The Team

Scott McLain established Five Star Fitness Boot Camps in 2004 in Columbus, Ohio-He received his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology and his Master's degree in sport management from The Ohio State University. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Scott is a two time finalist for IDEA's International Personal Trainer of the Year. He is an international presenter, a published author and has contributed his expertise to publications such as, SHAPE, HER's Muscle & Fitness, and Cosmo. He is passionate about Ohio State Football, Columbus Bluejacket Hockey, weight training and snow skiing. Scott resides in Chicago's Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhood.

Rebekah has been a valuable member of the Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Team since spring of 2009 when she took leadership of our morning camp in Downtown Chicago at Lakeshore East. Our Chicago participants absolutely love her and the energy she brings to early mornings. Rebekah is a 2006 graduate of the Professional Fitness Institute (Kansas City) specializing in personal fitness training. She is an Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and holds additional certifications in SPINNING, Power Plate, and TRX suspension training. Besides her busy days training clients, she enjoys swimming, playing sports, cooking-and eating, traveling, and spending time with her husband, family and friends.

Michelle joined the Five Star Fitness team in 2008 as our first Registered Dietitian providing nutrition education seminars, grocery store tours, and individualized advice for our boot camp members. Michelle received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona and her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University Medical Center. She has a passion for the realistic approach to behavior change and finding ways to help boot camp members find solutions to their nutrition challenges. Michelle’s hobbies include cooking, exploring Chicago, and spending time with friends and family.

Kali has been an important part if the Five Star Fitness Team since 2007 when she took leadership of Boot Camp Columbus-Worthington. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in exercise science from The Ohio State University and interned with The Ohio State University and Denison University strength and conditioning programs. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and recently competed in her first figure competition. Beyond her passion for fitness, Kali loves playing sand volleyball, tennis, travel, and spending time with family and friends. Kali lives in the Columbus suburb of Westerville.

Jenny joined the Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Team in 2009 as an instructor at our German Village camp. She received her undergraduate degree in Education and Allied Professions with a major in exercise science from the University of Dayton and her Master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science from The Ohio State University. Her experience includes working as an Exercise Physiologist with various central Ohio police and fire departments and teaching indoor cycling and core conditioning. When not helping others, Jenny loves traveling, running, sporting events and spending time with family and friends. Jenny has run several marathons, including Boston, and is always training for her next. She lives in the Columbus suburb of Worthington..

Chris joined the Five Star Fitness Boot Camp Team in 2009 . He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Master’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Ohio University. His broad-based work experience includes working with heart/ lung / breast cancer patients at The Cleveland Clinic and Akron City Hospital. Chris serves as a personal trainer with multiple local police and fire departments, and Mt. Carmel Hospital. He functions as a Wellness Coach for the City of Gahanna. Chris enjoys playing a variety of sports from basketball to tennis to volleyball and is always looking for something new to try. He just completed his first triathlon in Kono, Hawaii. In addition to exercise, Chris loves spending time with close friends and family, watching sports, listening to music, reading and traveling. He lives in the Columbus suburb of Grandview.