My Story
This entry was posted in Lifestyle and tagged fitness health Jules Erickson Fitness start up training wellness on August 20, 2013 by jlerickson32.
*Originally posted in October, 2010
Fitness has always been a huge part of my life. In college I discovered strength and conditioning, and knew that’s what I was meant to do. I did internships with Oregon State strength and conditioning, Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Boston, MA, and Athletes’ Performance (AP) in Phoenix, AZ. I absolutely fell in love with AP. Not just training the professional athletes (which was obviously awesome), but the people I was working with were the best and brightest in the field of strength and conditioning. I knew that everyday would be a learning opportunity. They were also some of the most wonderful people I had ever had the opportunity to work with, and I knew I had to be a part of it.
A couple weeks after my internship ended I got a call about an opportunity to coach at AP’s new venture Core Performance Center (CPC) in Santa Monica, CA. I was living in Seattle, WA at the time, working at a facility as a personal trainer, and I knew I had to jump at the opportunity to work with my dream company again, so I went for it.
2 weeks later, I had packed all my belongings and drove a U-Haul truck from Seattle, WA to Santa Monica, CA to move into an apartment I had never seen before, with a girl I’d never met before, to start a brand new job…. Needless to say, it was a bit stressful.
Fast forward 2.5 years and here I am, starting my own personal training business. Unfortunately, CPC had to shut its doors. They are flourishing in the corporate wellness industry, we just couldn’t get the public facility to succeed. I wouldn’t trade the last 2.5 years for anything. I learned a ton about business, how to manage people, movement, and physical therapy. I’ve also made some friends, who I know will be life long.
So that’s my story (the short version anyway)…. My passion in life is fitness and nutrition. I want to touch as many lives as possible, and help make this world a healthier, happier place. If you have questions, just ask! If you’re in the LA area, and you’re interested, check out the training packages under “Train with Jules”. And if you’re not in the LA area, you can still train with me! Just check out the online coaching option. Also, be sure to check back to this blog periodically, as I will be posting nutrition tips, workouts, training tips, and motivational pieces.
I hope you all enjoy it!
And remember, “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine
Eat clean, train dirty –
JULES