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Rebecca Black is one of Excel Fitness Center’s amazing female training staff. She is certified in Group Fitness Instruction through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Zumba Fitness Instructor and member of the Zumba Instructor Network, a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), NPC Bikini Competitor, Bikini competition consultant, fitness model, member of the Perfect Body Online program from Cathy Savage Fitness and also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University. Rebecca believes in practicing what she preaches. She shows true spirit in the gym and works as hard as she expects from her clients. Rebecca naturally exudes positive energy, encouragement and is able to turn any setback around to reach for your goals. She is honest and realistic about goals and progress. She has lost 40 pounds in the past 18 months and is proud to show off her hard work! Having gone through the process herself, she knows exactly how hard it is to resist those sweet treats at work, family events and pretty much anywhere you look! Rebecca teaches Zumba Fitness, runs Bridal Bootcamp, offers 3-month fitness programs, online training and personal training services for individuals and small groups. Rebecca loves the fitness industry and helping people feel better about themselves along with losing weight, building muscle and getting strong. Strong Body by Rebecca, LLC is her company that was set up to promote health and fitness to anyone with the desire or inspiration to get fit. Rebecca has her own website with information, pictures, a blog and testimonials from current clients. Check out www.strongbodybyrebecca.com Rebecca’s Motto: Strong Mind, Strong Body! Rebecca is available for consultation and training Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the evening and Saturday and Sunday mornings. Please send an email to inquire about services to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Zumba classes are $10/class for nonmembers and $8 for members of Excel Fitness Center. If you purchase 5 classes you get 1 free and if you purchase 10 you get 2 free. Initial fitness consultations are always no charge!

Eric Young Trainer Certifcations: B.S. Education, M.A. Sports Management, NEPT Level 1 CPT Training Since: 2006 Specialties: Strength Gain, Athletic Performance, General Fitness, Weight Loss, Wrestling. Favorite Quote: "It's hard to fail, but it's worse never to have tried to succeed."--Theodore Roosevelt
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Pete Bergados Trainer Certifcations: BS Exercise Science, NASM-CPT & AFAA Training Since: 1989 Specialties: Fitness, sports conditioning, weight loss, toning, tody body core, senior fitness & post rehab. Favorite Quote: Train smart, think positive and feel great.
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Chris Mannello

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Certifcations: B.S. Exercise Science (OSU), M.S. Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention (California University of PA), NASM-PES.

Training Since: 1994

Specialties: Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab, Clinical Exercise Physiologist (13 years), Sports Performance: Grade & High School, Collegiate & Pro Levels, Trained Metabolic Technician, Functional Training, Weight Loss.

Favorite Quote: "Start by doing what's necessary, then do what's possible, and soon you'll be doing the impossible." - St. Francis of Assisi

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