Erik Heger
Certified GYROTONIC® Instructor
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Titleist Performance Institute Certified
My Philosophy of Movement Training — The Three Cornerstones of Success:
Specificity
Personalized attention is the most important cornerstone of my work. Not all bodies are the same. We all have different abilities, limitations, and injuries. Furthermore, we all have goals that are unique to ourselves. So a “one size fits all” approach is not an effective nor an efficient path to achieving these goals.
I am training YOU. I pride myself on an open-minded and holistic approach to each person that is grounded in YOUR needs, not mine. No one wants to feel like they are on someone else’s conveyor belt of cookie cutter exercises. My goal is to tailor the program and each session to you!
Consistency
Achieving a lifetime of optimal health and peak performance requires a solid foundation. So I begin with the foundations of biomechanics and functional movement. Initially, each client moves through a series of functional movement assessment exercises. We identify where you are, where you want to be, and then we build a strategy to bridge the gap. I pride myself in challenging my clients in ways that guide them on a gradually ascending line of health, success, and excellence while mitigating burnout or negativity. The goal is to keep getting better until your bad days are good, your good days are great, and your great days are sublime! THIS is sustained excellence!
Vitality
Vitality is an essential aspect of a vibrant, healthy, and joyful life. And vitality starts with movement! Whether you are trying to lose weight, recovering from an injury, or pursuing the pinnacle of your athletic potential, you will eventually encounter struggles, setbacks, and roadblocks. Part of my job is to help you weave joy and vitality into each step of the way. Body mind, and spirit are all part of this pursuit and I believe that joy and vitality ought to be central to our hard work.
My Clients
My clients are professional athletes, circus acrobats, Ironman triathletes, elite performers, cross-fit casualties, and weekend warriors. I have helped many athletes make the jump from high school to college and from college to professional sports. I also teach people recovering from major injuries and/or dealing with physical limitations. Whether you are working toward winning the US Open, training for an Ironman Triathlon, auditioning for Cirque Du Soliel, or simply seeking the best version of yourself: I can help you achieve your goals and achieve them for a lifetime!
About Erik
Erik Heger’s extensive training includes disciplines as diverse as THE GYROTONIC® METHOD, Sports Medicine, Back Stabilization and Rehabilitation, Pilates, Yoga, the Alexander Technique, Laban movement, Tai Chi, Bioenergetics, TMJ rehabilitation, "Kali" Filipino martial arts, High Intensity Interval Training, Maximum Aerobic Function method, Breath Work, and Mindfulness Meditation.
Erik was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers, played college and professional basketball, and spent a year as a live-action stuntman. Erik has performed on Broadway, opened for Lou Reed and Roberta Flack at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, and was the Master of Ceremonies for a Las Vegas circus variety show. Erik is a graduate of Colorado College where he received a B.A. in Drama and a B.A. in Comparative Religions. He received an M.F.A. in Acting from American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Erik also has 3 solo harp albums.
Erik has overcome several "career ending" injuries without resorting to surgery (not a miracle - just focused, hard work). Erik was once told that he would never be able to run again. He is currently training to compete in his first IronMan Triathlon.
“Vitality is an essential aspect of a vibrant, healthy, and joyful life. And vitality starts with movement!”
— Erik Heger