Centr Team

How Centr takes your transformation to the next level

In his initial 30-day challenge, Erik wanted to get back in shape after an illness, and add muscle. His 90-day journey shows what a difference that extra commitment to your goals – whatever they may be – can make.

1. Build strength from the inside out
It isn’t always easy to make big changes. But Erik was struck by how important the right mindset is to first getting started, and then keeping yourself on track.

“The main realization I’ve had since working out with Chris is how important mindfulness, attitude and hard work is – not just in training, but setting goals in life,” he says.

To help yourself stick with it, follow Erik’s lead by writing down your goals and your ground rules. If you need a motivational kick, try training with a friend or focusing your mind with a Centr meditation. And sleep visualizations will help you get the rest you need to work hard again tomorrow. No excuses!

2. Mix it up to max your gains
In the first few weeks of a new fitness regimen, everything can feel like a challenge – from workout intensity to the unfamiliar meal plan. The trick is sticking with it long enough to get over the initial shock, then get into the groove of what works for you. You’ll find mixing things up is key for keeping you in it for the long haul.

For cardio, Erik prefers the jump rope in Michael Olajide Jr’s workouts to running. He loves using kettlebells in Luke Zocchi’s HIIT/HIRT/Strength training, and the sweaty, functional power of Da Rulk’s bear crawls. This variety keeps him engaged: “My focus is fully present,” Erik says.

Erik has also found his rhythm in the kitchen. He’s enjoying a variety of meals, rather than simply fueling his body to reach his goals.

“I’ve been mixing and matching recipes from the app rather than sticking to just bland chicken breast.”

3. Turn it from a chore into a way of life
As he progressed with Centr, training became less of a challenge, more of a lifestyle.

“It really clicked that Centr is about integrating the workouts into your own lifestyle, rather than being super militant and structured,” Erik says.

When he’s in his hometown New Jersey, he ditches the gym to do a functional training session on the beach. When he travels, his Centr workouts move with him. And when he’s at home in New York, he loves working out on the rooftop at sunrise: “If I get my training done first thing in the morning, it really sets the tone for the rest of my day.”

4. Make your goals a reality
Erik set out wanting to “put on a little bit of muscle” – and sure, he looked to be in pretty good shape after 30 days. But his gains have only continued, and we’re not just talking muscle.

“If you use the tools of your mind and your willpower, you will create circumstances that will allow you to achieve your goals,” Erik says. “It is all possible. It’s just up to you to make it into a reality.”

After 90 days, he says, "I am hands down in the best shape of my life, and I have never felt better physically or mentally. In all areas, I am so much stronger.”