At 818 Theory, we believe in the power of holistic wellness. Our mission is to help you achieve optimal health through a combination of fitness, wellness, and therapy. Our experience and dedication is helping you reach your goals and live your best life. Whether you're looking to lose weight, build strength, manage stress or pro-athlete we have the tools and resources to help you succeed.
Meet the Founder
Jimmy Norius (aka GYM-E) has more than 25 years of experience as a Fitness instructor, also trained as a wellness coach and Pro-Athlete trainer. He always had a love and passion for training people and seeing the changes in their lives.
As owner, lead instructor and creator of “The 818 Theory” Jimmy is dedicated to helping people increase their fitness capacity and efficiency for a healthy and pain-free life. With a philosophy of understanding clients’ minds first, then body, his unique approach to training assures clients success that helps people find their purpose and passions.
In 1996 Jimmy received his Personal Training Certification from the School of Fitness and Nutrition in Atlanta, GA. In 1998 he received his massage therapy certifications from Thalasso School of Massage Therapy & Florida College of Natural Health. He developed a passion for holistic wellness and training
He strongly believes in developing the full man; mental, spiritual, and physical being to reach a state of harmony.
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QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
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USATF CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR/COACH
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CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINING - SCHOOL OF FITNESS & NUTRITION ATLANTA, GA
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CERTIFIED ADVANCE MASSAGE THERAPIST - FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH
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NPC - PRO-ATHLETE
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IFBB - PRO-ATHLETE
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25+ YEARS PERSONAL TRAINING & COACHING EXPERIENCE
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4X MR. BAHAMAS (fitness and bodybuilding national champion)
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3X BODY BUILDER OF THE YEAR
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TRIPLE PRO-CARD HOLDER (Men’s physiques, classic physique, body building)
