about jen

Jennifer Hessmer is an East Coast Instructor Training School (ECITS) and American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer, USA Track and Field Level 1 Running Coach and a Pre and Post-Natal care instructor. Jennifer is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the only nutrition school of its kind, and Teachers College Columbia University with a certification in health counseling. Jennifer has studied under Annemarie Colbin, PhD and has a certificate in Food Therapy from the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City. She is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and also certified by the American Red Cross in CPR, AED and First Aid.

Jennifer is currently an independent personal trainer, running coach and health counselor on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Northern New Jersey. Jennifer was formerly employed at Equinox Fitness Clubs as a Tier 3 Personal Trainer and The Running Center as an assistant running coach. Jennifer has successfully trained and coached beginner and more experienced runners in all distances, from the 5K to the marathon.

On a personal note, Jennifer has run 7 marathons, New York three times, Paris, London, Richmond, Philadelphia and numerous ½ marathons; most recently the Prague Half Marathon. Last summer, Jennifer competed in her first series of triathlons. She is a regular racer in the NYRR weekend races and a familiar face to many in central park.

Jennifer is originally from Darien, CT. She attended the University of Richmond and graduated with a degree in Leadership and Women’s Studies. After a 9 year stint as a paralegal and sales and marketing director at Skadden, Arps and Showtime Networks, respectively, Jennifer retired from her first career and followed her passion in health and fitness and helping others.