Hi, I'm Karen. Thank you for looking at my profile and I look forward to meeting you so we can work on your fitness goals! I'm an energetic, positive soul who thrives on interacting with people. I've been told I have the gift of inspiring and motivating others as a pilates instructor/personal trainer so I believe, working together, we will reach your goals! I practice what I preach; I eat well, sleep 7-8 hours a night, do pilates, weight training & yoga along with various forms of cardio including latin dancing! I incorporate stretching along with balance and posture exercises into my clients' pilates and personal training sessions. And we have FUN during our sessions. I believe that daily exercise, eating & sleeping well, along with some sort of daily meditation (which is a stress manager) or just quiet time, are the keys to slowing down the aging process. So when we meet I want you to guess my age. You'll be surprised at my answer! I am proof that those keys are huge part of the anti-aging solutions!
FITNESS NUTRITION SPECIALIST
ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialists have the expertise to provide scientifically supported, practical and relevant nutrition advice while staying within their scope of practice. They can accurately give advice on selecting and preparing food, reading nutrition labels, and choosing meals that facilitate weight loss, improve athletic performance and meet special dietary needs.
SPORTS CONDITIONING SPECIALIST
ACE Sports Conditioning Specialists have the expertise to deliver exercise programs that effectively improve balance, strength, agility, speed and power. Their knowledge and skills allow them to safely and effectively help a wide range of people including athletes who want to grow stronger and faster, first responders who need to improve their endurance, or recreational adults preparing for a personal goal.
YOUTH FITNESS SPECIALIST
ACE Youth Fitness Specialists have the expertise to develop customized fitness programs for children and teens that help instill the value of physical activity at an early age. They are proficient in a variety of youth-related subjects including motor development, pediatric exercise physiology, growth-related differences in abilities, resistance and cardiorespiratory training.
ORTHOPEDIC EXERCISE SPECIALIST
ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialists can safely and effectively develop exercise programs that address muscle imbalances, prevent injury, and improve movement patterns, muscular strength and endurance. They hold a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of major joints, common musculoskeletal conditions, and general treatment clients will receive from orthopedic specialists.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
ACE Weight Management Specialists hold expertise in proper nutrition and hydration strategies that helps them assist people who want to lose weight, build muscle, decrease body fat, improve overall health and achieve long-term success. They are proficient in helping a variety of people including children, teens and adults impacted by obesity to achieve their weight goals.
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST
ACE Functional Training Specialists hold a deep understanding of how to train the body to move more efficiently. Their diverse expertise can be applied to athletes who want an edge in competition, older adults who want to play with their grandchildren without pain, or everyday people who need to improve their balance and joint stability.
MIND BODY SPECIALIST
ACE Mind Body Specialists have the expertise to deliver holistic programs to the growing number of people searching for a more balanced approach to health and wellness. Their proficiency in yoga and Pilates can help a wide range of people improve posture, reduce stress, strengthen the core, build muscle, and fuel an internal connection with one’s self.
GROUP EXERCISE LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST
ACE Group Exercise Leadership Specialists have essential knowledge of exercise and movement science, know how to apply that science to appropriate class design, and use it to ensure the safety of their class participants. The expertise they hold complements the foundational education they received in other instructor training programs.
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE SPECIALIST
ACE Therapeutic Exercise Specialists have the expertise to develop exercise programs for people with a wide variety of special conditions including pregnancy, metabolic disease and various musculoskeletal disorders. The knowledge and skills they possess can help people with coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, osteoporosis and more boost their quality of life.
SENIOR FITNESS SPECIALIST
ACE Senior Fitness Specialists have the expertise to help the millions of Americans currently over the age of 55 use fitness to prevent muscle deterioration, improve bone strength, and boost quality of life. Their proficiency in exercise and nutrition can help them deliver appropriate exercise programs that combat the effects of osteoporosis, arthritis and other age-specific conditions.
Personal Trainer Specific Information
Years of Experience: 11-15 years
Preferred Client Type: Older Adult, Special Populations, Healthy Adult, Overweight, Underweight, Other, those interested in pilates on the mat or reformer
Client Training Locations: Club and Home
Average Number of Clients Weekly: 21+