Eric Brown Boulder, Colorado

ebtraining@comcast.net

PERSONAL TRAINER

Advocate for health, wellness and fitness. Natural Supplement Advisor. Able to influence and inspire healthful choices in others. Passionate about wellness provided by nutrition, organic foods, and natural supplements. Dedicated to social responsibility through continuous volunteer pursuits. Driven to pursue personal improvement in mind, body and spirit. Promote mind/body connection to achieve injury recovery, improved strength and fitness as well as increased wellbeing.

Personal Training • Weight Training • Nutrition Consultation • Fitness Assessment • Natural Supplement Expertise • Weight Management• Advanced Fitness Instruction • Physical Training for Senior Citizens • Boxing Boot Camp Instruction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bolder Body Connection - Boulder, Colorado

Owner (2004 to present) I became a personal trainer to improve people’s lives through fitness. Working out provides many benefits that transcend just the physical. The desire and dedication required to change your body spills over into other parts of life and drives home the fact that input equals output. I believe the human body is truly an amazing tool with incredible capabilities. Helping people reach their potential in and out of the gym is my commitment.

Master Personal Trainer – The Mountains Edge 2004-present

Advanced Fitness Instructor – The Academy Retirement Community 2004-present

Dynamic Medicine Ball Class Instructor – The Mountains Edge 2005-2007

Boxing Boot Camp Instructor – The Mountains Edge 2004-2007

Other Employment History Personal Trainer - Fitness Together, 2002-2003 Receptionist - On Broadway, 2002 Retail - J Crew, 2000-2001

Catering - University of Kansas, 1998-1999 Camp Counselor - St. Joseph Early Education Center Summer Daycare, 1996

CERTIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Physical Achievements Marathon 2008 – Denver Marathon Middleweight & Overall Winner 2004 – NPC Northern Colorado Bodybuilding Championship

Personal Training & Instruction Certifications American Academy of Health and Fitness - 2009 Senior Fitness Specialist Academy of Holistic Fitness - 2009 Breathe, Relax, Stretch and Meditate Reiki Level 1 2009 NESTA – 2008 Master Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Coach, Personal Fitness Trainer, Functional Training

Specialist, Biomechanical Specialist, Core Conditioning Specialist, Speed, Agility & Quickness Specialist ACE – 2001Personal Trainer Lower Body Solutions Headquarters - 2002 Personal Solution for Women C.H.E.K. Institute – 2009 Swiss Ball Training, Dynamic Medicine Ball Training, Assessing Core Function Charles Poliquin – 2003 Strength Coaching Theory

Personal Growth Achievements Personal Success Institute Seminar Graduate 2008 – Basic, VII Success Course, Men’s Leadership Retreat

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Cross Cultural Solutions Volunteer – Peru, 12/2008 – 02/2009, English instruction, social services License to Dream 2008, Catholic Social Service 2007– meal delivery Santa Fe Animal Shelter 2001 – animal care

Special Olympics 1999 – volleyball coach Pets for Life 1995-1996 – pet therapy program City Mission 1995 – homeless social services Salvation Army1989-1994 – meal delivery

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Education – Exercise Science Major, December 2000

Cumulative GPA: 3.35 / 4.0 University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas

