Excellence Fitness Trainer Awan Johnson not only focuses his time in the gym and on his new education in massage. But he pursues his dream in music, fitness modeling, and acting.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Awan Johnson landed a great position Co-Starring in the upcoming show “Design Freak” on the Fine Living Network (FLN). He spent months on the east coast working with (and dealing with) crazy personality Chris Barson, as Chris enters into peoples homes and help them renovate their decor.  Awan Johnson is more than Chris Barson’s driver, he is his support, his balance.  If Chris Barson is Yin, then Awan stabilizes the intensity by being Chris’s Yang.

Be sure to check out Awan in this fun series “The Design Freak”.  The premiere is on March 11th at 9pm.

Here is Awan Johnson in the Sneak Peek of Fine Living Network’s new series, “Design Freak: The Christopher Barson Project,” premiering March 11 at 8pm ET/9pm PT

If you are thinking about working with a personal trainer, there is not a more educated, experienced, personality than Awan Johnson.  He can help improve your strength, decrease your weight, or condition your body.  Click here to read Awan Johnson’s Biography.

To Set Up and Appointment Call or Email us at:

excellencefitness@live.com

425.443.7570

Voted by the Seattle PI, Awan Johnson is the best personal trainer in all Seattle!  Awan has been in the fitness industry for more than 12 years.  He has helped thousands of people better there lives and achieve there goals.

Awan Johnson enjoys using everything around him to create a fun and exciting workout.  His motivation encourages his clients to push themselves, and yet, he is supportive enough to communicate comfortably.

“Awan loves what he does, and loves working with people.  He is a highly motivated person and his clients see and feed off of that.  His honesty and clarity make you comfortable and gives you a desire to achieve all you can within yourself.  He has a unique positive energy that you can’t help but feel when you are in his presence.” – Elias Roberts, Personal Trainer

Words from Awan:

“As a Personal Trainer for one of the top Fitness Clubs in the Nation, I am able to offer a wide variety of Training for any person seeking assistance in the Fitness Department. I have specialized in Sports Specific Training for several years, in addition to working closely with WEIGHT LOSS clients for the last 11 years. I have to say that the beautiful process of watching a person meet their goals, evolving with a sense of confidence, independence and a radiance that can only come from self accomplishment is the reason that I enjoy so much, and have done so well in this department.” – Awan Johnson

Awan Johnson works with individual people, group classes, and holds weekly boot camp classes in the Seattle area.  He specializes in weight loss, sport specific strength and conditioning, metabolic assessment, and program design.

If you have ever been to Western Washington then you know the weather is always unpredictable and there is no such thing as flat terrain.  But the weather was great and the course couldn’t have had a better design for Seattle’s first Rock and Roll Marathon.  With blue skies, mid 50 degree temperature, and a flat (or almost down hill) course there couldn’t have been better running in Seattle.

This could be the best half marathon course ever designed.  Running along the river in Tukwila, next to Seattle’s new light rail system in the Rainier District, down to Seward park, running in the shade of the trees that line beautiful Lake Washington, marching to the beat of the band at the far end of the I-90 tunnel, and finally finishing in the Emerald City!

Excellence had a great turn out for the Seattle Rock and Roll Half marathon. For member’s our team came out, with one first time half marathon runner.  Team members Kirsten Nesholm, Monica Alvarez, Jaiwen Shi, and trainer Elias Roberts all ran there best.

Way to Go!!!!

The Ultimate team of trainers is back to put on the 2009 Outdoor Conditioning Series.  Our conditioning classes are unique with multiple veteran trainers to train, motivate, and assist you throughout the entire course.  Quentin West, Awan Johnson, and Elias Roberts are together to design the most thouroughly thought out classes in the area.

Our Classes consist of:

- High Reps Resistance Training

- Speed and Agility

- Plyometrics

- Functional Training

- Kettlebells

- Core Conditioning

- One and a Half Hours of Intensity

-Boot Camp Style Training

- and More

Burn more calories during the most fun and energetic class in Seattle.  Don’t miss out on this elite team, and the knowledge that comes with it.

Call or email us for more information:

excellencefitness@live.com

866.959.8457

Our trainer and Nutritional Therapist Elias Roberts attended the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) 2nd Annual Conference last weekend and spent time with the leading minds in holistic nutrition and medicine.  This three day conferrence was based around nutrition and mental health.  The list of speakers included: Natasha Cambell-McBride, MD, Bruce Davis, DC, Pam Drake NTP, Sallon Fallon Morrel President of the Weston A. Price Foundation, Nora Gedgaudas, CNS,NTP, Anne Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, Shawn Talbott, PhD and more!

