Hi, I'm Michelle, an NCSF certified personal trainer with a passion for working out and running. My fitness journey began when I was about 36, after having my third child, Jess. I felt out of shape, tired, and just unhappy with myself, so I joined the YMCA. As a child, I was chubby and NOT athletic, I was often the last picked during gym class in elementary school. I lacked confidence and never believed I could achieve what I can now. Starting at the YMCA, I discovered I could do the things I never thought were possible. I found time in my busy day to work out and quickly fell in love with fitness. Through the Y, I became a certified group exercise instructor, teaching bootcamp and teen classes while working on the fitness floor. Fitness, along with the supportive community I discovered, became my "happy place," transforming my life and boosting my confidence.  In my free time, I love being outdoors for a run or hike! 

Hi, I'm Jess! I’m an NASM-certified personal trainer and Nutrition Coach, with a lifelong passion for fitness. My journey began at the age of six when I started gymnastics, which I competed in until I was 18. After my gymnastics career, I discovered a new love for strength training and the gym. My journey hasn’t been without challenges—I struggled with anorexia for years, which gave me firsthand experience of how poor nutrition can affect both physical and mental health. Through recovery, I found balance, and that inspired me to combine my education with my personal experience to help others build a healthier relationship with food and fitness. In my time not at Work It Out, I love spending it coaching competitive gymnastics!