Local man named 'Trainer of the Year'

Brian Theiss of Westlake Village was named Trainer of the Year for the third consecutive year by the International Sports Sciences Association.

The award recognizes innovation and excellence demonstrated by a trainer providing education and training to clients.

Theiss also won ISSA's Best Working Business Model award for the health and fitness industry (nonmedical) for six consecutive years- 2001 through 2006.

The Theiss Institute specializes in training corporate executives who want to improve their health, fitness, mental acuity and work productivity.