Meet Our Qualified Body Lab Coaches
Our team of coaches is handpicked for their expertise, passion, and dedication. Each coach is certified and has extensive experience in their field, ensuring you receive knowledgeable guidance tailored to your goals. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or start a new journey, our coaches are here to empower and support you every step of the way.
Melissa McManus, Head Coach and Owner
Mel grew up as a member of the nomadic subculture of Army brats. Even with the constantly varied environments, the universal theme was always fitness. Every day was spent actively outdoors with the other kids on base. She began organized sports at 9 years old and continued to share that passion for fitness throughout college.
After college she began Olympic Lifting as a way to introduce some variety into her training. Shortly thereafter she was introduced to CrossFit. It didn’t take long before she began adapting the functional fitness methods into the training of her private clients and began competing, leading to appearances in the regional CrossFit games in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2016. In 2017 she earned her highly coveted Professional status as a female bodybuilder in the Women’s Physique division.
Contact: Mel@thebodylabtraining.com
Patrick Forstmann, Group Coach and Personal Trainer
Patrick, a Manchester native, honed his skills at Burr and Burton before embarking on a collegiate basketball journey. Since then, he's dedicated himself to elevating players' game performance as a basketball skills trainer, catering to individuals of all skill levels.
Driven by his passion for fitness cultivated through rigorous training, Patrick aspires to empower others to achieve their health and wellness objectives. Transitioning into the role of a Strength and Conditioning Coach, he now leads group classes and conducts personalized training sessions at The Body Lab and InMotion.
Looking ahead, Patrick is set to embark on a new chapter at Pepperdine University in pursuit of a Master's degree in Business come Fall.
Jenna Hoffman, Group Coach and Personal Trainer
Jenna Hoffman is a local Vermonter that grew up right here in Manchester, VT.
After graduating from Burr and Burton, she went on to attend the University of Bridgeport in CT where she was a four-year collegiate athlete, and studied Nutrition. Jenna continued her education at UB receiving her Masters in Human Nutrition.
Jenna has lived in Tennessee and Colorado where she worked as a Trainer and Nutritionist at multiple gyms teaching group fitness to all levels as well as providing personal training and nutrition counseling to people with a wide variety of health goals.
Jenna loves to stay active running, biking, hiking, skiing and has even run marathons and triathlons. She has worked with many different age groups to help develop their overall health and wellness goals and is excited to be back in her home town to help grow the fitness community!
Contact: Jenna@thebodylabtraining.com
Our InMotion Coaches
Visit us at our sister location, InMotion, for more staff introductions.
InMotion is a boutique style training studio offering a personalized approach to training with a focus on creating a luxurious and inviting atmosphere. Our skilled trainers bring a depth of experience that is unparalleled, offering you a unique and customized approach to fitness tailored to your specific needs and goals.