Today we’d like to introduce you to Eric Evenson.
Eric, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Like most gym owners, I have a very diverse background. My education and work experience are in the areas of neuropsychology and higher education. I own several online businesses and I am a board member for a college. How did I end up owning a gym? Whether it is through counseling, teaching or helping people get fit, I just want the opportunity to try to make a difference in people’s lives.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Owning a gym is a rollercoaster ride; for every difficult day, there is always a great experience that keeps you coming back for more. Working with a great group of coaches who are dedicated to helping our members lose weight, gain confidence, learn new skills or win a competition is extremely rewarding.
Please tell us about A3 Performance.
A3 Performance offers A3 CrossFit, Forza Olympic Weightlifting, Bootcamp, Sports Performance, FitKids, and Personal Training. Our coaches (Lauren Hyser, Mary Agathie, Shelby Assmus, Cortney Bond, Adam Corra, Scott Dyer, Dave Ester, Chawkeen Graham, January Muetz, Jeremy Perez and Justin Root) bring diversity and passion to every class.
We have an awesome 10k square foot facility with tons of equipment and an in-house Physical Therapist (Todd Bitzer of Modern Athlete Physical Therapy). Our Manager and Head Trainer, Coach Lauren, has broad expertise and experience in the areas of sports performance, CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, and nutrition. Coaching is Lauren’s passion, calling, and livelihood. Her dedication to improve our gym daily is evident through her coaching and management.
Forza, our Olympic weightlifting team, is very competitive. One of our members, Danielle Mall Colan, is a world record holder and national champion and we have one of the best coaches in the sport, Mike Gattone.
When you join A3 you are truly joining a family that will push you and support you as you work toward your goals. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your performance in a sport, compete in Olympic weightlifting or get fit, we have a program for you and a group of coaches that will push you to be your best.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1033 Progress Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030
- Website: www.a3perform.com
- Phone: (847) 986-3660
- Email: team@a3perform.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/a3perform
Image Credit:
Tricoli Photography
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