Training:
- BS in Health Education,
University of Florida - MS in Health Education/Corporate Wellness,
University of Florida - Certified Personal Trainer view >>
National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Health Education Specialist view >>
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. - Yoga Fit, Level 1 Instructor view >>
Yoga Fit International - CPR Certified, AED
Biography:
Erica Anderson began her career in the fitness world, after her first semester as a nursing major, when she realized the key to a quality life was preventative medicine. She became a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine while finishing her B.S. in Health Education at the University of Florida. During her studies, Erica realized her passion for Corporate Fitness and Wellness. After completing an internship with Verizon Wireless in the Corporate Health and Wellness Center, Erica knew this was her passion in life. She went back to school to finish her Masters degree, furthering her knowledge of corporate fitness and planning and implementing health education programs, she relocated to Cary, NC to head the Health and Wellness Center for Verizon Business.
Erica continues to improve the lives of Verizon employees through comprehensive health and wellness programs. While her primary responsibility is personal training, she also teaches spin classes, yoga classes, boot camps, abs classes, and has created both walking and jogging clubs. She also puts together education lunch and learn presentations on diabetes, heart disease, smoking cessation, and nutrition. She believes that there are many pillars to health, and all of them must be addressed to live a full and healthy life!
Erica spends her free time running the greenways of NC with her dog Izzy, visiting family and friends back in her home state of Florida, cooking, and SEC football. Go Gators!!!
