Trevor Isaacs  BA, MA, CSCS** owner

Trevor has an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and a graduate degree in biomechanics and athletic training.  In addition to his extensive education, he possesses certifications in Personal Training, Advanced Post-Therapeutic Exercise, and Pilates Mat.  Trevor strives to maintain a keen understanding of the latest breakthroughs in strength and conditioning and therapeutic exercise.  With this in mind, he is preparing to sit for his board certification in Kinesiotherapy (LKT) as well as his license as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  Trevor uses his broad understanding of the chemical and mechanical interplay within the human body to help people establish and reach their goals as efficiently as possible.  “In most cases, an individual’s goals are less about fitting into an aesthetic ideal and more about proving that they have control over their body’s shape and functional ability”.  Trevor emphasizes a balanced nutritional approach that is complemented by a challenging functional strength & cardiovascular training program but his program designs can be very diverse.  His has worked with professional athletes in most major sports as well as a number of high school and collegiate prospects preparing to take the step to the professional level.  When Trevor started Excel as a 3 trainer operation 1998, most of the work focused on the baby boomer population, trying to retard the effects of aging with weapons like consistent exercise and proper nutrition.  As Excel and it’s staff have grown over the years, so to have the need of the diverse clientele.  Addressing these specific needs, and working around areas of  limitation have helped Excel develop a reputation for having a superior staff of Trainers and Therapists that deliver an unparalleled level of customer service.

Stephanie Hoffman  MS, PT

Stephanie graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University, and her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami.

 She has extensive experience in the field of Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, including Group Director for Physiotherapy Associates, Director at Aztecs Sports Medicine, and currently: owner of La Jolla Shores Physical Therapy within Excel Fitness.  She has worked with the San Diego Gulls, The San Diego Sockers,  The San Diego Spirit and the Olympic Volleyball Team.  She has also worked with numerous athletic trainers at the high school level and tri-athletes around the county.  Stephanie's areas of emphasis include gait and biomechanics, orthotic fabrication and prescription, spine stabilization and manual therapy techniques for all orthopedic conditions.  She has published numerous articles and research papers in various medical journals, and continues to be an educator for IDEA Health and Fitness Association, UCSD extension, and the Golden Door Spa.

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Jud Felder  BA, Cooper Institute

Jud received a B.S. degree in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder.  He later worked at the renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas, Texas where he completed his personal training certification and two other certificate courses:  Biomechanics in Strength Training and Advanced Biomechanics in Strength Training.  Jud has been involved in the fitness industry for many years, and relocated to La Jolla after two years at the Fitness Spa, in Dallas, where he worked as a personal trainer.  Jud believes that physical fitness creates important positive changes to the body and mind, and he utilizes this philosophy with his clients.  “The psychological and physiological interplay are often misunderstood and underestimated by people attempting to make changes.  This dynamic is essential to consider if long-term changes are to be made.”  Jud has created strength and conditioning programs for all populations with an emphasis on the over 50 group.  His programs emphasize balance, co-ordination, form and function, and always stress a sound nutritional foundation.

Ry Peterson B.S.

Ry Recieved his B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from Cal. State San Luis Obispo.  He has been involved in weight training and athletics for over 10 years.  Ry emphasizes cardiovascular and strength training and specializes in core and stability training.  He believes that strengthening the core musculature prepares the body for dynamic changes whether they occur on the physical or mental level.  His motivating attitude and unique ability to convey his message, encourages his clients to live a healthy lifestyle while gaining more confidence in their abilities in and out of his training environment.

Jordan Szabad  BFA, Pilates Certified

Jordan received her BFA in dance and finished her studies in Pilates at Long Beach Dance Conditioning in 2003.  Jordan incorporates her dance background with her broad understanding of biomechanics a program that will challenge even the strongest of individuals.  Her deliberate and precise movements target core stability and postural muscles in an attempt to create complete muscular balance.  The Pilates approach can be helpful in relieving symptoms from Sciatica, Chronic Low Back Pain, Sacro-Iliac (SI) Joint Instability, as well as other postural dysfunctions.