Community

These powerful words from our community members express their unique journeys and experiences at JABS. We are honored to be a part of your journey.

“In the ten years since college, I have tried what feels like every group fitness format out there, and until JABS, I had never found anything that made me feel like the athlete that I used to be. The one who would do whatever it took to be the best she could be. The one who would work on problem skills on her own until they were perfect. The one who was always excited when an extra practice was announced. The one who could never get enough. JABS has truly brought that piece of me back to life. My husband recently said that he’s never seen me as passionate about something as I am about JABS. I am so glad that JABS has brought this side of me back, and that I can share it with him and with this community.”

-Kara D.

“After just 6 weeks I couldn’t believe the changes I felt and saw in my body. But once I got there, it wasn't fitting into my old jeans that excited me. It was being stronger. It was using heavier weights and doing more reps of exercises I once couldn’t do. It was nailing the choreography. JABS will change your why.”

-Leah S.

“I was done making excuses, done reading other people's success stories and wishing that was me, instead I swore to myself that I would BE that next success story. 8.5 months later and I can proudly say I’ve accomplished more than I set my mind to and have transformed not just my body (15 lbs down!!) but also my mind, outlook on life and overall self-confidence.”

-Callie F.

“Not only are the workouts fun and effective, but the community is extraordinary and the mental health gains I’ve experienced throughout this time are incredible. We lift each other up and support jabbers that are literally strangers. These workouts don’t exist anywhere else. I’ve tried EVERYTHING, trust me.”

-Rayna G.

“Every class is different, with exercises and moves that have clearly been well-thought-out, unlike any other fitness program I've ever done. The coaches were incredibly kind, positive, and patient with me when I was a beginner, and I’ve been able to advance in a way that has been sustainable, motivating, and progressive.”

-Jamie T.

“I love how I feel in my skin, and I love what my body can accomplish.”

-Sophie B.

“I look forward to exercise now. JABS has brought so much structure and pure joy to my life. While it’s definitely made me physically stronger, more importantly, it’s made me so much mentally stronger. I’ve finally developed a healthy relationship with food and working out, which is something I really struggled with in the past.”

-Gill H.

“JABS has showed me that fitness doesn’t have to be an uphill battle”

-Emily C.

“While I’m still uncertain what the secret sauce is or how the magic works, I’ve finally found a system in which I thrive in. I can feel it because I am not looking for an aesthetic change, I walk into every class wanting to be stronger.  I’m excited to do every class and push my body to do something new.”

 -Alyssa H.

“You ask anyone close to me how insecure I was about how I looked and felt about myself,  and how JABS has changed EVERYTHING. With JABS I am so much stronger, I am excited to wake up everyday and JAB and I smile SO SO much more and it’s FUN! And best part I STILL HAVE THE SAME DIET AND EAT PIZZA AND ICE CREAM WHEN I WANT! I am down almost 15lbs!!!”

-Jenna H.

“Watching [JABS] from the sidelines made me crazy and I wanted in so bad, so I got out of my own way and showed up. I was immediately hooked. Two years later; I'm still here. The feeling at the end of a jabs class, when you are completely spent and have truly conquered things you didn’t think were possible for yourself, is incomparable. It has overflowed into my day-to-day life whenever I feel self-doubt, or see something as daunting, I’m reminded of how powerful and strong I am and I know I can get through anything.”

-Shay F.

“It’s shocking to think how much my life has changed after these months at JABS. People see it in me, and I see it in me too. I look at this community - the one I am lucky to be part of -  and it only pushes me to work harder - physically, mentally, and professionally. To me, JABS is more than a fitness journey. It’s a life journey.”

- Paula F.

“Each class gave me not only the physical push, but the mental push to help me overcome my struggles both in and out of the gym, and enable me to build the life I wanted. Not only did I become stronger, but I felt more like myself than I had in years. It felt good to work towards something again, watch myself get good at something, and to be proud of myself for the first time in a long while. I never set out to change my body or my life, but it happened, and I couldn't be more thankful.”

-Ali M.

“I’ll never forget my first class. It gave me something that I hadn’t had in months: hope.”

-Juliette H. (now 300+ classes in)

“Like so many of us, all it took was one class to realize - woah. I get it now. After that first class I simply never stopped showing up.”

-Kate H.

“What I love most about JABS is the community. Before I started Jabbing, I was always a solo gym person. None of my friends enjoyed it the way I do or got why I prioritize going, so I always did my own thing. When I found JABS, I finally found a group of people love exercising the way I do.”

- Michelle A.

“Before JABS,  I would consistently try workout random challenges. Personally, doing those things and hearing so much conflicting advice was confusing and not good for my mental health. With JABS, I’ve gotten my mental health to a great place and transformed who I am - I am no longer a person who says “I can't” or “that is not for me” as an excuse.”

-Sophia G.

“If there’s one thing I can say, it’s don’t be discouraged when you’re looking at the other journeys and you feel like you haven’t lost weight or you don’t see ab lines yet. Maybe your goal is to forget that other people have different journeys than you. Maybe you have smaller milestones, or mental obstacles to overcome, or invisible mountains to climb. You define the goals that you set; do not set your goals based on someone else. And if you’re watching/reading/working out through Instagram and you’re nervous about coming in? JUST DO IT! Come find me and I’ll be your workout buddy!”

-Sam O.

“They [the JABS trainers] make group fitness feel extremely personal. They’ve taught me compassion, kindness, and showed me that I would get stronger if I did the modifications that my body needed to do for the stage that it was at. JABS has given me everything that I need, mentally and physically, to take back control of every aspect of my life. 

- Shaye W.

“Because of JABS, I have a new mindset in my everyday life and I’m reminded to continue prioritizing myself, whether that means making time for JABS, or in a more general sense with personal relationships, plans, and goals. I’m reminded to listen to myself, to listen to my body, and to follow the things in life that make me feel good.”

-Gianna F.

“JABS taught me accountability. Skipping a Monday night or sleeping through a 6:30 class was just not acceptable anymore because I wasn’t just selling myself short and I was missing out on an opportunity to make myself stronger.”

-Christina S.

“JABS is a community of people who strive to be the best versions of themselves and have fun doing it.”

-Ari S.

“In the ten years since college, I have tried what feels like every group fitness format out there, and until JABS, I had never found anything that made me feel like the athlete that I used to be. The one who would do whatever it took to be the best she could be. The one who would work on problem skills on her own until they were perfect. The one who was always excited when an extra practice was announced. The one who could never get enough. JABS has truly brought that piece of me back to life. My husband recently said that he’s never seen me as passionate about something as I am about JABS. I am so glad that JABS has brought this side of me back, and that I can share it with him and with this community.”

-Kara D.

“You are capable of fighting through anything when you find the space that allows you to be your happiest self. For me that place is JABS.”

-Turku C.