Meet our coaches...
Kendra Cendana
After 18 years in the fitness industry, Kendra began running as her New Years Resolution several years ago. Since then she has raced in the CIM Marathon three times, the Modesto Marathon and multiple other Half Marathon courses, including running with 20 fitCHIX in the Nike Women's Half Marathon. As a triathlete, Kendra won the ladies division of The Lake of the Pines sprint triathlon and looks forward continue to train others with the iGottaTri program. Kendra's love of fitness comes from being a childhood competitive soccer player and led her to receive a degree in Exercise Science. Kendra has traveled extensively presenting to other fitness professional for AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and Team Promise, a kickboxing certification team. Kendra began fitCHIX in 2008 to share her love of fitness with other ladies seeking to adopt a fit lifestyle and gain confidence in themselves. Kendra is the strength and conditioning coach to the USA Tumbling and Trampoline team as well as William Jessup University Golf Team. Kendra is married to her college sweetheart, Lee, and has 2 daughters.
Angie Edwards
Angie has been a fitness coach/trainer for 16 years. She is professionally certified as a personal trainer, spin instructor, Pilates trainer and aquatics instructor. From step aerobics to kickboxing and more recently coaching weight loss challenge teams, Angie has coached through many fitness trends, but never grows tired of helping women find their “inner athlete”. Whether a fitness novice or a seasoned pro Angie loves to help women push harder, longer and faster than they feel capable to go. She is thrilled to be a part of this FitCHIX team that shares those same passions.
In addition to her work in fitness Angie is also working towards finishing her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in eating disorders and food addiction.
Personally, Angie has ran the San Francisco Nike Women’s Marathon, completed a dozen half-marathons and a handful of sprint triathlons. She is always looking for a new challenge or adventure. Her favorite adventure of all however, is coaching “Team Edwards”, 9 year old Connor, 7 year old twins Abby and Ben, and 4 year old Eleanor with her wonderful co-coach, Scott.
Crystal Howard
Crystal feels so lucky to be a part of a fitness program that is truly life changing. Her love fitness is because it is something you can accomplish on your own or with a group. She has always been a very active person and couldn't imagine her life without exercise. It is part of her daily routine and part of her life that she will not compromise. The feeling you have after a workout is one that she craves every day. The love of being fit and exercising will always be in her!
Crystal has played soccer almost all her life and has been through many fitness sessions. WhenIshe wasn't playing soccer, she was running and finding new ways to stay fit. She has received her Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education and is continuing her education by getting her Masters Degree in Kinesiology as well.
Crystal believes FitCHIX Bootcamp is a very unique fitness program that women can't get anywhere else. FitCHIX is more than just working out, it is a group of women who help each other achieve their goals. The support you get from the instructors and from fellow women is very unique. FitCHIX is a lifestyle not a one time fitness program. You are devoting one hour a day to your health and fitness, what could be better?! She loves working out with the FitCHIX and will continue for a long time!
Crystal loves to bake and cook. She is also a youth soccer coach for Placer United. She loves being outdoors and finding new adventures. Being with family is also very important. She is the middle child in between an older sister and younger brother. She is engaged to be married this summer and loves her life here!!
Jenna Schnaars
Jenna loves fitness and working out because it makes her feel alive. She is a motivated gal and loves to motivate others. As a sophmore in college, she ran her first half-marathon and since then has run 2 full marathons, 4 more half-marathons, and a handful of 5k and 10k's. Running gives her a sense of freedom and she loves to share her excitement for running with others. Prior to fitCHIX, Jenna was a Team in Training Mentor and joined fitCHIX in session 2 two years ago. She is also passionate for the thrill and freedom of water skiing, snow skiing, and just about anything outdoors. Her favorite things about fitCHIX are the bonds and friendships she shares with the women. This is truly the best program she has ever had the honor of being a part of and a group of the most inspirational women she's met!
After 18 years in the fitness industry, Kendra began running as her New Years Resolution several years ago. Since then she has raced in the CIM Marathon three times, the Modesto Marathon and multiple other Half Marathon courses, including running with 20 fitCHIX in the Nike Women's Half Marathon. As a triathlete, Kendra won the ladies division of The Lake of the Pines sprint triathlon and looks forward continue to train others with the iGottaTri program. Kendra's love of fitness comes from being a childhood competitive soccer player and led her to receive a degree in Exercise Science. Kendra has traveled extensively presenting to other fitness professional for AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and Team Promise, a kickboxing certification team. Kendra began fitCHIX in 2008 to share her love of fitness with other ladies seeking to adopt a fit lifestyle and gain confidence in themselves. Kendra is the strength and conditioning coach to the USA Tumbling and Trampoline team as well as William Jessup University Golf Team. Kendra is married to her college sweetheart, Lee, and has 2 daughters.
Angie Edwards
Angie has been a fitness coach/trainer for 16 years. She is professionally certified as a personal trainer, spin instructor, Pilates trainer and aquatics instructor. From step aerobics to kickboxing and more recently coaching weight loss challenge teams, Angie has coached through many fitness trends, but never grows tired of helping women find their “inner athlete”. Whether a fitness novice or a seasoned pro Angie loves to help women push harder, longer and faster than they feel capable to go. She is thrilled to be a part of this FitCHIX team that shares those same passions.
In addition to her work in fitness Angie is also working towards finishing her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in eating disorders and food addiction.
Personally, Angie has ran the San Francisco Nike Women’s Marathon, completed a dozen half-marathons and a handful of sprint triathlons. She is always looking for a new challenge or adventure. Her favorite adventure of all however, is coaching “Team Edwards”, 9 year old Connor, 7 year old twins Abby and Ben, and 4 year old Eleanor with her wonderful co-coach, Scott.
Crystal Howard
Crystal feels so lucky to be a part of a fitness program that is truly life changing. Her love fitness is because it is something you can accomplish on your own or with a group. She has always been a very active person and couldn't imagine her life without exercise. It is part of her daily routine and part of her life that she will not compromise. The feeling you have after a workout is one that she craves every day. The love of being fit and exercising will always be in her!
Crystal has played soccer almost all her life and has been through many fitness sessions. WhenIshe wasn't playing soccer, she was running and finding new ways to stay fit. She has received her Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education and is continuing her education by getting her Masters Degree in Kinesiology as well.
Crystal believes FitCHIX Bootcamp is a very unique fitness program that women can't get anywhere else. FitCHIX is more than just working out, it is a group of women who help each other achieve their goals. The support you get from the instructors and from fellow women is very unique. FitCHIX is a lifestyle not a one time fitness program. You are devoting one hour a day to your health and fitness, what could be better?! She loves working out with the FitCHIX and will continue for a long time!
Crystal loves to bake and cook. She is also a youth soccer coach for Placer United. She loves being outdoors and finding new adventures. Being with family is also very important. She is the middle child in between an older sister and younger brother. She is engaged to be married this summer and loves her life here!!
Jenna Schnaars
Jenna loves fitness and working out because it makes her feel alive. She is a motivated gal and loves to motivate others. As a sophmore in college, she ran her first half-marathon and since then has run 2 full marathons, 4 more half-marathons, and a handful of 5k and 10k's. Running gives her a sense of freedom and she loves to share her excitement for running with others. Prior to fitCHIX, Jenna was a Team in Training Mentor and joined fitCHIX in session 2 two years ago. She is also passionate for the thrill and freedom of water skiing, snow skiing, and just about anything outdoors. Her favorite things about fitCHIX are the bonds and friendships she shares with the women. This is truly the best program she has ever had the honor of being a part of and a group of the most inspirational women she's met!
