Cathey Palyo


Cathey Palyo is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States.

Bodybuilding career

Amateur

Cathey rose quickly through the amateur ranks, earning her pro card by winning the overall title at the NPC Nationals in 1986.

Professional

Cathey's relatively brief professional career was highlighted by winning the 1988 Ms. International contest.

Retirement

Legacy

Cathey was the first American bodybuilder to win the Ms. International.

Contest history

POST COMPETITIVE CAREER
Going back to her maiden name of Catt Tripoli in 2000, she wrote and published her book - Conscious Fitness, which won the Nautilus Book Award Silver in the Body, Mind, Spirit Practices category in 2016.
In 2009 she became a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and opened her practice in Santa Rosa California.
She was the owner and developer of four different gyms in Santa Rosa. 5th St Fitness, Body Central, Fusion Fitness and Powerhouse Gym.
She has been an annual speaker at the Omni Athlete Festival since its inception in 2016 and has been a guest on many podcasts and YouTube videos.