Torontonian. Athlete. Human.
Personal Trainer
Karen Ko brings over 8 years of professional fitness experience to her clients. A lifelong athlete, Karen believes strongly in making strength and fitness training accessible for everyone. She has helped countless individuals be better and become more resilient.
Karen is a seasoned athlete, whose abundant knowledge and experience across a variety disciplines (think everything from weightlifting to road cycling to field hockey) informs her coaching style. "I train because it makes me more resilient in all aspects of my life," says Karen.
In her spare time, Karen loves to read, bake sourdough, play and watch basketball, and cuddle with her cat Jack.
Strength for Every Body. No Judgment. Just Results.
CanFit Pro - Personal Trainer Specialist
Poliquin International Certification Program (PICP) - Level 1 Strength Coach (Level 2 pending)
Darby Training Systems - Assesment and Exercise, Advanced Strength Training and Olympic Lifting
Fascial Stretch Therapist - Stretch to Win Institute
Biosignature Hormonal Profiling Practitioner (PICP) - http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Education/Biosignature.aspx
PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS & INTERESTS:
Olympic Weightlifting
Multiple half-marathon runner
Former OFSA level field hockey player
Competitive ice hockey player
Former CrossFit competitor
Cyclist
UBC Bachelor of Arts, background in Equity Studies and the non-profit sector
Fuel Training Club
Karen works out here.
In Home Training
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