Jan Barker

Instructor

25th Hour Athletics/Core Strength & PILATES

Jan grew up in Miami, Florida and graduated from both University of Florida and Western Michigan University. As an career professional with Girl Scouts, Jan began pilates later in life as a hobby to help overcome travel related stress and pain. Pilates became a powerfully effective activity that improved strength, agility and balance and an important part of Jan’s healthy life style. So much so that Jan invested in her own machine, successfully completed pilates training and wanted to help others become stronger and more fit and flexible. She and Katie enjoyed learning from one another and helping others so much that they decided to grow Core Strength and PILATES together in its new location, 52500 N Main Street, Mattawan. Jan, as a certified pilates instructor, loves helping people accomplish their fitness goals and brings enthusiasm and fun to a workout individually designed for their goals. In addition to happily working at Core Strength & PILATES, Jan loves traveling, cooking, learning, gardening, knitting and spending time with her family. She has a daughter,  Amelia and son Graham, both of whom she is very proud. She lives on a beautiful flower farm near Mattawan with her husband and hundreds of flowers.