Don’t start something you won’t be able to do for the rest of your life. Quick fixes always end up being the long route. If you live healthy the weight loss will follow by itself. Getting fit means one thing - run! Exercise daily, eat balanced meals, get enough rest and try not to stress about the small stuff.”
SOWETO (UJ Soweto Campus)
Amanda van der Westhuizen
Amanda is married and has two grown up kids, Jean and Chanel. She admits to having ‘empty nest’ syndrome and is now dedicating her time to inspiring others to be the best they can be through exercise. After the birth of her second child, having 12kg to lose is what kick-started her journey into the fitness arena. As an ABC trainer she sees the opportunity to impart her knowledge and skills to others who are passionate about improving their lifestyle and body. When she’s not at ABC she’ll more than likely be training outdoors herself, cycling or playing beach volleyball. One of her most memorable travel experiences was to Spain in 1998; after losing all her baby weight, she competed in the Miss Universe Body Building Competition and achieved a second place in her division as well as second in the couple event. Her advice for women who want to lose weight and get fit is to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritional eating plan and a regular exercise routine. Regular exercise must become a way of life and it’s important that you enjoy the exercise you are doing.
RANDBURG (Trinity House)
Anne-Mari Forrester
Anne-Mari has always been the sporty, crazy one and has been involved in anything and everything, as long as she didn't have to sit still. At the age of four, she took her very first dance class and from that day onwards, there was no looking back! Between dancing and shows, she also took part in netball, athletics and swimming, in which she achieved provincial honours. After school, she studied Sports Science and Sports Management and also completed her Personal Training certification as well as her Group Exercise diploma through Reebok. While studying, she worked at Virgin Active as a Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Consultant and Group Training Instructor. Since then, she has had the opportunity to live out her true passion, teaching classes and making a difference to people’s lives by giving classes at a Pilates Studio. Anne-Mari does everything to the fullest, lives life as if there were no tomorrow and most importantly, does all the above, while having fun!
Assistant Trainer: Bianca van Zyl
Bianca started her career as a Play Ball trainer, coaching kids between the ages of two and ten years old. Realising she loves interacting with people and sharing her knowledge of health and wellness she decided to complete a Spinning Instructor’s course with Cycle Lab. After many hours in the saddle teaching spinning classes, she decided to add a Group Exercise diploma to her portfolio. Believing in a balanced and healthy lifestyle is what ultimately brought her to ABC. She knew that she could interact and motivate people to achieve their personal fitness goals as well as implement her belief in combining cardiovascular training, with strength and toning exercises, to achieve overall fitness.
KYALAMI (Beaulieu College)
Chirene Wiid
Chirene grew up in a very sporty family, so sport has been a part of her life as far back as she can remember. At school she participated in athletics, netball and swimming but her main love was for tennis. She played tennis quite seriously and realised that it is not only the physical, but the mental aspect that is vital for success. This philosophy has stayed with her throughout her life and she uses it to help her clients achieve their goals. It is also what motivated her to study Sport Psychology at the UJ. As part of her degree, she did her Personal Training diploma and she has been a Personal Trainer since 2003. She has gained invaluable experience, working with all kinds of different people ranging from 5 to 75 years old and she has learnt a lot about herself in the process too. Greater than her love for fitness is her desire to help educate and motivate people and this has led her to do a Life Skills for Kids Facilitator course and to take the leap into the wonderful world of Adventure Boot Camp, which she believes is the opportunity of a lifetime.
RUIMSIG (Laerskool Muldesdrift)
Elmarie Labuschagne
Elmarie is a full time trainer and mother. She stays active with adventure hobbies like scuba diving and snow skiing while the more timid side of her plays golf. Since qualifying as an exercise specialist with a diploma in Exercise Science from HFPA, she has devoted her time and energy to changing every woman’s life that attends her camp. She loves to watch her campers’ self-awareness transform and their self-esteem improve, especially the new campers who get hooked on exercise! In addition, she is also a qualified Sports Massage Therapist and she has a Flexband Flexibility and Resistance Training certification. She believes health is a combination of physical, mental and social wellbeing. Register for her camp to experience a holistic approach to wellness!
