Ep 4. Raising the Barre: Jess Connors’ Journey from Student to Fitness Instructor and Now Empowering the Next Generation
In this episode, Kelly Young interviews Jess Connors, an Inergy instructor, voted Best Barre Instructor in Northern Virginia. Previously an English teacher at Freedom High School, Jess recently transitioned to teaching PE where she also mentors aspiring fitness leaders aiming to become certified professionals. She shares her journey from an active childhood to becoming a fitness leader.
Key Topics Include:
- Authenticity in Fitness: The importance of being genuine and diverse in workout routines, and how creating unique classes keeps the experience fresh for students.
- Teaching Journey: Her progression from student to instructor and the impact of teaching PE.
- Health Challenges: Her experience with supraventricular tachycardia and overcoming health issues
- Behavior Change: The power of adding positive habits and focusing on controllable aspects of health, emphasizing that adding healthy habits is more effective than focusing on restrictions.
