Jessica Harding

General Manager
Jessica was raised in Maryland by a sport driven and active family. She discovered her passion for the gym while playing collegiate softball at Shippensburg University. In 2016, she graduated with a degree in Exercise Science and coaching. Following college, she began teaching classes in both larger clubs and small studios, while also coaching local youth softball. Her background sparked an interest in the operational side, which led to developing skills as a Community Ambassador and Assistant Manager. Jessica lives for the beach, sports, power lifting, and of course family.

Antoine Robinson

Assistant General Manager
Antoine is a Graduate of Lincoln University with a degree in Anthropology. He is a veteran of the United States Army with over 15 years’ experience as a NASM certified personal trainer and Bootcamp instructor. Antoine is passionate and dedicated to assisting anyone in becoming the best version of themselves. He is a Wilderness Survival Instructor with a love for the outdoors.

Amanda Schmidt

Personal Training Manager
Amanda is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer and VIDA Master Trainer with over a decade of experience. Several years ago, Amanda rebuilt her own life and reclaimed her physical and mental health through a commitment to fitness and movement. After experiencing her own transformation, she decided to dedicate her life to helping others do the same. She believes that working out should be a fun and joyful expression of self-love. Depending on a client’s needs, Amanda brings a wide variety of specialties to her sessions including Strength Training, Women’s Fitness, HIIT, Barre and Yoga. Amanda is also a devoted long distance runner. When she’s not in the gym, you can find her meditating, hanging out with her rescue dog Gordon and dancing as much as possible.

Chad Raymond

Group Program Manager
Chad joined the VIDA team in the Fall of 2015 and brings with him more than 12 years of experience in the fitness industry. After years of touring with bands in his quest for rock stardom, Chad decided he needed to travel down a more realistic path and officially started his fitness career in 2004 as a NASM certified personal trainer in Upstate NY. Group Fitness provided a stage for Chad’s rockstar energy and has been teaching TRX, Cycle and various other sculpting formats since his arrival in DC almost a decade ago. As the new frontman of VIDA’s Group Fitness Program at Verizon, Chad’s Rock & Roll attitude will spark new, fun and sweaty adventures that will keep you coming back for more!