Jessie Hilgenberg

I grew up playing sports, dancing, swimming and practicing Tae Kwon Do. After high school, I studied graphic design at CSU, Chico and began my life in the gym and practicing yoga. I grew up watching my father run, play handball and lift weights so that influenced me to always live a healthy, fit lifestyle. After college, I got my personal training certification and started training clients part time and fell in love with it! I wasn't interested in playing sports any longer, but wanted to find something athletic and challenging that allowed me to still compete. I did my first NPC figure show in 2010 and qualified Nationally in that very first show. I was completely hooked and amazed by the transformation my body was making!! I competed in 2 more shows that year and have 4 scheduled for 2011. I'm hoping to receive my pro card at the USA Nationals this July. Training for shows takes a major toll on my body so I made it very important to continue in my yoga practice. I traveled to Costa Rica for my 200-hr certification and continue to have a strong personal practice. My husband and I own three fitness franchises in northern Nevada, where we manage the gym, personal train and I teach yoga. xoxo Jessie