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Karen Barnett
Competitive Strength & Conditioning Instructor
Karen is a lifelong fitness enthusiast and dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in personal training and group fitness instruction throughout the greater Lansing area. Her journey began in 2012 when she started teaching Zumba at KIO Dance Studio, later expanding the schedule to include Zumba Toning, Pound, and Yoga. She went on to serve as the studio’s fitness director for many years, helping grow its community and programming.
She holds multiple certifications, including:
- ACE Personal Training
- AFAA Group Fitness
- ASFA Sports Nutrition
Additionally, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Management, combining her academic background with her passion for wellness.
Karen’s fitness philosophy places injury prevention at the core of every program she designs. Beyond training, she has achieved the elite distinction of becoming an IFBB Women’s Physique Pro, competing nationally at the professional level since 2018.
Outside the gym, Karen is a proud mom to four amazing children, Nana to two beautiful granddaughters, and has shared 25 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Lonnie.
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