Meet our Crew and hear what folks are saying…
Testimonials
I loved the session last night and felt at home with all of you already. You are an inspiring instructor and I can see why people are so dedicated to your programs.
—Marcee
Head Coach
“My favorite work with athletes is teaching the new skills of rowing, and helping everyone find that athlete within: crushing that workout they thought was too hard, achieving new goals or just finding fun in active, healthy living for the first time!”
Had an excellent customized workout for my sister and me today. Martha is a super upbeat coach for new & advanced rowers. Can’t wait to go back!
—Janet
My path of recovery (from shoulder surgery) would have been different without you. And I am grateful. I feel really strong!
—Jackie
Martha has a gift for teaching and coaching. If you want to see her brilliance in action you should watch as she coaches each student … She caters every word to the individual and gets people of all abilities to push in ways they never imagined. It’s a beautiful thing.
—Fran
Martha Laugen
Martha brings over 30 years of competitive rowing and coaching experience to Catalyst Rowing Fitness. She is a Certified Indoor Rowing Instructor with Concept2 / UCanRow2 and holds Level II coaching certification from US Rowing, plus past certification with American Council on Exercise. Martha has worked as a rowing coach and personal trainer in the Madison area since 2009 after many years on the east coast. Martha continues to compete in on-water and land-based rowing events whenever possible. Her goal is to compete until she wins her age division at the annual Head of the Charles Regatta, in Boston!
Martha has coached with
SBR Endurance Performance - Madison
Harbor Athletic Club - Madison
UW-Madison Freshman (Volunteer) - Madison
MastersCoaching - Nationwide with HQ in Massachusetts Mendota Rowing Club - Madison
University of Minnesota Freshman (Volunteer)- Minneapolis
Community Rowing, Inc. - Boston
Noble & Greenough School - Boston
Manhattan College - New York