With 11 years of daily application to become an athlete, 10 years coaching clients, and 8 years developing and educating staff regarding his methods, his athletic accomplishments have given him unique experiences and exposure to elite professionals for the past 21 years. His focus is on dynamic strength. A big, bulky body inhibits athletic performance, and thus Nutrition and Strength & Conditioning has been a daily focus in pursuit of optimum performance.

"My situation really was unique: I've studied with PhD's in bio-mechanics and exercise physiology, who also applied their knowledge as a coach. I was also analyzed by bio-mechanists, and learned from Olympic medalists and legends. You just can't get that experience in books or even a classroom. Sitting down and talking to a legendary coach like Antatoli Bonderchuck, or working with my close friend and mentor, USAW International Coach, Tony Ciarelli, or a dozen different Olympians, you learn a ton. I had the opportunity to learn firsthand, and that is a really unique opportunity."

Fitness Mojo's concept was conceived with the goal of creating a "true" training environment, free of the superficial "scene" common at most gyms and health clubs. "I wanted to create an environment where people would enjoy training seriously without feeling self conscious or judged."

Exercise Philosophy: "I love what I do, and I'm very good at it, but like I tell everyone, 'You can always get better!'"

Achievement Timeline

1986:	US National Junior Olympic Championships Runner-up
1987:	Erik Begins Strength Training
1988:	Arizona High School State Champion (Discus)
1988:	Arizona Class 5A State Champion Discus Throw
1988:	US National Junior Olympic Championships 5th place.
1992:	US Olympic Team Trials Provisional Qualifier
1992-1994:	University of Colorado Record 35-lb. weight Throw
1990:	Mt. San Antonio Jr. College Team MVP
1990:	South Coast Conference Champion Men's Hammer Throw
1993:	NCAA Div I All-American
1993:	Big 8 Conference Runner Up
1993:	NCAA Track & Field All-American Discus
1995:	US Olympic Festival West Team Member
1995-1997:	USATF Championships Participant Discus
1995-1997:	US Olympic Development Team
1996:	Olympic Games Qualifying A Standard
1996:	US Olympic Track & Field Team Trials Finalist: Discus Throw 7th Best Performance in U.S., #32 World List
1996:	U.S.A. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials Finalist
1997:	Knee Injury Ends Pursuit of 2000 U.S.A. Olympic Team
2000:	Erik Begins Teaching & Training Private Clients
2002:	Fitness Mojo Training Environment Program Conceived
2003:	Biomechanics & Nutrition Programs Increase Success Rate