Janet McCarthy

Janet McCarthy is a seasoned Healthy Lifestyle Coach at The Landings and a Fitness Instructor at The Bardo Hotel, bringing more than 25 years of experience in health, fitness, and wellness education to the Greater Savannah Area. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, from school-aged children to older adults and individuals managing chronic health conditions. Janet specializes in Parkinson’s-focused fitness, youth athletic conditioning, weight loss, strength training, and personalized health goal development, tailoring programs that emphasize both safety and long-term results.

Throughout her career, Janet has served in a variety of roles across hospitals, private clubs, military installations, and community fitness centers. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University and maintains numerous certifications, including NASM Weight Loss Specialist, AFAA Group Fitness, IFTA Personal Trainer, yoga, spin, aqua fitness, and TRX. Her work has been recognized with honors such as Personal Trainer of the Year and her role as a monthly fitness consultant for a local news station, reflecting her impact both inside and outside the gym.

At the core of Janet’s work is a belief in movement as a pathway to longevity, confidence, and quality of life. She is passionate about helping clients achieve milestones they once thought impossible, whether training for endurance events or regaining strength and independence after life-altering challenges. Deeply committed to community, Janet also gives back through free wellness classes and outreach programs. As a mother, grandmother, and lifelong advocate for active living, she continues to inspire others to stay consistent, try something new, and discover the lasting rewards of a healthy, active lifestyle.

• AFAA Group Fitness, IFTA Personal Trainer, 200 Yoga, Spin, Aqua, TRX
• Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure

• Georgia Southern University - B.A.

• 2011 Personal Trainer if the year
• WTOC Fitness Consultant