STRONG BODIES

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RENEWED MINDS

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UPLIFTED SPIRITS

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STRONG BODIES ◆ RENEWED MINDS ◆ UPLIFTED SPIRITS ◆

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ABOUT THE REFINERY

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More than movement.

The Refinery Pilates & Strength Studio is a heated, mat-based boutique fitness studio in Forked River, New Jersey created with intention, purpose, and care.

Here, movement is more than a workout. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your body, quiet the noise, reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling a little better than when you walked in.

Strong, refined.

We believe movement is a gift—and when practiced with intention, it has the power to strengthen far more than the body.

Our heated Pilates and strength classes blend purposeful movement with thoughtful instruction in an environment that encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, challenge yourself, and reconnect with what your body is capable of.

There’s no chasing perfection here.

Just movement rooted in intention, consistency, patience + grace.

  • MOVE WITH INTENTION

    Controlled, purposeful movement that puts quality before speed.

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    BUILD LASTING STRENGTH

    Functional strength, stability, and mobility designed to support you beyond the studio.

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    BREATHE AND BE PRESENT

    Space to quiet the outside noise, focus inward, and reconnect with yourself.

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    PROGRESS WITH GRACE

    Growth rooted in patience and consistency—not pressure or perfection.

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What we’re here to do:

Our mission is to cultivate a space of strength, joy, and renewal—where movement refines the body and encouragement uplifts the spirit.

Through intentional fitness rooted in faith, compassion, and community, we’re here to help every person grow stronger from the inside out.

THE REFINERY EXPERIENCE:

A place to step away from the to-do list, let go of comparison, and give yourself an hour to simply be present. Our warm, encouraging studio was intentionally created to help you feel supported as you move, grow, and challenge yourself at your own pace.

Our hope is that every class becomes a small moment of clarity in your day—and a reminder that real strength is built one intentional choice at a time.

The heart behind
The Refinery

OUR STORY

Meet Jessy Applegate, Founder of The Refinery.

The Refinery began with a vision for something more than a place to work out: a space where movement could strengthen the body while creating room for renewal, connection, and joy.

For Jessy, fitness never came easily. It took time to discover a way of moving her body that she genuinely loved—something that shifted exercise from something she felt she had to do into something she looked forward to. Through that journey, she began to see fitness differently. It wasn’t solely about what the body looked like or how much it could do. It was about learning to care for yourself well, discovering what you’re capable of, and finding strength that carries into every area of your life.

But Jessy knew she wanted The Refinery to be about even more than the workout. She wanted to create a place where people could walk through the doors, meet new people, form real friendships, and feel like they were part of something bigger than themselves—a community where you are encouraged, challenged, welcomed, and reminded that you don’t have to do life alone.

At the heart of that vision is Jessy’s faith in God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Her relationship with Jesus shapes the way she views movement, community, and the purpose behind The Refinery. She believes our bodies are gifts entrusted to us, and caring for the one body we’ve been given is an act of stewardship—not punishment, perfection, or comparison.

That belief became The Refinery: a studio built around intentional movement, genuine encouragement, meaningful community, and the desire to help others become stronger in body, mind, and spirit.

Today, Jessy brings that vision to life alongside a team of instructors who share her heart for helping others grow stronger with confidence and grace. Whether someone walks through the doors for a workout, a fresh start, friendship, or simply an hour to pour back into themselves, her hope is that they leave feeling stronger, encouraged, and grateful for what their body is capable of.

The Refinery is a place to move, to grow, to connect, and to belong. Come as you are.

“I wanted to create a space where people could leave feeling stronger in every sense of the word.”

- Jessy Applegate

meet your instructors

Different personalities, different strengths, one shared purpose: helping you feel your best.

Swipe through to meet the team.

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    JESSY

    Founder + Instructor
    Refine Burn ✦ Strength

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    CHRISTINA

    Instructor
    Refine Burn ✦ Pilates Sculpt

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    FRANK

    Instructor
    Strength

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    JASMINE

    Instructor
    Refine Burn ✦ Strength

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    LESLYE

    Instructor
    Refine Burn ✦ Pilates Sculpt

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    MORGAN

    Instructor
    Refine Burn ✦ Pilates Sculpt

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    NEFF

    Instructor
    Strength

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    NICOLE

    Instructor
    Pilates Sculpt

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    TRACY

    Instructor
    Pilates Sculpt

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INSIDE THE REFINERY

STEP INSIDE THE STUDIO.

Thoughtfully designed, warmly heated, and ready for you.

Every detail of The Refinery was created to make your time here feel welcoming—from the moment you walk through the door to the moment you roll up your mat.

Consider this your little preview. The only thing missing is you.

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Come as you are.
Leave a little stronger.

You’ve seen the studio. You’ve met the people. Now there’s only one thing left to do.

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