Karen Smith

INSTRUCTOR

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what do you do for fun

Brunch with my husband!

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Favorite move and why

Mega Plank to Pike! I love it because I remember being a new client and I was too intimidated or exhausted to try it the first few workouts but once I built strength & courage and gave it a try I felt so strong and empowered! I had to take breaks at first but now I can do Mega Plank to Pike like a boss!

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One word that describes you

FUN-LOVING

My Story

Oh! My story?! It is one of adventure, hardships, endurance & triumph (so far)! Adventure led me to live in an orphanage, for a year, in Argentina! I spoke no Spanish on arrival but by necessity learned to speak fluently! I then moved to Mexico where I studied & lived for 4 years. I escaped an abusive marriage & walked my daughters through years of addiction; that is the hardship part. The triumph? My daughters are free & thriving & I have the honor to walk alongside other woman who are experiencing a similar journey.