Bonnie Schroeder

Coach. Athlete. Inventor. Business Owner. Women's Health Advocate.

I fell in love with fitness from an early age.

My journey began when I was twelve years old and I started running track. I loved the fact that the sport took no more than my body and a pair of shoes. I loved the raw ability I had and the absolute joy running brought me. Track continued to be my passion all throughout highschool and college.

After a successful college career I was left with the same void that many collegiate athletes are left with...

What now?

I tried to switch gears into long distance running but was left unfulfilled. After many unsuccessful attempts at forcing myself to enjoy it, I found a group of bodybuilders at my gym, and finally found something that filled that void. I trained in a bodybuilding style for four years and loved learning to hone my new ability of shaping and molding my body.

When I was 26 a friend opened a crossfit gym and urged me to join. I started going a few times a week while also still maintaining my bodybuilding sessions. I loved the community crossfit provided, as well as the opportunity to challenge myself and compete once again. After spending some time in the crossfit world, my training partner suggested I register for a powerlifting meet with her and I did. I had about three months of serious-ish training under my belt but I dove into powerlifting with reckless abandon.

I won my weight class at that first meet and was instantly hooked. Now after almost nine years in the sport, and countless meets as an athlete and coach, I can only say thank you to the barbell. It gave me the confidence I needed to step out of my comfort zone time and time again. A confidence that bled into every other aspect of my life. The barbell gave me the ability to look at life with a completely new perspective. It paved my career path.

It changed everything.

I hope it does the same for you.