East Bay

In his early 20’s, Erik became a student of fitness, beginning with weightlifting and a nutritionally balanced diet, ultimately leading to a 40lb weight loss in four short months. It became important to Erik to expand his fitness knowledge so he could continue improve his own diet and training. That drive to better his health ultimately led to Erik to transform his body and his career into the fitness industry.

Erik dabbled in different exercise styles and methods but found that weightlifting was the most successful approach to exercise. He was introduced to The Perfect Workout’s slow-motion strength training method and the significant results it yields in a remarkably short amount of time. After trying a workout for himself, Erik thought “this is truly an undiscovered gem of the fitness world!”

At the beginning of Erik’s fitness journey, he was fortunate to have the guidance of a friend who was a Personal Trainer. Her assistance was as vital to his results as his own participation. This is one of the main reasons Erik wanted to become a Personal Trainer, to have the ability to help others improve their health and wellness.

While working a full-time job, Erik enrolled in a personal training certification program and after a year of rigorous studying, passed his certification test. Now a Certified Personal Trainer at The Perfect Workout and through the National Academy of Sports and Medicine (NASM), Erik is helping his clients change their bodies and their lives with the most efficient way to exercise- slow-motion strength training.

“Getting to know every client individually, is what helps me take a personal approach to helping my clients get results.” He puts forth the utmost effort to ensure all of his clients receive the most effective training – producing results and functional strength without lengthy time commitments.

“I am thrilled to be a part of a team of trainers where I can influence positive changes for others. It’s very fulfilling!”

Justin was born in Chicago on the Great Lakes Naval Base. When he was eight years old he moved to the Bay Area, and he’s called it home since. Most of his physical activity growing up involved sports, particularly soccer. Once he finished school and stopped playing sports, he realized that he needed to do something to stay in shape.

He began to run and do calisthenic-type exercises which prompted him to learn more and more about other types of exercise. Through his own experience, Justin learned about different techniques from resources both in and out of the gym. Not only did he begin to feel the physical transformation strength training had on him, but in his mind as well as his spirit. He felt like this concept of ‘total health’ had become clear to him. From then on he decided he wanted to inspire healthy living within others too.

Justin began personal training family and friends, doing his best to motivate and encourage those around him live happier and healthier lives. He then found himself coaching random people working out at the gym. He became a resource for anybody who wanted help in reaching their goals.

He developed a great passion for the journey to improved physical and mental health. So, Justin decided to make personal training his career. Justin went through the extensive Personal Trainer certification at The Perfect Workout and joined the Oakland studio in 2018.

“I feel like this wonderful opportunity has bloomed in front of me. I get to work directly with people specifically looking to improve their lives.” Justin is extremely happy to be able to work with clients and motivate them to discover the power they already have within themselves to reach their own goals.