The Active Atlanta Podcast
Ep114 | From Diverse Backgrounds to Dynamic Careers: Navigating Stunts, Fitness, and Industry Challenges with Erin McDevitt
In this episode of the Active Atlanta podcast, join host Doc Jake Swart as he sits down with the incredibly talented Erin McDevitt, owner of Erin Naturally. With an impressive background in personal training, stunt work, dance instruction, and non-traditional gym training, Erin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.
The conversation then turns to Erin's foray into stunt work. After dance opportunities didn't work out, she started practicing falls and rolls during the pandemic and eventually got selected for a prestigious stunt training camp. Erin sheds light on the ongoing SAG workers' strike, highlighting the fight for better wages and working conditions against large production companies.
Next, Erin delves into her path to personal training. She shares her burnout from the service industry and explains her approach to first sessions, assessments, and the importance of functional and compound lifts tailored to a client's anatomy. The benefits of small group training are also discussed, with Erin emphasizing the camaraderie and varied intensity levels compared to individual sessions. Enjoy!
Reach out to Erin:
Via website: https://www.erin-naturally.com/
Via Instagram: @erinnaturally