Hi, I'm Karen!
The owner of our lovely little strength and fitness studio.
I'm not a drill sergeant. I don't and won't push you beyond your current limitations, because I know how deflated that makes you feel.
I only ask that you do things that I know you can, you just don't realise that you can, yet.
I encourage you to push boundaries, explore your abilities, give it socks, and to feel a sense of accomplishment, regardless of the outcome.
About Me
I'm passionate about what I do and if I feel I'm in a position to help you then I will endeavour to do my best.
I am realistic, energetic, direct with my approach, goal-oriented, conscientious, open-minded and most of all, adaptable, cause let's face it, sh!t happens, and you are not always going to show up with bells on.
I advocate weight training for strength and longevity of life. I recommend exercise to improve heart health and a better quality of life. I promote foods that nourish our bodies, and I encourage you to eat fun food that you enjoy to eat.
I don't give a toss how many burpees it takes to burn off a donut because that's not the point of the gym.
I encourage you to exercise to inject an element of positivity into your life. Be it to bust stress, feel accomplished, delay the ageing process, have the chats and bants (we are an eclectic bunch), or to simply get out of the house for an hour.
Find a positive reason to exercise and your life will change for the better.
So that's me, not so scary after all?!
If you're keen to start some strength training but at a loss as to where to start, then please get in touch and I'll do my best to help you out.
See you in the gym,
Karen
Qualifications
Biomedical Engineering, B.Eng, Ph.D.
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Psychology, H.Dip.
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Performance Nutrition, Pg.Dip.
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Active IQ L3 Certificate in Personal Training
Active IQ L2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction
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Certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
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National Qualification in Pre and Post Natal Exercise
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Brand X Method Professional Youth Coach
CrossFit L1 Trainer
Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor
Weightlifting Ireland L1 Assistant Coach
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CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
Precision Nutrition L1 Coach