Meet Erin! A devoted mother of four, Erin seamlessly integrates her unwavering passion for fitness into every facet of her life. She currently owns her own consulting company called PowerFour Consulting. Some of her well known clients include Alpha Fit Club and Playa Bowls.
Erin’s athletic journey commenced in her early years, engaging in many different sports. Erin attended Red Bank Catholic High School in New Jersey. During high school she actively participated in soccer, swimming, and dance. Post-high school, Erin continued her athletic pursuits with the sport she was most passionate about: swimming. She competed on the Division 1 Swim Team at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. Throughout her four-year tenure, she not only excelled in the pool but also earned the prestigious title of Academic All-American each year. Today, swimming remains a pivotal part of her fitness routine, cherished with the same enthusiasm she had during her college years.
To sustain her fitness prowess and competitive spirit, Erin regularly participates in fitness competitions, triathlons, and in a masters swim program. Her impressive running resume includes completing the NYC Marathon twice, as well as numerous half marathons, 10ks, 5ks, and various other races. With over 13 years of experience, Erin is a seasoned fitness instructor, offering expertise in Cardio, Kickboxing, Spin classes, HIIT classes, Crossfit coaching, triathlon training, and running coaching. Notably, she has led rooftop classes alongside some of NYC’s hottest trainers and facilitated small group sessions, spreading her contagious love for fitness. She loves spreading the love of fitness, no matter what it is!
Erin’s most significant accomplishment is maintaining her fitness throughout multiple pregnancies and instilling a love for fitness in her four children. A role model to many, Erin radiates a genuine passion for fitness and sports, leaving an indelible impact on everyone she encounters!
Q: What sports did you play growing up?
I played soccer, basketball, softball, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tennis.
Q:Was there anything that made you hesitant about starting your sport(s)
No. I loved following in my big brother’s footsteps after watching him play sports and I witnessed my parents always staying fit so just felt like it was a natural progression.
Q: What female athletes (or any athletes) did you look up to?
Natalie Coughlin and Amanda Beard were 2 of my favorite athletes, they were Olympic swimmers. Mia Hamm, soccer, Dominique Moceanu for gymnastics, Lisa Loeb for Basketball.
Q: What is your favorite memory associated with sports?
It’s hard to pick a favorite memory. One of my favorites is from soccer in middle school. We would all meet up early in the morning at one girl’s house and her mom would french braid our hair and we would put glitter in it and draw sayings on our arms. The whole day we got to wear our uniform like that at school since we had a game. Everyone cheered so hard for each other and you felt like a real squad at school together. I think that’s when I fell in love with the community of sports and not just the actual sport.
Q: How has playing sports helped shape your life?
Playing sports has taught me about discipline, time management and focus. It’s brought me some of my best friends in life who continue to motivate me to try new things and get after new challenges. It has allowed me to believe in myself, not be afraid of hard things and stay fit with multiple kids even when most people use that as an excuse. I am so grateful for sports in my life.
Q: What advice would you give to young girls who are just starting off in sports?
It’s not about being the best. It’s about trying your hardest. Supporting the girl next to you. Finding the things that make you feel good and excited and not doing what someone else is doing. You will have so much more fun and if you take the pressure off of being the best (that will come on its own!) and just enjoy the experience of learning and improving and playing.
One of my favorite things about fitness is there are so many options you can and should change it up as often as possible, try new things and experience what is out there. It should be fun.
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