Jada Basdeo

Hi, I'm Jada, a VitaFit Coach and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. I received my certification online in 2024, but my fitness journey started in 2023 during the "Bring-a-Friend" promotion at AEVITAS. For over 10 years, I struggled to incorporate fitness into my life, trying organized sports like lacrosse and basketball in my youth. But no matter how hard I tried, playing in school sports felt challenging and discouraging. When I found this gym, everything changed.

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I quickly fell in love with CrossFit. The coaches, group fitness, and, most importantly, the community kept me coming back for more. Here, I didn’t feel out of place for my age and fitness level. In my own journey, I started with VitaFit, building my stamina and learning the basic movements. From there, I transitioned to CrossFit, where I developed proficiency in Olympic weightlifting, improved my stamina, mastered jump rope, and built the upper body strength to conquer pull-ups, handstands, and even monkey bars. These milestones were a testament to the progress I made in this inclusive, supportive, fun environment.

Now, as a coach, I have the privilege of coaching others in VitaFit, helping them work toward their goals and sometimes guiding them right into CrossFit. Fitness became a real passion of mine and I coach now because of it. I want to help others achieve their goals and stay connected to a community that feels like family.

Growing up, it was difficult to find a community that truly reflected who I am. As an African American woman, I struggled to build a group of peers in the fitness world. But when I walked into AEVITAS, I finally felt the sense of belonging I had longed for.

I've learned so much about the body and mind from AEVITAS, and I wouldn't trade these experiences for anything.

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