Eric Brown Boulder, Colorado

ebtraining@comcast.net

RECOMMENDATIONS

Eric Brown has been my personal trainer since 2007 and I continually find myself delighted by the focused attention, expertise, and fun he brings to my training. I benefit from his endless patience as I build my body awareness and recover from injury. The variety he brings in approach to strength training, flexibility, fitness and nutrition keep my interest, address my preferences and provide the results I want. Eric’s commitment to personal development is central to who he is and the compassion he expresses is a gift to experience. -Cheryl Rochford 2009- Eric Brown is one of the most knowledgeable people I know. He holds the gift of not only transferring this knowledge into his own life but into the lives of his clients and friends. His enthusiasm for living a healthy lifestyle is contagious. When I first started training with Eric I was not aware of how little I knew about exercise programs and proper diet. I was sure if I went through certain motions I would see change It was ultimately Eric's focus on perfecting my form, and showing me the importance of the connection between mind and body, that helped me to enjoy working out and eating better. Taking care of myself was no longer a set of ambiguous rules it was something I created. Eric's number one priority was making a program specific to me. I wasn't sure what my fitness goals were at first but after training with Eric, him teaching me different things and asking what I liked and disliked about the exercises and the meals, I began to form my own fitness goals, my own vision of what I wanted to get out of my workouts and how I wanted to live my life. Eric helped me to see what I needed for myself, gave me the confidence in to try new things. He wanted to see me succeed and he was there to support me when I needed it. -Paula Buffington- Eric Brown is my personal trainer. The time spent with him has been most rewarding. He is not only knowledgeable, but compassionate as well. I might add that we have fun during the “work out.” Leaving the session I feel energetic and positive. Join me and enjoy good health with Eric. -Jean Baker, Age 75 years- My past experience of personal trainers has not been very positive, but you and your training style has taught me that the right trainer makes all the difference. You have a great ability to look at training in a holistic way. You look at body results, self-image, nutrition, discipline, and education as factors that strengthen me as a whole person. You committed yourself to my growth by staying up to date on cutting edge techniques and philosophies and applied them to my specific needs. I continually see improvements because of your focus, positive energy, and interest, always keeping each session fresh, challenging, motivating, and I continually improve. -Stacy Bishop- Eric, I just wanted to let you know how great I feel about myself and all I have accomplished and it's all because of YOU. Your weight training philosophy convinced me that it is possible to lose weight by combining weight lifting with cardio and how

important it was to revise my eating habits. The realistic goals we set, keeping me focused during our weekly workout sessions and your positive attitude kept me extremely motivated during these past two months. I'm impressed with my progress and very proud to say 20 pounds lighter. You have instilled in me the 3 "Ds" of a lifetime, weight-management program: Desire, Dedication and Determination. Thank you for all you have given to me – the knowledge that I can do it! - Nancy Weikal - Just a note to wish you well in Boulder and thank you for all you did for me and my fitness here in Santa Fe. You were:

prompt and professional for our training sessions

highly motivating and gave honest positive reinforcement when I focused and did things right

sensitive to my needs as a woman with arthritis and fibromyalgia

vigilant regarding my form during execution of moves

constantly making sure that I was breathing correctly. (I hold my breath way too much!)

great at changing my routine every session so I wouldn't get bored and drop out

a living example of what consistent exercise and clean living can do for the body and mind. (You walk the walk, not just talk the talk!)

good at reminding me to drink lots of water and eat properly between sessions. (I forget easily!)

effective - my level of pain was very low from your work with me and my flexibility high

Thank you for everything and I can only hope to find another trainer of your quality. –Sherry Fisher 2002- My name is Elaine Harris, and I am a former personal trainer. Some people may wonder why a former personal trainer would need to hire her own trainer. The answer is simple, we're human too and can find ourselves in a rut just like anyone else can. A personal trainer is a great tool to use to help you get out of that rut and to get re-motivated. I personally have had many trainers through the years and one of the first things I observe in them is whether they are focused 100% on me. This is very important. A personal trainer should not be easily distracted. Conversations should be held to a minimum and allotted in-to the rest periods or before or after your workout is finished. When I first met Eric Brown, I thought to myself "What can this kid offer me." By first impression he seemed young and inexperienced. Boy was I wrong. That adage "do not judge a book by its cover" is so true- not only was Eric a mature, well spoken, intelligent young man, he was also incredibly focused, knowledgeable and highly creative. In my 22 years of weight training, he had me doing exercises and certain techniques that I had never done or even seen before' Each session was not only very challenging but they were fun too. Because Eric was always changing my routine and incorporating many different techniques, he kept things dynamic and interesting. Eric Brown may be young, but he is by far the best personal trainer I've ever had. – Elaine Harris-