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Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club
- Orange County's first gym without walls!"
210 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
From Saddleback to the Sea
About Us
We are a group of fitness and outdoor enthusiasts.
We enjoy the challenge of staying in shape, yet we also are realists.
We know that IF we want the results we desire, fifteen minutes on the
treadmill just won't do it (and that's about ALL we can handle of being
indoors). We LOVE being outdoors, we LOVE friendships, we LOVE challenging
our weaknesses until they become our strengths.
We believe FITNESS SHOULD BE FUN! So, we hike, we kayak, we snow shoe,
we cross country ski, we rock climb, we have fun, we enjoy nature and
each other's conversation. We stay in impeccable fitness shape, without
beating our bodies to the ground.
When one enjoys what they do it's not work anymore. I suppose
we can say we "fun out" instead of "work out"....
But, that doesn't make much sense.
October 1, 2002 is the official birth of the "OUTDOOR FITNESS ADVENTURE CLUB"
OFAC Instructors
Elaine and Richard Gjonovich
Elaine Reeves Gjonovich has been in the health and fitness industry since 1987. She is an ACE personal trainer, a Medical Exercise Specialist, and a graduate of Irvine Valley College Physical Education department. Elaine has been sought after for her expertise in fitness and nutrition by newspapers, magazine writers, radio broadcasts and elementary schools through colleges.
Elaine started the OUTDOOR FITNESS ADVENTURE CLUB while recovering from ASD closure, a heart procedure. As friends took her hiking to heal, she knew she wanted others to experience the love of God through healthy relationships with friends and the beauty of nature. As well as enjoy the benefits of health and well being through exercising outdoors…”
Elaine and Richard met on a trail while hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains. Richard is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys, backpacking, hiking, kayaking and other outdoor adventures!
Joe Rutland
NASM certified personal Trainer Boot Camp Instructor - All Levels
Started Basic Training Boot-Camp five-years ago to bring a different approach to getting in shape quickly and effectively.
Served in the Navy as a physical training coordinator for his division. Joe is an avid surfer and swimmer and has played soccer for many years. Being active and living a Healthy lifestyle is a huge part of my life and I want to help make it a part of yours.
If you are consistent with anything, you will see results.
Charlene Solomon
Boot Camp Instructor
Charlene is an outdoor enthusiast, she grew up backpacking, canoeing, camping and hiking among other outdoor activities. Charlene continued her athletic enthusiasm as a competitive ballroom dancer for the University of Toledo. She is passionate about natural health and loves being at one with nature and its creator.
Charlene is a group and personal fitness instructor through NCCPT. Her dedication to living a natural, healthy lifestyle has inspired her to pursue her degree in Holistic Nutrition.
"Health is not merely the absence of disease, but the balance of mind, body and soul!"
Rodney Richadson
SMARTBELLS SCULPT INSTRUCTOR
Rodney is the Fitness Coordinator for the United States Navy's Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR)department located at the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Seal Beach, CA.Rodney has obtained the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) "Group Exercise Instructor Certification", National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) Personal Fitness Trainer, The Coopers Institute "Physical Fitness Specialist", Navy Basic Fitness Certification, Smart Bells Instructor Certification Level I, Spinning instructor certification, has current CPR, FIRST AID for Adult and Child. He is currently pursuing a degree in Physical Education. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and American College of Sports Medicine.
Stacie Cooper
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Stacie is a doctor of clinical psychology, and worked as a counselor with underprivileged groups in Los Angeles and Orange County for 7 years. Recently, she specialized in body image issues, eating disorders, and trauma at Duke University�s student counseling center. These experiences have led her to pursue a career in body therapy to help individuals achieve a sense of balance, empowerment, and holistic healing through mind and body integration.
Stacie received her certification as a Pilates Instructor through Chakra Pilates in San Diego, a Pilates Method Alliance recognized instructor certification program. She is happily married, and lives in San Clemente with her husband and two puppies! Stacie also loves to write, travel, cook, and enjoy the outdoors by walking, hiking, biking, waterskiing, and has even gone skydiving in Fiji!
