Hey there, I’m Karen. I’m a small business owner living in Galt, California. I am a fan of fitness, arts, and education. I’m also interested in cooking and the arts.

I have a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, hold 2 National Certifications, ACSM and NASM, and 10 years of experience in the fitness industry.

I became interested in fitness after a serious back injury in 2005 that left me unable to walk farther than a block for 2 years. I started with aquatic fitness recommended by my Physical Therapist. The program I attended didn't quite meet my needs, so I adjusted the workout to fit my needs. Before long I had several other participants with lower back injuries join me, and that's how I started. I went to college to answer questions asked with true science and not fitness myths so I could truly help people.

I periodically write fitness articles for an international; fitness magazine, Muscle Manual.