Michael Y. Seril, MS

Michael Y. Seril is a nationally recognized and influential figure in the world of fitness and exercise. He holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Kinesiology – Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology from California State University – Northridge (CSUN).

He is a former instructor of Weight Training and Fitness for Life courses at the CSUN department of Kinesiology. He is also 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).

Michael is the owner of Michael Seril Fitness, Inc. and the Founder of the Excellence Through Exercise Foundation. He is an Advisory Board member for Get America Fit Foundation, Maximum Fitness magazine and Rio Hondo Community College Fitness Certificate Program.

Michael has played an important role in promoting health and fitness which has captivated many individuals. His impact in the fitness industry has received him utmost respect from other personal trainers. As a result, he has received prominent awards that exemplify him as a true leader.

Michael was acclaimed with the 2006 Personal Trainer of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In, 2007, Michael received the Community Leadership Award from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports.

Recently, he was voted Top 3 “Best Personal Trainer” in America by ExerciseTV in 2008. In addition, Michael was featured on ABC 7 Eyewitness News for his community contribution and leadership.

With Michael’s perseverance for a healthier lifestyle and commitment to the city of Whittier, he gives back to the community by being a fitness writer, lecturer, and presenter for Bright Health Physicians and Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. He lectures in topics such as “Fitness for Adults”, “Excellence Through Exercise” and “Importance of Weight Training for Adults.
As a fitness enthusiast, Michael realized the growing need of obesity prevention in society and it starts with educating children.

With that in mind, he established the Excellence Through Exercise Foundation. His vision and mission is for everyone to adopt a healthier lifestyle and a more functional and productive tomorrow.

Michael Y. Seril, MS

• Owner/President, Michael Seril Fitness, Inc.
• Founder/President, Excellence through Exercise Foundation [501(c)(3) organization]
• 2008 Voted Top 3 “Best Personal Trainer” in America by ExericseTV
• 2007 Community Leadership Award Recipient
• 2006 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year
• IDEA – Master Personal Fitness Trainer

Contact Information

Education

Professional Experience

• Founder/President - Excellence through Exercise Foundation (June 2007 – Present)
• 501 (c)(3) organization
• Develop and implemented the business and management plan for the foundation.
• Oversee all marketing, managing, administrative, program/project development & implementation and customer service duties.
• Oversee all fundraising events and grant applications.
• Oversee all school programs regarding the foundation.
• Owner/President - Michael Seril Fitness Inc., Whittier, CA. (Nov 2004 – Present)
• Responsible for daily operations of a 1600 sq ft. private personal training studio
• Oversee all marketing, managing, administrative, program/project development & implementation and customer service duties.
• Oversee all community projects and programs
• Staff consists of six personal trainers, one registered dietitian and a project coordinator
• Oversee all studio programs and implementation
• Train and develop the staff of my philosophy and system

Awards

• 2008 Voted Top 3 “Best Personal Trainer” in America by ExerciseTV
• 2007 Community Leadership Award Recipient (President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports)
• 2006 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year Winner
• 2006 ACE Personal Trainer of the Year Finalist

Advisory Board member

• Founder/President – Excellence through Exercise Foundation (June 2007 - present)
• Maximum Fitness magazine (April 2007 - present)
• Rio Hondo Community College Fitness Certificate Program (Nov 2007 – present)
• Get America Fit Foundation (Feb 2007 - present)
• Professional Recognition
• Cover page and featured on Personal Fitness Professional (PFP) magazine (May 2007)
• Featured on ABC 7 Eyewitness News (Southern California’s #1 news station) for his community involvement and leadership in motivating the community to exercise (March 2007)
• IDEA - Master Personal Fitness Trainer - IDEA Health and Fitness Association
• Author/Creator, “Personal Trainer’s Guide to Medical Referrals” & “Community Fitness Leader”

Media Publications - Published articles on:

National

• ABC News
• Reuters Media Company
• Washington Post Newspaper
• Men’s Health magazine
• Shape magazine
• Maximum Fitness magazine
• Muscle & Fitness magazine
• Get Active (IHRSA) magazine
• Skin Deep magazine
• Personal Fitness Professional magazine

Local

• Whittier Daily News
• Whittier Business Focus
• “Better Times after 50” Radio Show
• Life Connections newsletter (Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital)
• Bright Health Physicians newsletter

Media Websites - Quoted and/or featured on: www.

• washingtonpost.com
• shape.com
• abc7.com
• reuters.com
• fitness.gov
• southbendtribune.com
• latimes.com
• menshealth.com
• maxfitmag.com
• nsca.com
• americanewstoday.com
• whittierdailynews.com

Community involvement and leadership

• Founder/Host – Fit and Healthy Kids Radio (Dec 2008 – Present)
• Founder – Fit Family Community (Created by the Excellence through Exercise Foundation) (January 2008 - present)
• Founder/President – Excellence through Exercise Foundation (June 2007 – present)
• Founder/Lecturer/Presenter – “Excellence through Exercise” class, Bright Medical Associates (Aug 2004 – Present)
• Founder – “Excellence through Exercise” contest (Feb, 2007 – Present)
• Founder – “Whittier’s Get Fit Walking program” – Featured on ABC 7 Eyewitness News

Professional Memberships

• Business Member - IDEA Health and Fitness Association
• Certified Professional member - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
• Certified Professional member - American Council on Exercise (ACE).
• Professional member – International Health, Racquet, Sports Club Association (IHRSA).
• Professional Liability Insurance member – National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• Facility insurance member – Fitness and Wellness Insurance Agency
• Alumni member - CSUN Alumni Association.
• Whittier Chamber of Commerce