Karen Pierce
Health & Wellness CoachHelping you create the life you desire.
Hi, I’m Karen! Your health and wellness coach!
My Story
I started working at a local gym the day after I graduated high school and continued to do so until I had a gym of my own.
In college I could be found in a small gym off campus which only enhanced my love of fitness and exercise. Once I graduated with a degree in Exercise Science I immediately went to work for a local gym in Austin, TX. The community in Austin helped me discover my love of running and triathlons which I completed many of each.
A few years later I discovered the sport of Crossfit and fell in love with exercise all over. Through this sport I learned the benefits of functional fitness and not only became a better coach, but I stepped in the world of competition. After seven regional qualifications and two Crossfit Games appearances I retired my competition side and turned my focus to a variety of exercises but still maintaining the focus on functional fitness.
My Values & Beliefs
Health
Without our health we are nothing. We must take care of our body, it’s the only one we have!
Integrity
Sustain your integrity with not only others, but with yourself as well.
Community
Make sure you are surrounding yourself with those that drive you to be better.
My Approach
Fitness gives you freedom.
I want the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle to carry past your sessions in the gym. This is why when working with my athletes I use a functional fitness approach to help them meet their personal goals. While I might take a more conservative approach, my goal is to help you create a sustainable, long healthy lifestyle that will benefit all areas of your life.
Featured Publications
Articles
- Heart Of A Champion – Compete Everyday
- “One Hell Of A Comeback” – CrossFit Games
- Better Than Yesterday Podcast Episode 10
- You Don’t Need To Hear To Be An Athlete – Onward Athletic
- The Body Issue – Austin Fit Magazine
Fun Non-Fitness Facts
- I’m a Cervical Cancer Survivor. You can read all about my battle HERE!
- I’m a Godmother to two very special red headed boys.
- I LOVE to country dance and frequent the dance halls.