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Bill Sonnemaker, MS, is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Fitness, Georgia's only fully-accredited and medically-recognized personal training and performance enhancement facility. He holds a master's degree in performance enhancement and injury prevention and is a well-known personal trainer and... moreBill Sonnemaker, MS, is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Fitness, Georgia's only fully-accredited and medically-recognized personal training and performance enhancement facility. He holds a master's degree in performance enhancement and injury prevention and is a well-known personal trainer and fitness educator.
Certifications: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA
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Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning Pro
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Catalyst Fitness
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Bill Sonnemaker's Articles

Fast, Furious and Functional: Three Trends Shaping Today's Fitness Landscape

By Ryan Halvorson, Bill Sonnemaker, MS
So how do we keep members coming back and entice others to join? Jade Teta, ND, co-owner of Metabolic Effect in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, suggests that it’s time to...

Core Stability for Enhanced Daily Function

By Bill Sonnemaker, MS, Ryan Halvorson
Instruct clients to perform this core warm-up program each morning for optimal results in—and out of—the gym. This program is especially beneficial for clients who...

Core Stability for Enhanced Daily Function

By Bill Sonnemaker, MS, Ryan Halvorson
It’s early morning, and you arrive at the gym to discover a voice message from your 8:00 am client, Mary. She has called to let you know she will be unable to make her a...
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Bill Sonnemaker's Educational Videos
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Advanced Concepts in Body-Weight Training

By Bill Sonnemaker, MS
There is a common misperception in the fitness world that clients must have access to free weights, dumbbells and machines in order to experience significant strength-training...
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Corrective Exercise-An Integrated Approach Using Suspension Training

By Bill Sonnemaker, MS
Assessments, myofascial release, lengthening, activation and integration are the five key components of a successful corrective exercise program. When combined in the proper s...
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Body Weight Training: Perception Meets Reality

By Bill Sonnemaker, MS
If your facility is low on available equipment, or you simply don't have the room for all the tools most trainers use with their at-home, in-club and corporate clients, you ca...
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Bill Sonnemaker's Products Available in the IDEA Store
Advanced Concepts in Body-weight Training Course (Online Course)
by Bill Sonnemaker, MS
Price: $69.95
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Advanced Concepts in Body-Weight Training (DVD)
by Bill Sonnemaker, MS
Price: $44.95
Member Price: $34.95 (Save $10.00)
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    Bill's Answers

    Who offers the best Youth Specialist Certification training?

    I have also heard good things about IYCA which was written by Brian Grasso. read more

    Any suggestions for creating a resume for those recently certified but without experience in the field yet?

    Yes, find a knowledgeable fitness professional in your area and do an Internship or at least spend some time shadowing t... read more

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