Assistant Trainer: Elana Theron
From birth, Elana was destined for great things. Growing up in a family where health and fitness was always a priority, it’s no surprise that her first love as a young girl was dancing. She took part in ballet, Spanish dancing and modern dancing. At school she played hockey and later on decided she was ready for the big time taking on more serious endurance sports. In 2007, she joined her family’s 20-year old business taking over HR and the general run of things. She also got involved with Pilates and was inspired to start a Personal Trainer Course. In August 2009, an Adventure Boot Camp opened close to her and she registered for her first camp. She was hooked from the start and decided to become part of the ABC family. Now she can share her love of health and fitness with the women in her camp and see them achieve their goals on a daily basis. Elana’s friendly nature and well-designed ABC programmes are sure to have ladies coming back for more every time!
SANDTON (George Lea Sandton Sports Club)
Genevieve van der Vyver
Genevieve has been passionate about sport her entire life, participating in yoga classes almost as soon as she could walk and having spent many years training in modern and acrobatic dancing. She also loves to run and has been known to take the odd flying leap into the sky to entertain her more adventurous side. Genevieve took a different kind of leap when in 2007 she left the corporate world to pursue her lifetime passion in the health and fitness industry. Having completed her studies in the fields of Exercise Science and Personal Training, she currently manages a holistic wellness centre in Sandton, is a practising Personal Trainer and presents health oriented workshops for companies. She has done numerous supplementary training courses, including an internship at a health facility, working closely with a local Biokineticist and an Olympic gymnast. During her travels in the business world she became increasingly aware that stress related illness had reached epidemic proportions, “I have found my purpose realised with Adventure Boot Camp, a place where women can have fun and de-stress, improving the quality of their lives in a fun, naturally air-conditioned, totally desk-free environment!”
Assistant Trainer: Nikki Dovey
Nikki loves sport and sees the intrinsic benefit it has on one’s health and happiness. As a child she took part in gymnastics and athletics and eventually fell in love with horse riding, cycling and especially downhill mountain biking. Scuba diving is another big sport that pushes her beyond her limits. What makes her perfect for ABC is her all round experience as an instructor that includes spinning, Preggi Bellies and group fitness training. It is her creative energy and love of the outdoors as well as the pleasure she derives from sharing the benefits of exercise with others, that inspires her to do what she does.
BOKSBURG (Hoërskool Dr. E.G. Jansen)
Hayley Henry
Hayley is immensely passionate about health and wellness. Fitness and body awareness is not only a way of life for her but it’s something she truly believes keeps us happy and able to live a long and full life. She is well qualified and experienced in all areas of fitness and loves the fact that by teaching at Adventure Boot Camp, she can encourage and help others achieve their health and fitness goals. It’s this that makes her most happy. As a certified Choreographer, qualified and experienced Dance Teacher and Aerobics and Stretch Instructor, campers can be assured they are in excellent hands. When she is not teaching at ABC, she is running her entertainment company with her husband, which includes teaching and performing in various dance shows. She loves partnering with campers as she uses her expertise in instruction to give safe, effective and fun workouts.
KEMPTON PARK (Hoërskool Kempton Park)
Hermien Mostert
If Hermien lacks any sort of qualification in her life, it's most certainly not in the fitness industry! To date she has obtained the a Certification in Exercise Science, Fitpro Personal Training diploma, IIFT Diploma in Cardio Athletic Kick Box (Master Trainer), Step (Master Trainer), Group Fitness, Aerobics Instructor, Seniors, Spinning, Aquatic, Kangoo Jumps SA, Royal Academy of Dancing Teacher and Training Consultant for IIFT. She started her ballet career at the age of 3 and soon to follow were Modern Dancing, Contemporary, Free Style, Hip Hop, Tap and Spanish dancing. At the age of 9 she was a regular on Wielie-Walie and other programs like Kraaines, Teletien and Mamepe. She then joined the Ballet Music and Art School where she specialized in ballet and Spanish dancing and she now dances professionally for the Bonegio Spanish Dance Co. While furthering her career in the sports industry, she joined SAA for whom she still works to date; however, she still finds time to teach both personal and group training at Virgin Active, Avion Family Fitness Centre and the SAA Gym. Hermien loves dedicating her time to assisting and motivating others, she is passionate about what she does and tries to get the best out of all her clients while assisting them to achieve their goals but also have fun. Her biggest asset is her positive attitude and enthusiasm!
