In 2004, Mari and Chris Garner began plans for the first Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp outside of the City of Atlanta Parks. In April of 2005 they opened their Blackburn Park Boot Camp location in Brookhaven and now have five company owned outdoor boot amp locations and an Indoor Facility in Brookhaven for group fitness and personal training. The American Boot Camp Company began licensing their brand and outdoor fitness boot camp program in August 2007 and now have locations in Nashville, Tennennsee, Portland, Oregan and Lake Country Wisconsin.

Mari Garner

Mari began her journey into the fitness industry at age 13 and has continually educated herself in the areas of fitness, nutrition, entrepreneurship, business management and customer service for over half her life earning two bachelor degrees and an MBA in finance. Voted Best Personal Trainer in Atlanta in 2007 and 2008, Mari is an ACE certified personal trainer, a group fitness instructor, outdoor fitness expert, fitness consultant and small business owner who shares her life passion for health and fitness with both clients and fitness professionals across the country. Recently, Mari helped train Tommy Uhlis to lose over 50 pounds and to win the title of Atlanta's Biggest Loser. To contact Mari - please email mari@thebootcampcompany.com

Chris Garner

Chris is an ex Army special forces A-team member (5th SFG). He is a certified kickboxing instructor and he currently enjoys training for triathlons, karate, and playing softball. He became a boot camp instructor for fun about 6 years ago because it was a great way to stay in shape. He ended up falling in love with the group atmosphere and continues to be inspired to help the clients accomplish the goals they once thought were out of their reach. To contact Chris - please email chris@thebootcampcompany.com

The American Boot Camp Company operates 5 outdoor boot camp locations in the Metro Atlanta area including, Blackburn Park, Chastain Park, Pinckneyville Park, Fuller's Park and Atlantic Station. They also license Mason Mill Park in Decatur. They work closely with the parks departments of each county and the members of the local community to provide the highest level customer service in the fitness industry. The American Boot Camp Company also operates a kickboxing and functional strength training studio in Atlanta, offering group fitness, personal training and indoor boot camp programs to the local community.