Dave DePew started teaching Fitness Boot Camps 1995 while stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville Florida. Dave who was previously a personal trainer before entering into the Navy in 1994 recognized that he could combine both his experience as a personal trainer and his military training to create what was originally known as "Back to Boot Camp".

Dave has witness the growth of Fitness Boot Camps over the years and has been responsible for much of that growth and influence.

Dave DePew has trained over 8,000 military personnel and civilians. Dave DePew Boot Camps have been used for training many specialized military units along with law enforcement and fire academy recruits.

Dave DePew Boot Camps are always part of a fun, effective, and efficient style of fitness training. The idea is to have a challenging workout experience that is still manageable for people of all fitness levels.