Catalyst Strength coaching team

Coaching

Personal training

Our certified coaches help you reach any fitness goal — whether you're pursuing elite powerlifting numbers or starting a brand new training journey.

How it works

Training that fits you

Free movement screen and goal setting session

Start with a complimentary session to talk through your goals, experience level, and assess your current capabilities to determine the best way to meet your goals.

1-on-1 training

Private sessions built around your schedule, with programming tailored to your goals and movement needs.

Semi-private training

Train with a partner or small group for a more social experience while still getting hands-on coaching.

The team

Meet the coaches

Ricky Zheng

Ricky Zheng

Head Personal Trainer

  • ACE Certified
  • B.S. Human Nutrition, UIC
  • Minor in Kinesiology
  • Strength training
  • Corrective exercise
  • Powerlifting coaching
  • Injury prevention

Ricky is certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) with over four years of personal training experience, working with clients from diverse age groups and backgrounds.

He builds personal plans around your goals, needs, and schedule — with an emphasis on movement quality, injury prevention, and sustainable progress.

Available for private 1-on-1 sessions and semi-private sessions.

Sydney Tennill

Sydney Tennill

Personal Trainer

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Strength training
  • Beginner-friendly coaching
  • Beginner powerlifting

Sydney combines corporate fitness experience with competitive powerlifting, bringing technical knowledge and a beginner-friendly approach to every session.

She centers training around what your body is capable of and making fitness accessible to each and every person.

Book 1-on-1 or semi-private sessions — great for getting stronger with friends.

Anastasia Campbell

Anastasia Campbell

Personal Trainer

  • B.S. Exercise Science (in progress), DePaul University
  • Functional training
  • Strength building
  • Everyday performance

Anastasia has experience in personal, semi-private, and group training with people of all ages and experience levels — from high school athletes to working adults.

She believes everyone is an athlete in their own way and focuses on helping clients move better and perform confidently in everyday life.

Available for 1-on-1 and semi-private sessions.

Client stories

What our clients say

As a former NCAA DI athlete I felt that I had plateaued when it came to strength and conditioning. In looking for a personal trainer I wanted someone who could challenge and guide me through proper techniques in order to reach my goals. Ricky has done that and more.

During the first two weeks of training, Ricky helped me fix my back squat, deadlift, and bench form. Now, two months later, I have surpassed my previous PRs and have continued to build strength while improving my flexibility and overall fitness.

Ricky has also helped me train while coming back from a knee injury by incorporating exercises that complement my physical therapy. If you want to be challenged and make sure you're doing it right, Ricky is your guy!

Melody

Trained by Ricky Zheng

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Free movement screen and goal setting session

We'll assess how you move, talk through your goals, and map out the best path forward.

No commitment required. No gimmicks. Just mapping the roadmap to your goals.