AboutKaren Sullivan Expertise Karen can help with lifting technique, muscle recovery, weight loss, body building and powerlifting. She has been certified by AFPA for the last 10 years as a Personal Trainer and has recently acquired a certification from the same agency as a Post Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist. Any recommendations or advice rendered are based on fitness information as specified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Fitness Professionals and Associates.
Experience
Past/Present clients Clients include athletes training for marathons, mountain climbing and general weight loss. In addition I have clients troubled with COPD, Fibromyalgia, and Parkinsons as well as stroke rehab. She was the Strength and Conditioning coach for Williamsburg Aquatic Club, a USA Swim Team, in Williamsburg, Virginia for 3 years.
Karen is presently working at Main Street Gym in Historic St. Charles, Missouri where she teaches Pilates and continues her work with clients. Her training reaches across the country with her long distance Body Restoration eTraining. Her dedication to fitness reaches into the nutritional supplementation with Shaklee products. She only works with clients who add nutritional supplementation to their training. Read more of her story on www.shaklee.net/BodyRestoration
Expert: Karen Sullivan Date: 7/1/2008 Subject: fitness training
Question I used to work with a girl who trained really really hard to be in a fitness competition. She had a very strict diet and exercise plan. My question to you is how do I begin to train for something like this without a trainer? And do you know how much protein or other foods I'd actually need daily? I know it's kind of a complex question, but I've had a hard time trying to find anything on line. And I truly want to start working for this. If you know of a site that would be great! After attending her competition a few years ago it has been my dream to be able to actually compete myself. I know it can take years of training, but I would really like to start working for it right away. Any start tips or ANYTHING would help. I know people that compete have pretty different schedules/lifestyles than those who are just looking to be in shape.
Answer Avery,
It is a complex question and something you will still have to do some research on. I am limited because I cannot see you but I can guide you in the right direction. Do you want to compete? What kind of contest? Have you selected it yet? I would look a year out at least if you are just starting now.
OK.
What do you eat now?
What is your body like now?
Weight, measurements, etc.
That's a start. Then we can look at what you need to do to build and I can give you some ideas there.
Thanks, Karen
