Get to know the story and the mission behind Envision Fitness — to change the trajectory of your life.
Meet Eric
The story behind Envision Fitness
Eric has been helping people improve their strength and health since 2011. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 with a B.S. in Sports Medicine, he began his professional career at Life Time Fitness.
In 2015, while at Life Time, Eric aspired to become an officer in the United States Marine Corps. While training for the Physical Fitness Test, he worked with a personal trainer and mentor at Life Time. This would become the single most pivotal experience that changed the trajectory of Eric's career.
Unfortunately, lifelong scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis ultimately kept him from becoming a Marine.
"I returned from an OCS prep weekend and could not move. My back couldn't take it."
Eric · Founder
That experience has shaped his entire career since. After leaving Life Time in 2016, he managed a small gym in Hopkins, MN for several months before founding Envision Fitness.
Since then, Eric has spent countless hours helping people build functional strength and body awareness. Just as importantly, he specializes in helping people learn how to prevent injuries themselves.
Eric lives in the Twin Cities with his wife, three kids, and two dogs. Endlessly curious, he listens to podcasts on health, finance, investing, and business every day, and writes regularly on Substack.
Core values
What we stand for
Four principles that shape every session, every program, and every conversation.
Community
A welcoming place where members know each other by name and show up for one another.
Servant Leadership
Coaching that puts your goals first — your wins are the only scoreboard that matters.
Consistency
Small, repeatable actions — done well, week after week — are what actually change lives.
Discipline
Doing the work even when motivation fades. That's where real, lasting results live.
The gym & community
A welcoming space in Hopkins, MN
Envision Fitness is intentionally judgement-free. Every age, every experience level, every body type — you belong here. Whether you've been training for decades or you're walking into a gym for the first time, you'll be met with the same warm welcome.
Our space is built for real coaching, real connection, and the kind of progress that compounds over years. Come as you are. We'll take it from there.
