Meet Jeanne Goodes…my trainer.
Jeanne is a AFAA Certified Personal Trainer; Crossfit Level I Certified; Crossfit Barbell Certified; Crossfit Nutrition Certified; Level I and Level II Stretching Seminars with Gillian Mounsey; Health Coaching Seminar with Candice Weaver; Dr. Barry Sears: Zone Nutritional Seminar held at Endicott College in Beverly, MA.
She has over 30 years combined experience as a competitive athlete and as a trainer, her experiences and knowledge are used to help a client discover his or her athletic potential. Using health coaching techniques and cross training methodologies, each workout is specifically designed for, and tailored to, the individual client. Her goal is to help clients change unhealthy behaviors, as well as to help them achieve their personal fitness goals. Through a tailored approach to the specific needs/goals of an athlete, her clients will achieve self-reliance, empowerment, and confidence.
(written by Jeanne and modified by me)
email – j2goodes@gmail.com
Getting to know Jeanne:
Jeanne and I on Amy's last WOOT run.
So if you haven’t noticed, I added a page here (found at the top) called “My Trainer” and it is some basic info about Jeanne. I asked her for a few more details that I would like to share with everyone. Also, if anyone is interested in hiring Jeanne she is contracted through MCCS and you can email her here or you can find her phone number here (scroll to the bottom).
- When did you first realize you wanted to become a personal trainer? It seems that training and coaching have always found me! Before I became certified, I volunteer coached many different sports, and I have always enjoyed training with friends.
- What motivates you? Changing a client’s thought process from, “I can’t…” to an “I can…”
- You mention in your bio that you were a competitive athlete… Can you tell me more about this? I started running competitively at the age of 6, but have been involved in many sports since then!
- Any advice for someone curious about working with a trainer but is feeling hesitant? Interview the trainer first – is it someone you think you can work with? Do you like the trainer’s approach to fitness and well-being? Is the trainer certified?
- What music would I find on your iPod right now? HAHAHA – none! I just got a new iPOD and haven’t set it up.
- I have to know more about this picture of you?! Please do tell! My husband captured a picture of me working out; I didn’t know he had a camera with him! I am doing the handstand push-up portion of my workout. The chalk on my pants is from the pull-up portion of my workout.
- Have you ever made a client cry? Throw-up? Or both at the same time! Yes, to all three! Usually, when a client reaches this point, it is because they have pushed themselves to the absolute limits of mind/body. While this ultimate push is not for everyone (and it doesn’t have to be!), I know that when a client reaches this stage, they have reached a new level of inner strength.
- What is the one word that would best describe Jeanne Goodes? Energetic
- In an effort to have an even number of questions – What has been the most rewarding experience of training someone? There have been so many rewarding moments in working with people, that it is hard to just pick one. From clients losing significant amounts of weight (and keeping it off), to watching a young client capture a regional running title in the 400m, to watching a client follow her own career into the fitness industry; my reward is making a positive difference in someone’s life. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with my clients.
I have also learned through conversation that Jeanne is a prior Marine (no wonder she kicks my ass so hard!) and is a mother of 3 and wife to an active duty Marine. I highly recommend Jeanne to anyone who is looking for change and unyielding motivational support along that journey. She is 100% here for me via email, phone and in the gym. Even on days like today – I was sick and couldn’t meet up with her – she was still supportive and emailed me a workout to do from home. I have had some people ask (in a whispering voice), “How much does it cost?” well, the answer is $30/hr and that is MCCS rate. BUT – it is ultimately priceless. She is worth every penny and this is also an investment in myself… and DAMNIT – I’m worth it. Over the past 15 months after having Nola I wasn’t back to my old self. I wasn’t able to get committed to a real training plan nor did I feel the energy and confidence that is growing in me as a result of this teamwork. Jeanne has my interests at heart 150% of the time. She is always telling me – “hey, you’re the boss” and if there something I don’t want to do or if there is something I want to do but we haven’t been that is my job to let her know. When we first started this I told her I was only interested in my running program. But that wasn’t completely true. I have always wanted to get more defined (as in “cut”) but have never been able to do it on my own. So after talking in the gym one day I told her I would like to focus on strength training as well. That was just a few weeks ago and I can already see a difference in my shoulders and triceps!
Okay – I’m getting off my soap box for now – but seriously – if you live here, contact Jeanne – if you live somewhere else – interview trainers at local gym until you find your match. It is important that you and your trainer work well together. I have had trainers at every Duty Station we have lived at and this is the first time I seriously look forward to seeing my trainer – or even call a trainer “my” trainer! Because she is so HER I am so motivated. Other trainers I have worked with just point to a machine and tell me how many reps and sets to do, they stand there while I do them and then we move on. Now I know the difference. Jeanne has set the bar pretty high and when we leave here I’ll be hard pressed to find a trainer to fill her shoes.
