Jillian Fertig

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

This beautiful world and all it has to offer. Whether it's hiking Masada in the Judean Desert of Israel, diving the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize or seeing the world from 13,000 feet above the surface in free fall with a group of fellow skydivers, maintaining the health and wellness needed to have these experiences is my "why." It's so much more than just physical wellness; it's also about mental health. These two go hand in hand and for me.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

Traditional weightlifting and moderate intensity steady state cardio are the appointments I make with myself and keep every week. But I absolutely love mixing in a good hike, cycle, yoga or aerial acrobatics session. The key to staying consistent is to keep it interesting. Success at any level in life is obtained by consistency, not perfection. Not every day will be easy. Those are the days I remind myself that it's discipline over motivation and I need to show up for myself.

What would you do with $20,000?

I would use that money toward furthering my fitness goals and obtaining additional certifications to help others. I want to continue using my journey to inspire others along the way. I am all about helping other people. If I can help just one person get on a better path to physical and mental wellness, I will feel fulfilled. I want people to know it’s never too late to start living a healthier lifestyle, and it can be affordable and adaptable to whatever season one is in of their life.