Media Kit

Michael Y. Seril is one of the most sought after fitness professional 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 holds a Masters and Bachelors 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. Michael is a contributing fitness advisor for the following national media outlets: ABC 7 Eyewitness News, Reuters Media Company, The Washington Post Newspaper, Whittier Daily News, Shape, Men’s Health, Maximum Fitness, Get Active, Skin Deep and Muscle & Fitness magazines. Locally, he is a contributing fitness writer, lecturer, and presenter for Bright Medical Associates and Whittier Presbyterian Hospital.

Michael is the Founder/CEO of the Excellence through Exercise Foundation and is also in the Advisory Board of Maximum Fitness magazine, Get America Fit Foundation and Rio Hondo Community College Fitness Certificate Program.

Michael Y. Seril, MS
Owner/President, Michael Seril Fitness, Inc.
Founder/CEO, Excellence through Exercise Foundation [501(c)(3) organization]
2007 Community Leadership Award Recipient
2006 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year
IDEA – Master Personal Fitness Trainer

Contact Information:
Cell: 714-306-9002
Studio: 562-902-0100
Fax: 562-943-8349
Email: michael@michaelserilfitness.com or michael@excellencethroughexercise.org
Website: www.michaelserilfitness.com & www.excellencethroughexercise.org

Education:
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Specialization: Exercise Physiology
California State University, Northridge (May, 2002)
Thesis: Development of a Resistance Training Program for Los Angeles Fire Department Civilian Employees(LAFD Wellness Program)

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Specialization: Exercise Science
California State University, Northridge (June, 1999)


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
  • 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
National
  • Maximum Fitness - “Quick & Effective” “Q & A” (Jan/Feb 2008)
  • Maximum Fitness - “Bore no More” (Spring 2007)
  • Maximum Fitness - “Know your Gymless” & “Beach Body Workout” “Q & A” (Summer 2007)
  • Maximum Fitness - “Q & A” & “No Weak Links” (Fall 2007)
  • Shape “Get Fit” “Q & A” (March 2007)
  • Personal Fitness Professional – Cover and Feature (May 2007)
  • www.abc7.com – “Fitness Pro Whips Whittier Residents into Shape” (March 2007)
  • Reuters Media Company – “Virtual Personal Trainers? Use with care” (Oct 2006)
  • The Washington Post - “Working Out Without Going Out” (Oct 2006)
  • Club Industry’s Fitness Business Pro – NSCA Honors members during conference (August 2006)
  • Get Active (IHRSA) – “Peak Hour Training” (April 2006)
  • Skin Deep – “Stick to it” (Summer 2005)
  • Men’s Health - “Great Popping Pecs” (April 2004)
  • Men’s Health - “The Average Guy and Muscle” (May 2004)
  • Men’s Health - “Power Surge – Complex Training” (Sept 2004)
  • Men’s Health - “5 Gym Secrets” & “Try this Workout” (Oct 2004)
  • Men’s Health - “Lean Routine” (Nov 2004)
  • Muscle & Fitness – “It Can’t Wait” (Nov 2001)
Local
  • Whittier Daily News
  • “Resolution Solution” (January 2008)

  • Whittier Business Focus
  • “Exercise is Medicine Foundation established to promote wellness activities among local students” (Sept 2007)
  • “Michael Seril Fitness receives excellence award for community service” (Aug 2007)
  • “Michael Seril Fitness awards the Excellence Through Exercise prize to local fitness seekers” (July 2007)
  • “Chamber member Michael Seril Fitness studio featured in ABC 7 Eyewitness News” (April 2007)
  • “Local Fitness Professional wins Prestigious National Award” (Oct 2006)
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 – Fit Family Community (Created by the Excellence through Exercise Foundation) (January 2008 - present)
  • Founder/CEO – 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 in ABC 7 Eyewitness News
  • Founder – www.askmichaelseril.com – Free online fitness & exercise advice
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
  • Better Business Bureau (BBB) Southland