Cathy's desire to enter the fitness industry came after finding herself in a position where she needed to lose weight and strengthen muscles for her back health. After losing the extra weight over the course of a few years by consistently exercising and finding healthy ways to eat, it became possible to keep trying new things in the fitness world. Cathy became a runner, hiker, weightlifter, cyclist, and loves to race relays, 5ks, has done a few triathlons and half-marathons. Trying new ways to stay fit has become a way of life and it made sense to help other people with their fitness goals. She loves working with all types of clients but specializes in sports specific training, injury prevention or recovery, circuit style training, interval training, and weight training. She enjoys helping people get ready for an event or race and helping people reach their weight loss and fitness potential. Cathy loves to help her clients realize just how strong and capable they are and encourages them to dream big! She has had the privilege of helping people get ready for their first race, triathlon, or their next PT test. Additionally Cathy has worked with hundreds of clients who wish to change their body composition----weight loss and/or gaining muscle mass are common goals of her clients. She feels that it’s very rewarding to hear clients reach other types of goals; like being able to stand up without help, reaching their arms over their head again, conquering back or knee pain, the list is endless. These are great victories, life changing for her clients, and she loves being a part of these successes! Getting fit and staying fit has been one of the most challenging and rewarding things Cathy has done. Getting fit for your health and for a healthier body image is important but staying fit can be tough if you don’t find new goals and challenges that push you. At times we become afraid of change or of switching up our routine but that can be just what is needed to keep going strong and to stay motivated; Cathy can set up a plan for you that includes safe but fun changes! Cathy’s motivation and drive is helping people get fit; and then, if the interest is there helping those same people create a lifestyle of fitness that becomes a lifestyle. She believes that exercise can be fun and can become a habit and almost second nature if you find something to do that you love or that challenges you to excel. Have you heard your runner friends talking about training for a marathon or half marathon? Did you ever wish you had joined the basketball or volleyball team in high school but didn’t because you didn’t feel fit enough? Think back, what is it that you wished you were good at or wished you had tried. Cathy believes it’s never too late in life to find and do something you love. Let her know what your fitness, weight loss, or sport related goals and desires are and she can help you achieve them.
