About Eric

 

Eric Cressey is the owner of Cressey Performance, a facility with locations in Hudson and Framingham, Massachusetts.  A highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike, Eric has helped athletes at all levels - from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks - achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports.  

 

Cressey received his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science through the University of Connecticut Department of Kinesiology, the #1 ranked kinesiology graduate program in the nation.  At UCONN, Eric was involved in varsity strength and conditioning and research in the human performance laboratory.  Previously, Eric graduated from the University of New England with a double major in Exercise Science and Sports and Fitness Management. 

 

 

 

 

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An accomplished author, Cressey is a regular contributor to Testosterone Nation, Men’s Fitness, and Elite Fitness Systems, and Rugged Magazine, authoring over 200 published articles in all.  Eric has been an invited guest speaker all over the U.S. and abroad.  His Master’s thesis, “The effects of 10 weeks of lower-body unstable surface training on markers of athletic performance,” was published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.  He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

As a competitive powerlifter, Eric holds several state, national, and world records.  A mainstay in the Powerlifting USA Top 100 lifts in his weight class, Cressey is rapidly approaching Elite status with competition bests of 540 squat, 402 bench, 628 deadlift, and 1532 total in the 165-pound weight class.

Although prepared in a variety of bodies of knowledge, Cressey specializes in applied kinesiology and biomechanics as they relate to program design and corrective exercise; maximal relative strength development; and athletic performance enhancement. 
Feel free to contact Eric at ec@ericcressey.com.

 

 

Jonathan Boyle is completed his Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training through the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services.  In his undergraduate work, Jon gained experience in high school, collegiate, and clinical athletic training settings.  

Quite contrary to Eric's athletic ventures, Jon is an accomplished triathlete, having competed in both short course and long course events since the young age of 19.  On July 23rd, 2006, Jon completed his first of many Ironman's to come, crossing the finish line in Lake Placid, NY at 14 hours and 13 minutes; his account of the race can be found in the articles section.  Jon won't stop there as continues to train for Ironmans across the globe; he is currently training for IM Canada 2009.

When Jon isn't grinding out a training session, he works the logistical side of EricCressey.com.  You can catch him providing development support or in the crowd during Eric's public appearances.  Jon has been with Cressey Performance since 2005

Feel free to contact Jon at jb@ericcressey.com.

 

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