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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
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| ROBERT | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | much appreciation. very knowledgable, polite, informative and ..... |
| bud | 10/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Carly | 10/12/09 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | |
| Mohamed | 09/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Luke | 07/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the answer Karen! |
Recent Answers from Karen Skidmore
2009-11-17 manual treadmill:
Hello Imran ali, I am not real familiar with manual treadmills. However, if you are looking for a cheap workout and a workout that will burn fat and reduce your waist size, why not try body weight workouts
2009-11-16 abdominal training:
Hello Robert, I have all of my clients do planks of all varieties, holding for a minute and bridges of all varieties also holding for a minute. I also have them do some standing planks with resistance
2009-11-05 training frequency:
Hello Fatima thank you for your question. Ultimately it comes down to what you prefer, and the amount of time you have to spend on your workouts. For a generally rule of thumb you want to do strength
2009-10-21 help:
Hi Tasha first if you still have your personal trainer you need to tell her off your dissatisfaction with her program and ask her to update it as it is not getting you the results you are looking for.
2009-10-19 How often?:
Hello Bar, you are both correct you have to do the workout the is right for you. Her way is great for burning fat and weight loss. I use this type of training for a lot of my clients. But I also use
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