Inspiring Conversations with Jackeline Perez of Jacked Gym/ Jacked with Jackie

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jackeline Perez.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My journey as a gym owner first started when I got hired at La Fitness located in West Covina on Rowland when I was 22 years old.. I was simply training my uncles to help them lose weight and get stronger, when suddenly on e of the sales reps approached me and asked me if I wanted a job. At the time I was just a college student and I quickly said yes! Years prior to this very moment, I had been an athlete since I was 8 years old by playing basketball and later participating in cross country and track as well in high school and in college. I’ve always loved fitness and living a healthy lifestyle and encouraged others to do the same. My mother instilled healthy habits in me at a young age. What really was the true catalyst that drove me to start my own business was the injustice I faced as a woman in the gym corporation as well as the fitness industry. Although I was truly loved and respected by my clients, I experience disrespect, hate, and harrassment from co workers and other trainers in the field. When I pulled away from corporate and decided to branch out and start my own training business, it got very dark and lonely at times. On many occasions I wanted to quit and asked myself why I didn’t feel like I was excelling or going anywhere. Fast forward to today, now owner of Jacked Gym, I am so grateful to myself for not quitting. I am blessed to have a family and friends who cheered me on from the sidelines and helped me to always believe in myself.

Alright, 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?
It was not always a smooth road. I experienced a lot of darkness, depression, and loneliness. I felt like I wasn’t going anywhere. at times and hated myself for not being able to find passion in training anymore. I realized that although my passion for training was dimming, I discovered my true passion: leadership. I needed those moments of helplessness to realize that I was boss woman who needed to rediscover her strength and passion.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Jacked Gym is a facility that offers Group Training, Personal Training, and Memberships. We specialize in motivating groups of 5 clients at a time to train hard and get elite results in their physique, stamina, mental health, and overall well being. We are different from others because we offer memberships along side training services, a. website that keeps track of the goals and progress of all of our members, Kangen Water to keep our members hydrated, 24 hour access, locker access, top of the line training equipment as well as a Jacked Gym app that is both accessible on Apple and Google. We want our readers to know that there is something for everyone at Jacked Gym whether you are a beginner or a mire seasoned athlete, we offer what you need as well as gave access to multiple trainers and training styles in order too get you to the next level.

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
Jacked Gym has a app as well as an instagram called jackedgym.jwj.

Pricing:

• Memberships $95
• Client Memberships $55
• Group Training $60 per session
• Personal Training $120

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com

Image Credits
Credits to Mathew Martinez.