E.L.I. FITNESS INTERNATIONAL

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION: At E.L.I. FITNESS INTERNATIONAL, OUR MISSION is to provide outstanding health and fitness services, experiences, and continuing education to our clients, the public, and health and fitness facilities around the world. 

OUR HISTORY: Founded in a home office in 1995, Eli Murdock is the President/Founder.

Hours: M-F 9:30am to 12:30pm Sat. 9:30am to 12:30pm. 

CLASS SCHEDULE :  On-site Personal Training & Massage are available. Temporarily, no on-site classes. Contact Eli today at elimurdock23@gmail.com.

All services are with Eli!

Note: Please visit our website for updates and schedule changes.

Class descriptions Off site only:

ZUMBA- 55-minute, FUN, Latin inspired, high energy party, set to Latin and International music, and dance moves.

STRONG NATION- A High Intensity Interval Training (HIITz)workout featuring SYNC music and moves synced to the beat. 

EPump- 55-minute, Total Body Workout using weights, barbells, dumbbells, steps, resistance tubes, and bodyweight.

Kickboxing- 55-minute, Cardio workout using martial arts and boxing moves set to techno and other music.

SunFit RT/BCT 1-6- 55min. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) using resistance weights, tubes, and agility moves. Set to techno and other music. Developed by Dr. Reuben Chen, MD 

AMMENITIES INCLUDE: HOIST, PARABODY, IRON MAN, BILLARD, HAMPTON, INSPIRE, & CAP WEIGHT EQUIPMENT. 5,000lbs. of equipment as of Nov. 2023! 

Services:                          Payment information: Cash, check, & PayPal.

GROUP FITNESS (Off-site)               $20-40.00/hr (May vary based on location) 

STUDIO CLASS (On-site)                    $10.00/class (Limited to 4 clients per class). 

HEALTH COACHING/VIRTUAL TRAINING   $40.00/hr  (Telephone or media based consultations)

BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING $100.00/hr $50.00/half hr (Specializing in small business)

MASSAGE THERAPY                           $70.00/60-min. $100.00-/90-min. $40.00/30-min. All services include applicable state sales tax. Specializing in Relaxation, Trigger Point, and Myofascial Release. Chair massage available.

ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMANCES   $100.00/HR. PENDING VENUE LOCATION, SET-UP, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

ACHIEVEMENTS & PHILANTHROPY: 

505+ hours of community service to Minnesota since 1995! Over $3,830.00 dollars (08/25) donated to charities and businesses. This includes schools, community & fitness centers, churches, local, national, and international organizations. Latest recipient of service or donations: Teresa Toda, EZ-Fit Dance Studio, Sweet Fit, Rainforest Trust and the Mpls. American Indian Center, Fit Lab in Falcon Heights, Indigenous People's Encampment, Mpls., Spring Lake Park Panther Pantry. Shoe Boxes for Girls. YMCA White Bear. CEPA Boxing Fitness & Nutrition, Vida Sana in Richfield, Feeding America, New Native Theatre, Rondo Commemorative Plaza, World Wildlife Federation, 2020 Adrian Sosa Family, Because International, Spring Lake Park Panther Pantry. Indigenous Roots Culture Arts Center. Multiple Sclerosis Society, Families in need of economic help for exercise and wellness. Teresa Toda Girls School, YMCA North, SMILE International, Pet Adoption Shop, Best Buddies, MN.

CHARITABLE BUSINESS DONATIONS: 2020: $60.00. 2019: $100.00 2021: $20.00 2022: $120.00 2023: $110.00 2024:$125.00 2025: $85.00.

2016- First place Poomsae (One division).

2015- 1st Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo.

2015- 1st pl. Andy Wallen Tae KwonDo Tournament (2 Divisions). 3rd pl. (One division).

Contact us today for an appointment with Eli at your company, organization, or home! If your business needs help, we're available. 

E-mail: elimurdock23@gmail.com for more information.

RECEIVE 10% PERCENT OFF YOUR ZUMBA WEAR ORDER. USE ZUMBA WEAR DISCOUNT CODE #062367.

E.L.I. FITNESS IS SEEKING FRIENDLY, FITNESS PROFESSIONALS TO FORM A PARTNERSHIP IN HEALTH INDUSTRY. ASK US HOW YOU CAN PARTNER WITH E.L.I. FITNESS US TODAY! 

Yours in health,

Eli Murdock, Owner/Founder

NEWS AND EVENTS: DECEMBER 2025! 

10TH Annual SMILE Zumbathon on Sep. 6 2025 was a hit. We raised over $7,000.00 for surgeries for children.

Sat. Feb 22, 2025 2pm Zumba Fundraiser for Zeta Phi Beta Sororority at JCC.

Best Buddies & 9th Annual SMILE ZUMBATHON were a success. SMILE raised $8,000.00+ dollars. 

ZUMBA Halloween Fundraisers in October were spooky, fun!

NPC Twin Cities Open July 13, 2024 Awesome!

Mr. & Ms. Natural Minnesota May 25, 2024 was phenomenal! 

Eli's Fridge & Gym at my home studio. Look for it on YouTube and Facebook.

