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JDFit My name is John Durante and I am the founder of JDFit. Our goal is to offer the best coaching that is available.

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2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 READERS CHOICE BEST GYM IN BIG RAPIDS 🏆🏆🏆🏆

Experienced coaches and custom programs💪

Schedule a FREE intro at: getjdfit.com/free-intro-social Our business is located in downtown Big Rapids Michigan and we are a personal training/class orientated gym. My facility is comprised of nationally certified trainers and coaches with exercise science related degrees. Whatever the ability level, goal or need, my staff and I will help you along your journey!

10/29/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REP JDFIT! 🚨

The countdown is on! ⏰

There are only 3 DAYS LEFT to get your JDFIT gear before the apparel store closes!

Whether we're training in the gym, running errands, or just out and about, we love seeing our community represent JDFIT beyond the gym walls.

And if you've been meaning to grab something, now's the time!

Don't miss your chance to get your hands on some JDFIT gear. 💪

Shop the collection through the link in our bio before the store closes!

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“I want to start working out, but I need to get in better shape first.”We hear this more often than you might think.Mayb...
10/27/2026

“I want to start working out, but I need to get in better shape first.”

We hear this more often than you might think.

Maybe it's been years since you've stepped into a gym. Maybe you're worried about keeping up, not knowing what you're doing, or feeling out of place.

But here's something we want you to understand:

You don't need to be in shape to start working with a coach. That's what coaching is for.

At JDFIT, we don't expect you to walk through our doors already strong, fit, or confident.

We meet you where you are.

That means understanding your goals, your experience, your limitations, and what you realistically have time for.

Your first workout doesn't need to leave you exhausted. You don't need to train five days a week. And you certainly don't need to keep up with the person next to you.

Sometimes progress starts with two manageable workouts a week, learning the basics, and building the confidence to keep showing up.

Because getting stronger isn't just for athletes or people who already look fit.

It's for anyone who wants to move better, feel stronger, and stay active for years to come.

In our latest blog, we break down why you don't need to get in shape before joining a gym—and why the right coaching environment can make all the difference.

Ready the full blog here 👉 https://getjdfit.com/gym-news/im-too-out-of-shape-to-work-with-a-personal-trainer-lets-talk-about-that/

You don't have to figure it all out before you start. You just have to start.

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Missed a day? Ate the pizza? Only made it in twice this week? 🍕That’s not failure. That’s real life.Results don’t come f...
10/22/2026

Missed a day? Ate the pizza? Only made it in twice this week? 🍕

That’s not failure. That’s real life.

Results don’t come from one perfect week. They come from the average week you can keep showing up for, over and over again.

2-3 sessions a week for a year beats 6 sessions a week for a month. Every time. 💪

Built through consistency. That’s the JDFit way.

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10/16/2026

Small Groups.
Real Coaching.

this is what semi-private training looks like at JDFit and why members keep coming back!

It’s the “should’ve walked in sooner” for us!

Ready to walk in? Dm us FIT and we’ll help you get started 💪

But waiting until you’re “ready” is like cleaning your house before the cleaner comes. 😅 Coaching exists for exactly whe...
10/15/2026

But waiting until you’re “ready” is like cleaning your house before the cleaner comes. 😅 Coaching exists for exactly where you are right now.

Here’s what day one at JDFit looks like:
✔️ We see how you move
✔️ We build a plan around YOU
✔️ We meet you where you’re at, no judgment

Nobody here cares where you start. We care that you keep coming back. 💪

Know someone stuck waiting to be “ready”? Semi-private members, bring them to class during Bring a Buddy Week, Nov 9 to 14. 🤝 Registration link in bio

Tag the friend who needs to hear this 👇

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Got a friend who keeps saying, "I should really start working out"? 👀Bring a Buddy Week is happening November 9 to 14. S...
10/09/2026

Got a friend who keeps saying, "I should really start working out"? 👀

Bring a Buddy Week is happening November 9 to 14. Semi-private members, bring one friend to class with you to try JDFit for themselves.

Your buddy registers through the link in our bio so we can keep every class organized. Spots are limited, so don't wait.

Tag the friend you're bringing 👇

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You don't need to wait for January 🍂Fall is a great time to start again. Routines are back, the weather's cooling off, a...
10/08/2026

You don't need to wait for January 🍂

Fall is a great time to start again. Routines are back, the weather's cooling off, and you've got a couple of months before the holidays to build the habit.

📌 Save this for your first week back and send it to the friend who keeps saying "I'll start Monday."

Want a plan built for you? DM us START.

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JDFIT gear is officially here. 👀Now we can rep JDFIT inside the gym AND out.Our apparel store is live with JDFIT gear re...
10/01/2026

JDFIT gear is officially here. 👀

Now we can rep JDFIT inside the gym AND out.

Our apparel store is live with JDFIT gear ready to order. Choose your favourites, find your size, and order directly through the store.

But for us, it’s about more than putting our logo on a shirt.

We love seeing the community we’ve built represented outside the gym, too. ❤️

Thank you for training with us, supporting us, and being part of JDFIT.

Ready to rep JDFIT?

Shop the collection at https://raizedup.com/jd-fit/

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Before we start making new goals for October, let’s look back at September.What went well?What felt hard?What did we kee...
09/30/2026

Before we start making new goals for October, let’s look back at September.

What went well?
What felt hard?
What did we keep showing up for, even when we didn’t do it perfectly?

Progress isn’t always a new personal best or a dramatic change.

Sometimes it’s getting back into a routine.

Making it to one more workout.

Choosing not to give up after a hard week.

Or simply feeling a little stronger than we did before.

Those things count, too.

So before we turn the page on September, let’s give ourselves some credit.

Then we can head into October focused on what we want to keep building, not what we think we need to “fix.”

What’s one thing we’re proud of from September, and one thing we want to carry into October? 🍂

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Don’t join a gym just because you think you should..... and don’t start another routine because you feel guilty about wh...
09/29/2026

Don’t join a gym just because you think you should...
.. and don’t start another routine because you feel guilty about what you haven’t been doing.

We’d rather see fitness become something that actually fits your life.

Something we can build on.
Something we don’t dread.

And somewhere we feel comfortable enough to keep coming back.

That’s what we’re building at JDFIT.

Good coaching. Realistic goals. A supportive community. And training that meets us where we are.

We’re not here to convince anyone they need us.

But if you’ve been looking for a place to get stronger, build confidence, and feel supported while doing it, we’re here.

Send us “JDFIT” and let’s talk about getting started.

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Address

120 N Michigan Avenue
Big Rapids, MI
49307

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+12312246003

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