Who We Are

The Propensity Fitness Team

Who We Are

The Propensity Fitness Team

Paige Yomogida

CEO & Head Coach

Hi, I’m Yomo!

Ten years ago, I struggled with my relationship with food, going through constant cycles of restricting and binging that broke my self-esteem. Like many others, I gained 25+ pounds in college and became uncomfortable in my skin and hid myself behind baggy clothes. I tried every fad diet—low carb, keto, —which worked temporarily but resulted in a vicious cycle of low energy and yo-yo dieting. I felt completely out of control around food, and no amount of cardio could compensate for my weekend benders of pizza and drinking.

But everything changed when I discovered strength training. My relationship with my body and food began to transform. Instead of wanting to be skinny, I wanted to be strong and set new PRs. Instead of fearing food, I saw it as fuel for my workouts. And through discipline and structure, I gained a confidence that finally set me free.

I have competed in several WRPF powerlifting competitions, one of which I temporarily held a CA state deadlift record for the 60kg weight class. I’ve done a bodybuilding prep, Crossfit style training, as well as yoga throughout the years. And through my experiences, I’ve consolidated all aspects of what I’ve loved and what I’ve disliked about each to create the Elite Woman program here at Propensity Fitness.

While aesthetics can boost your confidence, strength and conditioning can make you feel limitless, and yoga can spiritually ground you, it’s rare to find a coach or program that can do all three. At Propensity Fitness, our Elite Woman program integrates all these elements into one comprehensive approach. We don't just focus on how you look—we build your physical strength, mental resilience, and spiritual wellness simultaneously.

This holistic method has helped over 300 men and women transform their relationship with fitness and themselves. Our clients don't just change physically—they discover a confidence that permeates every aspect of their lives.

I created Propensity Fitness because I needed this balanced approach in my own journey, and I couldn't find it elsewhere. Now, my incredible team and I are dedicated to guiding you through your transformation with personalized training, nutrition guidance, and accountability.

MEET OUR CREW

Hi, I’m Shan!

My journey into fitness wasn’t just about aesthetics—it was about survival.

For years, I struggled with under-eating and over-training, thinking that extreme restrictions and daily workouts were the only way to achieve my goals. Instead, I found myself constantly exhausted, sick, and searching for external validation through late nights and alcohol. My confidence plummeted, and I surrounded myself with people who kept me stuck in a cycle of self-destruction.

The turning point came when I realized I was living completely out of alignment—with a job, a relationship, and a lifestyle that didn’t serve me. As I began properly fueling my body, I watched it transform—not just physically, but mentally. I replaced inflammation with muscle, self-doubt with self-trust, and anxiety with purpose. Learning to nourish my body helped me heal far beyond the gym.

I hold a NASM CPT certification and spent two years coaching in-person clients before taking my passion online. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding women’s hormone health, especially for those struggling with PCOS, endometriosis, or navigating pre/postnatal fitness. I believe true transformation happens when we break generational cycles, shift our mindset, and build habits that last a lifetime.

At Propensity Fitness, we don’t do quick fixes. We use flexible dieting and strength training to help clients create the life they dream of—without fear, restriction, or self-sabotage. I’ve seen clients gain not just physical strength, but also promotions, healthier relationships, and a newfound sense of freedom around food.

Growing up in a household affected by addiction, I know what it’s like to live in a constant state of fight-or-flight. That’s why my mission is deeper than fitness—I help people heal from within, let go of limiting beliefs, and step into their full potential.

Shannon Knecht

Coach

Rachel Seddon

Coach

Hi, I’m Rachel!

Fitness has been woven into the fabric of my life since childhood. For 15 years, soccer instilled in me the discipline and competitive spirit that defines my approach today. When my sports career ended in college, I found myself lost amid fitness misinformation and body image pressures. I fell into extreme fitness – punishing myself with multiple daily HIIT workouts, endless treadmill sessions, and restrictive eating patterns that had me counting every calorie and fearing certain food groups. The cycle was relentless – overtraining, undereating, binging, overwhelming guilt, then doubling down on restriction as punishment. I believed transformation required suffering and complexity.

Everything changed when I discovered strength training and proper nutrition. The weight room offered a new perspective that resonated with the athlete in me – building strength gradually and tracking progress rather than obsessing over the scale. I educated myself about nutrition beyond calorie counting, learning how macronutrients support recovery, performance, and body composition. Shifting from restriction to nourishment transformed everything. The gym became my sanctuary where I celebrated what my body could do rather than criticizing how it looked.

My personal transformation inspired me to help others avoid the fitness traps I'd fallen into. In college, I began coaching at F45, where I discovered my talent for connecting with clients and guiding them toward sustainable fitness approaches. This led me to earning my NASM CPT certification and becoming a Level 1 Nutrition Coach. My coaching evolution continued as I transitioned from group fitness to 1:1 in-person training, and ultimately to online coaching—each step deepening my expertise and ability to create individualized solutions.

My personal coaching perspective centers on how the human body naturally moves and functions. I learned through personal experience that single-plane training, like traditional bodybuilding without proper mobility work, can lead to injury and limitation.This realization sparked my passion for functional movement and mobility training. I'm currently pursuing Physical Therapy School to better serve clients who fear movement due to pain or uncertainty and reclaim the activities they once enjoyed. When performed correctly, movement truly is medicine, and I strive to create a safe space for this healing to occur.

My mission at Propensity Fitness is to show you what's possible. There is a path to living a fulfilled life in a body that feels strong, capable, and confident. You are not broken, and you are not alone – together, we'll discover the approach that works uniquely for you.