ZUMBATHON Feb. 25, 2024 for Ali Cameron a huge success! She is getting stronger and healthier every day.

8TH Annual SMILE Zumbathon!

ZUMBA July 8, 2023 at the Farmer's Market was FUN with great people, food, drink, and weather.

ZUMBA Fundraiser for Teresa Toda raised over $800.00 Feb. 26, 2023!

ZUMBA Community Event for families in need of economic help for health and exercise on August 25, 2022. Over 100+ people, and lots of FUN!

ZUMBATHON Fundraisers for the Ukraine, April 10, 2022 & Zapatos May 14, 2022. 

2020-2022 4-6th Annual Spring Lake Park Panther Pantry ZUMBATHONS. $320 & $700.00!

2020 ZUMBATHON to benefit the Adrian Sosa family raised over $3,000.

Feb. 9, 2018 Grand Opening of Cepa Fitness & Nutrition a smash! ZUMBA, ZUMBA Kids, SBZ, Pound, XCO, and more!

June 2, 2018 STRONG NATION & ZUMBA at the Sports Dome in West St. Paul!

March 04, 2018 3:30pm ZUMBATHON to benefit Justin's Brain Surgery a big success! 

Feb. 12, 2018 STRONG Nation Demo at Huitzil Wellness a HIIT with a Z!

Feb. 6, 2018 STRONG NATION Demo at Shape Me a HIIT with a Z!

Giving Tuesday 2017-2023 donations to Feeding America. Special thanks to Tony Robbins for matching the donations, and Facebook. Thank you for your generosity. Together, people from around the world helped secure more than two million meals for hungry families.

2017 6th Annual Shape Me Halloween Party was a "THRILLER!"

2017 3rd Annual Gillette Children's Hospital ZUMBATHON on Oct. 15th---was fantastic! Helping families with specialty care.

Oct. 2017, SUNRIDER INTERNATIONAL and IBO's from around the raised over $8,061.00+ in disaster relief victims in Florida and Mexico.

E.L.I. FITNESS is proud to announce its financial support, and matching donation from El Burrito Mercado in St. Paul, MN, and Sunrider International, Torrance, California. The funds help with disaster relief efforts for people in Florida, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

In 2017, Sunrider International and IB0'S from around the world teamed up to donate $42,200.00 for Hurricane Harvey Relief.

Fri. June 2, 2017 ZUMBA party---thank you to College Prep Elementary!

April 15, 2017 Shape Me Fitness ZUMBATHON in Bloomington! 

2017 Mall of America ZUMBA Kids/ZUMBINI Toddler Tuesday, March 28th!  

Change of Heart ZUMBATHON Sat. Feb 4th, 2017. American Heart Assoc. Raised over $2,000.00 dollars.

July 16, 2016 Raised $800.00 with a ZUMBATHON to help a cancer survivor.

May 21, 2016 Our MN Family TKD team did great in the Governor's Cup!

Sun. April 24, 2016 SMILE ZUMBATHON Charity Event. Raised over $10,000 dollars for children who need surgeries! 

MALL OF AMERICA ZUMBA Kids/Zumbini Event March 29, 2016. 

TESTIMONIALS- 

Dear Eli, 

Aug. 2024---I just had a massage with Eli. I will be back again. Jeannie B., Client.

Jan. 17, 2023---"Thank you for your charitable donations to the Church of St. Edward. Your generosity over the past year has provided us with the resources needed to help the Church of St. Edward achieve its mission..." Fr. Rick Banker

August 25, 2022---"Thank you so much for all your help with the ZUMBA Fundraiser event. I talked with people at the event, and they said just how kind you were, and how much they appreciated your help..." Elba Castillo.

November 30, 2018---"Thank you for your gift of ($) received on 11/28/2018 to the White Bear Area Annual Fund. Your generosity will create an immediate impact at the location and program you've designated. 

October 2017---"Thank you for your generous gift of ($) from the 2017 ZUMBATHON to support Gillette Children's Foundation." Dennis Jolley Vice President of Institutional Advancement

October 2017---"Gracias a ti por la buena energía."  Carlos Henriquez ZIN ZES

"August 4, 2017---"Dear Mr. Murdock, Thank you for your in-kind donation of 10 passes each valid for one free ZUMBA class for Sunset Affair: Magnificent Migrations. No goods or services were provided in return for this contribution. Owned by all, enjoyed by all, and free to all, there are few places like Como Park Zoo and Conservatory anywhere else---and Como Friends is committed to protecting that legacy..." Caroline Mehlop, Director of Events and Sponsorships

August 2017 "Your contributions to the 6th Annual Pow Wow for Hope: Dancing for Life, Love & Hope are greatly appreciated. Our teams, volunteers, donors and sponsors are truly amazing! Together, we raised over $110,000! These funds support the American Indian Cancer Foundation's work to provide cancer education and supportive services for American Indians. Thank you." Post card ---American Indian Cancer Foundation

Thank you again for participating in the Give to Max Day [2016] at The Raptor Center. As a U Student, I am amazed at the work that TRC does, and grateful for your gift to help rehabilitate sick or injured raptors. Thank you! Abbie '19 University of Minnesota. Post card 2017.