ALBERTON (Rietvlei Farm)
Jason Coetzee
Jason is very passionate about sport and has competed in soccer, rugby, tennis, BMX, cricket and swimming. He worked and travelled as a scuba-diving instructor for a number of years before joining the corporate world after which he realised his love for exercise and helping people. He decided to take the leap of faith and change careers choosing to study Exercise Science and qualify as a Personal Trainer. His clients love the structure and creativity he brings to each session as well as his well-rounded approach to fitness. Reconnecting with his interest in working with people and being outdoors is what convinced him to get involved with Adventure Boot Camp.
Assistant Trainer: Lee McGeer
Lee changed from studying and wanting to be a lawyer, to qualifying as a Personal Trainer through Pretoria University. What inspired this huge leap was the realisation that he was completely passionate about fitness and exercise and that he wanted to help others feel the same way. Much preferring an outdoor environment as opposed to the gym, ABC is the perfect fit for him as he gets to enjoy the beautiful views while doing what he loves. Success inspires him so he endeavours to be the best at everything he does, mostly so that he can set a good example for his loved ones.
FOURWAYS (Brescia House School)
Kirsty Hatfield
Kirsty teaches a variety of disciplines in the fitness industry, offering both personal and group training to all ages with a focus on training women. In addition to her BA Marketing degree, she has obtained certification in Exercise Science, Aerobic Instruction, Step Instruction, Personal Fitness Training, Exercise and Pregnancy, Kids Development and Exercise, Aqua Instruction, Virgin Active V-Core and V-Mat Training. She believes that wellbeing is a combination of being physically, mentally and emotionally fit and strives to achieve that in her own life. She is passionate about helping others do the same and derives great fulfilment from seeing a change for the better in the lives of her clients. She is full of enthusiasm and believes the key to real progress is the element of enjoyment.
Assistant Trainer: Derryn Betts
Derryn has always loved sports and being outdoors, hence the reason she finds herself at ABC. She wasn’t always fortunate enough to have her office outdoors, because not so long ago, she worked in the corporate world as a Chartered Accountant. Not finding that way of life satisfying, she decided to follow her passion and start a new career in the fitness sector. She completed her Exercise Science and Personal Training qualification at the beginning of 2010 and now coaches her own Adventure Boot Camp classes with much enthusiasm and motivation. Don’t miss out on her energetic workouts that are sure to leave you feeling invigorated, motivated and satisfied.
Assistant Trainer: Karin Buys
Working in the corporate world, Karin decided to follow her passion for fitness and study Basic Exercise Science, Group Training Instruction and Sports Nutrition through HFPA, in the hope that one day she would be able to do what she loves full time. Her belief that a healthy body is vital to a healthy spirit ensures that whatever she does involves a lot of passion and drive. She loves the fact that ABC gives women the opportunity to reach their goals in an environment where they can have fun with trainers that inspire and help them. While she believes working hard and challenging yourself is key, it is equally important for women to give themselves a treat every now and then - it won't undo all the good they've done during training!
Assistant Trainer: Thabi Ncube
Thabi, super mom to two children, has always been an active woman. She has obtained certification in Exercise Science, Personal Training and Sports Nutrition through HFPA and has competed in Body Building competitions. In 2011, she was crowned Miss Bikini Universe in Naples, Italy! Thabi loves to inspire people around her and gets much joy out of helping others achieve their fitness dreams and promote positive, healthy, holistic change. She believes that going through a stressful experience is a welcome challenge as it can only make someone a wiser and stronger person.
EMMARENTIA (UJ Hockey Astro Club)
Louise Gierschick
Louise's vibrant and energetic love for sport started at a very young age when she played first team hockey and took part in athletics. Ever since then, she wanted to share her passion for health and wellness with everyone she met and since joining the Adventure Boot Camp family, she's been able to do just that! Her enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of Personal Training keeps her campers motivated and determined to achieve their fitness goals. Louise is more than qualified for her position, having achieved various diplomas related to Personal Training as well as Body-Walk, Step, Aqua Aerobics and Kata-Box. She currently works as a Personal Trainer at a private studio, but it's her love for the outdoors coupled with her holistic approach to wellness that makes her a real asset to the Adventure Boot Camp team. Louise strives to help ladies achieve confidence and shape their bodies in ways they may not think possible. When she is not helping others push their bodies to the limit, Louise loves to trail run and cycle.
