Eja Hagwood

Eja was born in Bassano Del Grappa, Italy and raised in Sanford, North Carolina. There he earned his Associate’s Degree in Applied Science: Health Fitness Science from Central Carolina Community College and then his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Sports Science at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Throughout his years of school, he became a certified F45 Instructor, ISSA Personal Trainer, CrossFit Lv.1 Instructor, and a NASPA Certified Peer Educator. At UNC Pembroke, he contributed three years to their growing campus rec program by teaching F45 classes, personal training, and presenting topics about leadership. Eja is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with a focus in Human Performance. In his free time, Eja likes to facetime his family, watch tv, and workout in group fitness classes.