TESTIMONIALS

“Erik is one of the most passionate, hardworking, and selfless individuals that I’ve had the privilege of working with.”

— Julia Scoles | NCAA Champion, AVP Athlete

CHRIS GRAY

Professional Lacrosse Player

NCAA all time Points Leader

  • “Working with Erik has been a game-changer for me. Not only have I seen significant improvements in my strength and endurance, but he has also taught me the importance of proper form and technique, which has helped me stay healthy this off-season. His personalized approach to training and constant motivation has transformed me into a more capable athlete. I highly recommend Erik to anyone looking to take their fitness to the next level.”

    Photo Courtesy | Premier Lacrosse League

JAMIE BISKUP

UVA Lacrosse

Team Captain

  • “I chose to train with Coach Hernandez because I felt like he knew how to maximize my potential as an athlete. We clicked right away and he helped me develop my strength, speed, and explosiveness along with fixing my running form and posture. This led me to have the best fall season, maintaining my explosiveness, speed and acceleration that he taught me. In previous years I have had shin splints and this was the first semester without them due to Coach Hernandez's attention to details while we were training! He has certainly changed me as an athlete and helped me achieve my goals and have a lot of success this season”

    Photo Courtesy | UVA

JULIA SCOLES

NCAA Champion

AVP Athlete

  • “Erik Hernandez has laid the foundation for how I train. His attention to detail is unlike any other and I am so thankful for his guidance in transitioning from the high school to the college level. His knowledge in the field is unparalleled. His training has helped keep me healthy and strong throughout my career. Erik is one of the most passionate, hardworking, and selfless individuals that I’ve had the privilege of working with.”

    Photo Courtesy | Julia Scoles

MOLLY HENDRICK | National Champion & World Champion

“He pushed me not only in the weight room but physically and mentally to be the best athlete I could be.”

WILL REGISTER | PGA CANADA

“His knowledge on fitness and nutrition has inspired me to become more curious and do research on my own, and his guidance helped me to improve on every aspect of my health!.”

MOLLY HENDRICK

UNC Women’s Lacrosse National Champion & Team USA World Cup Champion

  • “Erik helped me come back from a season ending injury in 2015 to winning an ACC and National Championship in 2016. He pushed me not only in the weight room but physically and mentally to be the best athlete I could be. He instilled a good work ethic in me that will stay with me throughout my whole life. I am thankful to have a role model like Erik to show me how to be passionate about everything you do.”

    Photo Courtesy | STX Lacrosse

GIANNA BOWE

Former D1 Lacrosse Player &

Certified Personal Trainer

  • “Erik is the definition of a coach. He embodies what it means to not only teach proper form, different movements, ways to motivate others but coaches you through life. There have been many times I have turned to Erik for many other personal reasons than health and fitness. He is always learning new things, new ways and implementing them in order to teach the best way and be the best way. Post grad he has inspired me to become a certified personal trainer and even though I’ll never be Erik Hernandez I use his tips, tools and life lessons when I work with clients of my own. Not to mention, my back would have probably been thrown out by now if Erik did not FIX/ CHANGE my form completely as a freshman.  

    The Hernandez Health and Performance program is just what I needed in my busy schedule. I am a retired athlete, work a full-time job and coach on the side. Fitness is important to me, but I don’t always have time to plan out my workouts every week. Having a specialized strength training plan from Erik (that I can do from home with dumbbells or a kettle bell) makes my life so much easier. 

    The program is simple and easy to understand. It gives me a lot of confidence going into my workouts and there is room to push myself or lay off a little bit depending on how my body feels that day. Either way, I always leave feeling accomplished and confident. I am already seeing a difference, physically and mentally, and I absolutely love and recommend these workouts no matter where you are in your fitness journey.”

    Photo Courtesy | Gianna Bowe

MARIE MCCOOL

UNC Women’s Lacrosse National Champion, Team USA World Cup Champion & Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse Player

  • “When the pandemic hit last year it was extremely difficult for me to stay on top of my fitness regimen without the gyms being open. The workouts I found on social media were not sufficient for me and my fitness goals so I reached out to Erik. He provided an at-home specific program designed for athletes that helped me stayed prepared and healthy with minimal training equipment. After a long 6 months without access to a gym, Erik designed a new personalized program that incorporated weights and other equipment that would help me get back to my peak performance. He brings experience, a work ethic, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to each session and is extremely passionate about helping athletes achieve their goals. If you are an athlete looking for training methods to maximize your potential, I highly recommend reaching out to Erik!”

    Photo Courtesy | Marie McCool

“INSANE. I have actually felt 1000x better, more energy, way less bloating, more confident, everything. All goals were met, and I could not be more happy. Please keep these remote programs coming!”

— Miles Bakerr

“I’ve trained with Erik for 6 years now (4 in school, 2 after) and it has always been, and still is, the best part of my day. The progress in my physical fitness and mentality over the last years is night and day. Can’t thank him enough for being the best coach and a better person.”

