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Your Guide to Strength, Confidence, and Lasting Wellness
About Melissa: Strength Through Struggle
I’m Melissa Jimenez—military veteran, lung cancer survivor, NASM-certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, ProNatal Fitness Specialist, and Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) Level 1 & Level 2 trainer. I founded Making Strydz to help adults rebuild strength, confidence, and wellness through evidence-based training that meets you exa
I’m Melissa Jimenez—military veteran, lung cancer survivor, NASM-certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, ProNatal Fitness Specialist, and Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) Level 1 & Level 2 trainer. I founded Making Strydz to help adults rebuild strength, confidence, and wellness through evidence-based training that meets you exactly where you are in life.
My journey with fitness began in 2005, driven by a passion for movement and helping others improve their health. In 2019, my life took an unexpected turn—after months of unexplained symptoms, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. In November 2021, I had one lung removed.
The recovery process was challenging. I lost strength, mobility, and confidence—but gained perspective, resilience, and a deeper understanding of what it means to rebuild. This experience taught me that lasting transformation isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and purposeful.
I started Making Strydz to give people a roadmap for rebuilding their bodies and lives—whether you’re recovering from surgery, navigating midlife changes, or becoming a new parent. I combine personal experience with professional expertise to create programs that are safe, effective, and empowering.
My Approach: Empathy Meets Evidence-Based Training
I focus on education, personalization, and real-life results. My coaching philosophy is simple: meet you where you are, guide you safely, and help you progress at a pace that respects your body and goals.
- Personalized Plans: Tailored programs based on your body, lifestyle, and experience.
- Holistic Strength: Combining mobility, stability,
I focus on education, personalization, and real-life results. My coaching philosophy is simple: meet you where you are, guide you safely, and help you progress at a pace that respects your body and goals.
- Personalized Plans: Tailored programs based on your body, lifestyle, and experience.
- Holistic Strength: Combining mobility, stability, and functional strength for daily life.
- Low Pressure Fitness Expertise: As an LPF Level 1 & Level 2 trainer, I teach breath, posture, and core/pelvic floor coordination for clients who need a gentle, effective approach.
- Supportive Coaching: Accountability, encouragement, and adjustments that honor your progress.
Who I Help
- Veterans: Transition from military routines to sustainable, civilian-friendly fitness programs that respect your body and experience.
- Cancer Survivors: Trauma-informed training that restores strength, mobility, and confidence, led by someone who has walked a similar path.
- New Moms & Expecting Parents: Safe, trimester-specific and postna
- Veterans: Transition from military routines to sustainable, civilian-friendly fitness programs that respect your body and experience.
- Cancer Survivors: Trauma-informed training that restores strength, mobility, and confidence, led by someone who has walked a similar path.
- New Moms & Expecting Parents: Safe, trimester-specific and postnatal programs to rebuild core strength, restore energy, and support recovery.
- Midlife Adults: Targeted strength and stability programs designed to navigate aging, hormonal changes, and lifestyle transitions.
Certifications & Credentials
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- ProNatal Fitness Specialist
- Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) Level 1 & Level 2 Trained
These certifications ensure that every program I create is evidence-based, safe, and effective, no matter your age, stage, or medical history.
Why Work With Me
- I understand the struggle—from post-surgery recovery to midlife transitions.
- I provide tailored guidance rather than one-size-fits-all programs.
- I focus on measurable progress so you see and feel results.
- I emphasize mindful movement, safety, and longevity, including specialized LPF core and pelvic floor training.