Jess Heiss
Online running and strength coach for everyday athletes
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Strength and powerliftingRunning and enduranceWomen's fitnessNutrition and habitsOnline coachingConfidence and self-esteemMindset and habitsMental toughness |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Performance coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Sturdy Girl |
Jess Heiss is an online running and strength coach who helps everyday athletes get stronger and more confident. She runs Sturdy Girl, a coaching business with a weekly podcast and an apparel shop. Her plans mix strength, running, triathlon, nutrition, and mindset work. She builds training around each client's job, stress, and goals. She rejects body shrinking as a goal and focuses on strength and body image.
What Jess helps with
Jess works with people who want to run, lift, or race and feel better in their bodies. She also covers body image and confidence around training.
- Training for a first 5K, 50k, or triathlon
- Lifting heavier with smarter programming
- Balancing lifting and running together
- Moving from powerlifting to running
- Building consistency with exercise
- Feeling confident in your body
- Training around a busy job and life
- Returning to training after injury
Who Jess works with
Jess coaches everyday runners, lifters, and triathletes. They do not need to be experienced or chase podiums. Many want to feel stronger and more confident. Clients train in a full gym, a garage, or a living room, and plans are built around the space they have.
How Jess works
Jess offers two coaching levels. Coaching Lite gives strength or run and triathlon programming in the Everfit app, plus email support and program changes. Coaching Pro adds hybrid programming, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, unlimited messaging, form reviews, and progress tracking. New clients start with a short application and a 30-minute call.
Background and qualifications
- Coach and host of the Sturdy Girl Podcast
- Runs the Sturdy Girl brand with coaching, podcast, and apparel shop
- Coaches running, strength, triathlon, and hybrid training
- Brand is tied to EverWild Performance
Jess Heiss pricing
Programs and services
- Coaching Lite
- Coaching Pro
- 60-minute Sturdy Strategy Session
- 30-minute intro call
- Sturdy Girl Podcast
- Guide on strength training for runners
Jess Heiss reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jess pairs run, strength, and triathlon coaching with a podcast and a body image focus that rejects shrinking as a goal.
Best for women who run or lift and want a flexible plan that supports strength and body confidence.
Common questions
How much does Jess Heiss charge?
Coaching with Jess runs $85 to $150 an hour. Message Jess from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jess Heiss help with?
Jess Heiss helps with training for a first 5K, 50k, or triathlon, lifting heavier with smarter programming, balancing lifting and running together and moving from powerlifting to running.
Does Jess Heiss coach online?
Jess is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Do I need to be an experienced athlete to work with Jess?
No. Most of her athletes are everyday runners, lifters, or triathletes who want to feel stronger and more confident.
How do I contact Jess Heiss?
Send Jess a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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