Today we’d like to introduce you to Jen Taylor.
Jen, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I cannot believe it was just five years ago, I was a beverage cart girl at a local golf course trying to make some extra money on the weekends for my then, new little family. I had recently graduated from UOfH Clear Lake in Fitness & Human Performance when I was working at the golf course just waiting to figure out what I wanted to do as my career choice. I remember every Saturday morning riding around on the beverage cart, I would call my dad complaining how frustrated I was working every weekend at the golf course. One day, he came back to me and said ‘only YOU can change that, Jen’. That is when I knew I wanted more for not only myself but my family. I started working out with a personal trainer not only for myself but to learn more about my career path. In my search of different options, I came across a Facebook ad for Delta Life Fitness – Bay Area, an women focused fitness program coming to my area! I immediately messaged for membership options & pricing, at the bottom of my message I mentioned I had just graduated and was looking for a job if they were hiring. The owner, Jessica, replied saying they were looking for an Assistant Manager and would like to meet up for an interview.
I met up with her the following day, not knowing that interview would forever change my life. In the interview I will never forget Jessica saying, “one day, you can open your own Delta, the opportunities are endless.” After that interview, I knew what my goal was, to one day open my own gym. Excited to say, I was hired for the Assistant Managers position at Delta Life Fitness – Bay Area. I fell in love with Delta as a whole, the position, the meaning, the women, etc. Do not get me wrong, there were stressful times, I mean it is a job, but I could not imagine myself anywhere else. After working for DLF-BA I got to a point where I needed to make a big decision, as I wanted to grow as an individual. I decided to reach out to Delta Life Fitness CEO, Josh Cherry, to see what it took to open my own DLF. After our first meeting with Josh, Robby (the president of DLF), my dad and my husband we knew this was our future, Delta Life Fitness. I was overwhelmed, excited, nervous, all the emotions but I knew this was what I wanted, and I knew we could do it. I had the perfect community to serve, Friendswood, Texas. Delta Life Fitness – Friendswood was a dream, that was coming to life. Although, the days can be long, stressful, and hard, they are worth it. I am living my dream, while changing the lives of so many women in the Friendswood community. I am forever grateful for Delta, as I know so many other women are too. Always dream big and work hard because hard work, always pays off.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
As a business owner, I do not think there is such a thing as a smooth road. One day you feel on top of the world and the next day you ask yourself how you will make it through the day. Right now, COVID-19 has hit us extremely hard. We will have been closed for exactly two months when we are able to open again on May 18th. This has been a huge financial hit for us, as it has been for so many small businesses. Besides the financial side of things, it has also been a struggle both mentally and physically. With the uncertainty of some many things, it really takes a toll on you mentally. The ups and downs are hard to manage but we are starting to see the light. We have built an amazing community in Friendswood. I have faith we will get through this and be stronger than ever.
Please tell us about Delta Life Fitness – Friendswood.
Delta Life Fitness is a women focused fitness program that is designed for all fitness levels. Delta Life Fitness provides women the ultimate experience in group fitness training. We strive in fitness and accountability for women who are ready to change their lives and be the best versions of themselves. We provide results-driven group fitness training. Delta Life Fitness’ signature Tone and Torch 30-minute workouts are scientifically designed for women’s bodies to tone up and slim down. Our Tone and Torch workouts are high-intensity exercises followed by low-intensity movements or resting periods. We combine cardio torching movements that increase your heart rate up to the 80% and 90% of the max heart rate. Then combine them with the perfect amount of toning movements that will help women achieve the perfect amount of muscle mass. Delta Life Fitness utilizes interval training that will have women working and resting for a designated period of time that lowers the heart rate into the 50% max heart rate range. These proven methods of training will have women burning the max number of calories for up to 36 hours after their workout. There are typically two things that stop women from working out, time and childcare. At DLF, we have the perfect solution for you. Our quick and effective workouts are only 30 minutes long. Also, we provide childcare for those who need it. You can see your child the entire time through our glass windows while you get to enjoy your workout. But what makes Delta Life Fitness so unique is the community of women we build. From the moment you step foot into DLF, you will be welcomed with open arms from not only the staff but our current members. Everyone is encouraging, motivated, and here to support each other on their fitness journey.
Contact Info:
- Address: 804 South Friendswood Dr. Suite 106
- Website: www.deltalifefitness.com/friendswood
- Phone: 8322085515
- Email: friendswood@deltalifefitness.com
- Instagram: dlffriendswood
- Facebook: Delta Life Fitness-Friendswood
Image Credit:
Three Sprouts Photography
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