Thrive has been voted BEST of the Best and Best of the Valley, as well as Best Fitness Class by Desert Health. The BEST workout in the Desert!
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My Mission is bigger than helping you lose weight, it’s to help you create a healthy lifestyle that you can live with FOREVER. I created Thrive to be a healthy haven that nourishes my clients' bodies, minds and spirits through upbeat, uplifting and FUN workouts and nutritional counseling that help them blossom and grow into their best selves. My motto is: "You were born to be GREAT"
I believe that fitness should be a life-affirming, exciting, heart-pounding, blood-pumping, energizing experience so that you love it enough to come back and workout day after day. Thrive is no meathead gym -all of my clients are thoughtful, smart, busy, successful women and men that want to work with a specialist that values their time, money and commitment. They know that I'm more than a trainer and that I create workouts that maximize their potential and keep them looking and feeling great. Thrive Fitness Studio is the only High Performance Lifestyle Transformation studio in the Coachella Valley.
02/19/2026
We know you’re busy.
Most people don’t skip workouts because they’re lazy. They skip them because they’re overwhelmed.
But here’s the shift:
You don’t need a perfect schedule.
You need one clear decision.
One decision to set aside 45 minutes.
One decision to stop putting yourself last.
One decision to say, “My health isn’t optional.”
No guilt.
No drama.
Just a choice.
Because you’re always one decision away from more energy, from feeling stronger and from not having to “start over” again.
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” time…
This might be it.
Send us START and let’s make this simple.💪🏼
02/17/2026
What if the only thing standing between you and progress was consistency for the next few weeks?
Transformation doesn’t happen overnight…
But it does happen faster than most people expect when they stay consistent. 😉
One workout turns into a routine.
One small win turns into real momentum.
Strong. Healthy. Thriving.
Ready to get moving again? Send us START and let’s begin. 🚀
02/15/2026
Hot Take: A lot of people think they need to feel “ready” before they begin…
Ready to work out.�Ready to eat better.�Ready to walk through the doors for the first time.
But the truth is… you’re NEVER going to feel “ready.”
People become more confident, stronger, and more comfortable because they start, not before.
So here’s your small challenge this week:
Do one thing that moves you forward. One walk. One class. One healthier choice. That’s how momentum begins.
And if you’ve been thinking about coming in but weren’t sure where to start, send us START and we’ll help you with your first step.🙂
02/10/2026
Brothers who train together… stay strong together.💪🏻
Tip of the day: Find a workout buddy who won’t let you skip reps… and is legally related to you, so they can’t back out.
These brothers are prime examples of what happens when you show up consistently, push each other a little, and keep it fun along the way. 😁
02/09/2026
“I’ll start when I feel ready.”
Sounds smart… until you realize how many months, sometimes years, that sentence steals.
Almost nobody feels completely ready when they begin.
They feel unsure, out of routine, maybe even a little intimidated. They wonder if they’ll be the slowest one, the most out of shape one, the one who doesn’t know what they’re doing.
Then something interesting happens.
They show up anyway. 💪
One workout turns into a few.
A few turns into a routine.
Energy starts coming back. Strength starts building.
Confidence starts showing up in places far outside the gym.
And suddenly, a few weeks later, they’re wondering why they waited so long to start in the first place.
Start before you feel ready.
Ready has a funny way of catching up once you begin. 🔥
02/04/2026
MIDWEEK REMINDER: Comparison is the thief of joy and it’s one of the fastest ways to forget how far you’ve come.
Someone else’s journey isn’t your measuring stick.
Their pace, their body, their progress doesn’t tell your story.
The only comparison that matters is you vs. you.
Are you stronger than you were before?
Healthier?
More consistent?
More aware?
If yes ~ you’re doing more than okay. You’re doing awesome 🌟
Don’t let comparison rob you of progress you’ve earned.
You’re building something that’s meant to fit your life and that’s worth celebrating 👊🏻
02/03/2026
Bob is almost 81.
And he’s still working out.
So if you find yourself saying you’re “too tired,” “too busy,” or “starting Monday”…
We’ll send Bob to have a talk with you. 😂
Because strength doesn’t retire.
Movement doesn’t come with an age limit.
And neither does feeling good in your body.
Be like Bob.💪🏼
01/30/2026
Just a little Friday reminder…
Choose joy.
Move your body.
Do something good for you.
Smile A LOT. 😁
That’s it. No pressure. No overthinking.
Just small choices that make the day feel better.
Happy Friday!
01/28/2026
What you’re doing matters, even when it doesn’t feel dramatic or obvious yet.
Progress doesn’t always show up loudly.
Most of the time, it’s happening quietly while you stay consistent.
If you’ve been wondering whether this is working… it is.
Stay the course.
Keep showing up. 💪
01/26/2026
Read this twice:
Progress doesn’t need to be loud to be real.
Small wins count.
Quiet consistency matters.
Showing up adds up.
We’re here for the long game building strength, confidence, and routines that fit for life. 💪🏼
01/23/2026
Your official Friday reminder, brought to you by Ms. Anita.😁
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Thrive Fitness Studio - Jay Nixon -voted BEST in the Valley by The Desert Sun, Palm Springs Life Magazine & Desert Health
The BEST workout in the Desert! I created Thrive to be a healthy haven that nourishes my clients' bodies, minds and spirits through upbeat, uplifting and FUN workouts and nutritional counseling that help them blossom and grow into their best selves.
My motto is: "You were born to be GREAT"
I believe that fitness should be a life-affirming, exciting, heart-pounding, blood-pumping, energizing experience so that you love it enough to come back and workout day after day. Thrive is no meathead gym -all of my clients are thoughtful, smart, busy, successful women and men that want to work with a specialist that values their time, money and commitment.
They know that I'm more than a trainer and that I create workouts that maximize their potential and keep them looking and feeling great.
Jay Nixon is a speaker, author, mentor and coach whose mission is to help each and every person achieve their “absolute best self.” He is the owner of the Thrive Fitness Studio in Palm Desert, California and the grateful leader of the Thrive Tribe - a collection of Jay’s current and former clients who work together to improve their health, their fitness, and their lives.
For over two decades, Jay has helped thousands of people achieve total body transformation through a cohesive combination of fitness, nutrition, and personal development coaching. Jay believes, “If you give people the right tools, education, and support, they can far surpass what they once thought was their maximum potential.” He’s known for his innate ability to get inside someone’s head, helping him/her achieve life-changing results.
Recognized as a lululemon Ambassador and dubbed by CBS News as, “One of the best fitness and nutrition experts in the business,” Jay has been featured on ABC and FOX, and in Health and Triathlete Magazine. When he’s not working with clients one-on-one, you’ll find him consulting for Fortune 1000 companies in the nutrition and fitness industry.
Jay is the author of the Amazon best selling book The Overweight Mind - The Undeniable Truth Behind Why You're Not Losing Weight. www.TheOverweightMind.com
Disclaimer: Jay cannot be held responsible for any positive consequences that may arise due to your fabulous appearance after completing one of his programs.
