Nokomis Boot Camp - (213) 361-8627

Weekday morning women's bootcamp located at Nokomis Community Center. Visit our website for updated schedule. http://nokomisbootcamp.com/site/

Charlie DeFazio's lifelong passion for fitness and health began during the birth of the fitness craze in the 80’s. Suddenly it was cool to work out, and he began experimenting with every principle and theory that he could find. He realized that intensity, safety, variety and fun, along with a sensible nutrition plan, were the keys to success. He discarded what didn’t seem to work, expanded on what did, and eventually developed an instinctual training style and nutritional habits that became his lifestyle.

Soon after graduating with a B.A. from Monmouth College in his home state of New Jersey, Charlie moved to Los Angeles, where he decided to acquire a certification in personal training from the American Council on Exercise (along with acting in T.V. and film projects just for kicks). His first job in the fitness business was as head trainer at a very busy Senior Citizens’ Center in Culver City. Helping the senior population realize that it was never too late to begin an exercise and proper nutrition program was a very rewarding experience, and the amazing transformations (both physically and mentally) that he witnessed locked in his decision to continue to expand on his fitness career. Quite simply, he loved passing along his knowledge to those who needed a little help and a push in the right direction. He loved to teach. Before long he was training a steady stream of clients one-on-one and whenever time allowed, he would embark on what was to become yet another burning passion: outdoor adventure. Southern California allowed for year round mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and scuba diving and Charlie took full advantage.

The journey led back to New Jersey where, by chance, he became certified in kickboxing, Pilates, and yoga and entered the world of group exercise. Soon after came certifications in Les Mills’ Body Pump and Body Combat. Leading large groups of people through safe and effective workouts quickly became a passion. The energy, excitement, camaraderie, and vibe of pure adrenalin that was in the air after every workout was inevitable and the fact was undeniable: When exercising with a group led by an instructor, people naturally fed off of each other’s energy and enthusiasm and worked harder than during solo workouts. Around the same time that he began teaching group ex classes, Charlie heard of a system that was generating tons of positive feedback and reviews in the fitness world, Adventure Boot camp. He read up on it, contacted a well-established Adventure Boot camp owner/coach near his home, and was invited to assist in a few of her camps. He was instantly hooked by the friendships that formed right before his eyes and was delighted with the results and transformations that came with committing to the program. It was the perfect combination of exercise and adventure, the things he lived for. He decided that becoming an Adventure Boot camp Coach and someday running a camp of his own was his destiny. Before long, he packed up and relocated to the sun coast of Sarasota, Florida, where he lives with his wife Sandra and toddler son, Chuckie (already an adventurer and maybe Charlie’s replacement someday?)

Charlie’s motto is simple: “One life, one body, one decision. Join the Adventure”. He’s ready for you.

Certifications:

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/AED - American Heart Association
Empower Systems Kickboxing
TRX Suspension Training
Les Mills Body Pump
Les Mills Body Combat
NESTA Certified Pilates
NESTA Certified Sport Yoga
Adventure Boot Camp Instructor
Isagenix Associate

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