Too often people, especially women, skip proper strength training and choose less effective cardio based strength workouts or classes because the barrier to entry when it comes to proper and progressive strength training is higher. The weight room can be intimidating! I train and write programming for all experience levels but I specialize in teaching people to lift and helping them break down the barrier and get comfortable and skilled in the weight room.
I am registered Occupational Therapist, an ACE certified personal trainer, AFAA group fitness instructor, Precision Nutrition & habit coach with 34 years of rehab, strength, fitness and healthcare experience.
In 1990 I started teaching group fitness classes at USC and I am currently at Life Time Athletics.
In 1993 I earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and worked as a hospital-based Occupational Therpaist, in physical rehabilitation, for many years.
From 2010-2023, I owned and operated a a small strength training studio and created my Ladies That Lift program. Ladies That Lift was an all female, semi-private training program and facility that provided, a social, affordable, fun, non-intimidating environment where women learned proper lifting and nutrition skills.
My fitness and OT experience has taught me to focus on and prioritize preventable healthcare. Weightlifting helps you build stronger muscles and bones, helps support hormones and metabolism and may help protect you from diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer and other chronic conditions. Lifting and maintaining muscle is a non- negotiable!
In my opinion, and from years of experience, a good coach is an educator, an accountability buddy and is someone that works to provide their clients with the pertinent information and skills to help them become independent of in person coaching to help them stay strong, fit and healthy for life.
One size does not fit all in regards to fitness and nutrition. As a wife, mom, and employee and a business owner, I understand the struggles and the juggling that is required to balance life and prioritize yourself. That is why I meet you where you are at and we work together to build you a program that is appropriate for your needs, skills, finances and goals.
Jenny Dewey OTR,CPT,PN1