Elaine Keller produced and promoted the contest to cast the workout through her company Keller Lane Productions, LLC. With a rich background in event marketing and production with more than 20 years of experience, she has worked with multiple entertainment, conference and sports properties as well as corporate internal and external events. She has a special expertise with start-up events and sports properties, having been on the inaugural staffs of NBA and NHL franchises, two Olympic Games, the Goodwill Games, and professional cycling races including the Amgen Tour of California, Tour de Georgia and the Tour of Missouri.

Robert Dothard (aka Trainer Bob) recruited for such companies as Sports Life®, opened the first Gold’s Gym® in Georgia, was a representative for Crunch®, Australian Body Works-now L.A. Fitness®–and currently owns a Fitness Together franchise. He has combined his in-gym instruction with that of personal appearances to spread the message of total wellness. Robert has been a guest lecturer in schools and has done over 100 broadcast and print media segments on health and fitness, including Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Competition and CNN’s Fit Nation Tour. He also continues to be a pioneer in his field as a recognized fitness expert after having been the first male step instructor in history.

Tammie Leady is an IFBB Pro competitor, model and fitness professional who lives and works as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in the Atlanta area. With over 15 years of experience, she’s been voted one of Atlanta’s fittest females and top personal trainers. When asked about her participation in the project, Tammie replied “I felt being a part of Cramped Quarters would be a fun way to motivate our troops to stay fit and energized. Also a way to say thank you to the men and women who serve and protect our country.”

ShaNay Norvell considers herself to be a Fitness Artist. Often referred to as “The Potter”, Shanay molds bodies like a clay maker and her body is her billboard. She creates individualized fitness programs to promote weight loss, greater endurance, and lifestyle change and is available for in home training, corporate seminars, and international travel with clients. Shanay is a celebrity trainer, media fitness contributor and was 1st Runner Up in Season 1 of NBC’s New American Gladiators 2008.

Heidi Matheny earned her BS degree in Health and Exercise Science and just recently went back to school to get certified to teach Health and PE in the public schools. “I want to influence young people to turn off the video games- and get active!!” A certified group fitness instructor and trainer, Heidi lives in Canton with her husband Donny and 2 sons, James and Jake. “I wanted to be a part of this program because I support our troops and I believe in them. I was so happy to hear of an opportunity to give a little something back to them in return for ALL they do for us and for our Nation. I am grateful for their service to our country.”