New space, same personalized training from Longevity Lancaster

When Jillian Wojdyla to Lancaster for her husband’s job in 2017, she never imagined the community she would find and build as she founded her own fitness boutique. An ACE Certified personal trainer, health coach, and fitness nutrition specialist, Jillian first opened Longevity Lancaster in 2021 at the corner of North Queen and West Walnut. The lower-level space was small, but it was just what Jillian needed to start coaching clients one-on-one, especially coming out of the pandemic. 

Over time, the Longevity community flourished, and following a shoulder surgery in 2023, Jillian realized she needed to bring on additional trainers to support the growing demand for their specialized coaching and training programs. For over a year, she and her team balanced the challenges of the smaller location until the perfect opportunity opened in the Keppel Building, where Longevity Lancaster now calls home. 

Throughout the business’ four-year journey, Jillian has held fast to her philosophy that fitness should not only be about weight loss but more about investing in how your body feels and what it can do. By offering individualized workouts, she and her three trainers work hand-in-hand with clients to get to know them personally, keep them accountable, and celebrate every milestone achieved along the way. 

“Clients aren’t showing up just for me or my colleagues. They’re showing up for themselves and taking ownership of their workout—and that helps them reach their goals,” Jillian explained. 

With the added square footage, Jillian is excited for the increased capacity of the space. She plans to start a hybrid model program in the spring, where clients can get customized programming from one of the trainers to use on their own when they come to the gym. While Longevity Lancaster will still specialize in individual or buddy coaching, they are also looking to start a small group workout on Saturday mornings to continue offering options at different price points. 

“All in all, I’m just grateful to still be on this block and in Lancaster City,” Jillian said. “The people here are really supportive of small business, and that’s one of the things that makes Lancaster and being part of this community so great.” 

Whether you are looking to start a regular fitness routine, get coaching on where to start, or work through an injury safely, contact Longevity Lancaster for a consultation in their new space. 

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