Lauren Powell

U-Jam Fitness

U-Jam Fitness is an athletic urban dance fitness workout that combines dance and high energy music for a workout that is bound to get your heart rate up, your body moving, and make you work up a sweat- all while having fun! Besides making exercise fun, U-Jam believes that dance should be approachable and easy-to-follow, no matter what level you are!

Who is Lauren Powell?

Lauren was originally born and raised outside of New Orleans, LA. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and minored in Theater at Louisiana State University. Lauren pursued her Master's Degree in Sports Medicine from The United States Sports Academy in Alabama. At a young age, she was an athlete in both softball and volleyball. She also performed and competed in dance and gymnastics. In college, Lauren taught multiple fitness formats: spinning, step, kickboxing, and sculpting. She moved to California to finish her Master’s Degree in Los Altos, CA. Part of her degree included piloting a Fall Reduction Program and building a state-of–the-art wellness center for seniors. Still teaching in California, Lauren became certified in Zumba Fitness. She loves to dance, the music and Latin flavor was contagious. In 2010, U-Jam Fitness came into fruition and Lauren immediately started teaching. She started instructing for 24 Hour Fitness in 2009 and has been blessed to be a part of U-Jam’s partnership with 24 Hour Fitness. U-Jam has created a positive fitness movement and it’s a community that accepts everyone just as they are! For over 2 years, Lauren has been a U-Jam Fitness Trainer and Coach. This has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her life! As a U-Jam Fitness Trainer, she is so excited to be able to train future U-Jam Instructors and give them the tools to be successful! Lauren lives by the U-Jam motto every day, “Changing Lives One Beat at a Time!”