Welcome Baby Boy: Spencer Gower
Posted by Jenny on Sep 6, 2012 in Events, Featured Clients, In The Gym, Paleo | 9 comments
We want to congratulate Shane Gower and Jessi Belmonte on the addition to their family. Baby boy, Spencer Vaun Gower was introduced to this world on September 3rd, 2012 at 4:04am. Weighing in at 5lbs, 8oz and “standing” 18″ long, with Gower energy and strength in his blood, he is bound to be the strongest man at Norcal Strength and Conditioning when he comes into his own! 
This is Jessi’s first baby and she rocked her pregnancy. With the help and encouragement from Shane, eating clean, sleeping well and maintaining a regular workout regime, Jessi stayed healthy throughout the entire pregnancy and was able to bring a healthy, strong boy into this world. I spoke with Jessi just a couple of weeks before Spencer was born. She was in the gym and I was praising her for being there and complimenting her on how healthy she looked. Her response was something to the effect that, she didn’t know any different. She came to the gym and saw other Norcal moms-to-be rocking squats and pullups with their “baby bumps” so she knew she could too. She hopes that she set an example for other women who will maybe someday be in the same boat.
Congrats again Shane and Jessi (and Uncle Shawn and Aunt Chrissy). He is beautiful!
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Jenny LaBaw has been an athlete her entire life. As a 3-sport collegiate athlete, she competed in soccer, indoor and outdoor track and field. Post college she fulfilled her need for competition through endurance races ranging from 5K’s to marathons. Jenny’s athletic emphasis now is focused more on strength challenges, but she continues to be tempted by the occasional running race. Outside of competition, Jenny enjoys many outdoor activities, including mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, snow skiing, and camping with her boyfriend, Marcus and lab, Ziggy.
With her love for sport and exercise, Jenny chose a career as a personal trainer so she could share her passion of health and fitness with others. Attending Cornell College, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education: Fitness and Wellness. Prior to Norcal, she has trained in gyms, private training studios, and coached soccer. Jenny has had an amazing opportunity to travel around the country coaching water skiers. Her 7+ years of coaching experience has allowed her to work directly with a wide variety of people; from children trying to discover their coordination to adults wanting to shed a few pounds to professional athletes looking to be the best in the world.
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Congrats Gower family!!!! He is beautiful!!! Jessi was truly an inspiration to us all during her pregnancy. I am sure she will be back kicking ass as soon as she can
Yes, congrats to the Gower Family! Can’t wait to see Spencer in person!
Congratulations Jessi and Shane! Jessi was amazing throughout her pregnancy. Always very postive, happy, and determined to be healthy for her new little one. Good Job Jessi!
This baby is definitely tickle-high-pitched-squeal worthy. Not necessarily in that order. I see he already has his workout face mastered! ^_^
Congratulations Shane & Jessi, Spencer is precious!
Congrats! Good Job Jessi!
Congratulations to the Gower families and especially to Jesse & baby!!
Congrats you two! Jessi great job keeping yourself to a schedule at the gym, it was impressive to see you power out workouts for the 9 months, but really cool to see you keep marching forward in months 7-9! Congrats again to the whole family, We love you guys!
Thank you everyone!! I couldn’t have done it without the love, support and encouragement from the entire NorCal Family! Shane and I couldn’t be happier and can’t wait to introduce him to you all