Assistant Trainer: Leandri de Beer
Leandri is a young, focused and energetic woman who knows what her goals are in life. Specialising in track and field and travelling around the country to test the fitness of top South African teams and athletes, she definitely has a lot of experience and knows what she is talking about! With a Bachelors degree in Sport Psychology as well as a Bachelors Honors degree in Sport Science under her belt, she uses this knowledge to help others achieve their goals and stay motivated.
HOUGHTON (Orchards Primary School)
Michelle Rozowsky
Michelle has been a sports fanatic her entire life. She competed at provincial level in gymnastics and swimming since the age of five and continued with gymnastics at an elite level for 10 years. As an adult, she has been involved in the fitness industry since 1994 when she qualified as an Aerobics and Step Instructor through ETA and as a Personal Trainer through the IFP. She has taught aerobics at various Virgin Active branches as well as corporate gyms, specialising in step, body conditioning, jazz and hip hop. Michelle is an outgoing, fun-loving, dedicated individual who has a passion for being outdoors and taking on any challenge involving adventure. Her motto in life is that “it's never too late to pursue your dreams and with a positive attitude and the right guidance, anything is achievable.” She aims to reach out to many more women, to help inspire, motivate and lead them to achieving their long-term health and fitness aspirations.
ROODEPOORT (Kloofendal Nature Reserve)
Pamela Pullen
Pamela is one of those trainers who really believes in what she does. Her energy and enthusiasm is overwhelming and it can really get a class going! What drives her is seeing others succeed and achieving their fitness goals. She believes that fitness is more about developing a lifestyle, which is what she encourages in her classes, to ensure it lasts a lifetime. Having worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years, Pamela has gained experience in various styles of fitness training from Step, High-Low and Body Conditioning to Aqua and Child Development. She also runs a Boxercising studio which should introduce an interesting and exciting mix into every camp. The most important element Pamela will bring to camp is how to find balance. As a mom, this is the most vital lesson she has learnt in order to achieve her goals.
BENONI (Tom Newby School)
Roshni Pillay
Roshni left the corporate world when she could no longer ignore the urge to work in the fitness industry and make a difference in women’s lives. Since joining the world of health and fitness by qualifying as a Fitness Instructor, Roshni has made a difference in women’s lives by managing her own women-only gym, offering personal and group training. Added to this, Roshni is a great believer in the mental benefits of exercise and is a trained yoga instructor. Roshni’s passion for fitness and health ensures that what she does is a pleasure rather than a job and you will be sure to experience this when training with her.
SOMERSET WEST (De Hoop Primary School & Somerset House)
Miena van Zyl
Miena wrote her first fitness programme in Grade 3 and has been passionate about enhancing the capabilities of the human body since then. From as early Grade 2, she was part of the Boland Gymnastics team and she played provincial hockey from Grade 6, whilst taking part in a wide range of other sports like tennis, swimming, athletics and netball. She soon realised that the value of sport does not lie in podium positions but in the enjoyment of sustainable exercise for a higher quality of life. Miena’s dream of becoming a fitness trainer led her to successfully obtaining a Fitness Diploma and qualifying as an Exercise Specialist, Sports Conditioning Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor, Spinning Instructor, training older adults, pregnant ladies and children and finally a Massage Certificate obtained in 2009. She has gained experience in the field through personally training clients, teaching a variety of aerobic, body toning, step, Pilates and spinning classes and being part of the massage team for the Wines to Whales cycle tour. Her experience in coaching children and her ability to adapt to people’s fitness needs help her to keep her ABC sessions fun yet challenging enough to achieve great physical and mental results. Miena believes that the human body is a work of art, and that through exercise, we can unlock our true potential – because a healthy body really does create a healthy mind!
