 Bill Sonnemaker, MS - brings 12+ years of business management and
fitness training experience to Catalyst Fitness, which manifests itself in the
personal success stories of countless clients, students and companies.
Bill is an award winning Exercise Physiologist, Personal
Trainer, and Educator. He holds a
Masters degree in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention along with
advanced credentials as a Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective
Exercise Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as
well as being an IDEA® Master
Trainer. Bill holds certifications and advanced specializations through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and PTA Global. He is
also an Examiner for the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) and both a
media representative and "Fly Solo" Mentor for the National Strength
and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In addition, Bill has professional
experience as a CDC Research Scientist and a strong academic background in
Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, and Biochemistry. His scientific
understanding of the human body, with its unique composition and chemistry,
lends itself well to a logical approach to individual fitness training.
Although science is the foundation of Catalyst Fitness' approach
to fitness and the basis for the remarkable results of the company's clients,
Bill also understands that there is an art to working with people.
Catalyst Fitness' underlying philosophy is integrating the art and the science
of fitness.
Bill is a long-time fitness advocate and a former member of the U.
S. National Wrestling Team. He has earned incredible personal results,
participating and winning national-level Wrestling, Bodybuilding and Jiu Jitsu
competitions. His personal success, passion for life-long fitness, client
care and concern, and overall enthusiasm provide Bill the unique ability to
bring out the best in those that he works with.
When working with clients, Bill focuses on two key areas. The
first is a proper Kinetic Chain Assessment and the second is Functional
Training. Assessing the
combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems
ensures optimal and efficient human movement. He uses a Functional Training model that involves exercise
prescriptions specifically designed a training model that involves exercise
prescriptions specifically designed to improve a client's performance of
activities inside and outside the training environment, including specific
movements involved in work, sports or other activities of daily life.
"If one component of the Kinetic Chain is not working
properly, the client's movement is ultimately effected. When a client's
ability to move properly is affected their performance decreases and their
health is compromised; specifically they are more susceptible to injuries. A Kinetic Chain Assessment helps to
provide the information I need to design an exercise program which meets the musculoskeletal
needs of each client."
Educating his clients sets him apart from other trainers. "A
lot of trainers don't want to impart too much information to their clients for
fear the client will leave them and train on their own. But, I've never lost a
client because I've taught them too much". Once clients achieve their
goals with Bill, they're hooked. They either set new goals or continuously
check in for periodic program updates.
 Julie is a lifelong fitness enthusiast with an interest in helping women develop a positive self-image through a combination of exercise and healthy living. Julie is a wife and mother of two small children and as such she is sympathetic to the time challenges parents face trying to maintain good health while managing a myriad of family and career activities.
Julie holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Florida and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Florida.
After receiving her MBA, Julie worked in outside sales in the medical industry. While working in sales Julie ran her own Fitness Instructor Training Company, Fitness Fusion. Fitness Fusion offered hands on choreography and lecture workshops for continuing education credit through ACE and AFAA.
Julie is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is a member of IDEA Health and Fitness Association. She is currently studying to obtain certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).
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 Caty short for Catalyst and pronounced "Katie" is our Director of Speed and Agility. She is a pure-bred Yellow Labrador Retriever of impeccable lineage. She is certified through the American Kennel Club. Caty specializes in leading members on laps around the facility between sets. She is also known to greet you at the door when you arrive with a big smile and a wet kiss!
 Margie is currently completing her MBA at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is an avid marathon runner and mother of two wonderful children. She serves as Executive Director of our Corporate Wellness Programs. She also spends time as the Senior Health and Wellness Director for Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway Corporation. At Clayton Margie directs the wellness initiatives for the Corporation's 16,000 Team members. She was instrumental in the development and implementation of Clayton's home office "All Healthy" restaurant, as well as developed and promoted the Tobacco Free campaign company-wide. Margie develops programs that are cost contained, yet motivating to promote healthy behaviors in all team members. Her work has been published in dozens of articles and magazines. In August of 2006 she was honored to speak at a Congressional Briefing in Washington, DC on the health and wellness programs she has implemented. In April of 2007, she was presented with the American Cancer Society's Star of Excellence along with JP Morgan Chase. Recently Margie has served as a consultant for Dell Corporation, Bush Brothers, and Denso Manufacturing on Wellness initiatives.
Bethany Diamond, founder of Ovarian Cycle, Inc., is a two time ironman triathlete, a fitness educator, group-fitness instructor and personal trainer. She is also a PowerBar ® team elite athlete and a master trainer for the Nautilus Institute ™ and Fitness Anywhere™. Bethany has published several articles for IDEA publications, has 3 DVD's produced by Healthy Learning and is a long-time contributor to the IDEA Water Fitness Committee. Well-respected in her field, she has worked extensively with fitness professionals, both internationally and across the USA, sharing with them her philosophy of safe, effective exercise that is both fun and results driven.
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