In this episode, we sit down with Donnie Keller, owner and head coach of Ionic Fitness in Bonita Springs, FL. A true local leader, Donnie shares not only his path in fitness and business, but also his deep commitment to uplifting the community.
Donnie grew up in Bonita Springs with a mindset of service and entrepreneurship — from starting small ventures early to earning degrees in Business and Exercise Science at FGCU. Over time, he’s brought those principles into his gym, becoming certified as a USAW Level 2 Olympic Weightlifting Coach, CrossFit Level 3 Coach, NSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Nutrition Level 2.
What distinguishes Donnie and Ionic is their community focus. One of the standout initiatives he champions is Wilson’s Fit Futures, an after-school health & wellness program for youth ages 11–17 that offers workouts, nutrition education, and habit-building skills — and is offered free to participants. (Wilson's Fit Futures) Ionic Fitness is a partner in this program, contributing coaching support, access, and resources. (Wilson's Fit Futures) This alignment shows how Donnie sees his role not just as a gym owner, but as a community builder.
In this conversation, we explore:
How Donnie builds culture and accountability within Ionic
Balancing in-gym experience with scalable online programming
The vision and impact behind Wilson’s Fit Futures
How giving back shapes his leadership and legacy
Tune in to hear how strength, service, and sustainability intersect in fitness and life.
Address:
Ionic Fitness (Ionic CrossFit)
24850 Old 41 Road, Suite 22
Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (ioniccrossfit.com)
Website:
ioniccrossfit.com (ioniccrossfit.com)
Social Media for Sharing / Tagging:
Ionic Fitness Instagram: @ionicfitness (Instagram)
Wilson’s Fit Futures Instagram: @wilsonsfitfutures (Instagram)
