Jared K

When I finally decided it was time to get back in shape, I visited 6 different fitness centers before deciding on Catalyst Fitness.  Within the first few minutes of speaking with Bill Sonnemaker, I knew this was the place for me.  Unlike the other centers I visited, where I was simply given a tour of the facilities and told the price and commitment length of their contracts, Bill and I simply discussed ME.  He asked me my goals, my expectations, and he took the time to question me on my fitness background, eating habits, and lifestyle.  He explained to me that science and nutrition forms the foundation of everything they do and teach at Catalyst Fitness.  He offered to design a program to fit my unique goals and would work with me to make sure I reached my goals.  There was no pressure, and we would take things at a speed that I was comfortable with.  This was so different from the other facilities I joined, where there was a huge amount of pressure to sign a long-term contract.

Within my first 60 days of working with the team at Catalyst Fitness, I lost over 20 pounds, reduced my blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and my body measurements!  My energy level has increased, and I find myself more focused in other areas of my life.  The Catalyst Fitness staff has designed a workout routine for me, helped with my diet and nutritional needs, and taught me how to live a healthier lifestyle.  Most importantly, each trainer I work with explains to me the benefits of each exercise we perform, and how to perform them properly. 

While exercising and getting in shape is challenging, I look forward to each session more and more because I can see the results that are coming from the hard work that my trainers and I are putting in.  They want me to succeed as much as I want to succeed and that makes me want to work even harder.

Ed H.

Catalyst Fitness is more that a cut above.  First Class service is the embodiment of their attitude.  You are their focus.  I have learned more and achieved more in one year of consistent training with Bill Sonnemaker and his team than I did in 4 years of training with another organization. 

They ask you what your goals are, and then guide you on a course to achieve them.  No aspect is overlooked.  They are interested in your whole body development.  They take a scientific approach and back it up with measured results.  They are also on the forefront in fitness by a commitment to continuing education and training.  Their participation in the most respected fitness trade affiliations also proves their commitment to the industry and lends credibility to their name.  I highly recommend them and believe you will be completely satisfied.

George J.

The Catalyst Fitness team embodies what health and fitness is all about.  As a soccer player, runner, snow skier, fitness and nutrition enthusiast all my life, I was distraught when a soccer injury (ruptured L5 disc causing severe pain and debilitation) rendered me unable to do those things we all take for granted everyday.  I was no longer able to bend over a sink to shave, brush my teeth, pick up my children, get out of bed, or even sit in my car for the commute to work without intense pain.

Before my injury I had run the Peachtree Road Race for 14 years consecutively.  I was not going to let this injury stop me from my beloved Peachtree T-shirt, so I walked most of the race and finished in a horrifying

1 hour and 45 minutes (quite a change from my usual 48 to 52 minutes), finishing in so much pain I couldn't move for hours afterwards.

Finally in September 2006 I had an operation to repair the ruptured disc and

3 months later the rehabilitation began.  In February 2007 I found Catalyst Fitness, and after meeting with Bill, I was confident that he and his team would help me regain my physical abilities and rid me of the eating habits that a year-and-a-half on the couch had predisposed me to.

Bill first got me on track with core strengthening and stretching routines and nutritional guidance; soon my pain was diminishing and I had strength and health beyond what I thought I could ever have again.  After a few short months of hard work, I was again able to pick up my kids and play kick ball with them, go to work and bend over a sink pain free.  THANK YOU so much Bill, Jeff, Lauren and the rest of the Catalyst Fitness team for giving me my life back.

The strange thing is, I never felt like I was going through a laborious work out at Catalyst Fitness - it quickly became like a second home, a place where I went to spend time with family in the midst of the friendliest of environments, yet I always came out huffing, puffing, sweating and feelling I had a great time doing it.  I truly feel that if I had the means I would never leave Catalyst Fitness as they have become family.

I ran this year's Peachtree in a respectable time of 1 hour and 4 minutes - impressive considering I had back surgery less than 1 year earlier. 

My promise to Bill is that next year I will run it, healthy and pain-free, in under 50 minutes.  To Be Continued...

