With over 45 years experience in the fitness industry, Jane owns and operates Fitness Choices from her home in rural Viola, Wisconsin. The focus of her work is to help women overcome obstacles to maintain healthy habits for life. Her award-winning column, “Jane’s World,” appears weekly in the Crawford County Independent & Kickapoo Scout newspaper. Jane’s books include two essay collections, Not a Perfect Fit and Thunderstorms & Tiny Turtles, as well
as a series of books for children written in collaboration with her rat terrier mix, Finnegan. When not working, she enjoys hiking, biking, backpacking, and spending time with her critters.
My Philosophy
Group Class
Accreditations & Qualifications
Certified Health Coach (American Council of Exercise)
Certified Wilderness First Responder
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Trained with Dr. Miriam Nelson and became a certified Strong Woman Program leader
Certified Silver Sneakers instructor
Trained National Arthritis Foundation instructor
CPR and AED-certified
National Strength and Conditioning certification through the YMCA where Jane was ranked the top in her class
STOTT Pilates trained
Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Mental Wellbeing)
HEART (Help End Abuse Response Team) Volunteer for Vernon County
NOLS National Outdoor Leadership Program Participant
Graduate of UW Stevens Point Health & Wellness Coaching Program
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
That’s me with the hand weight!