Client Profile: Karen Whelan-Berry

Karen's Experience:
"What fitness goal are you working towards at MATRIX Personalized Fitness?"
My two primary goals are 1) to develop a fitness routine and habits to be healthy and active throughout my life, and 2) to lose weight and build my strength. I want to feel energetic and fit for my days, work, and play. I had struggled to develop a routine that resulted in maintained weight loss and built strength. I also train for specific activities, downhill skiing, snorkeling and diving, or yoga. Shane also helped me a develop a routine for when I travel.
"What, in general, does your program at MATRIX PF entail?"
My program entails working out with Shane every other week. Originally, I worked out once a week at times. Shane always asks about and makes sure we work to meet my goals. In a session, we warm up and then do a workout. During this, we both review prior workouts or specific weight-training moves, and we add new ones. For example, last winter I returned to teaching downhill skiing, which I had done many years ago, so one focus this fall is training for the related agility, movement, and strength.
"What 'homework,' if any, are you assigned?"
I have been assigned specific routines to practice, such as a warm-up, band exercises, or free weight or kettle bell movements. Shane’s videos, which are there if I need them, are helpful if I am unsure or want to review.
"What changes have you noticed since starting at MATRIX PF?"
I feel healthier, stronger, and have more stamina. As a later-life client, staying active and strong is critical to being active and strong later. Also, I have lost 10+ pounds, and reduced several body measurements. Finally, succeeding in creating a fitness routine that works for me has been a major positivity boost.
“What would you say to someone else who may be considering signing up at MATRIX PF?”
If you are looking for someone who meets you where you are, hears and works towards your goals, and personalizes your training, Shane is the best. Expect to work hard and have fun. I think one of the most important things for me is that Shane has supported my overall goals, as well as specific goals that arose. Shane goes with my flow, but also reminds me of my overall goals.
“What activities can you do now that you couldn’t do before you started at MATRIX PF?”
I developed a kettle-bell routine that I love, and I can lift more weight. I have increased stamina. For example, last winter, teaching skiing for 5 hours, or this summer, snorkeling all day in the South Pacific. I also find as I travel, do home and life projects, or try new activities that I am less prone to injury or strain.
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About MATRIX:
MATRIX is a personal training and massage studio in East Greenwich, RI. Our programs incorporate the latest advances in neuroscience to help reduce chronic pain, rehabilitate old injuries, build strength, increase cardiovascular capacity, and improve balance, agility and speed. Neuroscience teaches that our brains feel threatened if they are not receiving clear information from our nervous systems. It’s a survival instinct. Just as you slow down when you drive through fog, your brain hits the brakes and will inhibit movement and even generate pain when it perceives a threat. MATRIX fitness programs train your nervous system so the information your brain receives is accurate and reliable. Reliable information means stronger, safer, more efficient training. MATRIX massage therapy treatments intuitively incorporate deep tissue and Swedish massage techniques, depending on the needs and goals of the client. At MATRIX, we work with your brain and body to achieve your personalized fitness goals!
About Shane:
Shane is the owner of MATRIX Personalized Fitness. His unorthodox background gives him a broad perspective on creating efficient, lasting change through exercise and sometimes unconventional drills. He has years of hands-on experience as a personal trainer. He is also a biomechanics expert (a fancy word for the physics of human movement) who has spent years analyzing the effects of stress and exercise on our soldiers. In recent years, he has integrated neurology and eastern wellness principles into his training. This dynamic, well-rounded approach is all geared toward getting lasting change for his clients in an efficient, sustainable way. His certifications include:
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
Z-Health Certified Practitioner
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
M.S. Biomechanics
500hr Register Yoga Teacher
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