Jean Ann Murphy

My name is Jean Ann Murphy.  I have always had a passion for fitness and competition.  After the birth of my first child, I was certified through Mad Dogg Athletics (Spinning) to teach group cycle.  Initially, I was looking for a way to quickly shed some pregnancy pounds, as well as fill the void in my life after leaving my corporate job to raise our children.  I never knew how much I would LOVE teaching cycle.  I decided to also obtain a group exercise certification and began teaching Sculpting and Bootcamp as well.  A few years later, I became certified in Barre, which has become a huge passion of mine.  I love combining the cardio of spinning with the sculpting in the Barre program to help people with their overall fitness routine.

I also love running and triathlons!  My competitive nature makes "racing" a great way to guage the improvements I have made to my fitness level over time.  My job as a fitness instructor has been so fulfilling as I watch people literally change their lives by incorporating health and wellness into their every day.  I have established a regular following of early morning cyclists who keep each other motivated to continue to lose weight, stick with their routine, and also take their fitness to the next level.  I have watched people lose 100 pounds, run their first half and full marathons, and compete in IronMan events.  I am personally inspired by what I see in the gym every single day.

 Fitness has also been incorporated into my childrens lives very early on.  My two boys (now ages 9 and 6) enjoy running, hiking, swimming, and anything "sporty".  I am so glad the choices I have made to stay fit and committed to a healthy lifestyle are rubbing off on my kids.  I am so excited about the opportunity to travel with Fit Bodies, Inc.!