Big J Fitness | Personal Training

Coaching

Ways We Can Work Together

1-on-1 Training

In-person sessions built around your goals, your schedule, and your body. Every rep coached, every week progressed.

Online Coaching

Custom programming available on demand, weekly check-ins, and adjustments that keep you moving forward.

Nutrition Coaching

A sustainable, no-fad approach to fueling your training. Conversations focused on clear targets and habits that actually stick.

Our Process

How It Works

1
Consult
We talk through your goals, history, and what has and hasn't worked before.
2
Plan
You get a training plan built specifically for you, not a template.
3
Train
We put in the work with coaching, accountability, and steady progression.
4
Progress
We track results and adjust so you keep getting stronger for the long haul.

Jared Janczak, MS, strength and nutrition coach

About

Meet Jared

I'm Jared Janczak, MS, a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA), and Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM) based in Madison, WI. I bring an evidence-based approach that goes beyond typical personal training, connecting the mind, body, and physical activity to help everyday people get genuinely strong, move better, and build a body they trust.

My approach is simple: individualized programming, 1-on-1 coaching, and habits you can hold onto for life. Whether you're recovering, competing, or just getting started, you get a plan built for you and a trainer in your corner.

Work With Me

Philosophy

Education & Approach

I believe lasting health isn't created through motivation alone: it's built through education, evidence-based coaching, and sustainable behavior change.

My work combines psychology, exercise science, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and behavioral health to help individuals improve both performance and long-term wellbeing. Whether working with athletes seeking higher levels of performance or individuals simply wanting to regain confidence in their health, my goal is the same: create practical systems that produce lifelong results.

Every program is built around the latest evidence in exercise science while recognizing that every person brings unique goals, experiences, and challenges.

Education

Purdue University Global

Master of Science – General Psychology

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA.
Specialized in psychology, behavior change, motivation, and mental health.
Applied psychological principles to health behavior, exercise adherence, and long-term lifestyle change.
Focused on translating scientific research into practical coaching and health interventions.

Research Capstone

Fitness, Technology, & Stress: Discovering Associations Between Perceived Levels of Stress, Fitness Tracking, & Physical Activity in Adults

Investigated the relationship between wearable fitness technology, physical activity, and perceived stress.
Explored how technology influences exercise behaviors and long-term adherence.
Examined opportunities for evidence-based coaching strategies that improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Combined psychology, exercise science, and health behavior research to better understand sustainable lifestyle change.

University of Wisconsin–Superior

Bachelor of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies

Concentrated studies in Psychology, Education, and Coaching.
Graduated with a 3.73 GPA.
Founded the Campus Recreation Personal Training Program.
Competed as a collegiate Track & Field athlete.

Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
USA Weightlifting (USAW) Level 1 Coach
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
CPR Professional Rescuer Instructor

Areas of Interest

Exercise Psychology
Behavior Change & Habit Formation
Strength & Conditioning
Human Performance
Lifestyle Medicine
Nutrition Education
Mental Health & Exercise
Injury Prevention
Recovery Optimization
Health Promotion
Community Wellness
Wearable Technology & Health Monitoring

Download Full CV (PDF)

Results

What Clients Say

"I started recovery work with Jared after a long period without exercise due to a health issue. He was specifically recommended because of his expertise beyond what is typical in a personal trainer. Working with Jared for more than 18 months helped me recover and then improve on my past fitness successes."

"Working with Jared is about more than just strength. He adds important focus on stability and tweaks goals over time, helpfully pushing for patience and focus."
Joe A.

"Jared is very easy to work with. I appreciate his flexibility with my schedule and his willingness to incorporate my other activities. Working with Jared, I found easy ways to add weight sets alongside my other activities. I'm now more comfortable using weights on my own, and I can see the results."
Kate N.

"Jared adapted a program to fit my needs competing in Strongman and other strength sports while also aiming to improve overall body composition. He was willing to field my questions and took in my feedback to help mold the program to what my body needed at any given time."

"Jared helped me look past the scale as the measure of success in the weight room, instead focusing on improved movement and cognitive function."
Brock P.

"Jared definitely helped me with my mobility. We talked a lot about diet and exercise. I can dribble a basketball now; beforehand I couldn't. He always has me thinking: if you're on your last rep, try one more. Jared has taught me to go to the gym every day."
Lyndsey H.

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