POLOKWANE (Pietersburg High School)
Anita Gerhardt
Anita is a loving and caring person who enjoys laughing and life. She is also very busy and adventurous and likes to be on the move. Growing up in Polokwane, she loves the bushveld and the Blue Bulls! Throughout her childhood, there was no money for fancy hobbies so she participated in the usual school sports such as athletics and netball. Her inspiration to help others comes from her having lost weight herself and needing the group environment to motivate her to succeed. Anita has done 14 camps as a camper and realised how it changed her life, which is what lead to her joining the ABC family. She has a B-Tech degree in Forensics but wanted to live her passion every day so she enrolled through IIFT (Tuks) and obtained her qualification as a Personal Trainer and spinning instructor, as well as completing a Kettle Bell course. She quit her job as a forensic investigator to make it more possible to live her dream - helping others through ABC. What she loves most about ABC is that the women attending never have to worry about having designer labelled gym clothes or sharing sweaty equipment with strangers. The exercise choices also promote strength, flexibility and balance. In her spare time, she loves relaxing with her husband and kids either in the bushveld on weekends away, or bow hunting and cycling.
NELSPRUIT (Lowveld Botanical Gardens)
Ruhan Koekemoer
Ruhan has always had sport pumping through his veins. Participating in everything from athletics to rugby throughout his life, he now pursues road and mountain biking as his sports of profession. After school, he started working for a Biokineticist at a local fitness facility, while attaining his national certificate in Exercise Science. Later he pursued his dream to help others reach their health and fitness goals by completing his Personal Training diploma at Intec. Through Cycle Lab, he also completed his Spinning Instructor's course and at Reebok, he obtained his certificate in Sports Massage Therapy. After years of experience in aerobics, spinning, personal training and group training, he became the manager of a ladies fitness facility. Ruhan has a passion for helping women change their lifestyles and seeing the total transformation in their fitness and self esteem is what he lives for! "For every disciplined effort, there is a multiple reward!"
Assistant Trainer: Gizelle Taylor
Gizelle is a young and energetic woman, born and bred in Nelspruit. Her love of exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating correctly, led her to qualify as a Personal Trainer through Reebok. She is also a very keen dancer and firmly believes that exercise does wonders for stress levels. Gizelle is very happy to be a part of the ABC family as she enjoys being outdoors and loves seeing women achieve their fitness goals, especially when she has had a role to play in it!
GARSFONTEIN (Garsfontein High School)
Cara Fleischer
Cara is what we call sports crazy, she does everything from endurance trail running and adventure racing, to rock climbing and mountain biking. When she is not out in the bush you can find her running along the road or swimming in the local pool in preparation for her next triathlon. Growing up with a family who loved to swim and run left her with no choice but to follow in their footsteps. She, however, took her passion for sports one step further and made a career out of it. Cara has her honours in Sport Science as well as extensive experience in personal training. She is not only a proud Adventure Boot Camp franchisee but also offers personal training at people’s homes, teaches pre-and post natal aerobics classes and spinning classes. She is as excited about being a part of the ABC team as she is about a good trail run, which says a lot! She enjoys challenging her campers so that they will achieve their goals and most importantly, learn how to maintain them.
Assistant Trainer: Talitha Breytenbach
Talitha is as energetic as they come! With countless sports to her name like ballet, netball, hockey, tennis, cross country, Latin and ballroom dancing, triathlons, cycling and road running, she is one tough trainer. She started off teaching spinning classes and then went on to get a sports degree in Human Movement Science. She believes in not only exercising hard but training efficiently. She has worked with athletes who are preparing for ultra endurance races such as Comrades and Iron Man and aims to coach her campers into being the best they can be.
MONTANA (Northridge Primary School)
Dohme Steynberg
Dohme is athletic, energetic and absolutely loves the outdoors, which is why she studied Sport and Exercise Technology and ended up joining the ABC family. She likes that women get to exercise outdoors, meet new friends, have fun and be exposed to a variety of cardio and resistance exercises. When she is not training her ABC group, you’ll most likely find her mountain biking, camping with friends, playing hockey or spending quality time at home with her family. Some of her most fun travel experiences include a MTB challenge in Swaziland and a train trip to Cape Town to take part in the Cape Argus Cycle Tour. Advice she gives to her campers and to women considering signing up to ABC is that you have to make a decision, it's a mind thing, and so if you joined the ABC family you are already committing to better yourself. Losing weight and getting fit will naturally follow and you will have lots of fun doing it. Eating healthy and doing exercise goes hand in hand so try to eat five times a day and follow an exercise program.
