Hi, my name is Eric Foxman, and I have been a Certified Personal Trainer since 1995. As a fitness professional and corporate speaker, I have a passion for helping people achieve and maintain their health and fitness goals. What is most rewarding to me is to see a client develop a healthy body image, improved self-confidence, and enhanced body awareness.

I contacted Eric because I was concerned about my son’s weight gain and general inactivity. As a 24 year old, I wanted him to have a healthier life style now that he was out of college and settling into real world life. He had gone to weekly workout sessions at our local health club while in high school but never really enjoyed it so much that he wanted to go on his own. Working with Eric in a private setting, has made all the difference. Eric has a reasonable common sense approach to working out, making good food choices and losing weight. My son has learned so much and now regularly counsels me. Eric is so positive and encouraging that my son has gained real confidence in his ability to reach his goals. He is pleased to be gaining strength and feels proud of his progress. Eric makes the sessions enjoyable so my son is happy to be there. As a parent, I couldn’t be more pleased.
Betsy W -Middleton WI

I worked with Eric to ensure I was using good form on the barbell training program I am using. Eric gave me great advice on form, and also advised me on several accessory exercises that I have incorporated into my lifting program. The shoulder stability exercises he showed me have been especially helpful, and my shoulders are feeling better and more mobile every week. On his advice, I have also incorporated more dumbbell work to my barbell work to target imbalances and core strength. Eric was great to work with and gave me lots to think about in designing my program, avoiding injury, and how to align my lifting routine with the broader goals of my life. In the 5 weeks since working with him I’ve made good gains in my “working set” weight for all of my major lifts (~30 pounds to bench, ~40 pounds to squat, ~50 pounds to deadlift, ~30 pounds to rows), and I’ve gained 2 pounds of muscle. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for guidance on how to live a healthier, fitter life.

