After playing competitive sports most of my young life, I found a love for the group fitness industry and started teaching classes almost a decade ago.  Several years ago, I began working with clients of all ages 1:on:1, specifically with individuals who have struggled with obesity and chronic injuries.  My belief is that a healthy lifestyle can be inclusive to all with the proper guidance and support – and the right macros!

I have been active all my life, even during my four years in a wheelchair. For a long time cardio was my go-to, until I fell in love with lifting weights and getting stronger.

As an ex-marathon runner who has eaten a plant-based diet for over 25 years, I know the importance of eating the right food and choosing the best exercises for your body. Everyone’s needs and goals are different. I love teaching and guiding women to plan and control their own health and fitness journeys.

Playing college soccer and having always been active growing up, fitness has always had its place in my life.  My true passion is finding that balance in functional movement and sport and seeing how your time in the gym improves areas of your daily life you never even thought about.  I compete in triathlons, and for me, being an endurance athlete is more than just going through the motions of a training session, but it’s about FUELING your body to perform at its absolute best!  Once I discovered the power of nutrition and how important it is for performance and overall health it became a pillar and fundamental part of my life.  I want you to not only look like an athlete but to feel like one too!

My passion for fitness and bodybuilding began in high school, and while it was a path I wanted to take further, I had always been told I could never make a career out of my “hobby”.  After keeping up with my passion on the side, and continuing my education in the fitness & nutrition field, I began competing for the NPC in 2014.  Fast-forward to 2019, I finally made the decision to go all in and pursue certifications and a career as a Wellness Coach, and I have been coaching clients online ever since!  I have a love for helping others reach the goals they envision for themselves, as well as sharing helpful ways to not only make nutrition and fitness possible in a busy lifestyle, but enjoyable and sustainable, too!  Cheers to your Health!

“Find your fit in fitness”  has been my motto since I dove head first into training in person clients in 2018.  I believe that your fitness journey should fit into your current lifestyle and ENHANCE your life in every way possible.  I want to show you how empowering it is to be strong and empowered through fitness and show up for yourself 1% better every single day.

My name is Kylie and I grew up in Western Michigan but have now lived in Metro Detroit for close to five years! My biggest passions outside of fitness and nutrition are my fiance, my four dogs and boating during the summer months! I got into fitness at the young age of 15, training with my dad after school and learning all the basics to strength training. Since then I have competed nationally in the women’s physique category and worked in all avenues of fitness with varying ages and fitness levels! About 18 years ago, weight training for women wasn’t as accepted as it is today and I have grown a huge passion to help women be confident and learn the skills necessary to feel comfortable in a gym setting, and be confident in their own bodies while building necessary muscle! I love teaching women that they don’t need to “diet” or starve themselves to get the results they want and to teach them that food is fuel and to not deprive themselves!

I have spent the last decade preparing myself to be in the position of the coach and trainer that I am today. I spent 7 years in a physical therapy setting. I have trained children, elderly, and athletes, and I fell in love with watching their successes. Being in that environment fueled my passion for health and fitness. I became obsessed with educating myself and getting results which ultimately led me to becoming a personal trainer and coach. My ultimate goal is to help every woman with even the smallest desire for change to learn how to fuel their bodies properly and become stronger, more confident versions of themselves.

I’ve been active my entire life: as a competitive dancer for 13 years of my childhood, in field hockey and lacrosse during high school, and 4 years of rugby in college. One of my proudest achievements is setting a powerlifting record in Oklahoma! I became a functional fitness coach for all ages and abilities, a D1 collegiate strength and conditioning coach (where I trained a Pan American weightlifting champion and two Colombian Olympic soccer players), a health educator and exercise physiologist for active duty soldiers at the Army Wellness Center, and I love empowering other women to be the absolute best they can be. It is never too late to be strong and FIERCE!

Health & wellness has always been my passion; it is the essence of who I am. I knew from a young age that I wanted to help people live healthier lives; I’m lucky to have my passion and career collide. I’ve worked in the wellness & fitness industry since 2002, and I plan to keep honing my skills and developing my practice in these areas. Over the years, I’ve gained specializations in functional fitness, weight loss & weight management, sports conditioning & injury prevention, working with active older adults, and numerous certifications in nutrition.

For the last eight years, I’ve been employed at an Ivy League University, providing one-on-one consultations in fitness, nutrition, life coaching & general well-being, as well as providing lectures and workshops on various wellness-related topics. I have a zest for life and adventure, and you can often find me in the great outdoors, or the gym. I’m a bulldog enthusiast, a Mom, an adventure seeker, and a traveler, and I’m always on the lookout for how I can help others.

Hi! I’m Jen.  Mom, wife, coach, USAF Veteran, and lover of all things active!  I earned my degree in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University in 2004 and was commissioned into the AF upon graduation.  After spending 7 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer I decided to separate from the military in 2010 and get back to doing what I love.  As a military spouse I was able to share my passion for health and fitness with the community through personal training and group fitness all while continuing my education in the field. 

For over a decade I have dedicated my time to inspiring others to find the potential within themselves to meet and exceed their fitness goals…and have fun doing it! Nothing brings me more joy than educating clients and motivating them throughout their fitness journey.  I’m also in a new chapter of my life now that my husband has retired from the military and we have settled down for good in Durango, Colorado. 

My personal goals are to continue to guide others on their path to great health while also maintaining my own health and fitness so I can enjoy all of the luxuries that living in a mountain town brings! I will strive to empower all of the women I coach and motivate them to become the best versions of themselves!