Sonja N.

I started my Professional Career in Fitness in 1993. While studying my Masters in Public Health, I realized that my goal is to empower men and women to feel good about themselves while getting in shape. My Boot Camp Programs focus on improving women and men’s physical shapes through a lifestyle that embraces physical fitness. It was this sentiment that became her motivation to start an affordable Professional Boot Camp business.

I'm is a well-respected individual in the fitness community. I worked with professional fitness guru like Christi Taylor. I've also made several television appearances including a Discovery Channel documentary, where I was featured as the fitness expert on Fitness & Anti-Aging and Channel 4 Health & Fitness Expo, as a fitness demo model.
My work has been recognized by prestigious publications such as: Today’s Black Woman, Shape Up magazine, and the local City Guide newspaper.

I have more than 15 years experience in the fitness industry. My athletic ability was recognized and cultivated at an early age when I became active in team and individual sports. Throughout high school, I participated in various sports and health training activities. Her early participation in basketball, volleyball, track/field and weight lifting gained me the distinguished honor of receiving many awards and accolades from high school athletic officials and community organizations. The most noteworthy award was being featured in a local magazine’s athletic section as an outstanding point guard for the Broadripple High School Basketball team in Indianapolis, Indiana. I continued in athletics throughout my tenure at Indiana University of Indianapolis, where I participated in various community sport activities and taught aerobics at numerous local gyms and private health clubs.

Professional Qualifications:

AFAA, Certified
AAAI, Certified Fitness Instructor
Johnny G Spin, Certified
CPR/AED

Your lead instructor, Sonja Newman, has more than 15 years experience in the fitness industry. Her athletic ability was recognized and cultivated at an early age when she became active in team and individual sports. Throughout high school, Sonja participated in various sports and health training activities. Her early participation in basketball, volleyball, track/field and weight lifting gained her the distinguished honor of receiving many awards and accolades from high school athletic officials and community organizations. The most noteworthy award was being featured in a local magazine’s athletic section as an outstanding point guard for the Broadripple High School Basketball team in Indianapolis, Indiana. She continued to excel in athletics throughout her tenure at Indiana University of Indianapolis, where she participated in various community sport activities and taught aerobics at numerous local gyms and private health clubs.

Start off by letting me assess your current fitness level and determine what type of fitness program will work best for you. I take the time to talk with my clients and assess their unique situation in order to create an individual plan to reach and exceed their fitness goals! Testing may include initial measurements, goal setting, suggested target heart rate, muscular strengths / weaknesses / imbalances, flexibility and much more. I will show you not only how to "work hard" in the session but how to "work smart" to be in the best shape of your life!

Whether you are just beginning to exercise or follow an advanced routine, my sessions are tailored to address your fitness needs. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your personal fitness goals in a safe manner and reasonable time frame. As a certified fitness professional, my mission is to improve your workout by guiding your exercise to accomplish your goals and positively affect your health and fitness.