Client Testimonials

Hear it straight from some of the people I’ve had the opportunity to train and coach over the years.

Now, more than ever, we need to prioritize our health and well-being. Hear from my clients on how we adapted to safely and effectively training together throughout COVID to keep their health and fitness a priority:

Testimonials

"Training with Kari is what's kept me sane during COVID - throughout quarantine and as things opened back up. She's super flexible with whatever setting you're comfortable with, will do online workouts and/or will essentially transform your home into a gym - it's really amazing what you can do with a few weights, bands and furniture!"

Mina, Chicago, IL

“When the pandemic closed gyms I was more grateful than ever to have Kari as my personal trainer. Many trainers can manage a program with an entire club full of equipment, but Kari’s education and experience allowed us to transition to outside workouts with minimal equipment without losing a beat all while keeping me sane. One of the lessons Kari continually reinforces is that that body weight exercises performed with proper technique can be more challenging while being just as effective as lifting heavy weights to improve strength and conditioning.”

-Josh, Chicago, IL

“Kari and I have been working together 3x/week via FaceTime since the beginning of COVID. I wasn’t sure how it was going to work, but I love it and it keeps us both safe. With very little equipment at my house, she is mindful of building routines around what I have. She is also able to do a good job of monitoring and correcting my form via FaceTime. It’s a great and convenient solution during these crazy times and Kari is equipped and trained to make this solution work!”

-Whitney, Chicago, IL

“I wholeheartedly recommend Kari as a personal trainer/coach. Whether you’re new to fitness, a try hard like me, or a seasoned expert, Kari has the knowledge and skills to help you get the most out of yourself every session to achieve your long term fitness goals.”

“I started with Kari in the Spring of 2019 because one of my rowing coaches told me I would experience less soreness and injuries if I strengthened my core and posterior chain. Additionally, I wanted to regain some balance and proficiency in lateral movements I’d lost over 25 years of cycling as my main activity. I chose Kari because of her advanced degree and specialization in corrective exercises.

Objective Results: I’ve gained 35 watts on the 20-minute power test for cycling and knocked a minute off my 2km time on the erg.

Subjective Results: Increased mobility. Pain free rowing. Much better balance and posture. More energy. Improved mood.

Kari’s strengths: Kari’s educational background gives her a vast knowledge of exercises including remedial movements to meet many different strength and conditioning goals. Her ability to modify and progress the exercises she prescribes always makes the workout challenging whether we’re using barbells, dumbbells or even just body weight. This makes her fun and motivating to work with while always keeping the workout fresh and interesting.

I wholeheartedly recommend Kari as a personal trainer/coach. Whether you’re new to fitness, a try hard like me, or a seasoned expert, Kari has the knowledge and skills to help you get the most out of yourself every session to achieve your long term fitness goals.”

-Josh, Chicago, IL

“…never thought I'd be so strong and actually see some of the muscles I now see!”

“I've been training with Kari for almost two years and never thought I'd be so strong and actually see some of the muscles I now see! I know that even when I am feeling the "dreads" of working out (a common feeling for me), Kari will lift my spirits and after our workout, I'll feel better (and I always do). She's a ray of sunshine and positivity, knows her stuff and is compassionate yet assertive (read - she pushes you to your limits in a very nice way) - everything you would need and want from a trainer. She's the best and I'm lucky to have her!”

-Mina, Chicago, IL

“I highly recommend Kari—very professional, skilled, and fun!”

“Kari and I have been working together for several years across two different locations. She is super motivating and fun to work with. My favorite thing about Kari is that she really comes up with a unique plan just for me. I have some lower back pain, a weaker core and poor flexibility. So we are constantly working on improving all of those things in ways that won’t inflame my back. She does a great job of watching my form closely to make sure I don’t injure myself, which hasn’t always been my experience with other trainers. I highly recommend Kari—very professional, skilled, and fun!”

-Whitney, Chicago, IL

“After every session I can’t help but I feel stronger and more confident in my own body. Thanks Kari!”

“I met Kari through a friend who literally calls her a “ray of sunshine.” For me, she has been an incredible teacher and motivator. I had never worked with a trainer before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Kari quickly put me at ease with her thoughtful (and fun) approach to building a program that challenged me without being intimidating.

Kari really brings deep knowledge of how the body works to our sessions. She does more than show me the moves, she takes the time to explain the moves and correct my form so that I am getting the most from my effort. She also is great at adapting to match my fitness level or unexpected issues – like when I strained my neck from weeks of working in a not so great 'work from home' set up at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I am amazed by my progress in the year I've worked with Kari. After every session I can’t help but I feel stronger and more confident in my own body. Thanks Kari!”

-Ana, Chicago, IL