These doctors, authors, and speakers are on the cutting edge of the holistic health and nutrition movement with the hope to help people make more proper decisions for their well-being and have a more positive impact on the planet.

NTA is an association designed to assist people find their natural vitality through proper nutrition and lifestyle change.  Through individualized tests, lifestyle questionnaire, and nutritional analysis a NTA practitioner can assist in many common health problems including: Cronic Fatigue, Acid Relux, Weight Control, Improper Digestion, Asthma, Allergies, Hormonal Imbalances, Mental Clarity, and more.  NTA also paralells with healing the planet by choosing foods that are not only good for your body, but have less negative impact on our environment.

The combination of sound nutrition and proper exercise is the ultimate combination for a healthy lifestyle. We are excited to have Elias Roberts educating the with NTA ideals.  All of his clients feel better, have less soreness, and have achieve there goals whether it is weight loss, muscle gain, endurance, flexibility, and feel more alive.

If you need more than exercise, if you are looking for assistance with lifestyle change and nutritional guidance Elias has a full spectrum of education that would be perfect for you.  Email us at excellencefitness@live.com to set up a free consultation.

Unquestionably, Quentin West is one of Seattle’s top Personal Trainers.   He as been  the industry for 9 years and has helped change the lives of hundreds of people.  His unique and creative routines are designed to create exactly what you need in order to streamline your path to success.

I have witnessed Quentin help women loose pounds an reshape their bodies, men build true strength and size, and assist people with post-surgery rehabilitation while achieving a thorough workout for the entire body.

Check out Quentin West’s interview:

In his own words:
“My name is Quentin West, and I am the owner of Real Results Fitness. I have been a very successful trainer here in Seattle for over 7 years. I offer a personal “1 on 1” trainer/client relationship in a private training facility, as well as in-home training. I specialize in weight-loss, core strengthening, muscle gain, and nutritional education. I believe the key to physical fitness is focus, self discipline, and setting realistic goals. My goal is to provide a fun and comfortable training environment for my clients to achieve their fitness goals, while increasing their energy level, self confidence, and quality of life!”

All workouts are built around you schedule.  Quentin is also starting a high reps/high intensity aerobics class in March, space is still available: excellencefitness@live.com

Quentin’s success shines!  When you meet him you know you are with the right guy!

Here are some quotes from Quentin’s Clients:

“I’ve had the pleasure of training with Quentin whose creative core workouts have been tailored to my specific needs allowing me amazing results! I’ve never had the same workout twice and i leave the gym energized, refreshed and ready to take on the week!” -Erin

“I train at Excellence Health and Fitness with Quentin (Q) and could not be happier. He is professional, organized and highly motivating.” -Ricki

“Quentin is an excellent trainer that pushes you hard and makes sure you get results. ” -Earnest

One of the fastest growing sports in the nation is Ultimate Frisbee, otherwise known as “Ultimate”. If you are not familiar with “Ultimate” it is very similar to soccer except with a Frisbee. It is very aggressive and demanding on the body.

One of the best teams in the nation is Northwest High School. They have been dominating the tournaments and championship series for the last three years. Northwest High School has been the State Champs last three years strait, they have been Western National Champions two times, and are the 2008 Club National Champions!

So why are we so excited about this at Excellence Health and Fitness? Well, thier team captain, Casey MacPhee, trains at this facility with Byron Dondoyano, C.S.C.S.. Training three to four times a week with power lifting and sports performance, Casey MacPhee has takes his earned strength and speed on to the field. This training keeps his a step quicker than everyone else and confident in his skills. You always know when Casey is in the gym, he is achieving power cleans with remarkable weight, throwing medicine balls with perfect form, and always introduces the gym to the newest and coolest music.

Byron Dondoyano has helped so many people find their sports potential. Whether you are interested assisting you children achieve their sports capabilities, are an athlete yourself, or want to increase your strength and speed in a hobbie, Byron Dondoyano is the perfect personal trainer for you. The number of successful athletes he has worked with says it all!

Excellence Fitness put on the “Witness the Fitness” weight loss and body composition challenge for the month of January.  This was a fun way to keep people focused on their New Years Eve resolutions. All of the clients participated and total weight loss equaled more than 45lb.s of fat loss in one month! Not bad for a training studio!

