Michael Seril Bio

Michael Y. Seril, MS

2006 NSCA Personal Trainer of the YearMichael Seril
2007 Community Leadership Award Recipient
2008 Voted Top 3 "Best Personal Trainer" in USA by ExerciseTV
2009 Voted One of the "Best Personal Trainers in USA" by National Fitness Museum
2010 PFP Personal Trainer of the Year "1st Runner-Up" Winner
2010 Jefferson Award Recipient

Owner, Michael Seril Fitness Studio
Founder/President, Excellence Through Exercise Foundation

BIOGRAPHY

Michael Y. Seril is a nationally recognized and respected figure in the world of fitness and exercise. In June 2006 Michael was recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as the 2006 Personal Trainer of the Year and in 2007 Michael received the Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports. He was also recently voted 2010 PFP (Personal Fitness Professional) Magazine Personal Trainer of the Year Contest as the 1st Runner-up winner.

He holds a Masters and Bachelors degree in Kinesiology - Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology from California State University-Northridge (CSUN). He is a Certified Personal Trainer by two of the most respected and prestigious fitness organizations in the world the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He is also an IDEA - Master Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT), the highest level of recognition given by the organization.

Michael is a contributing fitness advisor and writer for the following national media outlets: ABC 7 Eyewitness News, Reuters Media Company, The Washington Post, Whittier Daily News Shape, Men's Health, Maximum Fitness, Get Active, Skin Deep, Muscle & Fitness and Personal Fitness Professional (PFP) magazines. In 2007, Michael was featured on ABC 7 Eyewitness News for his community contribution and leadership.

Locally, he is a contributing fitness writer, lecturer, and presenter for Bright Health Physicians and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. He lectures in topics such as “Fitness for Older Adults, Excellence Through Exercse and Importance of Weight Training for Adults.

Michael is the Owner of Michael Seril Fitness Studio and the Founder of the Excellence through Exercise Foundation. He is an Advisory Board member for the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine Initiative, Get America Fit Foundation, Maximum Fitness magazine and Rio Hondo Community College Fitness Certificate Program.

Michael's passion and enthusiasm for helping his community resulted in the creation of the Excellence Through Exercise Foundation. He attributes his willingness and true passion to give back from his parents continued love and support. His vision and mission is for everyone to adopt a healthier lifestyle and a more functional and productive tomorrow.