Joseph G. Aben, Owner, is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he received a full athletic scholarship and lettered in
varsity football. While at UVa, he was coached by John Gamble- current Miami Dolphins' head strength and conditioning coach. While Joe attended prestigious DeMatha Catholic High School, he was personally coached by Frank Costello. Coach Costello was the 1975 NCAA
Track and Field Coach of the Year, and the Washington Capitals' hockey
conditioning coach. Joe learned many of the teaching techniques he uses
today from Coach Costello. Bill MacGregor, who was recently named 2004
National High School Football Coach of the Year, also coached Joe while
excelling at DeMatha as a 3 year starter.
Upon graduating from UVa, Joe was certified as a Conditioning Specialist and Fitness Instructor through John Philbin and the National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA). John Philbin, founder and president of NSPA, was also head coach for the 1984 Winter Olympic Teams. Joe was the Fitness Director at Edgewater Fitness and Aerobics in Maryland from 1996 to 1998. There he trained his own clients as well as managed the staff of fitness instructors. He is certified as a Medical Exercise Specialist with the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals. He has authored articles published in Your Health magazine and has also been featured in Hardgainer journal.
Joe Aben is a highly sought after fitness professional and one of the best personal trainers in the Annapolis Metropolitan area. He is currently training under Bob Whelan, former military powerlifting champion and off-season conditioning consultant to the Boston Celtics, at Whelan Strength Training (WST) in Washington, D.C.- one of the most challenging and comprehensive personal strength training programs in the world. Joe holds the WST record in the "farmers walk." He is also a moderator of Physical Culture - the forum of naturalstrength.com - dedicated to natural, hard, and progressive strength training. Joe was a featured speaker at the 6th Annual Capital City Strength Clinic and has also lectured on many other topics pertaining to health and fitness. He has trained individuals of all ages and fitness levels including adolescents, high school, college and professional athletes, businessmen and women, homemakers, and seniors. Joe has incorporated the knowledge and wisdom gained through his experiences with his many colleagues, coaches, and organizations into the unique services provided by Excellence in Fitness.
EIF owner Joe Aben founded a personal training business that provides on-site fitness instruction, in 1998. His approach to fitness - building strength and endurance by focusing on form and function - attracted dozens of clients. As demand grew, Joe found himself increasingly "booked up". He created EIF to answer growing client demand.
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I have never made a better decision than going to EIF. After working with Joe for just five months, I have lost 7 1/2 lbs. of fat and gained 15 1/2 pounds of muscle. My body fat is down 5 percent, and my cholesterol and blood pressure are back down to healthy levels. I've added over an inch to my biceps and several inches on the thighs. I can already see and feel a huge difference in my shoulders, abs, back, and legs. It's thrilling to be seeing these muscles for the first time in my life! I still have a way to go to reach my goals, but I just know it's only a matter of time. Joe and his staff teach me something new every time and keep me looking forward to every workout. I used to dread working out, but with EIF I love it and thus I keep at it. It's interesting how everything else in life seems to fall into place when fitness is improved. I no longer just want to 'veg' in front of the TV after coming home from work. I actually have energy to do all those little things that I was always putting off. I have no more cravings for pizza and other unhealthy foods. And perhaps most importantly, my self-confidence has skyrocketed. 
