CORE Fitness by Erika Maxie
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Exhibiting a personable and professional style, Erika Maxie is most known for her ability to empower and educate her clients to live their best quality of life through exercise. A Chicago native with a 20-year background in Community Health Education, As she continues sharing the benefits of integrative health, Erika is evolving into being the foremost Lifestyle Fitness innovator in the industry.

Making her mark as the Creator of CORE Fitness, Erika has utilized theoretical principles to develop her wellness brand as a comprehensive model for population-based health promotion that is fully adaptable to diverse individuals and groups.

Erika holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education and is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Fitness Nutrition. Additionally, Erika combines credentials as a Barre Intensity Instructor and a Mind-Body Specialist in yoga and Pilates. Her extensive background as a Licensed Program Director of two internationally recognized homeschool communities fueled her passion to further develop wellness programming for Black Girls Run™ , Atlanta area schools, fitness studios, military preparedness as well as clinical trails. 

Because life is exercise, Erika encompasses a mind and body philosophy so that others can continually integrate best practices for a healthy work-life balance. CORE Fitness is an integrated wellness system designed to meet the physical, mental and emotional demands of her clients' busy lives. Erika's wellness model teaches the benefits of staying consistent with multi-faceted nutrition and exercise programs combined with personal growth methods toward human development and balance. By applying these principles, Erika's ultimate goal is to empower others to lead their best qualities of life regardless of current health status, physical abilities or other limitations. 

Erika has been married to her husband, Eric, for 22 years and has two children, Malik and Lauren. She enjoys art, photography, traveling and is an accomplished flutist. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.

Highlights, Achievements & Experience 
  • Founder/Owner, CORE Fitness, LLC
  • Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education, Clark Atlanta University
  • Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • Certified Medical Coder, The Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Specialities: neurosurgery, pain management, chiropractic, neuro critical care and obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Fitness Nutrition Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • Mind and Body Specialist, yoga and Pilates, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • Yoga Teacher Training, Academy of Holistic Fitness
  • Barre Instructor, Barre Intensity 
  • Certified Healthways Silver Sneaker Fitness
  • Certified Web Coach for Sharecare, a 4-year clinical trial for individuals diagnosed with obesity and diabetes
  • Member, IDEA Health and Fitness Association
  • Co-Founder of Barre B, the first boutique fitness studio in the South Fulton area in Atlanta for barre, yoga and cardio classes
  • Developed a 12-week program for Black Girls Run™ affiliates
  • Designed, managed and instructed classes for all fitness levels at various gyms, studios, and businesses around the Atlanta area
  • Created a healthy food and fitness workshop at Truly Living Well Farms in Atlanta, GA
  • Completed a 26.2 marathon and sprint triathlon, Chicago, IL and Pine Mountain, GA
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