

In 2008, I launched my own business Katie’s Fitlife Bootcamps. I spent the early part of my career working for big box gyms and managing country club health clubs. My college education got put on hold as I entered the workforce and married my high school sweetheart who was then in the Marine Corps. Almost immediately I earned my personal training certification and went to work.
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I had to learn how to take care of my damaged body and continue to do the things that I Ioved. I refocused and decided on a career as a Physical Therapist. My college swimming dreams and my dreams of attending the Air Force were dead. Slow and lazy Katie was gone forever.Īll of my early plans and goals changed after I fractured my pelvis, and had a partial tear to my rotator. In order to boost my resume to the academy, I earned my pilots license before my 17th birthday. In high school, I decided that I wanted to attend the United States Air Force Academy. At that time I also participated in two forms of martial arts, Akido and Shinkindo. My parents gave me the option, pick a sport to participate in, or we will pick one for you! After a few trials I chose swimming, and I loved it! I swam competitively from age nine all the way through high school. Katie, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.Īs a child, I was lazy, overweight and had little interest in exercise.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Katie Stumbo.
