Kristi Kilhullen

Kristi is a passionate fitness professional and one of the owners of Excel Fitness Center, dedicated to empowering women over 40 to become strong and confident in their bodies. With a strong background in personal training and health coaching, Kristi obtained her Master Personal Training certification at the National Personal Training Institute in Orlando, Florida. Her studies included important topics such as Biomechanics, Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition.

After graduating in 2005, Kristi joined the Excel Fitness Center team and furthered her education at the Swedish Institute of Massage in NYC, where she earned her certification in Advanced Sports Massage Therapy in 2009. While she no longer practices massage therapy, Kristi continues to stay educated through a variety of continuing education courses, including certifications in Health Coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2015 and as a Spartan SGX Coach in 2017.

Kristi started her competitive journey as a Pro Figure Competitor in 2008, taking part in multiple competitions and placing 1st in shows such as the Empire Bodybuilding and Figure Championship. Over three years, she participated in more than 15 competitions while also running numerous 5k’s, ½ marathons, and full marathons, including a sub-four-hour marathon at the Marine Corps Marathon in 2011.

In her free time, Kristi continues to challenge herself with intense obstacle courses and endurance races, embracing the athletic spirit. She loves working with individuals of all ages and is especially committed to helping women navigate the unique challenges of peri-menopause and menopause, fostering strength and confidence every step of the way.