The winner of the of the weight loss category was Brian Mazza! He lost 13lb in one month! He has been working out with personal trainer and strength specialist Byron Dondoyano 3 times a week. Together they focus on power lifting and sports performance drills to improve his soccer ability. Brian works out hard and always spends an extra 30 minutes to an hour doing cardio. All of this hard work gave back a little extra when he walked away with $150.oo gift certificate to “Sound Sports” (one of Seattle’s premier running and sports stores), $50.oo to “City Hardware”, and a “Excellence Health and Fitness” Dry Fit shirt! Way to follow through Brian, keep up the good work!

We also had and great success story with our “Body Composition Change” category. Monica Alvarez changed her body composition by 5% in one month! She has been working hard with personal trainer Elias Roberts. Monica works out 1-2 times a week at Excellence Health and Fitness, she is running every other day, and is focused on her nutritional habits. Not only has she lost weight but has also increased her muscle mass and feel more energetic than ever. Friends on Monica have noticed a huge difference and are so proud of her success, as are we here at Excellence. Monica’s hard work earned her a $150.oo gift certificate to “Sound Sports” (one of Seattle’s premier running and sports stores), $50.oo to “Meant to Be Foods” (Health and Wholesome Foods Store located in Redmond), and a “Excellence Health and Fitness” Dry Fit shirt! Monica’s story has motivated many people- thanks for the inspiration!

These are just 2 of many success stories that have come out of Excellence. We enjoy changing people’s lives, which is why we are here. What ever your health and fitness goals are, we have the knowledge to get you there.

Greenlake must have one of the highest amounts of foot traffic of any park in Washington. People love its environment, distance, and consistency. Only a few races a year occur at this Mecca, but some of the greatest runners in the Seattle area come out for this popular loupe.

For the second year in a row Team Excellence came out to perform its best. This years participants included Jay Chavez, Phil and Amy Crocker, and Elias Roberts.

This was Phil’s first running race ever! He has been working out with Elias Roberts, Excellence Personal Trainer, for 7 months. He has lost 35lb.s, strengthened his body, improved his posture, and now is participating in running. He and his wife, Amy, ran together crossing the finish line at 30:31 seconds. Even his little son’s participated in the kids fun run!

Jay Chavez has also been personal training with Elias Roberts. His body has been transformed into an athletic physique. He has run many races with the team including the Issaquah “Salmon Days” 10k, Phoenix Rock n’ Roll half marathon, and now the Greenlake Lovem’ or Leavem” 5k. With each race it has been either a first time or a personal record. Jay crossed the finish line in 21:36, which equals a pace of 6:58 per mile!

Elias Roberts, trainer and manager of Excellence Health and Fitness, crossed the finish line at 20:03.

These events are always fun. We are helping people reach their goals and change their lives. We are focusing on the Seattle Rock n’ Roll marathon for our next big event, so join us for our training sessions, we will get you across that finish line.

Excellence Health and Fitness Running Team went to Pheonix Arizona to run the Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon!  There is nothing better than heading towards 80 degree, sunny weather when it it freezing and raining in Seattle during mid-January.

Click here to checkout Bart Yasso

The Arizona Rock n’ Roll Marathon is one of the largest and best organized races in the nation.  28,000 participants attended.  Every large company and big name in distance running was at the Expo including Bart Yasso and Jon Dunham, the writer/directer of the amazing documentary “Spirit of the Marathon”.

Click here to check out “Spirit of the Marathon”

On the morning of January 18th Kirsten Nesholm, Jay Chavez, Brian Chavez, and Elias Roberts lined up for the half marathon.  This was the first half marathon for Jay and Brian Chavez, and the first half marathon of the year for Kirsten and Elias.  The temperature at the race started in the low 50’s and ended towards the mid 70’s.

Jay Chavez has been training 3 times a week doing resistance training, followed a finely tuned running program, and has detailed his nutrition all designed by Elias Roberts, Excellence Trainer.  Not only had Jay achieved him first half marathon, but he also lost 25lb.s during the process.  Jay feels great and in training for the Seattle “Rock n Roll” Marathon……26.2 miles!  Jay finished his first half marathon in 1:46:43, wow!  Brian Chavez also completed his first half marathon.

Kirsten Nesholm and Elias Roberts completed the race and are planning on attending the Seattle Rock n’ Roll marathon in June.  With many training runs and races in the future, this team has a great time participating in all of these events.