Pfiester, who co-owns Vero Beach’s Longevity Fitness Club and Spa with his wife Bonnie, is one of two trainers for show, which is hosted by fitness trainer Cynthia Conde. Pfiester also served as a trainer for ABC’s 2007 reality show “Fat March.”
“Bridal Bootcamp” chronicled 10 brides-to-be willing to endure push-ups, jumping jacks and even an obstacle course — which now is at Longevity — for a chance at winning a dream wedding.
With drill sergeant-like speak, Pfiester led the five-member blue team, competing in various challenges that even included wrestling in a 15-foot by 15-foot wedding cake.
“It’s a vote-off reality show,” said Pfiester, who couldn’t provide specific details about the show because of a confidentiality agreement. “The woman with the highest percentage of weight loss receives her dream wedding.
“‘Bridal Bootcamp’ is very intense,” he said. “It’s a rough workout for someone because a trainer is making decisions for you and you have to learn to trust them.”
Pfiester originally sent producers an audition video. Then, the series executive producer, Brent Montgomery of Leftfield Pictures in New York City, interviewed potential trainers in both New York City and Orlando, where Pfiester shined.
“We probably saw 30 or 40 trainers for the role,” said Montgomery. “The funny thing is that Steve was the first interview of the day and we wanted him right away.”
Show producers allowed Pfiester to design an exercise routine that combined a healthy diet with intense physical training.
“What was really nice was that I got a say-so in the contestant’s training," he said.
One of the perks of filming “Bridal Bootcamp” was the acquisition of the show’s obstacle course, which Pfiester disassembled and moved from Ocala to Vero Beach after the filming.
Club members can use the obstacle course as part of their training efforts at the gym.
“When filming was over, we asked what the plans were for the obstacle course,” said Bonnie Pfiester. “Producers said they were just going to throw it away, so we jumped at the chance to bring it here."