Taylor W, Madison WI
In the time I trained with Eric, I gained a better understanding of my strengths (as well as what areas I need to work on!). Eric was also a font of knowledge regarding nutrition with an emphasis on pursuing a healthy lifestyle rather than fad diets. His holistic approach to health helped set me on the path to helping myself. I’m amazed at how much stronger I got in a short period of time. From weight lifting to sparring to pull ups, Eric put me through my paces. Thanks to Eric, I now know my physical limits are beyond anything I’d ever imagined.
Amy Quan Barry, Madison WI
Eric provided the right balance of nutritional guidance, strength and flexibility exercises and core training that got me on track. His approach kept me engaged and looking forward to each session. Any misconceptions I had about personal training were forgotten after the first few weeks with him.
Bill Nahabedian, Cross Plains, WI
I really appreciate everything you have taught me and helped me with. The better food choices you provided me has helped me lose more than 30 pounds, and I can actually feel muscle on my body rather than fat! I feel great.
Abram Haesemeyer, Madison WI
I had such a blast working out with Eric! Above all else, he showed me what my body is capable of. I never knew how much weight I could lift until I met Eric! He wants you to be successful so he builds workouts tailored to specific areas you want to work on, and what equipment you have access to outside of his gym. I always looked forward to my sessions. Eric is funny, warm, caring, and encouraging, and makes working out a fun, positive experience. I highly recommend Eric as a trainer. He is extremely knowledgeable and will keep your mind off the burn with his extensive library of amusing stories!
Rachel Johnson, Madison WI
After several years of a sedentary lifestyle, it was time to “get in shape”. Initially, I chose to work with Eric with the the goal of a rigorous workout regime. After a year and a half of Eric’s training, we have developed a holistic program that recognizes both my strengths and weaknesses while providing achievable goals. This approach has allowed me to create physical consistency that I trust will last a lifetime. And, in case you’re wondering, Eric will kick your a#! if that is your goal.
Ed Linville, Madison WI
Eric is a class act, and completely changed my view on both exercising with a trainer and exercise in general. Eric’s use of many different exercises kept me guessing but also made exercise fun and enjoyable. He always tried his best to gauge my fitness level with the heaviness of the weights and kept it so that it was a challenge for me, but it was not too heavy. Eric’s first and foremost interest lies in the word and concept of “safety”. Eric does his best to protect his client’s existing state of health before trying to ameliorate their physical fitness. Workouts rarely ever get boring with Eric telling amusing stories on the side and his highly contagious sense of humor. Training for two months with Eric, I lost upwards of 10 pounds and gained more strength than I would have gained training by myself. If eating properly to start, I could have easily lost another five pounds. Eric is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to either get stronger, lose weight or both
Isaac Smith, Ottawa, Ontario
When I lived in the USA, I hired Eric as my Personal Trainer and worked with him for a number of years. And to be quite honest, I wouldn’t have worked with anyone else! I had alot of weight to lose (100+ lbs) and not alot of confidence, and Eric helped me a great deal. I found him to be patient and understanding. He also made a huge effort to make the workouts enjoyable and varied, to avoid boredom. Eric was knowledgeable about both fitness training and nutrition, which helped me a great deal. I learned so much, and that knowledge I still use today. All in all I wouldn’t hesistate to recommend Eric to anyone looking for a Personal Trainer. Last but not least, he’s a great and fun guy!!!
Karen Egginton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Our law firm was fortunate to have Eric Foxman of Balance Personal Training come to our office to talk to our staff about nutrition and overall health issues. As we strive to provide our employees with excellent financial and health insurance benefits, we found Eric’s presentation to be informative and very useful. He made things easy to understand and even exciting. There is no doubt that having a healthy, happy staff has helped us provide better services to our clients. I would encourage any business to consider using Balance Personal Training as part of their wellness planning for their employees.
Daniel Purtell, Madison WI, Wilson Law Group LLC
I have been working out in gyms for 13 years and have tried all sorts of programs to get in shape and lose weight. I met Eric through a mutual friend and was impressed with his knowledge of fitness and health. I signed up for 10 sessions and immediately had results. That was almost a year ago. Since then I’ve lost 15 pounds and have gained strength, improved flexibility and muscle tone. I learned how to not over train and also eat healthier. I look forward to my weekly training sessions as Eric motivates me to work hard and keep improving. I highly recommend Eric to anyone who wants to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Regina Warth, Middleton WI
Working with Eric was a fun and encouraging experience. He’s great at keeping me motivated and very knowledgeable about what types of exercises would fit what I was looking to accomplish. My workouts were very focused, one-on-one, and high energy in a comfortable environment. Thanks Eric for helping me reach my goals and keeping me accountable…and reminding me to be good to myself too.
Desiree Bates, Madison WI
As an employer we’re always trying to show our appreciation to employees in a meaningful and personal way. We invited Eric to conduct a workshop on health, resiliency and stress. WOW was it well received! The Big Brothers Big Sisters team truly appreciated the opportunity to gain knowledge and helpful tips on taking care of themselves.
Dora E. Zuniga, Madison WI, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, Inc.
I won a free session with Eric at a silent auction. Although it was only one session I learned a great deal. I was impressed with how fast and effective Eric was able to fit my needs. I am a runner and he instantly geared the workout to enhance my running performance. Eric showed me many strength moves that I can do at home and also many stretches that I feel will positively assist me in avoiding injury as I train for a half marathon. The session was very motivating and the time flew by! I also learned great tips for eating healthy and building strength . . . it was nice to hear it put simply rather then focusing on a “diet”! A very worthwhile session and I would recommend him to anyone!
Claudette Zweifel, Monona, WI

Balance Personal Training has introduced us to a new vitamin line and customer service that has surpassed any we have experienced before. Combined with our regimen of exercise and healthy eating, at 40 and 47 years of age, we feel better than we ever have before. Thanks for the excellent customer service and quick turn around too!

John and Rose Flitz, Middleton WI