MARK NEILAN
Mark has an exceptional background in physical therapy and
personal training. As a graduate of Blair Academy and The
College of New Jersey, Mark was well prepared to enter
graduate school. He graduated with a Master's Degree of
Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine in
2000 and was soon employed by Morris Area Rehabilitation
Association (MARA) as a physical therapist. He was quickly
promoted to Clinical Director. While Mark enjoyed working
with rehabilitation patients, he wanted to work with people on
injury prevention and maintaining fitness. He became certified
as a personal trainer through the National Council for Sports
Medicine Education and began working part-time as a
personal trainer at the Total Wellness Center in Bernardsville
in 2001. In 2003, he left MARA to work full-time as the Director
of Personal Training at the Total Wellness Center. After two
successful years as director, Mark decided to open his own
business, Excel Fitness Center, in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
While training takes up much of his free time, Mark also
dedicates time to further his education. He graduated in May
2006 from Temple University with his doctorate in Physical
Therapy.
Mark's clients are inspired by his dedication to his own fitness.
He has competed in eleven marathons, a team triathlon, and
numerous 5K runs. He has run the prestigious Boston Marathon
twice, and did a personal best 2:50:42 at this year's Race for
the Red marathon in PA.
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KRISTI KILHULLEN
Kristi’s fitness career began in high school where she was on the
Dance Team all four years, culminating in her senior year as
captain of the team and leading them to states. Before leaving
for the National Personal Training Institute of Orlando, Florida,
Kristi finished with two second place awards for the 2004 Fall
Out Championship at the Untied Tae Kwon Do Academy.At the
National Personal Training Institute, Kristi obtained her Master
Personal Training and Massage Therapy diplomas. Her studies
have included Biomechanics, Anatomy, Physiology, and
Nutrition. After graduating in 2005, she continued her
education at the Swedish Institute of Massage in NY. She is
currently enrolled in the Advance Sports Massage class and will
be receiving her Sports Massage certification in July 2009.
Since October of 2008 Kristi has been competing as a Pro
Figure Competitor in the USBF, placing in the following
categories:2009 NYS Empire Bodybuilding & Figure
Championship, Women's Pro Figure 1st Place 2009 INBF
Northern State Super Natural, Women's Open Figure 2nd Place,
Ms. Fit 3rd Place 2008 USBF NYS Bodybuilding & Figure
Championship, Women's Pro Figure 2nd Place.2008 USBF
Jersey Shore Natural II, Women's Figure Novice 1st Place,
Women's Figure Open 1st Place, Women's Figure OVERALL 1st
Place 2008 USBF NJ Natural Classic, Women's Figure Open 3rd
Place.
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SARAH CAROTHERS
Sarah Carothers is certified by the NASM as a personal trainer
and cardio respiratory trainer. She is a magna cum laude
graduate of Point Park University with a BA in Dance. She has
performed with Paramount Pictures, Silvertree Productions,
Alliance Productions, and Off-Broadway at the Elan Awards
honoring dance legend Anne Reinking. Sarah has appeared
in television spots on FOX, ABC, WB, PBS, and NBC and in
commercials for Six Flags. She has also toured with Emmy
Award winning special events producer David Thomas in “The
World of Magic.” Sarah has choreographed pieces for
performances in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and
Tennessee and has toured the US as a master class instructor
and judge for the Universal Dance Association and Dance
USA. She has taught dance at the Somerset County
Performing Arts High School
and at two private studios in New Jersey. In recent months,
Sarah has also competed in a duathalon and a half marathon
at the NJ shore.
At Excel, Sarah fine tunes training sessions to match client’s
fitness goals. She has also introduced the Great (Heart) Rate
program which has taken a number of clients to the next level
of fitness, cardio-respiratory health, and body weight and fat
reduction.
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Grace
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GRACE JEPSEN
Earning 12 varsity letters in 3 different sports during her high
school career, Grace’s life has always revolved around athletics
and her commitment to achieving excellence. However it was
her decision to pursue a swimming career at the Division I
collegiate level for James Madison University (JMU) in
Harrisonburg, VA, that led her to find her true strengths and
passion in the field of exercise science and leadership. Grace
graduated in May 2008 with a BS in Exercise Science and a
minor in Nutrition. While at JMU Grace was recognized as a
scholar athlete all 4 years while also achieving the Deans List
multiple times. She was the women’s swim team captain during
her senior year. She is currently certified in V02 max testing as
well as acquiring one's resting
metabolic rate (RMR).
Grace says, “With the use of Excel's new metabolic cart, I am
able to help individuals better understand their own resting
metabolism as well as their specific level of aerobic fitness and
corresponding heart rate zones. With this new science, I am
able to create a very individualized training plan that focuses
on both obtaining higher levels of cardiovascular fitness as well
as providing people with a very accurate weight loss plan.”
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