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Jonathan Jaquay

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Owner @thesanctuarygym @jessicawilliamsfit 💍 Just Love Jesus

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#wifey by @jonathan_jaquay

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This was the most fun i have ever had planning something … special thanks to @paris.proposal.vikakrol for setting everything up and making it the most special moment … i snapped this pic while they were shooting her and i just couldn’t take my eyes off of her .. it was raining and 38 degrees . I WAS FREEZING …. We had to move locations last minute due to rain and they just handled the whole process with ease … i kept this a secret from @jessicawilliamsfit for months and at the last minute THE FREAKING UBER DRIVER ALMSOT GAVE IT AWAY WHEN I GAVE HIM THE DROP OFF LOCATION … he said “ oh are you guys getting engaged, right up here is where people get engaged “ naturally i had to jump in and play it cool…. Paris was magical .. #paris #engaged #engagement #parís #parisfrance #love #fiance #fiance💍 #engagmentphotography #engagmentphotos #love #romantic #photography #photo #cityoflove #cityoflights #europe #europetrip #europetravel by @jonathan_jaquay

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THE MOMENT SHE SAID YES 💍 moment captured by @paris.proposal.vikakrol …. #engaged #paris #christmas #cityoflove #cityoflights #photo #photography #photographer #parisphoto #parisphotography by @jonathan_jaquay

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I hope you all had a great weekend and are getting ready for that Monday grind!

I have OPEN PERSONAL TRAINING SLOTS at The Sanctuary Gym in Friendswood!

Whether you’re starting fresh or finding your consistency again, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward.

✅ Personal training built around your goals
✅ Nutrition help you can apply to everyday life
✅ Recovery tips to support your training

My goal is to help you understand what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how to keep progressing.

📍133 W Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546

📲 DM me “TRAIN” to discuss your goals and claim your spot!

#SanctuaryGym #FriendswoodTX #PersonalTraining #FriendswoodFitness taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @jonathan_jaquay

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“I don’t have a partner to help me stretch.”

Grab a band. There goes that excuse. 💪

A resistance band lets you assist your own stretches and control how much tension you apply. These movements work through the hamstrings, inner thighs, and hips all without needing someone else to pull on your legs.

Why make stretching a habit?

✅ Improve flexibility: Gradually become more comfortable moving into a stretch.
✅ Increase joint range of motion: Give your joints more room to move.
✅ Move more freely: That flexibility can make everyday activities and exercise feel easier. Consistency is what builds those benefits.

Warm up first or stretch after your workout. Use gentle assistance, breathe normally, and hold comfortable stretches for about 30 seconds. Aim for mild tension, keep the movement controlled, and ease off if it hurts.

You make time to train hard. Give yourself a few minutes to work on moving well, too.

No partner? You’ve still got options. Save these stretches and grab a band at your next session. 🔥

#SanctuaryGym #BandStretching #Flexibility #Mobility #MoveBetter taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @jonathan_jaquay

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I took this picture around 6 pm last night after he trained clients since 4 or 5 am. A quiet moment between all the responsibilities that come with running a gym and carrying a full training schedule.

In all my years of coaching, I’ve never seen someone give so much to both.

Everyone sees the smile. The positivity. The way he makes people feel welcome. The encouragement he always seems to have ready when somebody needs it.

What’s easier to miss is the effort behind that. He gets tired, too. He has his own responsibilities and days when his energy runs low. Even the person everyone counts on needs a moment to catch his breath.

As another coach, watching him makes me want to be better. More present with my clients. More thoughtful with my words. More aware that the way I treat someone can change their entire experience in the gym.

A place like Sanctuary becomes a community through those everyday interactions remembering someone’s name, listening when they’re struggling, celebrating a little progress they almost overlooked.

Brother, I see the work you put into this place and the heart you give the people in it. I respect it more than you know.

I hope you feel that same support coming back to you. You deserve to be lifted up, too.

#SanctuaryGym #WhereFaithMeetsFitness #GymCommunity taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @jonathan_jaquay

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SHOULDERS! 🔥

Let’s fix those lateral raises before your trap pump gets the size of Texas! 😂🤠

Control the weight. Feel the muscle. Make every rep intentional.

✅ Choose a weight you can control.
✅ Raise your arms out to the sides with a slight bend in your elbows.
✅ Keep your neck relaxed don’t turn every rep into a shrug.
✅ Lower slowly instead of letting the weights drop.

Your traps will assist that’s normal. But if all you feel is your neck and traps, adjust your weight and technique.

A pump is feedback, not proof. Chase quality reps, not just a burning sensation. 💪

#SanctuaryGym #ShoulderWorkout #LateralRaises #TrainingTips taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @jonathan_jaquay

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Sometimes the hardest part is showing up!

Do it for you! taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @jonathan_jaquay

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For the Best fade in Friendswood book with my boy @everthebarberr on Thesanctuarygym.com scroll down and click on book a cut with ever .. by @jonathan_jaquay

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4 days ago

“I eat healthy…so why am I not losing fat?” 👀

Because nutritious food still has calories—and portions matter.

Olive oil, nuts, peanut butter, avocado, and granola can all fit your nutrition plan. But a generous pour or a heaping spoonful can add more energy than you realize.

Then there are the things we easily overlook:
👉 Dressings and sauces
👉 Coffee add-ins and drinks
👉 Bites while cooking
👉 Higher-calorie weekends

Food quality matters for your health. Your overall calorie intake matters for fat loss.

Fat loss requires a sustained calorie deficit: taking in less energy than your body uses over time. Higher-calorie weekends can offset the deficit you created during the week.

Before cutting more food, get a clearer picture. Measure portions for a few days, include the extras, and review your progress across several weeks.

Accuracy gives you information. Use it to make informed adjustments—not to punish yourself.

This is where coaching helps. We look at your habits, your portions, and your goals to build a plan you understand and can follow.

✅DM for coaching or personal training sessions.
• bachelors kinesiology/nutrition
•18 years experience
• weight loss, transformation, body recomp, strength and conditions

#SanctuaryGym #NutritionCoaching #FatLossEducation #SustainableFatLoss taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @jonathan_jaquay

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LADIES: You are not going to accidentally become a bodybuilder. But you might become more confident than some people are comfortable with. 🔥

Building substantial muscle takes time. It takes effort, progressive training, and consistency over months and years.

Picking up heavier weights doesn’t mean you’ll suddenly look “bulky.” You can build muscle, develop definition, and shape a physique that reflects YOUR goals.

And if someone has told you that muscle makes you less beautiful, less feminine, or less desirable…

Their preference is not a rule you have to live by.

You deserve to feel proud of your shoulders.
Proud of your legs.
Proud of the strength you worked to build.

Nobody else sees every early morning, every challenging set, or every day you showed up when you wanted to quit. Don’t give their opinion more power than your own hard work.

You’re allowed to take up space.
You’re allowed to get stronger.
You’re allowed to love the body you’re building. 💪

As your coach, my job is to understand the physique YOU want and help you work toward it with personalized training, nutrition guidance, and real accountability.

Whether you’re new to lifting or tired of guessing your way through the gym, you deserve a clear plan and support.

DM me “STRONG” to talk about coaching and your goals. Let’s build confidence alongside your physique. 🖤❤️

#SanctuaryGym #WomensStrengthTraining #WomenWhoLift taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @jonathan_jaquay

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TODAY ALL JERSEYS ARE BUY 1 GET THE SECOND ONE 1/2 OFF .. Grab your favorite Gym gear at the front desk and let’s Rep the gym and the goodness of Jesus … .. by @jonathan_jaquay

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