Jessica Johnson

About Coach

I started my love for fitness very early on. As a kid, I was very active. I always wanted to ride bikes, wrestle, lift weights, hike, or play sports. As I got older, I started taking fitness and health more seriously. I was seeking a new career that would make me happy after going through a difficult divorce in my early twenties. I was forced to try and rebuild/reinvent who I was or wanted to become. The only word that came to my mind at that time was “Strong”. This was my main catalyst to begin pursuing a career in fitness. I started selling high end home fitness equipment and realized I had no idea how to lift, even though I tried, I didn’t understand the complexity of it, or how to demonstrate to people how to properly use the equipment I was selling in good form. Fourteen years ago, I enrolled at NPTI (The National Personal Training Institute), where I received a years worth of hands-on training as well as my NSCA CPT. I ended up moving from selling home fitness equipment to becoming a coach at orange theory fitness. I wanted to teach people how to exercise as opposed to just selling them a piece or equipment that they would not use after 6 months. I wanted to tactically or strategically help them get to their goals. That meant getting my AFAA group fitness certification, my NASM CPT, as well as my CPR- First AID certifications. I wanted to do something more challenging, and I was invited to go to HIIT SQUAD. The moment I experienced the support, education, and mentorship from Aundre & the acceptance, support, and energy of the HIIT community, I knew I was home. I started as a member at HIIT and subbed a few classes until it became a permanent part of my growth and learning. Coaching has changed my life for the better. There is nothing more incredible than watching people conquer their inner self doubts, find their courage and confidence, and build strength through Aundre’s programming. Feeling like I can be a small part of that is priceless. Email : jessmjohnson82@gmail.com