I met Jenna in the midst of a very difficult time in my recovery journey. I felt hopeless. After experiencing two different major cardiovascular events impacting my nervous system, most of my doctors couldn't agree what kind of activity I could do that would be "safe" for my body. I was miserable. I was a former marathon runner and love endurance sports. I needed to exercise to feel most like myself. My mental health was plummeting.
Jenna was a ray of light in the darkness. I suddenly had access to a fitness professional who understood that stroke and neuro injury recovery are not bound by traditional PT or OT. She immediately had ways for me to start small. Over the course of April - September, we incrementally built up my strength and endurance. It wasn't major things but every single week, there was a small gain. By the time we reached the fall, I was able to do what I love most: continuously run for a 3+ miles!!
Jenna is an AMAZING resource for anyone looking for more. She helped me reclaim my body and be functional again. I lived on egg shells before. I was so scared of having a third event. I don't feel scared anymore. I have gained an understanding of how to be functionally fit, not angry with my body. I have understood that adaptive fitness is about modifying exercise to meet your body where it is. It's amazing. I've never been happier! Jenna has taught me skills for life. No matter where I go in the world, I am so excited to be part of the FtF family and have this community rooting for me every...
Read moreJenna has been instrumental in enhancing my balance, coordination, strength, and overall confidence in the gym. I am incredibly grateful for her coaching over the years.
From our very first session, it was evident that her expertise and dedication to client success are unmatched. She tailors each workout to my specific needs and goals, ensuring I feel both challenged and supported. Jenna gives the same level of attention and feedback to her remote clients as she does to those she sees in person, and I've been fortunate to experience both.
Most importantly, Jenna has transformed my mindset as an adaptive athlete with Cerebral Palsy. I now approach workouts with renewed confidence, enthusiasm, and improved ability to advocate for myself and my needs at my CrossFit gym.
Instead of trying to conform to CrossFit's traditional standards of fitness, I have learned to embrace my unique movements and the modifications they require. Thanks to Jenna, I am now doing box jumps, burpees, and deadlifts from the floor and much more —experiences I once thought were out of reach. She has opened my eyes to new possibilities, helping me break free from the limitations imposed by my disability.
If you’re seeking a knowledgeable and encouraging coach who genuinely cares about your progress, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Jenna. She will change your life.
Thank you, Jenna, for helping me become a stronger and more confident...
Read moreI've been training at Fit to Function for just under two years, and it’s completely changed the trajectory of my life. Since joining, I’ve qualified for the Adaptive CrossFit Games twice, something I didn't think was possible before rolling through their doors.
What began as a way to get stronger has turned into much more. Living with a rare, neurological disease, I’ve become more confident, more capable, and even started encouraging others with Friedreich's ataxia to workout. Being a part of this community has been powerful—it’s helped me become an advocate and push past limits I didn’t think I could.
Jenna and the coaches at Fit to Function are true experts—not just in fitness, but in how to modify workouts so that everyone who comes through the door, no matter the disability, can train effectively and safely. They push you with workouts that are genuinely challenging, but they also have an incredible ability to see what you're capable of—even before you see it in yourself. That kind of support and belief makes all the difference. Whether you're new to adaptive fitness or already competing, this is the kind of place that meets you where you are and helps you go further than you...
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