Anna W.

Catalyst Fitness is amazing.  Bill Sonnemaker and the entire staff provide such a comprehensive approach to health and fitness.  I started training at Catalyst Fitness to get in shape for my wedding - I got a whole lot more than I bargained for.  Not only have I gotten fit in time for my wedding, I have also gained a new appreciation and love for exercise as a life-long practice.

The fitness plan that Bill Sonnemaker designed for me is completely tailored to my goals and takes into account my specific body type.  Bill educates me continuously about resistance training, aerobic exercise, and nutrition.  Every workout is designed ahead of time to keep me constantly challenged.  I am never bored during my workouts.

Most importantly, I feel comfortable training at Catalyst Fitness. 

The staff is accepting and encouraging of everyone, regardless of their fitness level.  They take you from where you are now and work from there. 

Because I have had such a positive experience at Catalyst Fitness over the past 6 months, my fiancé and I have decided to begin training together with Bill after our wedding!

Lalima and Rajiv A.

Before I joined Catalyst Fitness I had never been to a gym.  I had just had my second child, and due to extensive bed rest during my pregnancy, I became overweight.  I had no energy to get through the day and was falling sick every other week.  In effort to "find" a way to get back in shape I began to weigh my options and visit some gyms.  I was not comfortable with the atmosphere I found at other gyms - in fact it was overwhelming.  That is until I came upon Catalyst Fitness and met Bill.

When I saw an ad for Catalyst Fitness I figured it was worth at least a quick visit.  I still remember my first visit, taking along my two kids and a very skeptical husband.  I was immediately assisted and given clear options that would suit my needs.  In fact I managed to, with the help of Catalyst Fitness, sign up my husband as well.  Having been married 10 years he was not focused on his health.  His energy level and physical strength was diminishing due to an exclusive focus on work and family.  Without the health and energy to get things done, eventually work and family suffer.  Both of us needed to do this - and at the right place with the right people.

From our first visit to Catalyst Fitness to today, we get the same attention, expertise, encouragement, and professionalism.  It has been a fulfilling experience for both my husband and me.  They have a flexible schedule, and the entire training staff knows my limitations and my goals - they believe in customizing the experience.  They help you every step of the way and explain things to you as many times as you want.  They are patient and understanding.

As Bill often says (and now I believe) there is a science to exercise.  If done properly and under supervision it can generate excellent real results.  Over the course of a year, I have seen significant changes in us both.  My husband goes regularly to the gym - that to me is proof of Catalyst Fitness' value.  He was not a "gym person" until now.

I would highly recommend Catalyst Fitness to anyone.  The facility, staff, personal training programs, and excellent customer service will impress you.  You take the first step and Catalyst Fitness will lead you to better health.

Dave & Carrie N.

Dave and I had gradually become comfortable married people. We used to exercise regularly, but as we aged we became content with TV and ice cream most evenings. Dave had met Bill and was very impressed with his knowledge and motivation to get people in shape. We had gained enough weight to start feeling bad physically and mentally and needed to do something; and we also knew better than to start a fad diet. We toured Catalyst Fitness, met the staff, and got very motivated. Being in our middle 40's we were skeptical about getting back our strength and having lots of energy, but we decided to give it a 6 month try. We have given Bill some real challenges, but he never gives up on us, keeps us motivated, and makes working out real fun! It has now been 20 weeks at Catalyst and we are looking and feeling so much better. We no longer move slowly out of bed in the mornings, or lose our breath going up stairs. Bill not only works with us on exercise, but he is also very serious about nutrition—he encourages us to write down what we eat so he can teach us how to eat properly to feel healthy and lose weight. We now look forward to working out, we have the energy and motivation to eat healthier meals and find other things to do besides watching TV and eating ice cream.  Thanks Bill!

Lucinda W.

I was 63 years old when I started at Catalyst Fitness.  I thought I was in pretty good shape - I was wrong!  I will be 65 this summer.  In the two years working with the Catalyst Fitness program, I have gained stamina, strength, and muscle tone I wish I'd had at 35.  It is amazing the confidence I've gained.