Eric Thomas
Certified Personal Trainer/Nutrition Coach
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Qualifications:
Certified ISSA Personal Trainer
Certified Nutrition Coach
2nd Place National Power Lifting Champion
a bit about Eric
Meet Eric Thomas, also known as “The Bandman.” Eric is a California native with 15 years of training experience, specializing in weight loss and body sculpting. Most recently, Eric earned 2nd place at the 2025 Powerlifting Nationals, adding to a background that includes working as a personal trainer, national-level powerlifter, executive security professional, and U.S. Army veteran — bringing discipline, structure, and results-driven coaching to every session.
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Eric is a family man, married with three stepsons, a goddaughter, and a godson, and enjoys videography in his downtime. We’re excited to have him on the floor and helping our members start 2025 stronger than ever.
what his clients are saying...
Angie
Personal Training Client
"Having had several Personal Trainers over the course of my life, I can say I’m an expert at neglecting my health and paying professionals to undo the damage.
Eric was the last PT I have had. I will say that after the initial consultation and conversation about goals… all friendly banter disappeared. He was always professional but definitely not weakened by tears or swayed by profanity.
His workout regiments were catered to what I said I wanted to look like and not to what I changed my mind to, mid bench press.
I’m joking but I am sincere when I say I learned a great deal about proper form, proper technique, and consistency.
As a result, I feel completely comfortable going to the gym alone & constructing my own regiment based on my goals.
Anyone looking to make a serious investment in themselves would have guaranteed success if they choose Eric as their abuser, I mean Trainer ."
Cacey
Personal Training Client
"I used to despise everything associated with the gym. Getting dressed just to sweat in front of people you hardly know and trying to figure out how to use the equipment without embarrassing yourself too badly. My solution was the treadmill…find a corner and walk…. that’s enough right? In the beginning sure, but I needed to really elevate my workouts for real results. Eric eliminated these roadblocks by offering things like 1:1 sessions in a smaller gym, removing my ‘fear’ of being on display. He took time to show me how to use the equipment and what muscles we would be working. This motivated me because he was targeting those exact areas, I wanted to get rid of…now THIS I could get behind. I could clearly see that he’d designed a workout just for me. Not a canned workout he’s been recycling. Just know, he takes your journey SERIOUSLY! He holds you accountable and can tell if you’ve skipped his homework assignments! You will definitely FEEL the results uploading……"
Buck
Personal Training Client
"I have had the privilege of working out with Eric 5 days a week for 3 months. I must say it was a very positive experience. If you want results, he is the man. His dedication to his clients is unparalleled. The days you don’t want to go, his motivation and reminders to stick with the program, nudging you forward. His willingness to meet you at your level and push you to go beyond what you think you can do is truly remarkable. I weighed about 250lbs and told him I wanted to put on muscle and lose fat. He tailored workouts that did just that. Every day, he came prepared, telling me which body parts we’d work that day. The exercises you hate, he made you understand how vital they are to your success. That, in turn, made you appreciate those exercises. At the end of my stint working out with Eric, I dropped 20 lbs of fat and packed on some big muscles. I was menacing and proud of myself."
Fredrico
Personal Training Client
I'm a gym owner in the Atlanta metropolitan area. I've known Eric for some years now, but it wasn't until 2021 when I asked him to train me for a show. I can honestly say, as a former professional athlete, I was in the best shape of my life when I trained with Eric. The best part about it was his patience and helping me understand everything I was doing and why. His passion and drive are second-to-none. Eric showed up every single day, believing in me more than I believed in myself. I gained so much knowledge about everything. I've often said this to many of my colleagues: Eric is hands down one of the top three all-around trainers in the Southeast. Not only do I speak for myself, but for so many others when people in the fitness community mention Eric, AKA Cali. Truly amazing and one of the best.