Meet The Team

Jesse stepped into the fitness world at the age of 13 in the small town of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, where a local natural body builder, and manager of the teen rec center took Jesse under his wing to help him gain strength for high school sports. During high school Jesse realized that it was the “training” for the sports that was his true passion, so instead of playing college football he began competing as a Natural Bodybuilder. While attending Eastern New Mexico University Jesse worked at both the ENMU Fitness Center, and Bodies In Motion, a small fitness center in Clovis, NM. While attending college Jesse became a Certified Fitness Trainer through the International Sports Science Association.

@tayloroster / Born and raised in Flagstaff, Taylor Connolly began participating in a variety of sports at a young age. From soccer to basketball to softball, Taylor thrived during the fitness portions of the practice and games rather than playing the sport itself. In middle school and high school Taylor transitioned to cross country and found a love for long distance running. Growing up in a family whose family members constantly struggled with weight and health concerns, Taylor was determined to break the cycle. Her first job was also at a local gym which only increased her passion for exercise and fitness. In college Taylor studied engineering, but spent many hours diving deeper into fitness- always excited to try new workouts in weightlifting, HIIT, TRX, etc. In 2017, Taylor became a certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and Les Mills GRIT Instructor for a local gym in town. She quickly realized that teaching group fitness classes and empowering others to push past their comfort zones was incredibly fulfilling. Since then, Taylor has continued to learn new workout styles and train more seriously in weightlifting. In early 2019, Taylor joined New Roots as a fitness coach and has loved being part of a fun and cutting-edge team of trainers who care for clients in a way that is world-changing. In her spare time Taylor enjoys hitting the Flagstaff trails, eating good food, and spending time with her husband Sean and golden retriever Midge.