January 23, 2007 – Boston, MA – “Body by Jake” star and creator Jake Steinfeld has a great new concept – and he’s eyeing one of our own to bring into your home.

Peter Lavelle, co-founder of Boston’s most exciting and successful outdoor fitness provider, Ultimate Bootcamp, is one of ten finalists to be considered as “America’s Next Fitness Star” – Exercise TV’s equivalent of American Idol. A long-time Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and Training Coach, Lavelle is excited at the prospect of delivering his personally-branded motivational and encouraging style of expertise right into people’s living rooms.

“It’s something that everyone seems to want to talk about!”, says Lavelle. “It’s really exciting to have everyone wishing me luck and, at the same time, consider the possibility of doing what I love most – except this time for the camera!”

Auditions and screen tests were held across the country, with the primary locations being Los Angeles and Boston. Hopefuls of all fitness backgrounds and disciplines showed up for their chance to strut their stuff.

“It was pretty nerve-racking to look around the audition waiting room at all the talent. Seeing the broad range of strengths and personalities as people warmed up was a little intimidating”, continued Lavelle, who insists that, if he isn’t chosen, he’s got more than enough opportunity right here at home to keep him happy. “I love training people in Boston – they’ve got great attitudes towards their own well-being, and I simply help them apply that towards their fitness”.

The winner of “America’s Next Fitness Star” will receive a one-year contract for a leading role in an original television series promoting fitness. To view audition clips, including Peter Lavelle’s, from "America’s Next Fitness Star", visit Exercise TV

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