About John Spencer Ellis
John Spencer Ellis is described as a combination of Tony Robbins and Jack LaLanne.
John knew from the age of 12, when he received his first health club membership as a birthday gift from his father, that fitness & personal development would be his calling. His unique business success story started in a 400 sq. ft. studio apartment where he slept on the floor. He had just $2,000. What started out as a personal training business has grown into a multi-million dollar group of corporations providing a wide variety of personal development products and services to every continent and over 55 countries.
Within a span of 12 years, John competed in over 100 fitness events including the Ironman and finished 5th in the U.S. National Run/Bike Championships. It was because of John’s love of cycling and triathlons that he created Endurance Plus, the name he gave his company in 1992. Because fitness education and the business of fitness are important to John, in 1992 he founded NESTA, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association, which educates and provides business solutions for fitness professionals. Now with over 55,000 members around the world, it is one of the largest fitness associations in the world, and the fastest growing association of its kind in the U.S.
Fitness, Wellness and Personal Development Expert:
Each week, over one million people enjoy a fitness, wellness and personal success programs created by John Spencer Ellis. His programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and fitness centers. John is the CEO of the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), Spencer Institute for Life Coaching, International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA), and the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA). He’s the founder of Wexford University. John created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp system in the world. He also created Intense Mixed performance Accelerated Cross Training (IMPACT), Kung-fu Fitness and TACTIX. His TriActive America signature series of outdoor exercise equipment is used worldwide. He created programs used by Cirque du Soleil, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, and consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships).
Endurance Athlete:
John has ridden his bicycle enough miles to circle Earth. He raced in cycling and triathlon competitions for over 10 years. He completed the Ironman triathlon and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships.
Martial Artist:
John holds a 2nd degree black belt in Kung-fu, and a black belt in Ninjutsu. He now trains in Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Boxing and Kempo Karate. He is a certified instructor of self-defense, fitness kick boxing and fitness boxing.
Education:
John holds two bachelor’s degrees (business & health science), an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He also completed doctoral level studies in naturopathic health education. He holds fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, physical education, flexibility, nutrition coaching, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. He has specialized training in ropes course facilitation and corporate teambuilding.
Media:
John is the former Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine, and has been featured on Oprah radio, ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Reality, SPIKE and ESPN. He was featured as the fitness and lifestyle expert on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and Daybreak OC. John has also appeared on Starting Over, Life Moments and Camp Reality. He is the executive producer of the movie The Compass. He has hosted The Fit Show, Core 360 Personal Gym infomercial, Personal Trainer TV, The OC Body, The Spencer Power Hour radio show, and the Ms. Fitness U.S.A. and World pageants on Fox Sports Net. John is featured in the movie Riches.
Awards and Recognitions:
Nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award Nominated for induction to the Fitness Hall of Fame
Author/Co-author:
The Compass, The Code, How Badly Do You Want It, Peak Vitality, Power of Champions, The Wellness Code
Advisory Boards:
National Health Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Sleep Number Bed, Medical Wellness Association, Irvine Valley College, Life & Leisure TV, Health Journal Television, Fellow – National Board of Fitness Examiners
Philanthropist:
John is the CEO of the Get America Fit Foundation (GAFF) (501c3). John’s foundation helps educate the public about living a healthy life and provides exercise equipment for schools.
Fitness Guru, Personal Development and Fitness Expert
Time line of how John’s fitness and personal development career evolved.
In 1998, John self-published and authored, “How Badly Do You Want It? – Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness”.
John offered fitness instruction through his Adventure Boot Camp for Women in Rancho Santa Margarita (2000- 2007). His training and business system is now taught to other trainers. Adventure Boot Camp has become the largest fitness boot camp program in the world.
John created a fitness resort in Big Bear, Spencer Escape. In four months time, he purchased a horse ranch and developed it into the most extensive fitness boot camp and corporate training facility in California.
John founded the Spencer Consulting Group, which offers business consulting to companies in the health, fitness, nutrition and wellness industries. In addition, he founded the Spencer Small Business Association – a free membership organization where fitness and traditional business owners can learn about operating, financing, growing and expanding their business.
From 2002 – 2004, John was also co-owner of Fast Pace Fitness, a women’s health club in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
Still feeling there was a missing link in his line up of products and services, John created the Spencer Wellness Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. It opened its doors in June of 2004 and was sold in 2007.
Beginning in 2006, John’s signature series of outdoor fitness equipment with TriActive America is now available for cruise lines, commercial and residential developments, schools, and private communities seeking the most advanced outdoor exercise equipment available.
In July of 2006, NESTA became the official personal trainer and group exercise certification for Malaysia.
In September of 2006, John launched is TV show, “The OC Body” on The Healthy Living Channel. It ran for two seasons and reached 15,000,000 homes.
Since October of 2006, You can enjoy the John Spencer Ellis Fitness Wrap at Tutto Fresco Trattoria in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
January 2007 – The Spencer Power Hour Talk Radio Program launched.
February 2007 – John is appointed as CEO of the Get America Fit Foundation
June, 2007 – John delivers the commencement speech at Irvine Valley College
March 2008 – NESTA receives NCCA accreditation
February 2009 – World Premiere of John’s movie The Compass
June 2009 – World release on The Compass novel
November 2009 – Launch of John’s personal success coaching program – The Matrix Mind
February 2010 – Launch of the MMA Conditioning Association
March 2010 – Launch of Fitness Pro Directory
August 2010 – John featured on cover of PFP (Personal Fitness Professional) magazine “Jouney to Success”.
October 2010 – Launch of the TACTIX martial arts fitness system
May 2011 – Launch of FitNews.TV
October 2011 – Launch of The Client Grabber
