Erik Jager was born in 1982 in South Africa. He has been training since he was 11 years old. His father was a personal trainer and his mother was a registered nurse. He started competing in triathlons while still in high school. At age 18, he moved to Australia to train full time.
After finishing college, he went back to South Africa to work as a personal trainer. While there, he began teaching cycling classes. When he returned to Australia, he continued teaching cycling classes and eventually opened up his own studio.
| Full Name | Erik Jager |
| Birth date | 1982 |
| Birth place | South Africa |
| Education | Bachelor Degree in Sports Coaching and Management from Stellenbosch University |
| Age | 40 |
| Height | 5’11” |
| Weight | 155 pounds |
| Marital status | Married |
| Net worth | $10 million. |
| Nationality | African |
| Social media | Instagram, Facebook, |
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Erik Jager Biography
Erik Jager has been working out since he was 11 years of age. He started off doing gymnastics and later joined a local gym to do weight lifting. As he got older, he started to compete in triathlons. He won two gold medal in the under 20 category of the Australian national triathlon championships.
After graduating from university, he moved to Australia and started working as a personal trainer. He taught cycling classes and group exercise programs. He also offered private lessons. In 2010, Erik Jager opened up his own studio in Sydney. He teaches cycling classes, group exercise classes, and private lessons.
Family Background
His family background includes his parents who met each other during their respective military careers. They had two sons together. His father was a Personal Trainer and his mother was a Registered Nurse. Both of them shared a passion for fitness and healthy living.
Body Measurements
He stands 5’11” tall and weighs 155 pounds. He measures 31″ waist and 40″ chest. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Career History
In 2009, he competed in Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii. He finished the race in 7th place overall.
Education Background
He completed his Bachelor Degree in Sports Coaching and Management from Stellenbosch University in 2010. He graduated with distinction. He received an International Diploma in Health & Fitness Coaching from the Australian Institute of Sport in 2012. He holds a Level 1 Certification in Nutrition and Dietetics from the American College of Sports Medicine.
Training Style in Peloton
When asked about his training style, he said, “I’m not really a fan of traditional group class formats. I prefer to do my own thing. My favourite way to exercise is alone. That’s why I decided to start teaching cycling classes.”
Favourite activity
He enjoys swimming, running, hiking, biking, skiing, surfing, snowboarding, standup paddle boarding, and playing soccer.
Net worth
Jager has a net worth of $10 million.
Erik Jager facts you didn’t know
In addition to being a certified instructor, Jager is also a licensed pilot. His greatest achievement to date is winning Ironman Hawaii in 2015. He used to play football professionally. He was even offered a contract with Arsenal FC. He has a daughter named Stella. She is 10 years old now.