Moves’ new trainer

Melissa Kendter

Your personal trainer and running coach.
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Meet Melissa.
Your new Moves trainer.

Focusing on hybrid training: strength and running.

Melissa Kendter

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Bio

Melissa Kendter brings over 12 years of experience as a certified Personal Trainer, Functional Strength Coach, and UESCA Running Coach, specializing in strength and conditioning for athletes of all levels. With a background as a collegiate athlete and multi-marathon finisher, Melissa combines strength, endurance, and mobility to help clients improve their fitness, performance, and confidence. Her signature approach is rooted in science and empowers clients at all levels to achieve their health and fitness goals.

Training Focus

Strength Training
HIIT
Running
Bodybuilding

Melissa's Programs

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Commit Performance

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Commit 5K: Beginner

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Commit 5K: Intermediate

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Hybrid training
Results for all

With Melissa’s help I not only completed my half marathon but I did it at a time of 2:21 when I thought I would be near 2:45 😬 this was as a result of the training plan melissa put in place for me and not only the plan it’s the encouragement she gave throughout. When I was feeling low or down about myself she would be there to remind me that I am doing great.
Shazia S
Pilot
Melissa helped me reach my goal of completing my first full marathon and I am truly grateful. I couldn’t have done it otherwise!
Cate S
Pilot
Where do I start?? Melissa makes working out easy so to speak because I have zero motivation, but I look forward to every single workout and she always makes sure I understand what we’re doing and why. She really takes the time as a trainer and gives me the push I need. I have improved A TON, no gimmicks, no fads, just good training.
Jacqueline G
Pilot
I have been training with MK for a while now and I have had AMAZING results!! I look forward to every session with her and leave with a feeling of achievement every time!
Samantha S
Pilot

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Program Schedule

Tighter Together: Hybrid Training

Commit Performance

Commit 5K: Beginner

Commit 5K: Intermediate

Weeks 1-4

Day 1
Lower Body 1 & Core
Day 2
Upper Body Push + LISS
Day 3
Accessory Full Body & Core
Day 4
Lower Body 2 + LISS
Day 5
Upper Body Pull & Core
Day 6
Accessory Full Body
Day 7
Rest

Week 5

Deload or travel-friendly workout options (10 total)

Equipment

Dumbbells
Bands
Elevated Surface
Machines
Optional: Built-in alternates included.
Developed by Madeline Custer and refined with expert contributions from Dr. Brandon Moss, this program leverages advanced strength training techniques to ensure you build solid muscle and functional strength effectively.

(Complementary Low Intensity Steady state cardio sessions allow energy prioritization that optimize lifts)

Weeks 1-12

Day 1
Upper Body Armor
Day 2
Speed Run and Legs & Glutes
Day 3
Express Core & Mobility
Day 4
Easy Run
Day 5
Full Body Power & Plyos
Day 6
Long Run
Day 7
Rest

Equipment

Dumbbells
Bands
Elevated Surface
Optional: Built-in alternates included.
Developed by Melissa Kendter and refined with expert contributions from Dr. Brandon Moss, this program incorporates strength sessions, time-based running, power drills, core work, mobility, and recovery—all aimed at building muscle, improving running performance, and enhancing overall fitness without sacrificing any essential element.

Weeks 1-7

Day 1
Full Body Strength
Day 2
Run
Day 3
Full Body Strength
Day 4
Run
Day 5
Express Core and Mobility
Day 6
Run
Day 7
Rest

Week 8

5k Race Week! Reduced sessions to help prepare.

Equipment

Dumbbells
Bands
Elevated Surface
Optional: Built-in alternates included.
Developed by Melissa Kendter and refined with expert contributions from Dr. Brandon Moss, this program is a comprehensive guide to running your first 5k!

Weeks 1-7

Day 1
Easy Run
Day 2
Speed Workout and Full Body Strength
Day 3
Rest
Day 4
Easy Run and Full Body Strength & Power
Day 5
Run
Day 6
Long Run
Day 7
Express Core and Mobility

Week 8

5k Race Week! Reduced sessions to help prepare.

Equipment

Dumbbells
Bands
Elevated Surface
Optional: Built-in alternates included.
Developed by Melissa Kendter and refined with expert contributions from Dr. Brandon Moss, this program is a comprehensive guide to running a faster 5k!