BRUMMERIA (Pretoria National Botanical Garden)
Gracia De Jager
Gracia is a friendly, energetic person, with a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals. This mother of three started her sports career at the age of eight with acrobatic dancing. By the age of ten, she had started gymnastics and continued with it until she was 17. After school she studied Medical Technology and stayed in shape by taking part in activities such as running, mountain biking, gym and spinning. She regularly competed in road races and is also a qualified scuba diver. Gracia then went on to study Personal Training at IIFT and work as a self-employed Personal Trainer at Virgin Active. After the birth of her third child, she decided to get back into shape by competing in fitness shows and then she joined the ABC family. She is driven, disciplined and determined and knows what it takes to achieve goals but have fun at the same time, making sure her campers sweat but have many laughs doing it!
GROENKLOOF (Crawford College)
Heidi de Bruine
Heidi took part in acrobatic dancing, gymnastics, tumbling and mini trampoline from a young age. She is energetic, enthusiastic, organized and reliable with a positive attitude towards life. She qualified as a Medical Technologist and worked in a laboratory until her passion for health and fitness motivated her to qualify as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Exercise has always been part of her life in one form or another. She attended many katabox, step, yoga and body conditioning classes and in 2006, she started teaching group exercise classes at Virgin Active. Later she did additional training and specialized in Pregnancy and Postnatal clients teaching Preggi Bellies. When she attended her first ABC, she loved the concept of exercising outdoors in the fresh air and she immediately knew it was her calling. In her free time she loves to run, scuba dive and hike. She believes one should not sweat the small stuff and rather focus on the bigger picture. Her ultimate remedy for stress is EXERCISE and her advice for getting fit and losing weight is to sweat lots and watch what you eat. Her mantra is: Live hard, love deep, laugh loud and judge little.
POTCHEFSTROOM (Gimnasium High School)
Nienie Steenekamp
Nienie had a passion for sport from a very young age and when the time came to decide on a career, she studied to be a teacher with a focus on Physical Education. After finishing these studies, she furthered her education with an honours degree in Sports Science, a rigorous course involving multiple sport disciplines such as athletics, swimming, gymnastics, tennis and group training. To help her understand individual needs, she did a year’s practical at a gym where she assisted clients in developing individual training schedules and teaching them the latest training techniques. Currently leading spinning classes at the local gym, she still finds time to follow her own training program in road biking, mountain biking and duathlons. Occasionally she does adventure races for a multi-discipline thrill. Nienie is a real people-motivator and enjoys helping clients attain their training goals while having fun at the same time. Her ever-friendly attitude and personal attention will make everyone feel like the most important camper in the class!
GILLITTS (Hillcrest Primary School)
Cathy Robson
Being an Adventure Boot Camp franchisee is Cathy’s calling in life. Her energy and enthusiasm is inspiring and obvious when you meet her. Having been involved in the fitness industry since 1995, it’s her passion for exercise and her sense of achievement that drives her every day. What she loves the most is seeing the smiling faces of her campers once they’ve realise just how fit they really are. She is happiest when she can help others achieve their goals and become as passionate about exercise as she is. She believes that finding a balance between the body and mind is very important and the ability to workout in beautiful outdoor surroundings is not only brilliant for exercise, but also for one’s overall wellbeing. Her expertise includes group training, aquacise, aerobics, step, spinning and mobile personal training and she continually updates her knowledge by attending seminars and courses. Cathy joined Adventure Boot Camp to help others to heal their body and mind through training. If you bring your motivation and enthusiasm to camp, she’ll bring the fun, excitement, extra motivation and expertise.
DURBAN NORTH (Northwood Boys High School)
Chene Brent
Chene comes from a highly competitive sporting background, having played provincial hockey and taking part in various athletics events, it came as no surprise that she chose fitness as a career. Her university years were spent studying BComm Sports Management and a honours in Sport Science which led her to working with girls at a private school in Johannesburg as Girls Sports Coordinator and later as Head of Sport at a private school in Durban. Another passion that she incorporates into her classes, that is sure to make it as fun as it sounds, is dancing. She danced semi-professionally for an elite sport dancing group for a number of years and besides that, she still currently plays hockey, action netball and coaches a number of other sports. She even attends Adventure Boot Camp as a camper herself! ABC has changed the way she looks at fitness and she aims to inspire other ladies to achieve their dreams, no matter how big or small. As she always says: “Dreams are always a size too big and that’s so we can grow into them.”
