Cynthia Kernodle has been passionate about helping people change their lives through fitness for the past 27 years. She had an interest in exercise and fitness at age 14, running distance in track and doing choreography for drill team and cheer. In 1990, she began leading Group Fitness and has since acquired certifications in most all varieties of Group X classes including but not limited to: Step Reebox, Johnny G. Cycle, RIPPED, AFAA Practical Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Fitness and TRX suspension Training. Cynthia was also the co-founder of KWANtm (group martial arts) and led outdoor boot camps for six years. During these years she had four children (three daughters and one son) and continued to see the importance of fitness being a part of her personal life and professional career. In 2004, she received her AFAA certification in Personal Fitness Training. Cynthia grew up in Shawnee, Kansas and enjoys being outdoors, gardening, running, cooking, reading and continually learning new things.