Karen McLaughlin, Certified Personal Trainer

In my life, physical movement has been a constant love. As a child, I was a gymnast from the ages of five to sixteen. I loved it. Then I started road biking. I cycled the rural roads around Grimsby, Ontario, where I have lived my entire life, for many kilometers. I was always physically active, but my challenges have been vast. I have had injuries and illnesses, my body has changed, and I have four children, all of which have made it difficult for me to maintain an active lifestyle. It doesn't help that good habits are difficult to establish and maintain. I know what it feels like to try to be more physically active early in the morning before the children wake up, only to feel unwell. I know how difficult it is to find the time to use the extra membership you have reserved at your local fitness center. I work a lot and struggle to convince my muscles to move for me! I find it less difficult in theory, but more challenging once the world starts pushing me down. Even though I am a personal trainer, I don't really look forward to exercise a lot. I have always loved physical activity because I enjoy the challenge. Nonetheless, I should acknowledge that I am in the minority. These days, many women find exercising difficult to do. It's challenging to see exercise as something that needs to get done, but it is not like taking out the trash—a task you can forever postpone.

The reviews all present Karen as a consummate professional in changing lives. Her empathy, knowledge, and patience with senior clients are a hit with them. Online Karen once results in changed views on exercising and shedding weight for a mom of four. The reviews trace consistent transformation over months or weeks. Back pain, poor posture, and low energy are common health issues Karen helps out with significantly. A new approach like customizing exercises ensures Karen fits sessions around clients' lifestyles for their benefit. The seniors appreciate Karen’s virtual fitness training efforts in easing body pain and fostering weight loss. Karen possesses the ability to explain why and how of each exercise. The reviews strongly recommend her for a relatable, professional and experienced fitness traine.