The Fitness Industry Lies to women - New York City Personal trainer - Jane van der Voort

Episode von Stories Behind Strength von Carmen Mercedes Preiss · 13. Juli 2026 · 33 min

Creating real confidence in New York City through Movement and Mindset.

In this episode of Stories Behind Strength, we sit down with Jane van der Voort, founder of Movement & Mindset in New York City, Nike Athlete, personal trainer, and entrepreneur, to uncover the story behind her success.

Just a few years ago, Jane graduated with a degree in musical theatre. The night before graduation, she admitted something that changed her life forever: “I don’t want to be an actor.”

What followed was uncertainty, debt, depression, and searching for purpose. But one spontaneous decision—to become a personal trainercompletely transformed her life.

Today, Jane has:

Built one of NYC’s most inspiring private fitness studios.

Helped hundreds of women develop a healthier relationship with fitness.

Become a Nike Athlete.

Created a community that values strength over aesthetics.

In this conversation we discuss:

Why she walked away from the career she studied for.

The mindset that helped her rebuild her life.

Building Movement & Mindset from the ground up.

Why the fitness industry often gets it wrong for women.

Her philosophy on strength, confidence, and body image.

Becoming a Nike Athlete.

Marriage, purpose, entrepreneurship, and social media.

If you’ve ever felt lost, questioned your path, or wondered if it’s too late to start over, this episode is for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments: What part of Jane’s story resonated with you the most?

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