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I can answer questions in the following areas: general fitness questions, strength training, flexibility, aerobic training, balance training and corrective/rehab training. Please no questions regarding specific injuries I would need more information then what you can provide in an email to answer these questions accurately. You must be 18 years or older to ask me a question. If you need more in depth help or would like help with your specific workout plans please visit my website. I offer online training and phone consultations. www.completely-fit.com. I also offer a monthly newsletter.
Experience in the area
I am the owner of the Completely Fit personal training company located in Mt. Airy, Maryland. My company offers one-on-one, online and group fitness training services, sports performance and team training, weight education classes and healthy lifestyle seminars. Before starting my own company I taught health and physical education for 10 years. I have been the featured speaker on topics such as fitness and exercise, proper nutrition and health awareness. I graduated from Edinboro University with a degree in education specializing in athletic training. I gained my NATA certification in 1994. I also maintain certifications as a personal trainer with NCSF & NSPA, as a performance enhancement specialist with NASM, as well as an exercise development specialist and a nutrition specialist. Calling on my experience with college athletes and teaching middle school students, I decided to use my knowledge to educate the general public on the benefits of physical fitness and healthy eating habits. I enjoy working with people and helping them achieve each and every one of their goals. Completely Fit offers services to everyone, from beginners to professional athletes.
Organizations
NATA NASM NCSF Lifestyle Management Assoc.
Education/Credentials
certified athletic trainer performance enhancement specialist certified personal trainer nutrition specialist
What do you like about this subject?
I love being able to help people become more healthy.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| joyce | 05/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Perfect. Thanks |
| Paul | 03/22/12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Easy and to the point! Thank you ..... |
| Michael | 02/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Good answer! |
| MARITA | 12/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I would like very much to thank ..... |
| Kairi | 08/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! |
Recent Answers from Karen Skidmore
2012-05-18 exercise myths:
Hello Joyce for your first myth I don't know that I can say for sure which is correct. However, I can say with some certainty I do not think it really matters as the possible caloric change would not
2012-04-15 getting toned:
Hello Alexandra I have included two different blog posts that I think will help you. The first post talks about metabolic workouts. These workouts are great for fat loss. They can be done 2-3 times
2012-03-19 Building and toning.:
Hi Paul the thing that will help you the most is strength training. You can start with body weight work as that will be the cheapest and will take the least amount of time for workouts. Since you are
2012-02-28 How Many Calories Do I Burn??:
Hi AnnMarie this is not a question I could answer easily. There are multiple websites you could look up that have calorie calculators, I would use one of those put your information in and you will get
2012-02-05 strength program for boxing:
Hello Kurt great questions. Number one. The rep range you are using will build plenty of strength and will allow you to punch harder. If you want to punch faster you need to do some power work. Things
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