John Owens
Nordic Hiking and Nordic Walking | Beginning Smart Bells Instructor
John Owens has trained & coached wrestlers of San Clemente High School for 30 years. He has educated numerous youth in various group fitness classes. His diversity makes him a true asset to our community. John is certified with the National Council on Strength & Fitness as a certified personal trainer and is SmartBells certified.
Ed Testa
Mountain Biking Instructor
Growing up in sunny Orange County has given me an appreciation for all things outdoors. I enjoy mountain climbing, skateboarding and participating in off road challenges, but my main passion has always been for cycling. I first fell in love with it twelve years ago when I bought a second hand bike and starting riding locally in South Orange County. Each ride made me want to try a new challenge and push myself a little farther, within two years I was riding competitively and in 2005 I took 3rd place in the State Single Speed Cyclocross series. Another proud achievement was being the 1st single speed to complete the LA Wheelman hill climb competition and have also twice completed the ultra endurance Warriors Society Vision Quest which is over a 50 mile off road mountain bike race on a single speed mountin bike through some of the most grueling climbs in this area. Cycling has led me to a greater appreciation for our beautiful landscape. This appreciation led me to earn my Naturalist Certificate 8 years ago. This certificate allows me to lead mountain biking and hiking tours in the County's private reserves. I have a passion for sharing these experiences with all levels of mountain bikers from the very beginner to the most experienced. Cycling is a fun way to be out of doors and experience new challenges while making great friends. I am currently working on a certificate in environmental restoration at Saddleback College.
Beth Sanden
TRAIN TO RACE Instructor
Beth Sanden has been teaching and training for over 20 yrs. in the Fitness Industry. She is certified with AFAA and holds the coveted USA Triathlon Coaching certification for Olympic and ParaOlympic competitions.
Beth has taught swimming, cycling and running for over 10 yrs. with USAT and many World and National athletes under her instruction. She also continues to train the "challanged athletes" as well for single or multisport competition.
She also competes in several Triathlons and Marathons each year with her trainees. She is competing in the San Diego Triathlon Challenge in October which is a Half-Ironman at La Jolla Cove. Beth will be competingin the Boston Marathon for the Handcycle event.
Richard Gjonovich
Kayaking and Adventure Hiking Instructor and Hiking Sweep
Three semesters of Kayaking instruction - Orange Coast College. 25-years hiking and back packing experience.
Outdoor enthusiast, Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club co-owner with wife, Elaine.
Steve Netherby
Nutritional Supplement Advisor & Advanced Adventure Hiking Assistant
For 20 years, Steve Netherby traveled the world writing and photographing articles on outdoor living and wilderness travel as Camping Editor for Field & Stream. He's been a ranch hand, timber cutter, and jackhammer operator as well as a Navy combat pilot, newspaper editor-in-chief, and magazine editorial director. He's a graduate of numerous military mountain and jungle survival courses and is a graduate of National Outdoor Leadership School, Rainier Mountaineering Incorporated, American Avalanche Institute, and Fenwick Flyfishing School. He was editor of The Expert's Book of Freshwater Fishing, published by Simon & Schuster, and contributed to National Wildlife Federation's Wilderness Living and How to Survive on Land and Sea, by Naval Institute Press. He's an avid mountain biker, backpacker, sea kayaker, canoeist, cross-country skier, and mountaineer. He recently dayhiked 14,501-foot Mt. Whitney. For the last 14 years, Steve has been an independent distributor for USANA Health Sciences' top-rated products and is OFAC's consultant on using nutritional supplements for optimal health and physical performance.
Nicholl Mauga
L.E.A.N. Essentials Instructor
Nicholl is an educator at the elementary grade level, her passion for teaching children and families healthy nutrition has become her path of choice. She is certified through the LEAN program by Dr. Sears. She has her Bachelors of Science in liberal studies / math and her Masters in education administration. She excels as an educator and we are proud to have her join our team of excellence.John Owens
Leslie Linstra
Boot Camp & Youth Fitness Instructor
Personal & Group Fitness Trainer Leslie brings a well-rounded background to the Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club. She has taught boot camp, trained personal fitness clients and has additional experience as a yoga instructor. Leslie is trained and certified in Forrest Yoga. She is currently obtaining her Master’s degree in Holistic Health and Nutrition through Clayton College. “Maintaining a well-rounded and balanced approach to health and fitness brings lasting and lifelong results.”
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