Craig Powers
Boot Camp Hawaii Intern
UH Manoa
November 2011 – Feb. 2012
After 20 years in the business world, Craig has returned to school to follow his passion for Exercise and Fitness. He is a student in University of Hawaii’s Exercise & Health Science program pursuing a 2nd Bachelor’s degree. His goal is to become an Exercise Specialists working with cancer patients and survivors. He recently passed the American Council on Exercise’s Personal Trainer exam and is now a Certified Personal Trainer.
Craig is a life-long athlete competing as a state wrestler in high school and obtaining a black belt in Hapkido. Upon moving to Hawaii 6 years ago, he began competing in triathlons. Craig actively competes in the local triathlons in Oahu and has completed numerous sprint & Olympic distance events, 4 – 70.3 mile Hawaii Ironman’s, and the 140.6 mile Ironman Coeur d’Alene.
He is also an avid runner and has completed 6 marathons in the past 5 years. Most notably, he qualified for the Boston Marathon at the 2010 Honolulu Marathon posting a personal best 3:18.
He enjoys learning new exercise and sport-related strategies and techniques to help people improve their overall health and fitness.
Kim Buziak
2012 Boot Camp Hawaii Ambassador
Hello! My name is Kim Buziak and I am 23 years old. I am originally from New Jersey and just moved back to the island three months ago. I am an Accountant at Kenneth M. Takahashi, CPA firm. When I moved back here I knew I wanted to join a workout program that would fit my interests and motivate me, which is why I found and joined Boot Camp Hawaii. My main focus was to build muscle mass that I had lost when I was involved in a car accident almost three years, in which I sustained injuries that made me incapable of walking for three months. Since being in the program, I have already noticed results, which encourages me to work hard every time I attend class. I am excited to become even more involved by being a Boot Camp Hawaii Ambassador for 2012.
Jayson Dibble
2012 Boot Camp Hawaii Ambassador
Will do pushups for beer! That’s the mantra of BCH Ambassador Jayson Dibble. Since Jayson joined BCH as a client in May, 2010, he’s lost more than ten pounds and he’s gained strength, endurance, and flexibility. He hopes to help other BCH clients experience a fit and fulfilling life by encouraging them during classes, answering questions, and serving as someone who has generally “been there.” When he’s not sweating with his BCH friends, Jayson is a professor of Communication in the Department of Communicology at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. He also spends his fall seasons officiating high school football on O’ahu, plays guitar, and–well–does pushups for beer. Please don’t be a stranger when Jayson’s around because he won’t be one to you.
Tyson Nishihara
Boot Camp Hawaii Intern
June – September 2011
Western Oregon University
While growing up in Mililani, Tyson Nishihara played 4 years of football for the Mililani Trojan during high school. Through his commitment to football, he became aware of how important it was to exercise and live a healthy life, sparking his interest in pursuing a degree in Exercise Science. Tyson currently attends Western Oregon University and is going into his senior year, achieving an Exercise Science major. As an intern with Boot Camp Hawaii, Tyson hopes to become a personal trainer in his career to come.
Tyson loves being physically active and is heavily involved with water sports (Surfing, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, wakeboarding, and stand up paddle). When away from home, Tyson enjoys snowboarding, spending most of his time at Mount Hood. In between and after classes, you can find him at the school gym lifting weights or doing cardio.
Tyson recently broke his collarbone while snowboarding in Canada and is unable to do any physical activities. But now he is healed and his main motivation/goals are to achieve his full physical strength, improving his body and perseverance. Whenever he surfs, runs, works-out, or stays physically active, Tyson is relieved from his stress or worries, letting his mind be free from everything.
