Karen Gilbert is a fitness professional and serial entrepreneur with a lifetime of experience as a fitness enthusiast. She solidified this passion over 20 years ago when she joined the fitness industry and while there incorporated a mix of fitness, yoga, and Pilates into most of her workouts. In 2005, a near-fatal bicycle accident became a learning experience where Karen came face-to-face with the ins and outs of rehab, which she has since incorporated into her training methodology. Karen also specializes in lifestyle fitness and loves the challenge of helping others make it part of their routine.
After living in Santa Monica, CA for 19 years she relocated to Durham, NC. She became a first time mom at the age of 39 and had her second son 22 months later (age of 41). After having two unexpected C-sections and some diastases, Karen became very interested in learning how to recover quickly and safely. She is certified and trained in prenatal yoga, postpartum fitness recovery, repairing diastases recti, and much more! Through her own experiences and education, she has worked with many moms to help them maintain and regain their own fitness and strength.
Karen is the Co-Founder of Student Fitness Experts, a company specializing in student fitness programs and student fitness coach trainings. She has been an ambassador for BOSU and is a master trainer for NAFC (National Association for Fitness Certification) . Karen is also the Co-Host of The Female Fuel, a podcast for women navigating life in their 30s & 40s.
Karen holds a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from The University of Southern California.
Provide enjoyable, specialized fitness programs for individuals and groups.
Utilize my own life lessons and formal education to benefit the lives and businesses of others.