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It's time to commit to YOU!
Stop searching for the one right thing, and learn how to do all the things
(without taking more time than you have to give) Find freedom from decision fatigue, but just having to follow the simple programs already designed to give you exactly what you need.
Stop doing random workouts, and START attacking your goals!
When you move with purpose everyday, you get to feel accomplished, strong, and in control!
Finally find the programs that help you move without pain again, not just focus on grinding out the strength and crazy cardio!
It's time to choose your own path to strength and wellness,
trust your body again,
move with peace and joy every day, not because you have to...but because you WANT to!
And it's time to NOT do it ALONE anymore....
Not only can I not wait to share the holistic practices that have worked for me and my lovlies, I LOVE to design programs specifically for the inner athlete in all of us! There is no need to put up with pain every day or feeling like you can't do all the other programs out there because they are too intense. My moto is and always has been...Some is better than none.
And there ARE days when you just can't...I get it because I've been there, and I have put together programs for those moments. Then there are days when you feel as if you can conquer the world! I have those programs too! I just want to encourage you to not give up, you are worth it, even it you start with 2 minutes or 5 reps, it's time to find your strength again.
Lots of love, Jo
LMT, ATC-R, CSCS, Certified holistic nutrition coach, Yoga instructor, thriving with autoimmune (and still struggling some days to keep it all together:))
A Little About Me
I'm Jo, certified everything fitness (LOL) and learning to bring back balance to my every day life! I am married to my best friend, living in Iowa and blessed with 4 amazing kiddos. But trust me, it hasn't always been (and still isn't) all sunshine and rainbows! A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and feel like I have been through the ringer ever since then! My family and I also struggle with autonomic dysfunction, as well as chronic anemia and adrenal Fatigue. Because of this, and our absolute love for sports, fitness, strength, and wellness, I have had to research, try and fail (multiple times...) and am finally discovering what works for me and my family to stay active AND recovered, as well as finding ways for my in person clients to continue to find balance in fitness and health, despite what they may be encountering in everyday life!
Fitness, Health, and Wellness just isn't what it used to be
And honestly...thank goodness!
It's ridiculous to me to even think about what I used to do in the name of fitness back in the day. Super long lift session, longer HIIT sessions, calorie counting, super restrictive eating patterns, carb cycling, no carbs...the list goes on.
Turns out though, all of that is complete BS
(& no surprise that we are now all dealing with some form of hormonal, digestive, and adrenal disruption!)
Yes I'm saying it out loud...STOP THE MADNESS!
"I love the way Jo breaks it down and makes
it so simple and easy to follow, in a world of
conflicting information overload, it's nice
to know she has done the research, and has the experience
to lead us in the right direction!"
Your daily workout should make you feel amazing and energized, something you look forward to doing everyday...and that is going to look different for everyone!
If you don't feel like you have the energy for your fitness, you probably don't! You may need to sit back and nourish and heal your body with amazing food and recovery movements. I want and encourage you to listen to your body with grace, not excuses, and teach you to listen to the cues your body is whispering to you, so you can naturally and peacefully, design the optimal lifestyle for YOU!
And then when you're ready for the kick ass strength that you crave, I'm here for you with short, super effective workouts that motivate and get results.
What you get:
*Community
*Support
*Yoga
*Recovery classes
*Strength and happy movement (aka low impact cardio:)) routines
*12 week strength training program
*Motivation and accountability
*Programs designed to fix your pain points so you CAN exercise regularly again...back pain, posture, neck and shoulder pain!
*Beginner Core Strength
All at a FRACTION of the cost it would take to get just one appointment with a therapist or trainer!
There is no first appointment fee or crazy hourly rate, just pay the low monthly cost of $45. and get access to ALL OF IT!
Inside the Choosing Strength Membership
you will find your true self again, along with some other pretty cool stuff too:)
Because I have worked in the fitness world for so long, every time I felt that I could serve my clients better, I would go out and learn how to do that! I started as a Certified Athletic Trainer and worked with clients through sports injuries, rehab, and prehab. Then I gained my certified strength and conditioning specialist certification (with NSCA) and started working with athletes in a strength and conditioning format! Using those skills I was also able to work with individuals in a personal training and group fitness environment, which I loved, but ended up knowing those clients still needed more, and went back to school to become a licensed Massage therapist. I now own my studio working specifically with sports, acute, and chronic injuries and leading in studio yoga.
Through out all of this I have had a small group of online followers who have continued the in studio trainings online!
I have decided that what we are doing here at the studio and small scale online, needs to be shared!
I have decided that what we are doing here at the studio and small scale online, needs to be shared!
It's the community that drives me to keep putting new classes and programs into the membership because I know you can feel amazing and I want to make the easiest path for you to get there!
I have STRUGGLED after my diagnosis, but I decided to never let it define me. I've hid from putting myself out there because I remained insecure about where my body has been. But I'm realizing that this is life, it's never going to be perfectly wrapped up in a bow, and just because I didn't fit the mold of a fitness pro anymore, didn't mean that I don't still know how t0 rehab-prehab-and teach you how to gain a shit ton of strength! Not to mention fix those pesky pain points like tight hips, poor posture, and back pain. I mean seriously, if you are going to make the time for fitness, it might as well be with a purpose!
If you are still with me...You NEED this in your life right now!
If you've read this far, this must be resonating with you. It's time to stop searching for what's going to work this time, and jump in! Join me today and commit to yourself this time...without having to navigate it all yourself!
YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Did I mention it's way less than the cost of ANY appointment you would have to set up and drive to? A personal trainer, massage therapist, athletic trainer, holistic nutritionist, a health coach, all add up to be insanely expensive, and you get access to all of my best material inside the membership for just $45. a month!
Stay as long as you need, as there will always be new material being added, and leave when your ready!
Click the link to get registered today
Hey Gorgeous!
Coming soon: I've got a gift for you -- totally free! I want to give you a 5 day functional strength training challenge that you can complete totally at home! This challenge is perfect for beginners, 0- light weights, or completely customizable using heavier or advanced weights! The secret is that the movements are purposeful, effective, and can be completed in just 15 minutes, AND I do the whole thing with you...no trying to figure out what the exercises are with weird print outs and unrecognizable names.
Did I mention there are no squats either? and tons of core? and how about the fact that these are designed to gain you strength without stress (cause who needs extra extra cortisol running around in our bodies right now) What are you waiting for, join me today and focus on strength and feeling great in your body again. Remember, you don't have to be perfect to start, you just have to start!