Dec. 2016--- "I did not remember to order my usual multi-vitamin. You recommended Metabalance [Sunrider]. I was very impressed with the quality of the product." E.L.I. Fitness Int'l client.

August 2016 ----"...a huge part of of what has made this decade so incredible is the profound the support that ZIN Members like YOU provide to their communities, special individuals and families by hosting ZUMBATHON Charity Events. You are a powerful force of good, sharing so much ZUMBA love through your actions."  Alberto Perlman, CEO, ZUMBA FITNESS

August 20, 2012--- "Thank you for your recent gift of $( ) donation to our Annual Fund to support the ongoing cause of history. Your generous gift with help the Minnesota Historical Society continue to offer a firsthand experience of history to nearly one million people this year, including 250,000 children. We appreciate your gift in support of our American Indian Initiative..." Shelly Rucks, Individual and Family Philanthropy cc: Matt Hill

December 15, 2011----"It is with delight that we at the Indian Health Board accept your donation of a HP LaserJet 3055 on behalf of our Running Wolf Fitness Center Program. I want to also extend a warm thank you from the staff of the Indian Health Board and Running Wolf as well as the clients it serves and recognize you for your generosity..." Patrick M. Rock, MD CEO & Medical Director Indian Health Board of Minneapolis.

June 2011----"...thank you so much for participating in a ZUMBATHON to raise funds for tornado victims in the Minneapolis, MN area." Executive Director, Bloomington YMCA

June 2008----"Thanks for your help with personal training, yard work, and my pets." J.K.

July 18, 2008----"...Pam and I wanted to make sure to we thanked you and acknowledged your efforts on Saturday August 11, 2007, the day of the "storm" and the subsequent days following the storm. Your work ethics helped to ensure our guests that their special day of Weddings and Banquets "happened" in a way which our customers had envisioned..." Pam and David Glass, Former Owners of Black Bear Crossings Café

Fall 2005----"Working with a YWCA Personal Trainer, I was empowered to become consistent in my exercise habits. Without a trainer, I would never have continued to exercise. It's disciplined me in other areas of my life and has developed my self-esteem, and confidence. I've gone down two dress sizes, and have made a new friend." Colleen W. YWCA Member

June 11, 2001----"Enclosed is a copy of the description for the Tai Chi Chih which you graciously agreed to lead at the Minnesota State Bar Association, Bar Convention on Friday June 22 at 7:45pm..." Judith Rush, Chair, MSBA Life & the Law.

Feb. 8, 2000---To: Executive Director Midway Family YMCA- Dear Exec. Dir.

"I want you to know how much I appreciated the fitness evaluation and orientation Eli Murdock provided. I've been to several Y's in my lifetime and his was the most thorough and complete I've ever had. Sincerely, Milan Mockvoak

November 3, 1997----"I wish to express my thanks for your presentation at Como By The Lake Senior Residence on October 9, 1997. The residents found the information and demonstration helpful in their daily exercise and health habits..." Bernice Goldberg, Como By The Lake

June 10, 1997----"Thank you for speaking to our MN NAPO group last week. We appreciated your time and information. My favorite quote from your talk was that inside vs. outside + focus = identity. Another part that really helped me understand how to drink 8 glasses of water a day is to think in terms of nourishment every 2 hours..." Jane Scheidnes, Second Vice President/Program Chair MN NAPO 

1997----"Thanks for coming in and showing us the health side of life." L.X. ---Como Park student.

"Thanks for taking your time to come and inform us about how to make our life more better." M.S.--- Como Park student.

"You are so energetic about life. You have motivated me a little more to get fired up about healthy bodies. I hope you make it as far as you plan. Thanks for caring about the students." H. K. (Bethel University Intern).

RECIPIENTS:

Lutheran Social Services, Neighbors Inc., Como Park Elementary and Como Park Sr. High, Tanka Fund, American Heart Association, The Family Place, The University of Minnesota Raptor Center, Cascadian Farms, Minnesota Food Share, Ishroon, Women's Advocates, Minnesota Waldorf School 8th grade Writer's Café -Donation to support Class of 2017 trip. 2018 Small Businesses in Minnesota. Church of St. Edward & Teresa Toda.

 PARTNERSHIPS 

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE* SUNRIDER INTERNATIONAL * ZUMBA FITNESS *AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE* * MN FAMILY TAE KWON DO* MINNESOTA ZUMBA INSTRUCTORS* ASSOCIATED BODYWORKERS & MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS* *MURDOCK LABORATORIES *ANN MAIRS FORCE FITNESS*SOKAOGON CHIPPEWA INDIAN COMMUNITY* MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE* SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY* INDIAN LAND TENURE FOUNDATION* AMERICAN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE*POW WOW GROUNDS COFFEE* *WORLD WILDLIFE FEDERATION*THE HUMANE SOCIETY* FOOD FOR THE POOR INC.*MPLS. AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER* MINNESOTA INDIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION*NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS IN PHILANTHROPY.

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