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Greg Wilder

Owner / Program Director / Head Coach

Greg has been a fitness enthusiast for over 20 years. He grew up playing team sports such as football, basketball, and baseball. He enjoys the power of teamwork and sportsmanship. From being a former body builder to training for Men's obstacle courses (MOCC), he always gives 110% effort. He is passionate about fitness, nutrition, and wellness.

Greg has found his passion in helping others to be all they can be. His primary goal is to inspire women of all fitness levels to be fit and to find joy in physical activity.

Greg is known for his great sense of humor and makes boot camp fun. He emphasizes positive motivation and truly enjoys helping people meet their fitness goals and maximizing their potential.

He understands that exercise and proper nutrition must be balanced into his clients overall lifestyle. Combine these critical keys with your best effort and great attitude, and you will be successful!

He believes that everyone has an inner Athlete in them.

Greg holds the following National Certifications:

• Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor – NESTA
• Certified Personal Fitness Trainer – NESTA & ACE 
• Functional Training Specialist – NESTA
• Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach – NESTA
• Advanced Yoga Certification - FiTour
• Adult CPR and First Aid

Please email any questions to Greg@CDBootCamp.com

Elizabeth Cardoso

Head Coach / Owner - Albany Adventure Boot Camp

Elizabeth has been a fitness enthusiast all her life. She enjoys a variety of team sports as well as playing tennis and strength training. She has trained for and competed in several women's obstacle course competitions such as Women's Tri Fitness and NOVA Galaxy.

After years of balancing her athletic pursuits, training clients and her work in the corporate sector, Elizabeth decided to put her passion for fitness at the center of her professional life.

Elizabeth believes that every Woman has that inner athlete in them! Through proper nutrition and an exercise program it is never too late to get started.

Elizabeth 's primary goal is to inspire other women to be fit and to find joy in physical activity. She is very passionate about helping women maximize their potential. She offers a 4-week program designed with many fun filled and challenging exercises. You will gain strength, confidence, and many life long friendships.

Elizabeth is dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals! All she expects is your best effort and a great attitude.

Elizabeth holds the following National Certifications:

• Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
• Corrective Exercise Specialist – NASM
• Certified Boot Camp Instructor – NESTA
• Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach – NESTA
• Bachelor of Business - University of Texas at El Paso
• CPR Certified

Maggie Finocchio

Certified Adventure Boot Camp Coach - Rotterdam

Fitness & athletics have been a part of Maggie’s life for as long as she can remember. When no one else was around she would run laps around her house or play racquet ball against the garage door. Growing up with aunts & uncles who played soccer, naturally she became quite involved. Playing since she was young, Maggie still competes on co-ed teams. Today she is a Health teacher & varsity soccer coach, so positive motivation is the name of the game.

Before entering the education field, Maggie was a Health & Fitness Instructor where some of her responsibilities included performing fitness assessments & personal training.

Maggie’s coaching experience includes 8 years of coaching girls’ soccer at both the Varsity & Junior Varsity levels. She has helped her teams to earn undefeated seasons, multiple league championships, multiple divisional championships, tournament championships & her teams have been competitive in sectional play.  

 As a health teacher Maggie emphasizes creating a healthy lifestyle & the importance of balancing exercise with proper nutrition to her students as well as to faculty, staff, & the community.

 Maggie holds the following certifications:

• New York State Education Department Coaching Certificate
• United States Soccer Federation “E” license
• New York State Permanent Teaching Certificate
• American Red Cross Adult CPR & First Aid
• NESTA Certified Personal Trainer (in training)
• NESTA Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor

If you are truly ready to get into great shape, choose to start!

You will make great friends, blast fat, sculpt gorgeous toned muscles, AND improve your health - all before 6:30 AM!

Support Staff

Dr. John Spencer Ellis

Each week, over one million people enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis. He is the CEO of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association), and the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching. John is also the CEO of the Get America Fit Foundation, VP of Business Development for MyNutritionStore.com, and on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Super Mommies, Select Comfort (Sleep Number Bed), Irvine Valley College, Life & Leisure Television and Health Journal Television. He is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners, the author of "How Badly Do You Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," and a contributor to "Power of Champions" and “Peak Vitality” . He created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program in the world. His TriActive America signature series of outdoor exercise equipment is used worldwide. John's fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. He held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine, and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Reality, SPIKE, ESPN & BRAVO. He hosts The Fit Show, PersonalTrainerTV.com, The OC Body and The Spencer Power Hour radio show. John is the Master of Ceremonies for the Ms. Fitness U.S.A and World pageants. He stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp & Kung-Fu Fitness , created fitness programs used by Cirque du Soleil and the U.S. Secret Service, and consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships). John was recently nominated for induction to the Fitness Hall of Fame.

John holds bachelors degrees in business and health science, an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He also completed doctoral level studies 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.