Welcome!
sophie simmons
Sophie has been working in the health and fitness industry for 13 years. She began her fitness career during her undergraduate years at Western Illinois University. Sophie has always been involved in athletics growing up, non-stop activities to shake out her energy, and was the friend that was “always working out”.
She discovered Kinesiology and Exercise Science at orientation and knew this what she would pursue for a career. Sophie’s fascination with human performance in sport and athletics motivated her to want to share this passion with others.
Sophie recognized what fulfills her the most: the meaningful connections, friendships, and communities she’s been a part of through fitness, exercise, and sport. She created That’s SoFitness to motivate and inspire people to live their best lives by sharing her knowledge, experience, and expertise pertaining to health and fitness.
Sophie’s bubbly and contagious energy brings joy to anyone that attends her classes or trains with her. Sophie’s positive outlook and zest for life will motivate and ignite your love for fitness. Let Sophie help you, your friends, or your professional team find their passion and joy for an active and healthy lifestyle.
three fun facts about sophie:
She was the USTA National Tumbler of the year in 2005. 🤸🏻♀️🇺🇸
Weiner dogs are her absolute favorite. 🐶♥️
So far, she’s traveled to 15 countries. 🧳✈️
“Breakthrough moments are often the results of many previous actions, which build up the potential required to unleash a major change.”
Achievements
Education:
Masters of Science (M.S.), Kinesiology - Magna Cum Laude
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California - 2013 – 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology - Summa Cum Laude
Concentration: Exercise Science
Minors: Nutrition, Broadcasting
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois – 2007 – 2011
7 Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1 - Trainer
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
ACSM Health and Fitness Specialist
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
TRX Certified Instructor
AHA CPR/First Aid
Accomplished Athlete
CrossFit
May 2013 Regional Qualifying team at NorCal CrossFit Regionals – 6th place
Bodybuilding
Multitime class winner in figure division, National Physique Committee (NPC), 2011-2012
National Qualifying NPC Figure Athlete
Powerlifting
American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation (ADFPF) Champion, 2010
World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation World Champion, November 2010
Track and Field
Scholarship Athlete for Western Illinois University, Track and Field Team, Women’s Pole Vault
Gymnastics, Tumbling,
&CheerleadingAAU National Team Member, 2005, 2006
Western Illinois University, Cheerleading, 2008-2009
