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Today we’d like to introduce you to Jillian Jones.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Jillian. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I have been a part of the FIT4MOM tribe (as we call it) for over 6.5 years now. I started as a lot of my instructors have, as a member. Nervous, scared and unsure of what this adventure called motherhood was all about. I did not have many mom friends, so I googled Stroller workouts and found my calling! Stroller Strides, or as I referred to it after the first workout, Crossfit with a stroller. I still remember the feeling that the first day as I approached the army of Bobs. I was more nervous than the first day of school! That feeling soon disappeared as I was welcomed into this group with open arms. I was invited to do things after class and to even hang out at night. The magical MNO or Moms Night Out if you are not familiar. I finally felt “normal” again, or at least as “normal” as a new first-time mom can feel. But I had support! And that was the beginning for me. From that moment on I was all in!

Fast forward 6.5 years and I went from a member to an instructor, to a Body Back coach, to a marathoner, to the General Manager, to a mom of two, to the owner! FIT4MOM Greater Denver spans an hour in each direction from Denver. We have over 300 active members, and an amazing team of 25+ instructors. When I started out with FIT4MOM I never fully envisioned all that this journey would be, and how much it would change my life!

It has been a crazy road, but one filled with so many amazing friends, amazing adventures, and turns I never imagined my life would take. I am a mother to two beautiful girls, Brooklyn (6) and Harper (3), and wife to a super supportive and awesome husband! I also have two fur babies!

I love running, and these days can call myself a distance runner! My husband actually calls me a border collie because I get a little nutty if I cannot get out to stretch my legs!!

I joined Stroller Strides back in January of 2013 and immediately fell in love. The programs were so much more than just a workout. This business is a community, a support system, and so much more, and I quickly fell in love with my tribe. With the help of Stroller Strides and Body Back I was able to lose the 65 lbs I had gained with my first pregnancy. I was able to get in the best shape of my life and become an instructor. I was able to run my first marathon. And I was able to have an active, fit and fabulous second pregnancy!

I instruct Stroller Strides, Strides 360 and Body Back and love being able to connect with moms on all different levels, and help them achieve their goals! The best feeling is seeing the smile on a mom’s face when she realizes that she has achieved what she set out to do!

I love everything about FIT4MOM! I have grown not only as a mom, and an athlete, but I have also been able to help women reach some amazing goals.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Owning a business is never smooth sailing, but there is nothing I would change about it! I have learned how to listen and trust my instincts more. I have also learned that it is ok to ask for help and that many people that believe in your vision, are more than happy to lend a helping hand! At the beginning of buying my business, I felt like I needed to do it all alone! But after a year, and talking to some amazing mentors, I realized that I needed help if I wanted to grow and succeed in this business, so I reached out and hired managers to help me delegate some of my daily roles. In that year after hiring additional help, the business grew over 40%!

We’d love to hear more about your business.
FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, our fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit.

We offer a variety of classes that help reach the needs of all of our moms so that they can work out (with or without) baby. We have weekly play dates so that we facilitate the growth of our mom community as well as incorporating our little ones. We have monthly Mom Nights Out so that mom can get some time to be a person, and really dive into those friendships is a fun and easy environment.

I am most proud of being there for moms in all ages and stages of motherhood. There is a space and a place for everyone, and our community is so welcoming. As a new mom, the world can be so isolating, so we are giving moms a common place to be. To be able to ask questions, laugh, cry, and just be amongst people in a common stage of life.

We are the nation’s leading pre/postnatal fitness program. And we are here for EVERY mom. 🙂 If you have never worked out, we have a spot for you. If you are a seasoned athlete, we have a spot for you. 🙂

So, what’s next? Any big plans?
We are just looking forward to continuing to reach all the moms. To make sure that moms know that we are here, and when they are ready we would love them to join us!

Pricing:

  • First Class is Free, so come and give us a try!

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