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

  • 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

That’s me with the hand weight!