Meet Ann Marie Piatt

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ann Marie Piatt.

Ann, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I began working out at the first Jabz location in Scottsdale five years ago. I fell in love with the workout and the community of women! I was a very out of shape new mom and found the workout to be extremely difficult during my first few classes. On my 2nd day, I tearfully asked the trainer if I should come back when I was in better shape. She replied, “NO! You just keep coming back and you’ll get stronger and stronger with every workout!” So that’s what I did and she was right! After a few short months, I got stronger both physically and mentally. I’d never felt so confident, healthy or strong in my entire life. The trainers were amazing and worked with clients at all different stages in their fitness journey. My husband and I moved to Gilbert in 2017. I grew up in the East Valley, I loved our new house and neighborhood, but I desperately missed having a great Jabz to workout at. My previous career was in education and with having a little one at home I found it hard to be a good mom and a good teacher. After a lot of thought and discussion, my husband and I decided to make the leap and open our Jabz studio in Mesa. We are now getting ready to celebrate our first anniversary!

Has it been a smooth road?
It hasn’t been easy. After several delays with contractors, permitting and completing the buildout our opening date was pushed out by several months! We ended up opening the doors three months later than planned. It was right before the holiday season when almost no one is thinking about exercising or starting a new exercise routine! There were many lonely days with no one in classes where I’d spend time learning new things to try or planning different marketing ideas, but mostly praying that we’d made the right decision for our family. I’ve heard the saying “you don’t know what you don’t know!” I learned very quickly there was a lot I didn’t know, so I spent those slower opening months learning about owning and running a business.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
Jabz Boxing Fitness for Women is a 45-minute circuit workout that combines boxing exercises with cardio, strength training, plyometrics, and numerous other functional exercises used to produce maximum results for your body. The Jabz workout is for ANYONE and EVERYONE. Whether your level of fitness is a beginner or you are looking for a more challenging class, the Jabz workouts are designed to be modified to meet all clients’ needs.

Jabz Mesa is becoming known for the strong and fierce women who create our community! As women, we are our worst critics and starting anything new can be intimidating. The most common feedback I receive from new clients is how warm and welcoming my trainers and members are. We’re also known for the best full-body workout people have found. Clients sometimes see results that even they are surprised by. A Jabz workout is intense, but it is also FUN! When people love what they’re doing it doesn’t feel like work, so coming to Jabz is their self-care time and our clients don’t skip it!

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I love all the small family businesses that are popping up in Mesa! I grew up in Mesa so I’ve seen the growth and development. It’s beginning to feel like Mesa is getting cool!

Pricing:

• New Member special: 10 classes + MMA gloves for $49
• New Member special 5 classes + MMA gloves for $35
• October Anniversary Sale on all memberships and class packages

Contact Info:

• Address: 3638 E Southern Ave Ste. C-101
• Website: jabzboxing.com/mesa
• Phone: 480.359.4935
• Email: annmarie@jabzboxing.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/jabzmesa
• Facebook: facebook.com/jabzmesa

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