Erica Ziel is a leading expert in deep core, fascial, and pre/postnatal training with over 20 years of experience. Passionate about helping clients heal and strengthen their bodies, she integrates movement, breathwork, visualization, and detoxification into her innovative approach to fitness and wellness.
As the founder of Core Athletica® and owner of Core Athletica® Pilates Studio in Ankeny, Iowa, Erica has dedicated her career to empowering individuals through movement. She is the host of the Core Connections Podcast and the creator of The Core Rehab Program, Core Studio Workouts & App, and the renowned Knocked-Up Fitness® brand.
Beyond her work with clients, Erica is committed to educating movement professionals with her instructor courses and certifications. She developed the Prenatal Postnatal Exercise Specialist Instructor Course and Core Athletica® Instructor Courses, including Reformer Pilates for equipping instructors with the knowledge and tools to guide clients safely and effectively through every stage of life.
Erica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Human Performance from ISU and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, STOTT and NPCT Certified Pilates Instructor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Core Athletica® Certified Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist, and Core Exercise Specialist. Learn more about her work at ericaziel.com and discover her Pilates studio at coreathletica.com.