I started training with Jen after I got invited to go on a 5 day trek up the high Inca plateau to
Machu Picchu, at some pretty hefty elevations. I knew I wanted to do it, but I also knew that I
was in no shape to attempt it. Fast forward about 8 months and I found myself in some
exceptionally beautiful, and very isolated, landscapes. And although I wasn’t the fasted one in
the group, I wasn’t the slowest one either! That was almost 8 years ago.
After I got back, I made a decision to keep with it, and I’m so glad I have. I can now remove the
AC unit from the window myself and put it into storage! I picked up my 6 year old niece with one
arm and carried her on my shoulder across the beach. I’m 52 years old and easily in the best
shape of my life. And since I struggled with obesity since puberty, that's something I’m
immensely proud of.
I thought initially, when I started, I would get a few lessons and then continue training on my
own. But I quickly discovered that without any accountability, I wouldn’t do it. So Jen is my
accountabilabuddy! She’s the reason I drag my ass out of bed some mornings. And sticking with
it has paid off in some unexpected ways as well. I fell down a flight of concrete stairs at the train
station, knocked my glasses and my shoes clean off! But I didn’t break a bone in my body. I
thank weight training and muscle mass for that!
Jen has become more than my trainer, she’s my friend. And she’s the most important part of my
health maintenance.
THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS!
Looking for a sustainable, supportive and demonstrably positive change in your life? I found just that working with Jen at Ignite Fitness.
I first met Jen when my daughter was visiting from California and wanted to go work out at a gym. She suggested we hire a trainer for a few sessions. That was almost three years ago and Jen and I have been working together twice a week since then.
I love that Jen designs and guides me through workouts that are varied and interesting. She is a curious, compassionate listener who seeks to really understand me, my fitness goals and any stumbling blocks I hit trying to achieve those goals. Our sessions are tailored to my needs, are strenuous and challenging without being injurious, and are always fun too! It is that perfect blend that makes me so comfortable coming to the gym week after week, year after year.
In summary, working with Jen has truly changed my life. I am more fit and stronger than ever (of course), happier, and better balanced (both in my body and emotionally). I am grateful every day for Jen. I can’t imagine my life without her!
Wellness Through Strength
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