JENNIFER BIVENS
(She/Her)

CLASS INSTRUCTOR 

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WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Why PDX?

I was born in Sacramento, CA. Portland chose me by a work transfer in 1996 and I loved it here immediately- hence why I’ve been here for 28 years. 

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WHAT MAKES YOUR CLASS SO AWESOME?

My class is awesome because it is a fun, fast-paced class that is designed to strengthen every body no matter where they are on their fitness journey.

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WHAT IS YOUR TEACHING STYLE?

My style of teaching is low impact, functional movement that is effective in building strength for everyday life.

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WHAT'S THAT EXTRA SPECIAL SAUCE YOU POUR ON ALL OF YOUR CLASSES!?

​I love to emphasize how the body moves and how muscles work to empower members to learn why they are doing the movements and exercises done in my class.

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WHAT QUOTE IS MOST LIKELY TO COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTH DURING A CLASS?

"Squeeze your seat!"

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IS THERE A SPECIFIC MOMENT THAT GOT YOU INTO FITNESS? GUSH ABOUT IT PLEASE!

I have been a lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast but what got me into teaching Barre was having my own struggle getting my core strength back after my third baby and seeing major results by taking Barre classes. I wanted to pass on the extensive knowledge I have with strength and fitness- especially with others that have/had the same struggle.

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WHEN YOU'RE NOT FITNESSING, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?

When I am not fitnessing you will find me in nature- trail running, hiking, biking and swimming. I am also known to go a little hard and have loads of fun racing my mountain and cyclocross bikes throughout the Summer and Fall.

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WHEN YOU'RE FEELING DOWN, WHAT'S ONE THING YOU SAY TO YOURSELF TO GET YOU GOING?

"do your best- whatever that looks like for today."

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qUALIFICATIONS:

Barre Above™ Basic and Advanced Certified