Build muscle, get lean, feel strong

I help busy people take control of their fitness for life, using science-based principles behind efficient training, practical nutrition, and optimized recovery

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Here’s my story

I was an athletic kid, but as I got older, fitness took a backseat to my fast-growing career in consulting. I’d always tell myself that my health was a “big rock” (see visual below), but in reality I treated it like sand, squeezing in a quick run when a meeting got cancelled or rushing to a yoga class when I could sign off early.

My diet was all over the place. As a busy consultant traveling four days a week, I would often delay or skip meals, snack on junk foods, and order heavy entrees late at night. All while telling myself, “I’m pretty healthy… I care a lot about my health!”

No more “on again, off again”

Finally, I changed my mindset, immersed myself in the science, and took action. I was still working 60+ hours and traveling every week, but with simple adjustments to my lifestyle and diet, and an efficient training plan that I enjoyed, I lost 22 lbs of body fat, gained 4 lbs of muscle, and got a lot stronger in just over a year.

With all the amazing changes I felt, and habits that had become my new baseline, I raised my bar higher and finished a half-Ironman — one of my childhood dreams! For the first time in my professional life, I was in the driver’s seat with my fitness.

I became the coach I wish I had, focusing on effective training and lifestyle change in the context of a busy life. I’ll help you get the most out of the time you DO have, stop worrying about the time you don’t have, and see real results.

What my clients have said

★★★★★ ”I used to feel like I was failing every time my 65+ hour work week made it impossible for me to keep up with all the training programs I kept trying. Karen flipped that script: we anchor two focused sessions on the weekend, treat any weekday movement as a bonus, and suddenly fitness feels doable and delivers results. By creating a plan that slides into my schedule instead of fighting it, Karen put me back in control of my health. Now, I actually look forward to lifting and fueling my body. If you want a coach who removes the guilt and gets straight to what works, work with Karen!!” Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group

★★★★★ ”I moved to a new city last year, and felt my fitness slipping away as I scrambled to create a new routine, make new friends, and adjust to my new job. Karen was so good at breaking down my big goals into smaller steps and wins, so that new habits could actually stick and build on each other over weeks and months. I learned so much from her about how to train and eat well, but also how to make informed tradeoffs so I could truly enjoy life to the fullest! Senior Product Manager at Early Stage Startup

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