Ben Spooner
Ben is a professional engineer working in the oil and gas industry. He is married and is the doting father of two daughters. He is also a third degree black belt in TaeKwon Do and a four-time National TaeKwon Do Federation heavyweight champion. After spending 13 years competing in tournaments, training and conducting martial arts seminars across North America, Ben is now focusing on group exercise instruction and class development. Ben is a very dedicated instructor and participant in all types of group exercise classes, ranging from RIPPED! to Spin to yoga. An AFLCA graduate, Ben can now be found teaching unique high energy group fitness classes all across Calgary.

Appears in: Get RIPPED! to the Core (Video 3)

Brian DelCastilho
Brian is an elementary school principal, has been married for over 30 years and has four children. An avid runner, Brian has completed 17 marathons and is still setting new goals for himself. His current ambitions are to run in the Boston Marathon, learn to swim, and complete Ironman Canada.
Since his involvement with RIPPED!, Brian was surprised and pleased to realize that even at his age he could grow muscle and gain definition. He finds that RIPPED! allows the older, active person to push himself or herself without undue strain on the joints because lighter weights are used. Through his dedication he has seen results. Brian has found that as long as someone uses good sense and moderation, the goal of physical fitness is achievable at any age.

Appears in: Get RIPPED! Slim and Lean (Video 2) (Video 3)

Brittany Hale
Brittany started working with Jari in May 2007 while completing her Bachelors of Commerce degree at the University of Calgary. She has since become a Get RIPPED! Certified fitness instructor and has obtained AFLCA certifications in Resistance Training, Spin, Step and Hi-low Choreography. Featured in one of Jari’s latest DVD projects, Brittany is also involved with personal training and has trained clients in two weight-loss challenges that were followed by a local television station. Brittany is also involved in training sports teams and teaching bootcamp classes for Jari Love's Get RIPPED! Programs. Brittany has also recently obtained certification as a Level 1 BodyMind Nutritionist, and is actively pursuing her Level 2 Certification to help clients and participants reach their health and fitness goals. Additionally, while working as Jari Love’s assistant, Brittany has been able to embrace her passions and participate in a multitude of exciting projects. She continues to work with Jari in the development of programs and new concepts in order to help others achieve success and improve their quality of life!

Appears in: Get RIPPED! Lean Machine (Video 9)

Cara Fullerton
Cara Fullerton is a local TV broadcaster in Calgary. She has been involved in sports throughout grade school and beyond, from volleyball to track. She took her first RIPPED! class with Jari in 2005. In her pursuit for a new fitness challenge, Cara trained and competed in a figure competition (the softer side of bodybuilding) in the Spring of 2007. She loved it so much she went on to do five more over the last three years. After learning so much about fitness and nutrition Cara developed a strong passion for the fitness lifestyle and she can’t wait to learn more. She’s has since taken the Get RIPPED! Certification course and is thrilled to be a new member of the Get RIPPED! team!.

Appears in: Get Extremely RIPPED! Bootcamp (Video 10)

Cheryl Brown
Cheryl is employed part-time in the legal field as a document specialist in the word-processing department of a large downtown Calgary law firm. Approximately two years ago, Cheryl was introduced to the RIPPED! DVDs and became passionate about getting into shape and gaining more energy. Along with eating a clean diet, Cheryl saw gains in both muscle mass and aerobic endurance. Despite being a Celiac, which limits her to a gluten free diet, Cheryl has successfully incorporated clean eating into her daily routine, together with attending the Get RIPPED! Bootcamp classes at Fitness Plus and some one-on-one personal training with Jari. When Cheryl is not working out she enjoys walks with her two dogs (Maggie & Ruby) and entertaining with friends and family.

Appears in: Get RIPPED! Lean Machine (Video 9)