Kendra Johnsen

Kendra

Johnsen

Coach, Owner

Born and raised in Saskatoon, SK. I moved to Petawawa in May of 2010. I was a competitive cheerleader for 9 years traveling around Canada and the states. I was active my entire life growing up. I have been a trainer since I was 18 years old. My dream was to be able to motivate and inspire others thru health and fitness and hopefully to open my own gym someday and in October 2010 my dream was made a reality. Before Poise opened its doors, I worked at a couple other gyms in Saskatoon and was formerly known as Poise Fitness & Training and ran indoor/outdoor boot camps and personal training in Saskatoon and then in Ontario. Helping others help themselves and do what they never thought they were capable of doing is so fulfilling in this career. Goals are set and achieved daily. Freeing people of any physical burdens, as best that I can, in a SAFE and SUPPORTIVE environment is my purpose and passion in life and I am blessed and grateful for the continued belief and support of everyone around me and those I continue to meet along the way. I will only continue to better myself as a coach and person to better the gym and its trainers and everyone it encounters. I know this is what I am meant to be doing in life because I look forward to waking up every single day.

CREDENTIALS (but not limited to):

  • Personal Trainer Specialist
  • S.P.R.A (NFLA)- Group Fitness/ Boot Camp Instructor
  • CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
  • CrossFit Level 2 Certificate
  • Standard First Aid, CPR level C and AED (updated annually)
  • Specialty Certifications
    • CrossFit Gymnastics
    • Olympic Lifting 
    • CrossFit Mobility
    • Strength & Conditioning
  • Health & Wellness Coach
  • Sports & Exercise Nutrition Certification (PN Level 1)
  • Functional Nutrition & Metabolism Specialization (FNMS)
  • Certified Macro Coach (Macro Mentorship)
  • Health Mindset Coaching Certification (HMCC)

I have coached hundreds of women to success in the anti diet, non -quick fix route.

I have been a nutritionist, as well as a strength & conditioning coach, for over 15 years. I also am a gym owner & used to be a competitive athlete.

I am passionate about helping women LEARN & UNDERSTAND their body so that they STOP dieting & “starting over” & learn how to build a strong relationship with themselves food & exercise creating a lifestyle that works for them in ALL seasons. Optimizing overall health & hormones. My priority is always your health first. Meaning I will not do anything that will compromise your health because things may not be happening as quickly as you want them to.

This journey is NOT linear, has NO specific timeline or end destination. 

There is SO much more that comes into play. It is not just what you eat & how you exercise that affects your metabolism, hormones, gut & therefore your RESULTS! They are just a piece of the puzzle. With me we dive in deep to heal & create sustainable results without restrictions.

Every woman’s journey is different. But I cannot wait to be a part of yours.

If you are ready to

  • Break up with the scale & diet mentality. 
  • Build a stronger mind & body, while eating carbs & lifting weights. 
  • Become more CONFIDENT than ever before.
  • Go from stressed out & tired to organized & energized.
  • Evolve into your healthiest badass.

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Personal Bests:

  • Deadlift: 375lbs
  • Back Squat: 315lbs
  • Front squat: 275lbs
  • Bench press: 175lbs
  • Push Press: 185lbs
  • Shoulder press: 120lbs
  • OHS: 225lbs
  • Thruster: 185lbs
  • Squat Clean: 250lbs
  • Hang Squat Clean: 240lbs
  • Power Clean: 235lbs
  • Power Clean and Power Jerk: 225#
  • Squat snatch: 190lbs
  • Power snatch: 170lbs
  • Clean and Jerk: 235lbs
  • Jerk: 240lbs
  • Fran: 2:22
  • Isabelle: 1:58
  • Amanda: 5:26
  • Consecutive butterfly pullups: 50
  • Consecutive double unders: 200

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
         Individual Competitions:

  • CrossFit Games Canada East Regionals 2011: 12th (Opens: 38th)
  • CrossFit Games Canada East Regionals 2012: 5th (Opens: 15th)
  • CrossFit Games Canada East Regionals 2013 : 8th (Opens: 10th)
  • CrossFit Games Canada East Regionals 2014: 13th (Opens: 8th)
  • CrossFit Games East Regionals in New York 2015: 25th (Opens: 13)
  • CrossFit LiftOff 2015: 14th worldwide/ 5th worldwide in weight class
  • Best of the Best Throwdown 2011- 3rd
  • Best of the Best Throwdown 2012 Wasaga Beach Individual 2012: 1st
  • Wasaga Beach Team 2013: 6th
  • Ontario Open 2012: 1st
  • Sweat Rx Championships: 2nd
  • Carp Strong Man Comp 2014: 3rd
  • Granite Games in Minnesota  2016: 23rd
  • CrossFit LiftOff 2016: 5th
  • Kill Cliff Granite Games 2017
  • …And many more top 5 finishes

    Team competitions:

  • 2015 Wodktober Fest Partner Comp: : 3rd
  • UG Series Beach Team Competition 2016: “Poise Beast Mode” 4th
  • Battle Beyond the Barbell Team 2016: 1st
  • Atlas Games: Team Badass Epic: 5th
  • Atlas Games: Team Badass Epic: 3rd

Poise Strength & Conditioning.

We are Fitness.

We are Family.

We are Community.

We are stronger together.

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Hours
Monday
7 AM - 9PM
Tuesday
7 AM - 9PM
Wednesday
7 AM - 9PM
Thursday
7 AM - 9PM
Friday
7 AM - 7PM
Saturday
10 AM - 1PM
Sunday- CLOSED
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