A 1999 Illinois Wesleyan graduate, Jacqui Bliss has been in the fitness industry and training since she was a Titan athlete. She is currently the owner and head trainer at Anytime Fitness in Dallas, Texas.
At Illinois Wesleyan, Bliss earned four letters in track, three in volleyball and two more in basketball. She was an All-American in 1997 when she finished fourth in the javelin at the NCAA Division III outdoor track and field championships. She also finished 11th in the national indoor meet in the 800 and was the the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin champion.
In volleyball she was the co-winner of the Titans’ 1998 “Most Valuable Player” honor as she led the team in blocks and hitting percentage and was chosen to the first team of the CCIW all-star squads. Her career block total of 343 still ranks No. 5 in IWU volleyball records and her 160 blocks in 1998 is No. 4 in a Titan single season.
As a trainer, Bliss strives to ensure her clients’ workouts are innovative and effective. By focusing on each client as an individual and by paying careful attention to their cues and needs she feels her workouts can be challenging and fun at the same time.
Prior to her current employment, Bliss owned and managed Fiziques Fitness & Training in Indianapolis, a membership facility with an emphasis on personal training. There she became known for transforming the lives of countless members through her highly customized training programs and meticulous follow-up. Her client retention rate is astounding due to her ability to develop a rapport with clients and to help them achieve results.
Prior to Fiziques, Bliss opened FitSpa, a spa offering skin care and wellness services, while continuing her personal training career.
Bliss is a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1999 and is also an International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation certified kettlebell teacher.
She obtained her American Council on Exercise personal training certification and Madd Dog Athletics SPIN® Instructor Certifications while still in school at Illinois Wesleyan.
At IWU, Bliss studied health sciences and earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology and a graduate assistant position in strength and conditioning at Illinois State University.
Updated July 6, 2009
