We built the gym we always wished existed.
Fitness By Jess started with one simple belief: that getting in shape shouldn't feel lonely, intimidating, or out of reach. It should feel like coming home.
About the coach.
Jess Thomas has been a fitness professional for 15 years. Her passions began with perinatal fitness and have since grown into a love for strength-based training and Olympic Weightlifting.
Seeing the need for a convenient and flexible fitness outlet for the busy residents of River Reserve, she started Jess's Gym in the Fall of 2017. Today, it's still a successful and sought-after environment for people of all ages to stay healthy and get to know their neighbors.
Jess cares deeply about creating a non-intimidating and fun atmosphere centered around the strength and health of both body and mind. Stop by and give it a try today!
The values behind every class
Everyone belongs
Ages 16 to 80, first-timers to athletes. There is no "too out of shape" and no "too advanced." You fit here, exactly as you are.
People over PRs
Personal records are great. But the friendships, the check-ins, and the feeling of being missed are what actually keep you coming back.
Progress, not perfection
Showing up at 60% beats skipping at 100%. We celebrate consistency, modifications, and every honest effort.
Affordable on purpose
Fitness shouldn't be a luxury. We keep memberships fair so the whole neighborhood can join in.
Real coaching
Certified coach who watches your form, learns your goals, and meets you where you are — never a screen or a script.
Good energy only
High fives, not ego. We leave the intimidation at the door and bring the encouragement instead.
"No grit, No pearl."
That sentence is on our wall, in our coach's head, and behind every single class we run. It's the whole reason we exist.