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 the company, but they also gained wisdom and insight during their LFS boot camp jouney.
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.
Kim Ricci~ Owner/Developer of Life Force Systems Boot Camp
KIM RICCI~ lFS OWNER & TRAINER
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 9 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), a Bachelor of Laws (2008), and was called to the BAR in British Columbia in February of 2009. When she is not practicing criminal and family law, 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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NAOMI CASIRO~ sENIOR 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.
JENNIE TUTTLE ~ SENIOR 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."
mICHAEL McCRON ~SENIOR ASSISTANT
Although Michael is relatively new in the fitness industry, he was hooked after completing 2 of LFS boot camp classes in 2007. When Michael was a boot camper, he was always eager to give 110% every single class. Not only did he work hard, but he inspired everyone around him to "keep on going" to work a little bit harder, and to push past their comfort zones...with a smile to boot!
Because of his amazing attitude, work ethic, and commraderie with his classmates, Michael was approached to see if he might be interested in helping others reach their goals. From that point on, Michael put the same effort and commitment into taking the required BCRPA Fitness courses and boot camp instructor training and is now a wonderful asset to Life Force Systems.
Michael enjoys educating clients and showing them how careful planning, attention to detail, and hard work can can take them above and beyond their weight loss expectations. As a Welder/Steel Fabricator Apprentice during the day or a Boot camp instructor during the evening, Michael always strives for the best and expects the same from you..."there is a reason they call this boot camp" he claims, "be sweaty, work hard, and don't forget to smile".
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NICOLE IRWIN ~ sENIOR ASSISTANT
Nicole is a 5th year student ant the University of Victoria working towards her Bachelor of Education with hopes of teaching French Immersion at the elementary school level.
Nicole brings a positive attitude, a smile, and a sense of humor to each of her classes. As a past client of LFS boot camp, she strongly believes in the boot camp approach of attaining and maintaining a level of fitness while in a group environment.
Not only does Nicole look forward to helping others, giving them that "little push" when the tough gets going, but she also loves to ensure that each client stays focused on thier respective goals for the whole duration of the camp.
.Nicole has always had a keen interest in being physically fit. She enjoys snowboarding, waterskiing, yoga, and team sports. Nicole believes you need to have goals and ambition to go far in what you want.
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ALLI JONES ~ SENIOR LEADER
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KEVIN CLARKE~ JR. LEADER
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sANDEE THOMAS ~ ASSISTANT
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sTEVE SUTHERLAND ~ ASSISTANT
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BEVERLY ~ aSSISTANT
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dANA GLOVER ~ aSSISTANT
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