Meet Your Coach

   

Ian Kendall • NASM-CPT | NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist | Currently Studying to become a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (Wellcoaches)

 
 
   

My journey started as a professional pitcher — constantly chasing performance, progress, and precision. But after my career ended, a serious injury during my transition out of baseball forced me to rebuild everything from the ground up.

   

That experience reshaped my view of health and fitness. I dove into mobility, breathwork, recovery, and sustainable movement. I stopped chasing quick fixes and started building a deeper understanding of what lasting wellness really looks like — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

   

I began coaching in 2020 and have since trained **thousands of people** through group settings, private coaching, and structured online programs. Whether in person or remote, I’ve helped clients navigate injury recovery, build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent through life’s transitions.

   

At DMN8 — a growing fitness startup in Santa Monica — I helped lead group coaching and community development. It taught me that coaching isn’t just about workouts. It’s about presence, care, and consistency. That philosophy led me to create **Elevate Health & Fitness**.

To deepen my commitment to your holistic well-being, I am currently studying to become **Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach** through **Wellcoaches**. Wellcoaches is recognized as a pioneering leader in the coaching field, emphasizing evidence-based behavioral change and client self-efficacy. This specialized training allows me to step fully into the role of your dedicated **partner and witness**, ensuring our work builds sustainable motivation for a lifelong commitment to health and wellness.

   

I coach through a well-rounded lens that blends **strength training, aerobic conditioning, mobility work, and holistic practices** like sleep, stress management, and recovery. This balanced approach helps clients build not only a strong body — but a sustainable foundation for long-term health and wellness.

   

Through the Trainerize platform, I offer:

   
         
  • Structured, personalized coaching plans
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  • Weekly check-ins and real accountability
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  • Strength, mobility, and recovery tools
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  • Nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle support
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  • A coaching relationship that’s human — not transactional
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I’ve navigated the rebuild, and I know the profound strength found in authentic leadership and consistency. The feeling of disconnect stops here. If you’re ready to chart your course, I am committed to being your dedicated witness and partner. We aren't just training for a season—we are building the lifelong foundation for true capability and vitality. Let's begin crafting your healthspan.    

— ian Kendall