Excellence in Exercise

Freedom from the Ordinary, Producing Extraordinary Results

Atlanta's Premier Fitness Training Studio. ph: 770.956.8480

Meet the Excellence in Exercise Team

All Our Trainers:

Have 4 year college degrees
Are nationally recognized certifications
Earn 15 hour minimum of continuing education every 2 years

No matter the fitness level you are at - whether it has been 20 years since you picked up a barbell - or never picked up a barbell - or you are in training for your next triathalon, Excellence in Exercise always meets you where you're at.

With over 50 years cumulative experience in fitness training, our team is skilled and our expertise is deep.

Kristian Jones,

Trainer, Co-Owner

Education Benefits Clients: holds a B.S. in sports fitness management, and a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from The University of Alabama.

As a certified National Academy of Sports Medicine trainer, Kristian comes to Excellence in Exercise with 14 years of hands on experience.

Expereince Producing Results: This experience and functional knowledge base comes from working in a variety of large and small health clubs, and from direct interpersonal work with individuals.

Proper Training for Diverse Clientele: From beginner to professional athlete, and from the Southeast and throughout the United States, Kristian Jones is results driven. Kristian bases his training on a proper kinetic chain assessment that allows for tailored workouts, maximizing results, both in physical appearance & everyday life activities.

“It’s one thing to look good but if you can’t pick up your child or enjoy the thing s you like to do pain free you are just spinning your wheels.”

Utilizing both sport and functional training, Kristian blends the two seamlessly into every workout to keep things fun and interesting while educating his clients along the way.

“You won’t see the results that you are looking for if your workouts aren’t enjoyable.”

Dorie Downs,

Trainer, Co-Owner

Dorie is the co-owner of Excellence in Exercise which opened in January of 2006. Prior to that she has worked as a director of programs in multi-use clubs in Denver and Atlanta, owned Flex Appeal personal training studio in Greenville, NC, and trained clients at Physical Structure personal training studio in New York City.

Dorie was certified as a group exercise instructor in 1995 through A.F.A.A. and then began personal training in 1996 after being certified through A.C.E. In 2001 she added her N.A.S.M. personal training certification, in 2003 yoga teacher certification, and 2007 Functional Movement Screening. She holds her BFA in Dance and Theatre Arts from East Carolina University - 1996.

As a mother of two daughters and wife of a marathoner & cyclist, Dorie is often reminded that fitness simply allows you greater enjoyment of your daily life. Never pass up an opportunity to get down on the floor to play, jump on a bike, run a 10K, swing a golf club or take a ski trip. Whatever activities you want to enjoy more, that is where her training will take you.

Jean-Carl(JC) Menelas,

Trainer
email: jc@excellenceinexercise.com
Education Benefits Clients:
Jean-Carl earned his B.S. degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis on Fitness and Nutrition from Florida State University.

Experience Produces Results:

12 years experience
Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor

Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer, nutrition and speed-power specialist, and kickboxing and CPR certified.
Jean-Carl's Clientele Receives Personalized Programs: For the professional, collegiate, and the everyday athlete: custom, personalized exercise programs, based on specific goals, assessed needs, performance fitness testing, exercise prescription, and nutritional analysis.

Having trained and competed in an Ironman Triathlon Jean-Carl knows how hard it can be to achieve goals that me be thought of as unattainable, but he strives to help his clients design and improve many aspects of their body, mind and spirit. He looks forward in helping all the members of The Excellence in Exercise family who seek to get in shape, gain muscle, lose weight or just enjoy life become the best individual they want to be.

Michelle graduated from Michigan State University in 2001 with a degree in Kinesiology, specializing in wellness promotion and nutrition.

While at MSU, Michelle had the opportunity to work as an athletic trainer for the football and wrestling programs helping to prevent and rehabilitate the injuries of top athletes.

Since moving to Atlanta Michelle has enjoyed a career as a personal trainer, receiving certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She has also worked as a wellness consultant to corporations around the Metro Atlanta area providing services such as wellness programming and health education.

In addition, she has taught yoga since 2002.

Michelle’s wellness philosophy reflects her yoga practice in that she believes flexibility and balance are essential in the successful pursuit of well-being and good health.