KAREN CABRERA BARBA
Coming from a Latino culture, I’d say I have a very energetic and fun approach to teaching! I think there is nothing better in the world than for exercise to be fun and enjoyable to the point it doesn’t even feel like you are really exercising! It brings me so much joy to see my clients returning to my classes week after week because of the positive, welcoming, and super fun environment that we create as a team. As a natural extrovert and leader, one of the best decisions I have made was to finally share with others my years of experience in fitness and dance by becoming a group fitness instructor.
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Background
- Organizing music/choreography
- Latin dance, cuing/signaling class members, and creating unique choreographic steps.
- Weight lifting (weight loss, muscle gain, etc.), diet.
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Philosophy
To me, everyone should exercise because they genuinely enjoy how it makes them feel physically and mentally! There are many ways to make exercise enjoyable, instead of dreading every moment of it- people just have to find what is the best fit for them among what they enjoy personally. It shouldn’t ever feel like a chore, or something that is being forced upon anybody for reasons other than them wanting to do it to be happier and better as human beings.
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Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA)
- Certified Zumba & Bailoterapia Instructor (Zumba)
- CPR/AED certified (ISSA)
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Specialties
- Fitness goals programming (diet/exercise)
- Choreography
- Latin dance
- Weight lifting
- Customer service