— Annabelle

EMILY PARROS

UNC Women’s Lacrosse National Champion, Team USA World Cup Champion & Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse Player

  • “Making the transition out of college athletics and into the professional world can be extremely challenging for most of us. Between finding the time, knowing what your new goals are and WHAT to actually do can leave you feeling a little lost. I’ve really enjoyed working with Erik over the past few months. He has challenged me in areas I thought I had already mastered, and helped me break down bad habits and rebuild them into a solid foundation. I can feel the difference in how it impacts my play as a professional athlete, but also my body overall feels great following his program.”

    Photo Courtesy | John Strohsacker

WILL REGISTER

PGA CANADA

  • “During my time at UNC - Erik revamped our strength and conditioning program in a way that was sport and individual specific. He wanted to be as prepared as possible in coaching us so he took it upon himself to get TPI certified so he understood more about mobility in a golf specific way. After graduation, Erik continued to help guide my workouts as I began my professional career. He was able to tailor my mobility movements to help with the swing improvements I was making by adding more internal hip rotation. His knowledge on fitness and nutrition has inspired me to become more curious and do research on my own, and his guidance helped me to improve on every aspect of my health!”

    Photo Courtesy | Will Register

HOUSTON SUMMERS

UNC Track & Field Javelin Thrower &

Professional Baseball Player

  • “Erik facilitated my transition to college athletics from a seven-year career in professional baseball seamlessly. He was able to appropriately balance my unique needs, while continuously searching for new ways to get more out of my body. Not only was he able to create a consistent and creative training environment for me to grow athletically, he never forgot that I was a person—he coached me in the weight room and in life. Erik’s coaching, mentorship and friendship was crucial to my success in college and beyond.”

    Photo Courtesy | Missoula Osprey

More Testimonials

I have worked with Erik for 5 years, and he has helped me develop into the athlete, player, and person I am today. I truly believe strength, conditioning, injury prevention, and nutrition is a huge part of the puzzle, and Erik has been with me on my lacrosse journey every step of the way. He has made my transition from high school to D1 athletics at Clemson seamless. I learned proper mechanics and form for my body on the field and in the weight room. It’s been a huge advantage to the start of my collegiate career, and I’m so grateful for the time and knowledge he has poured into me.

— Natalie Kranick

“Erik is the best of the best at what he does. He provides quality guided workouts that are easy to execute and will get you the best results you are looking for. The gym can be scary, but having Erik’s support (even remotely) gives me the confidence I need to crush my workouts and feel better about myself every day.”

— Casey Jacobs

I’m lucky enough to have trained with Erik for 6 years at Carolina. I’m grateful he started his platform to keep up with his athletes and invite anyone else into his circle. He has always and continues to push me beyond what I think I am capable of. Most importantly, he cares about his athletes as human beings first & foremost. He knows what he’s doing and I trust him more than anyone with my health.

— Maddie Hoffer

TAYLOR TREACY

Former D1 Volleyball Player &

Creator of The Virago Project

  • “My favorite part about Erik’s plan is that it easily fits my lifestyle. The workouts take me an hour to complete and hit all of the areas of focus for me. It’s a very efficient use of my time. Also, Erik is an incredibly knowledgeable S&C coach with years of experience with elite women athletes. He knows what my body is capable of doing and his plan challenges me in a way that feels RIGHT. He encourages us to lift weights and make healthy choices for the right reasons, which is so needed today.”

    Photo Courtesy | Taylor Treacy

TAYLOR LEATH

Former D1 All-American Volleyball Player

at UNC & Penn State

  • “Erik is one of the main reasons I was able to have the career I did in college. He has always had an incredibly holistic approach to fitness. When I stopped playing and needed more structure with my workouts, Erik started giving me workouts with functional movements. But on days that you’re really feeling it, you can up the weight, turn on some tunes and feel like you’re back in the grind. For years we’ve always said “body by Erik” and to me that’s beyond aesthetics, but more so feeling strong and healthy.” 

    Photo Courtesy | Taylor Leath

NAIMA STENNETT

NCCU Women’s Volleyball, Jamaica National Volleyball Player, One Love Cycling Ambassador, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  • "After years of playing volleyball at the college and international level, I suffered for years with knee problems, and finding the motivation to get back into weight-lifting was very challenging. As a Cyclist, though it took the pressure off my knees, I continue to suffer from multiple injuries due to poor posture and biomechanics.

    Erik worked with me from the basics, with hands on guidance, and push me out of my comfort zone. After a long 12 weeks with him, I am in the best shape I have ever been, and more importantly, have the appropriate techniques to continue my fitness journey independently. He has over 10 years of experience, is flexible and highly motivated to helping one reach their desired goals. He is the best at what he does and it shows!

    If you are a "retired" athlete looking to get back into the weight room and need to start from the basics to regain confidence and reach your fitness goals, without hesitation, I recommend working with Erik. You will not regret it, and would have wished you started sooner!

    Photo Courtesy | Shaun King