About

From the Strength & Beauty Creator Jessica Stephen:

“The Strength and Beauty program is not just about muscles and a hot body, yes that is part of it, but I wanted to create a transformational program for women to achieve long term success and true happiness. Strength & Beauty teaches you to be aware of your life and the choices you make. Strength & Beauty this is not just a fitness program, it is a movement. It is a movement to inspire women to take charge of their lives and become the person they desire to be.  Together we will change society’s view of women and more importantly the way other women view each other. Commit to this program today, get results & transform your life!”

Strength and Beauty is a highly focused, intense 4 week program for women who are serious about getting results and getting them fast! Learn how to cultivate strength and beauty from the inside out with one of the 3 available Strength & Beauty Packages including an online option for anyone outside of the Austin area. Find Out More

About Jessica Stephen:

Jessica is a wellness coach and personal trainer, the Director of the 5FIT Program at 5 Fitness Training and Yoga and the Creator of the Strength and Beauty program. She continually seeks out knowledge and experience to bring the best to her clients. Jessica is passionate about helping others to achieve a happier and healthier life and specializes in functional training and strength development for life and overall wellness and will motivate you to surpass your highest goals.

“I believe my destiny in life is to empower and inspire people everywhere, especially women, that they can have the life they want and health and fitness is a critical part of that. Fitness and Nutrition are my vehicles to changing people’s lives from the inside out and is the most rewarding career I can imagine for myself.”

Qualifications:

  • Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin
  • BASI Pilates Instructor
  • CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
  • CrossFit Nutrition Certified
  • CrossFit Running and Endurance Certified
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
  • CrossFit Mobility Certified
  • Sicfit Sponsored Athlete
  • 2010 Individual Games Competitor
  • CrossFit Central 2009 Coach of the Year

Competitions:

  • 11th Place South Central Regional Qualifier 2009
  • 2nd Place CrossFit Central Affiliate Team International CrossFit Games 2009
  • 2nd Place South Central Sectional Qualifier 2010
  • 4th Place South Central Regional Qualifier 2010
  • 31st Place International CrossFit Games 2010
  • 2nd Place Texas Throwdown 2010

Fitness/Commercial Modeling:

  • Rae Cosmetics
  • Endless Beauty
  • Sicfit Apparel
  • Trigger Point Performance
  • David King Fitness
  • Nexersys

About Coach Alex Janss:

Alex is a wellness coach and personal trainer. Fitness is the tool that enables her to empower people but the empowerment goes beyond athletic accomplishments.  She addresses the whole person: body, mind and soul.  She continually seeks out knowledge and experience in order to give the best to her clients.
” My love stems from my servant’s heart.  Empowering people is not my job, it’s my passion and my joy.  Coaching is my tool to find their success and their greatness, and my purpose is to utilize this tool to change lives.  I want you to know you are not alone in life’s journey and there is  a light in each of us let it shine so others can see”

Qualifications:

  • Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin
  • CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
  • CrossFit Running and Endurance Certified
  • CrossFit Rowing Certified
  • CrossFit Movement and Mobility Certified
  • University of Texas Collegiate Rower and Captain
  • 2007 Selected for the US Rowing Development Camp
  • 2009 Boston Marathon Qualifier
  • 2010 CrossFit Games Competitor Team
  • 2011 CrossFit Regionals Qualifier

About Lauren McAuliffe, Strength & Beauty Coach:

Lauren is a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. She inspires others to adapt a healthier lifestyle and gain confidence through strength. With a background in training Pilates, Lauren has a lot of experience working with women to and emphasizing the importance of mind-body connection. Lauren believes that everyone has the power to achieve their goals and encourages a “no excuses” attitude when approaching health and fitness.

“I’ve transformed my body and accomplished things I never thought possible. My personal experience has instilled in me a passion to inspire others to do the same while being able to relate to the process every step of the way. I am eager to share my wealth of knowledge in nutrition and functional fitness as well as provide the motivation necessary to changes lives.”

Qualifications:

  • Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin
  • CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
  • Personal Trainer at 5 Fitness Training
  • BASI Certified Instructor in Pilates
  • Trigger Point Performance Therapy Certified
  • Underground Strength Coach Certified