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Strength · Pilates · Conditioning

Jess Saunders

Strength & Conditioning | Mat & Reformer Pilates | Barre

  • Strength training & conditioning specialist
  • Personal training & group fitness
  • Mat Pilates · Reformer · Barre

About Jess

Jess Saunders is a certified Pilates, Barre, personal training and group fitness instructor with a particular passion for strength training and conditioning. She loves coaching women of all ages on the importance of weight lifting and helping them work toward their lifestyle goals.

Her classes bring together strength, purposeful movement and variety. Alongside weight training and conditioning, Jess enjoys teaching Mat and Reformer Pilates sculpt classes, helping clients explore different ways to build strength and stay engaged in their fitness routines.

Movement has long been part of Jess’s life. Her sporting background includes soccer and volleyball, alongside a decade of competitive martial arts. She holds a black belt in martial arts and a blue/black belt in weaponry, bringing a foundation of discipline, focus and commitment to her coaching.

Jess’s training spans Mat and Reformer Pilates, Barre, personal training and group fitness, including running, conditioning and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Her broad background allows her to bring different approaches to the studio while keeping strength and conditioning at the heart of her teaching.

She also holds a certificate in nutrition and has completed a professional course in celiac disease. She continues to build her knowledge through further courses in this area.

Whether you’re discovering weight lifting, looking for a conditioning challenge or enjoying a Mat or Reformer sculpt class, Jess is passionate about helping you work toward your goals and make movement part of your lifestyle.

Certifications & Training

Pilates & Barre

  • Mat Pilates Certification
  • Reformer Pilates Certification
  • Barre Certification

Strength & Group Fitness

  • Personal Training Certification
  • Group Fitness Certification
  • Running, Conditioning & HIIT

Nutrition & Continuing Education

  • Certificate in Nutrition
  • Professional Course in Celiac Disease
  • Ongoing Courses in Celiac Disease

Sport & Martial Arts

  • A Decade of Competitive Martial Arts
  • Black Belt in Martial Arts
  • Blue/Black Belt in Weaponry
  • Soccer & Volleyball Background

Take a class with Jess

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