NESTA is a professional fitness association offering a wide range of primary, advanced and specialized educational courses and certification programs.
AN OVERVIEW: NESTA was established in 1992 in Southern California. Today, NESTA is an international fitness association with over 55,000 members from around the world. Approximately 10% of our members are from outside the U.S. NESTA members and graduates have thriving careers in over 50 countries. Countries outside the U.S. with the highest number of NESTA certified trainers/coaches are Canada, Singapore, Japan, Australia, China and the UK. Our certifications are accepted and used globally. We welcome all students from around the world.
Fitness and Personal Development Business Experience:
Each week, over one million people enjoy a fitness, coaching and personal development program John developed. His systems are used in the top resorts, spas and fitness centers. John is the CEO of the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), Personal Trainer Hall of Fame (PFHF), Fitness Hall of Fame (FHOF), Spencer Institute for Life Coaching (SI), International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA), and the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA). John created Adventure Boot Camp. He also co-created Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training (IMPACT), Kung-fu Fitness, TACTIX and co-developed Survival Combat Fitness (SCF). His programs are used by Cirque du Soleil, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, U.S. Secret Service, FBI and Coast Guard, and he’s consulted the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships).
Speaker/Presenter:
John delivered the Commencement Speech for (IVC) Irvine Valley College and shared the stage/screen with the following luminaries: Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Leigh Steinberg, Daymond John (Shark from Shark Tank), Kevin Harrington (Shark from Shark Tank), Barbara De Angelis, Jon Biel, DC Cordova, Lewis Howes, Denis Waitley, Frank Maguire, Michael Gerber, Les Brown, Joe Vitale, Simon T. Bailey, John Assaraf, JJ Virgin, Tai Lopez, Ali Brown, James Malinchak, Forbes Riley, James Altucher, Brian Tracy, Larry Benet, Dr. John Demartini, Marie Diamond, Topher Morrison, Martin Rooney, Kevin Nations, Peter Thomson, Gary Goldstein, Dr. Robi Ludwig, Ryan Lee, T. Harv Eker, Dr. Bruce Lipton, and many others. He has also been an expert panelist for TEDmed and fitness expert for eHow.