Sonja Friend-Uhl has been a Fitness Professional for 24 years. A skilled programmer, she is an ACE-certified Health Coach qualifying her to work with high risk clientele and the allied health field. Sonja also holds Personal Training certifications with ACSM and AFAA, as well as AFAA specialty certifications in Weight Management, Eating Disorders, Youth, Senior, and Pre-Natal Fitness. A U.S. Track & Field Level I Coaching Certification highlights Sonja's dedication to competitive running and coaching. To compliment her fitness expertise, she is a registered Nutrition Counselor.

"Fitness has been a lifelong journey for me. It started with my competitive
nature and love for sports, particularly running, and led to a passion for
making a difference for others in their own health. As my interest grew in
coaching and training, my desire to learn as much as I could about the human
body and how it responded to movement and nutrition became the focus of
my career. I firmly believe that our bodies are the 'miracle' and that they
have immense power to heal, given the right tools and environment."

*D1 Scholarship Cross Country & Track athlete for the College of William & Mary ('93)
*Competed in the 2000 U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials in the 1500m
*Member of 7 United States Road Racing World Teams
*Former Surf Lifeguard and Beach Flags World Champion
*Classical Pianist and Member of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music since 1979
*Three Time Wellbridge Corporation Fitness Director of the Year (2002-2005)
*Lead Master Trainer and Presenter for Core Health & Fitness since 2006
*Former founder & owner of Fit Studio in West Palm Beach, FL (2005-2009)
*Current Women's Masters Track & Field World Record Holder in the Indoor Mile (4:44.81) and
U.S. National Record Holder in the 1500m (4:16.90)
*Grateful Mother of 2 beautiful girls who inspire me every day!

Trainer at: Fit with Sonja