The Team
Sarah Campbell
Founder and Managing Director
Sarah first had the idea for Boot Camp Spain around 10 years ago whilst she was doing a 6 week detox. Having lived, studied and worked in Spain her brainwave was to start a retreat where guests could go and in one intensive week change their bodies and their health for the better.Her idea was revolutionary at the time, traditionally, boot camps were seen as places where you were starved and bullied and where you spent your days being shouted at in the rain. Sarah's idea was to turn the old-school boot camp on it's head and do it in a stunnning luxury villa, in a gorgeous, unspoilt location with delicious food and world-class experts to lead the camp. When you're not working out, you can relax by the pool or enjoy a deep-tissue massage.
By proving that the same, or better results could be achieved pleasurably without the nasty tastics of other camps, Boot Camp Spain revolutionised the industry.
Having found the beautiful location and brought together the handpicked team of experts, the first Boot Camp Spain week was held in January 2010. It was an immediate sensation and is regularly reviewed by the international press, we also frequently have requests from television companies and it has become a celebrity favourite where they can relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings whilst preparing for their next project.
"I love seeing the amazing transformations of guests who arrive stressed out, overweight and unfit and leave a week later not only fitter, slimmer and healthier but with the knowledge that they can achieve anything they set their minds to! It's incredibly satisfying to help people discover how to improve their health in such a dramatic way and we love catching up with past guests who return to us for their Boot Camp Spain "fix"! "
Mark
Head Trainer
Mark is head of training at Boot Camp Spain, he comes directly from the Royal Army Physical Training Corps, leaving the British Army as one of the highest ranked SNCO’s with 25 years experience.
During his career in the Army, Mark has served all over the world in various campaigns, he was charged with maintaining the physical fitness levels of the UK military forces, he brings this experience to Boot Camp Spain and handpicks all our physical training instructors (PTI's) from soldiers that he has personally served with.
All our PTI’s are highly trained professionals and experts in fitness, their approach is motivational and encouraging rather than the bullying and intimation that is experienced at some Boot Camps. We always work on a first name basis and you’re more likely to hear a joke from them, than an order.
Paul
Head Nutritionist DNN MBANT
Since qualifying as a nutritionist in 2002 after a career in the British Armed Forces, Paul has worked extensively as a nutritionist and nutritional therapist with a particular focus on nutrition for fitness and weight loss. His interest led him to gain further specialist qualifications relating to the emotional and psychological issues surrounding food and how they can affect people’s reactions to food.Having practiced in the UK for some years he has expanded his practice to Portugal and Spain and become very sought after in his private practice as well as becoming the head of nutrition at Boot Camp Spain.
Paul speciality in individually tailored weight loss/ well being and sport nutrition programmes allows him to offer a bespoke, down to earth and very realistic approach to our guests to allow them to get the most from their lifestyles.
His approach is a common-sense one, teaching that small changes to your diet can make big changes to your health and he is a firm believer that your diet and fitness choices should support your lifestyle not the other way around!
Boot Camp Spain Team