UMHLANGA (Chris Saunders Park)
Tshepi Tshabalala
To be a fitness trainer takes commitment, passion and a lot of courage. To stand up in front of a group of women who have probably heard all there is about how to get fit, takes much confidence in a trainers ability to deliver on their promises. This is why Tshepi is so special. Having travelled the world as the Fitness Director on a cruise ship, she has worked with people from all corners of the globe, hosting health and wellness workshops on board. She knows just how much courage one has to have in order to empower your audience into believing in themselves. Originally from Johannesburg, she studied Sports Management and has extensive experience in personal training and as a group fitness instructor. Join her and let her guide you along your journey of self discovery and ultimate fitness.
WESTVILLE (WOBSC & Kainon School)
Zanie Cawood
Zanie is an outdoor enthusiast from Durban. She is passionate about helping people and sports which include surfing, swimming, BMX racing and mountain biking. What inspired her to go into fitness was mainly because of her love for sport and helping people better their lives. Being able to incorporate this into her ABC classes is why she loves her job! ABC provides ladies with a fun outdoor environment to get fit while feeling comfortable. It is also great as the programs are not repetitive, which keep the ladies coming back for more.Living in Durban makes surfing one of Zanie’s most loved sports. It’s what she does when she want to de-stress or when traffic and bad service gets her blood boiling. She has travelled the world by going on surf trips mainly to Bali, J-Bay, Australia and Mozambique and has even surfed in a contest in Australia and made it to the finals. Zanie believes that a lifestyle change takes dedication and hard work. It takes 21 days to form a habit and only one day to break it. It is important to live a balanced life so if your work is going great but your health is not then your work will suffer. This is why it’s so important to balance all aspects of your life and being fit is the key to having it all. The greater you look the better you feel, the better you feel the more you will achieve.
PAARL (Paarl Gimnasium High School)
Juli Geldenhuys
Juli is an inspiration! She has the ability to motivate any woman to live a balanced, healthy life. Her innovative approach to training and especially her attitude, create a positive reaction in all aspects of a woman’s life. Soon you realise that training has become something central to your being! Juli has been a self-employed Personal Trainer since 2005 and also runs her own Pilates studio. She believes in continuously improving her techniques and knowledge by participating in various workshops and training seminars. She has a diploma in Sports Management and Coaching as well as various other courses under her belt, including Pre and Post Natal Women, Treating Injuries and Exercise for Older Adults. She is an example of what it means to live one’s passion. She has completed the Two Oceans half marathon and loves running, mountain biking, swimming and Pilates. Juli is extremely passionate about each and every one of her clients. Her friendly and spontaneous attitude ensures that you get the most from her classes in a fun way. Her approach will enable you to create significant and positive changes to your life on a mental and physical level – ensuring that you achieve extraordinary results!
Assistant Trainer - Marlene van der Merwe
Marlene has been passionate about sports and the outdoors from a very young age, possibly because she grew up 200km away from Upington, on a farm in the Kalahari! What inspires her is seeing people that achieve great success, despite a hard life or difficult circumstances. She has an Honours Degree in Sports Sceince, through the University of Stellenbosch and firmly believes that people must exercise because they want to, not because they have to. She feels that ABC definitely helps with this as the outdoor environment, coupled with the ladies only aspect and the motivational and fun workouts, ensures that a session is never tedious.
SUMMERSTRAND (Pearson High School)
Jeanine Lombard
Jeanine is dedicated to inspiring her campers to be the best women, mothers, daughters or friends they can be, by giving them the tools to empower themselves with health and fitness. She believes this is the key to ultimate happiness and as a disciplined trainer, she knows that over time and with much dedication, her training style will help improve the lives of those around her, especially her campers. Her business aim is of a holistic approach. Physically, she believes that your body is as strong as your mind and mentally, all it takes is dedication. Spiritually, it’s all about having fun and a healthy lifestyle ensures a healthy life. Each individual can prove in their own unique way that within their own abilities it is possible to achieve even the smallest goal through determination, willpower, discipline and perseverance. Pursue your dreams, achieve your goals, stay committed and you’ll experience the rewards of achieving your goals. Jeanine is young at heart and full of life, so campers can be sure to experience a fun and adventurous workout every time.
