Mike Jones, The Trainer

Get It Together

I’ve tried so many things to make sure I looked the part, but I never really took the time to actually be 100% committed to the part. I heard about this program and this person who worked with a few of my friends and fellow G-Dubb Alum. At the beginning of this journey, I wasn’t ready to take on the responsibility of dealing with myself and changing that which I had complained about for so long. Then one day I took a leap of faith and I said yes to being better, doing better and in turn, genuinely feeling better. I said yes to Mike Jones and his programs and I found a whole new meaning to who I am today. This Vine Connection made all the difference in the world for me as an individual, but also to my family. I appreciate Mike Jones, the Trainer.

This Yo’ Life!

A lot of times I get started on journeys and realize, wait…I didn’t come prepared for all of this. I need to turn around. Despite support, encouragement, drive and ambition, I always quit if I feel like I can’t get to the finish line successful. It’s a character flaw and I know it. I’m working on it daily. I would say to anyone who feels the urge to be better, take that urge, run like you’re being chased by three snakes, an alligator AND a spider. Get on out of there with yo’ life, friend! You deserve it. In all seriousness, take the time to be the best you can possibly be for yourself. When you find the thing that you want more than anything and succeeding at that would give you a sense of accomplishment, go after it. I’ll be forever grateful for Mike Jones, his wife Airelle and the programs they have developed to help others become healthier.

Who is Mike Jones the trainer? I’m so glad you asked!! For me, Mike has been a life saver in more ways than one. From the very beginning of my fitness journey, I knew that I would need someone who was knowledgeable, played no games, expected results and checked in on me for follow through. Mike Jones was all of those things. Our interview took place at the beginning of this year, but our virtual fitness relationship has done nothing but flourish. Some call Mike Jones just a trainer, I call him a life coach.

Mike was the first guest on Her Real Life, my podcast. Our conversation was filled with insight, laughter, encouragement and all things fitness. Mike Jones is the truth, y’all. He not only trains his clients by his methods, but he also lives by them. I hope you enjoy our conversation. To check out my first podcast episode, Virtually Well with Mike Jones (click the link) , to listen to all the fun we had. It was a good time. But enough of me talking, I’ll let his bio speak for him.
Meet Mike Jones, my virtual personal trainer.

Who is…

Mike Jones

 Michael (Mike) Jones lives by the great quote of the late Kobe Bryant, “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do”.

 Mike Jones is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a B.S. in Health and Wellness. He is a former European Basketball Player with a passion for athletics, fitness, and healthy living. Mike served as the Fitness and Nutrition Correspondent for Vitamin C Magazine from 2016-2019. Mike is the creator of the Mike Jones “Get Moving, Get Fit” Kickball League, CEO of Grit, Grind and Muscle, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Certified Personal Trainer. 

Mike has helped dozens of people lose weight, gain muscle but most importantly, live healthier lifestyles. He believes that fitness is about maximizing our potential as human beings. It's more than just exercising; it's finding the strength and will to keep pushing yourself to become greater!

“YOU CANNOT OUTWORK A BAD DIET” - Mike Jones 

Mike Jones
Email: GritgrindMuscle@yahoo.com
IG: @MikeJonesTheTrainer
Facebook:  @MikeJonesTheTrainer
Website: www.gritgrind-muscle.com

Until next time,

I hope you enjoyed meeting and getting to know, Mike Jones here on The Vine, where we meet, travel and grow. If you’d like to be featured or know of another great person we all need to know, email me at linettecolwell@gmail.com to get more information. I can’t wait to hear from you!