MEET KAREN!
What's your story?
I live in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. I’m 52 years old – a retired
public school teacher. I currently teach KinderPrep at a private school. My favorite hobbies are camping, exercising, reading and spending time with family (not in that
order). I have recently taken up crafting and painting which is a new interest – not sure it’s a favorite yet. I have a few favorite movies, but the two that remain for all
time are Gremlins and An Officer and a Gentleman. I like any type of food and I enjoy cooking when I have time.
public school teacher. I currently teach KinderPrep at a private school. My favorite hobbies are camping, exercising, reading and spending time with family (not in that
order). I have recently taken up crafting and painting which is a new interest – not sure it’s a favorite yet. I have a few favorite movies, but the two that remain for all
time are Gremlins and An Officer and a Gentleman. I like any type of food and I enjoy cooking when I have time.
What motivates you to live a healthy lifestyle?
My grandparents and my father
have all had serious health issues: heart, diabetes, breathing and extra weight. I’ve
also always been active. I like being able to do at 50 what I couldn’t do at 25 or 30
or… I continue to get stronger and healthier rather than falling apart as I age. I want
to keep up with my children and grandchildren rather than sitting on the sidelines.
have all had serious health issues: heart, diabetes, breathing and extra weight. I’ve
also always been active. I like being able to do at 50 what I couldn’t do at 25 or 30
or… I continue to get stronger and healthier rather than falling apart as I age. I want
to keep up with my children and grandchildren rather than sitting on the sidelines.
Which group exercise classes do you teach?
I teach Metafit and scale down. I, at times, teach the walking and running clubs as well.
How do you make your exercise classes FUN?
I am not so sure that I am fun! LOL! I have high expectations and I expect my people to perform. I’m excellent at modifying and encouraging everyone. I want every person to succeed and that comes through in my teaching.
How will your exercise classes help individuals who join achieve a HEALTHY
lifestyle?
lifestyle?
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My Metafit class is a HIIT class that builds cardio, strength and endurance. It is a way for a person to challenge him/herself to improve. The scale down group is a way for like-minded people to encourage each other to succeed.
It’s not just about the scales but total body health – mental and physical. Run club and walk clubs are a way for individuals to set and achieve personal fitness goals through timings, varied workouts and accountability – and, I very much, hold people accountable!!! |
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How will your group exercise classes benefit individuals who join OVERALL?
I want all people to grow and succeed in all parts of their life. My classes are meant
to develop the whole person while helping individuals face walls and surmount
them.
to develop the whole person while helping individuals face walls and surmount
them.