CENTURION (Cornwall College)
Janine van Wyk
Janine is a multi-faceted woman with her passions vested in sport, continuous learning and people. She has excelled as a sportswoman in athletics as a sprinter and pole-vaulter and also competed in netball and swimming. Janine has a degree in English, French, Education & Psychology and a honours degree in English. She has also completed her Personal Training qualification in Exercise Science, taught at university level, managed a health studio and worked as a Personal Trainer locally and in Australia. Her top priority is people, she wants to see women fulfil their potential and her concern is for the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Janine’s professionalism, positive attitude, compassion and gift for encouragement have drawn a variety of people to her and made her a very successful trainer. She channels her passion for people into Adventure Boot Camp and uses this medium to see women realise their full potential.
Assistant Trainer: Elizma Wolmarens
Elizma was already an avid ABC fan before she became an Assistant Trainer, having completed 15 camps and loving every second. This has given her a huge understanding of what ABC is about and how to give a challenging but brilliant workout that campers have come to expect! Qualified in Personal Training, Sports Conditioning and Coaching Science, as well as majoring in Psychology, she has a special interest in combining psychology and weight loss to motivate people and help them through their journey to a new and healthier lifestyle.
ERASMIA (Erasmia Primary School)
Khadija Kadodia
Khadija loves a challenge and her passion for sports and the outdoors is powered by her adventurous and energetic personality. Having grown up with an athletic family consisting of five brothers, sports like rugby, soccer and cricket have always been a way of life. Her qualifications include Swimming Coaching, Baby Swimming, Fitness and Nutrition and Exercise Science, which she is currently furthering by specialising in Special Populations. She also runs the Erasmia Swimming Academy and is a Personal Trainer. Her experience extends to adapted aquatics for the physically and mentally challenged, which has given her the opportunity to help children enjoy this form of exercise. What really inspires her is being able to revolutionise the way women workout. By being outdoors, she can help them to lose weight and stay fit, incorporating sound nutritional advice and an innovative and motivating exercise regime. Khadija believes Adventure Boot Camp encourages team building in a motivating, safe and non-judgemental environment, appealing to athletic and non-athletic women at the same time.
ELDORAIGNE (Sutherland High School)
Marlize Scheepers
Marlize is a breath of fresh air and is constantly looking for new ways to deliver her exercise routines in an adventurous and inventive way. She absolutely loves keeping fit and sees the benefit of empowering women through fitness. Having completed plenty of aerobic marathons, this energiser bunny knows how to make fitness fun and exciting. As a qualified Therapeutic Reflexologist, Preggi Belllies instructor and Personal Trainer, you are sure to be getting the best guidance and support you need to keep you not only looking great, but feeling fantastic. Her enthusiasm, generous nature and sincere love of health and wellness are sure to rub off at every class, leaving you energised and inspired.
Assistant Trainer: Suret Louw
Suret is a bubbly, focused and creative young woman with a passion for long distance running. When asked what she would do if she had one week left to live, her response is that she would run to Cape Town! She has been active all her life, doing ballroom and modern dancing from a young age and summitting Mount Kilimanjaro in 2006. With numerous qualifications under her belt, including Personal Training, Studio Fit and Group Fitness Training, she is more than capable of delivering an excellent camp class. What inspires her is seeing a woman that cares for herself and looks after herself; a woman who has made peace with her body and focuses on staying healthy.
GEORGE (Glenwood House & Garden Route Botanical Gardens)
Rico Groenewald
If getting fit, having fun and finding balance is what you’re after in a fitness plan, then Rico’s camp is especially designed for you. Not only is he hugely passionate about all sports, he also loves the outdoors and is a keen mountain biker, kayaker, wave-skier, hiker and long distance runner. This man really puts his money where his mouth is, having completed numerous Comrades Marathons, Two Oceans Ultra Marathons, one Otter Marathon and countless standard and half marathons. In 2000 he braved the icy cold Atlantic Ocean to cross it on a sailboat in just 34 days. Now that’s a man who knows how to live life to the limit! To top that all off, he also has a Personal Training diploma and years of experience in training techniques, coaching and motivation. Rico understands how hard it is to make positive lifestyle changes and stick to them, so you can be assured that under his guidance and encouragement, you are sure to achieve your fitness goals.
