Strength training that comes to you
Personal training for women at every age and stage — at your gym or in your own home, built around real schedules, real bodies, and real life.
Showing up strong — for yourself, and the people who need you to
Jess Parcher, Certified Personal Trainer
Jess started Mama Bear Fitness after realizing how hard it can be to find a program — let alone a gym — that actually works around work, family, and everything else a full life demands.
So she meets you where it works: your local gym, or your garage, living room, or backyard. She trains women across every age group and every starting point — first-timers, longtime lifters, and everyone in between.
Strong women build strong lives.
Programming that's actually personal
No cookie-cutter workouts. Every session is built around your goals, your equipment (or lack of it), and how your body is doing that week — with modifications ready for every season of life.
Weekly check-ins, honest feedback, and a plan that adapts as your life does — because it will.
Training, tailored to you
Train at the Gym or at Home
Meet Jess at your local gym, or have her bring the equipment and expertise straight to your door, garage, or favorite local park.
Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness
Safe, supportive strength training through pregnancy, the return to movement after baby, and beyond.
Small Group Sessions
Train alongside a partner, a friend, or a small group — fitness that fits into your life, not around it.
Goal Setting & Accountability
Weekly wins, honest check-ins, and a program that keeps evolving as your strength and life do.
What clients are saying
I was apart of one of Jess’ group classes and had a great time! She was helpful in giving direction and also made it fun. Kept it pretty simple too! I highly recommend her as a personal trainer!
I really enjoyed working with Jess as my personal trainer. She has such a calm, encouraging presence and knows how to keep you motivated without ever being pushy. Every workout feels purposeful, with goals tailored to building strength and improving skills in a way that feels personal and achievable. I worked with her through both pregnancy and postpartum, and she was incredibly thoughtful in adapting everything to what my body needed in each stage. She also put in the effort to find what worked best with my busy schedule, which made it so much easier to stay consistent. I highly recommend working with her!
I was able to do some personal training with Jess, and really appreciate how she paid attention to what I needed in order to progress! She encouraged me to work hard while also recognizing my limits. I feel more capable now and hope to be able to work with her again in the future!
I am more than happy to recommend my personal trainer, Jess, who has been an incredible part of my fitness journey and my life. From the very beginning, she has gone above and beyond what I ever expected from a trainer.
Jess is not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, but she is also genuinely caring, patient, and motivating. She takes the time to truly understand her clients—their goals, limitations, and fears—and creates workouts that feel both challenging and achievable. She pushes you when you need it, supports you when you’re struggling, and celebrates every win right alongside you!
What truly sets her apart is her ability to make people feel comfortable and confident. She creates a positive, encouraging environment where you feel safe asking questions and proud of your progress. She has a rare talent for making fitness feel empowering instead of intimidating, and her passion for helping others is obvious in everything she does.
Beyond being an amazing trainer, she is also a wonderful person and friend. Her energy, kindness, and dedication make working with her something I genuinely look forward to. Her love for God and family are truly admirable, and are clearly an inspiration for her positivity and loving nature. I can confidently say that anyone who chooses to train with Jess will be in excellent hands and will gain not only physical strength, but confidence and motivation as well.
I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Ready to train your way?
Call or text Jess, or send an email, and let's build a plan that actually fits your life. Proudly serving Coopersville and the greater West Michigan area.