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
Question Dear Karen,
First of all, thank you for doing this for people! I have quit smoking for about 7 months. I've gained 20lbs and loss muscle tone. I do not think I have changed my eating habits that much, fix food from scratch for my family, etc. I notice the loss of muscle tone the most in my legs. I know I need to go to the gym to workout but I am not sure what. I may also be in an exasperation from my MS. I have thought of a frontal labotomy but not at that point...yet! Not sure what to attack first.
Thank you for your time.
Dina
Answer Dina, Well, you can start by walking, even outside in the neighborhood is a start. If you have a gym membership start back there 3x a week and do a few of the machines. If there is a circuit I would do upper body one day, lower another. How bad is your MS? You might be sure to tell a trainer at the gym so they can help you with a workout routine. You probably had little muscle tone before but you notice it now MORE with the extra weight on your frame. Be patient. I applaude you giving up that habit!!! Stay fast and be healthy. Karen
