Laura
Laura Kitzi, owner of Rho Engine Room, doesn't like to stay still. Kitzi has been a group fitness trainer for more than 20 years and mentored more than 100 group fitness professionals around the world. Come to Laura’s class prepared to WORK - she won’t let you fail or give up. You’ll leave feeling full of energy and positive vibes.
Jenn
The energy Jenn brings to each Engine Room workout springs from her curiosity and thrill for the NEXT goal. You will come away from her class with an amazing sense of accomplishment and eager anticipation for what’s next. Outside the Engine Room, Jenn and her husband DJ - also a Rho Coach - serve as certified health coaches to guide their clients’ journey to lifelong, sustainable changes.
David
You’ll get more of everything when you attend one of David’s sessions. More joy. More connection. More success. A natural born leader, David’s long and successful military career impacts his coaching style. He will encourage you to believe in yourself as he spreads energy to cheer on each member of our crew. You'll laugh and sing along and before you know it, you’ll have pushed right past “I can’t” and find yourself tackling the next goal.
DJ
Coach DJ is powered by a deep booming voice and competency. When he hollers “you’ve got this,” our crew steps up and pushes harder. Using a deep knowledge of body mechanics, earned through his degree in exercise science and his love for fitness, DJ coaches from a place of competence and passion. Away from the Engine Room, DJ works professionally in Physical Therapy and - along with his wife, Jenn - serves as a certified health coach.
Nicole
When you come into the Engine Room, you’ll immediately notice that Nicole deeply values your time. As a mom to energetic preteens, wife and educator, Nicole understands life is busy. She’ll challenge you to make each minute count with a workout designed to maximize calorie burn hours after you’ve left. Nicole uses her experience as a collegiate cheerleader to build a positive atmosphere where you’ll fall in love with fitness.
Becky
Becky has always been an athlete, and softball, soccer and cheerleading were passions in her early life. When she found group fitness a few years ago, Becky was hooked. During Becky’s high-energy Rho classes, she’ll give you an optimal whole body workout as she combines her 20 years in professional leadership roles with her personal health journey and pure love of fitness. Take your workout to the next level and get in the groove with Becky.
StePHen
Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Stephen developed a love of fitness and running as a Cross Country and Track competitor in high school and college. He later coached high school track. When he first came to the Engine Room, Stephen rediscovered that same strong sense of support, intensity and togetherness. Now as a Rho Coach, he brings that to his classes so each and every one leaves knowing they are an accomplished, important member of a purpose-driven team. Away from the Engine Room, Stephen attends the University of Missouri-Columbia where he is in the third year of his PhD studies in Classical Archaeology and is prepping to begin his dissertation.
Shawna
As a Vegas native, Shawna knows fun and brings the party to the Engine Room. A competitive streak is new for Shawna, as she found her competitive edge in the Engine Room. Don’t be surprised if Shawna helps you (re)discover your inner-firebreather. Outside the Engine Room, Shawna is a stylist at The Trove and loves making her clients feel GORG!
Matt
Born and raised in mid-Missouri, Matt’s athletic background ranges from football and basketball to trail running, mountain biking, and now CrossFit. Matt holds three CrossFit trainer certifications and brings high intensity to the workouts he builds. Away from the Engine Room Matt is a partner with Armstrong Teasdale LLP, a large regional law firm.
STEFANIE
Lifelong Columbia native, Stefanie’s commitment to fitness led her to compete in Track and Field and Cross County in college while earning a nursing degree. Stefanie fell in love with yoga years ago and now includes a Level 2 Yogafit certification among her coaching credentials. Along with coaching in the Engine Room, family, church and work as a brand rep for Zyia Active leads Stefanie to report, “my heart is in the right place at the right time in my life!
Christine
Christine strives for balance in all things which brought her to yoga in college. She has continued its practice through law school, into adulthood and is now certified through YogaFit International. Christine’s come-as-you-are approach to coaching affirms her confidence that every body can do yoga. Her classes compliment the hard-charging intensity of other exercise with deep stretches and relaxation, while bringing focus through flows and poses.
Jen
Jen’s fierce determination is infectious in all the best ways. She’ll push with you and for you just as she would herself. Her love of sports became the foundation for Jen’s professional life in sports administration and coaching. She’s mom to three lively children yet Jen still finds time for other fitness pursuits away from the Engine Room including running full and half marathons and CrossFit.
Gracie
Born and raised in Columbia, Gracie’s dance background led her to peruse a degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. Her love for dance gave her many opportunities, including traveling with LA Dance Magic, dancing with the Mizzou Golden Girls, teaching young dancers, and coaching for the Hickman Dance team. She is now certified through YogaFit and NASM. Whether you are looking for a calming yoga class or an upbeat HIIT workout, Gracie’s got you covered. You can find Gracie coaching Crew yoga, Rho and Flow or working one-on-one with her Connected Coaching personal training clients.
Linda
Linda has been part of fitness in Columbia for over 30 years. Yoga inspires her to live everyday with gratitude. She enjoys cycling, hot yoga, and traveling. Linda gets joy in motivating others to move. You’ll come away from her class with a refreshed enthusiasm to take on the day.
Garrett
As a collegiate and club volleyball coach, Garrett brings game strategy sure to improve technique and drive to your individual goals. He considers it an honor you’ve chosen to spend time with him and promises to motivate you to get the most from your workout. Garrett will send you away with a kick a$$ mindset that sets you up to conquer the day.