About The Owner, Jaden Schmidt

Jaden grew up being very active and playing sports, a lot like many kids. However, when Jaden was 12, he went through a life changing experience. He was diagnosed with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS). This left Jaden without strength in his legs and in a wheelchair. There was no guarantee that he would be able to walk without assistance again. Through the support of family, friends, and the work of physical therapists, Jaden was able to regain function of his legs and live without the wheelchair. He wasn't able to return to normal activities and sports without struggle and pain. Sports were very uncomfortable with a combination of being out of shape and the pain syndrome, but through years of hard work he has completely transformed his life. Jaden is now an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and is studying exercise science at the University of Kansas. Jaden believes that fitness is a life long pursuit that anyone can be a part of. It is his life mission to use his own experience to help improve the life of others, and teach the importance of taking care of our bodies.