Local fitness trainer is awarded

The International Sport Science Association recently awarded Brian Theiss, founder and owner of Westlake Village-based Theiss Institute of Health & Fitness, its 2004 award for No. 1 trainer.

In presenting the award, Drs. Sal Arria and Fred Hatfield expressed their "sincere appreciation of Brian’s commitment to excellence, innovative contributions to fitness and outstanding service to the community."

The association has ranked Theiss as one of the top three trainers in the country for the past 11 years "for showing dedication and commitment to his clients and profession."