D.L. "Doc" Gillespie is the creator of the First Flight fitness and exercise program. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and one of his duties as a Drill Instructor was the physical training of the men freshly arrived at "boot camp". After leaving the service, Doc served as a bodybuilding trainer for the Y.M.C.A.

As has happened to many others, Doc "put on the pounds" as he grew older. In April 1995, Doc was warned by his physician that his weight and blood pressure were approaching dangerous levels. He was advised to increase his exercise activity and to control his diet.

Rather than following an already-established program, Doc decided to create his own. Drawing from the Scriptures, his own personal and spiritual beliefs, and his background in bodybuilding, Doc began the First Flight regimen. Within 45 days he had lost twelve pounds, and his blood pressure had returned to a safe level. Four years later, Doc is fit and trim , takes no medication, and his blood pressure remains normal.

Based on Isaiah 40:31, Doc expects his students to soar as an eagle. Within his program and video are vital helps concerning the total person: Spiritual, Mental, and Physical. From the first six weeks of "Boot Camp" to advanced fitness and bodybuilding, Doc will take you on your First Flight -- in the privacy of your home and at your own pace.