Karen Warland

Southwick Leisure Centre

Brighton

31 votes

About Qualifications Specialisms Location Reviews

About

I believe our health is our wealth, and fitness and wellbeing should be accessible to everyone .

Our body is our one and only home, the space that we occupy throughout our lives and we have the power to make it the best place to live - physically, mentally and spiritually.

If you would like to live your very best life, one of positive energy, glowing confidence, wellbeing, self love and above all increased good health and fitness - we can work together, overcome barriers and move towards the life you always wanted to live.

I work holistically- because it's NEVER just one thing. Improving your health and fitness means making changes to your lifestyle choices, it's not a quick fix and consistency is the key to get you where you want to go.

I will help you reach your goals whatever they may be - including greater cardio endurance, fat loss success, improved flexibility, increased strength - with care, compassion and support.

Qualifications

OCR L2 Gym and Circuit Training
OCR L2 Exercise to Music
ACTIVE IQ L3 Certificate in Personal Training
ACTIVE IQ L4 Strength and Conditioning Coach (JUNE 2023)
YOGA ALLIANCE PROFESSIONALS Yoga Teacher (YTT200)
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Pilates Diploma

Specialisms

Helping mid life women navigate perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance for fat loss, wellbeing and general health and fitness.
Circuit Training and HIIT.
Strength and Conditioning Training

Location

31 Reviews 31 out of 31

I have been working with Karen on and off for some months now. She is organised and has produced a variety of programmes which she has tailored to my needs. Karen is kind and sensitive but also very positive always pushing me gently to achieve. I would recommend Karen to anyone looking for a PT who really listens and encourages you to reach your goals with a bit of a giggle too !

Jenny

I am so grateful to have been able to work with Karen as my Personal Trainer. Shes made exercise feel FUN and achievable within a gym environment. She listened to me and my concerns and was able to quickly help me with my fitness goals. My energy levels have improved along with my strength. I’ve never felt so good about exercise and the benefits have been so positive on many levels. Thankyou for being such an amazing personal trainer. As the song goes “Your simply the BEST” Thankyou 🥰

Rachel Allanach

Many thanks Karen, for providing excellent workouts tailored to my needs. Kind and considerate, always approaching any issues (i.e. my back) with care.

Would recommend to anyone looking for a boost with personal training! ☺️👍🏼

Lee

Have been working with Karen for a few months now. Karen is the best personal trainer I have had. The commitment Karen shows to each session is brilliant. She has a good sense of humour. And, pushes me to achieve higher levels of fitness. So glad I found her.

Prof. V. Kalidasan

I’ve been working with Karen for over a year now, to aid with my overall fitness as I start my 50s. Karen has worked hard on building programs to improve my overall cardio fitness and my strength, and I have definitely seen positive results. Training with Karen is fun, she doesn’t let me off lightly and downright ignores me at times when I say I can’t do something, but she’s been great at giving me advice on how to deal with the inevitable aches and pains we get when we are a bit older and carrying too much weight! I enjoy my sessions with Karen (something I don’t think I ever expected to say!) and look forward to them, I definitely feel the effects afterwards to! I wholeheartedly recommend Karen, especially if you are looking to improve fitness a little later in life.

Emma Davis

Working with Karen has improved my fitness, mobility and health incredibly.
I think the encouragement and pace have removed the barriers I had in going to the gym

Michael Bower

I love my sessions with Karen because she mixes it up to keep it fun with my goals in mind, every session is different. I had lost my motivation for the gym but now i look forward to training- Karen keeps me on track and is my biggest cheerleader. I always feel better after my PT, my fitness has improved and i feel more confident and love seeing the changes in my physique!

Olivia

Working with Karen has been fantastic, she has understood my needs and pushed me where she could. I am learning to like the gym more and more, I am looking forward to more sessions

Isobel

I joined the gym late 2024 after losing a fair bit of weight but I still had lose and I was very unfit. Karen was very support on my induction so was the only one I wanted when I decided on a course of PT sessions.
The difference our sessions have made are incredible and I am now fitter than I have been for years and feel much more confident in myself. Thank you Karen

Vivienne

I was recommended to Karen by a friend who had lost her gym mojo and I instantly knew I need to try a few sessions as my friend described Karen as very knowledgeable and given good advice for woman of our age (40-50)
I initially signed up for 8 weeks and then 12 more as I knew I have so much more to learn
Each week I learn something new and each week I feel more confident in what I do , I hadnt been to the gym since 2020 and after a few months of being back in the gym I was finding it really boring and had no idea what I was doing ,
Karen has given me the tools to be able to work on my own now , which is something in all my years Ive never been able to do , Karen is encouraging and I never feel out of my depth but at the same time she will push me out of my comfort zone so I can achieve things I think I cant !
I would 💯 recommend Karen

Cari

Karen is a brilliant personal trainer and will always be encouraging you to reach your goals. I always look forward to my sessions and I always learn something new each time I train. Karen is very supportive, knowledgeable, and will always tailor the exercises to suit me. I have learnt a lot through my PT sessions and I have noticed a huge difference all ready in my body and overall fitness. I’m excited to continue my journey along side Karen and I would highly recommend anyone to book in with Karen x

Sophie

After my 6th session with Karen I really am starting to see results feeling stronger and seeing the change ! Karen spent time with me to really get to know what it was I wanted from the sessions and we have worked on this and each week with a slightly different routine Karen makes the sessions fun and pushes me little bit more, which I love !
I’ve always loved to exercise usually favouring classes but being post menopause I know how important it is to gain strength and was recommended Karen to help me achieve my goals and start to love the gym ! Thank you loving each week and look forward to the next

Sarah

Karen is a fantastic, personal trainer. I’ve just finished eight weeks of training with her. My upper body strength has really improved and I notice it every day. She even got me doing press ups which I thought I could never do!. I highly recommend her.

Vanessa O’Shea

Karen is an amazing personal trainer. I commenced sessions with her at the end of last year, not knowing if it was possible for someone of my age to develop a standard of fitness that would enable me to maintain and improve cardio and core strength. She listened to my goal ideals and after carrying out an assessment of my initial standard of fitness, devised a program that would help me progress to a point where I started to feel and notice a difference in all aspects of my physical performance. Karen at all times praised and encouraged me to manage the challenge that some of the activities presented and with her support I was able to achieve these. I am still working towards my goals and no doubt will continue, hopefully, with Karen’s positive feedback, to raise the bar which will enable me to look forward to my latter years in the knowledge that I am healthy and happy. Big praise and thanks to you Karen!

Christine Harland

I would like to say Karen is an amazing trainer. . Karen is so knowledgeable on all aspects of the gym. I’ve been training for quite a few months now. I’ve become stronger and fitter The training is tailored to my needs and I’ve lost weight , gained muscle. I m so glad that I found karen and highly reccoment.

Kim

Karen is absolutely great to work with. Simple clear instructions with no pressure and will always work to your pace.
We’ve been working together for 6 weeks and the change in my body has been incredible. Absolutely love my session, always look forward to them and it’s always great to work with someone so positive and completely in your corner.
Get a few sessions in and you won’t look back!!

Alex Ross-Scott

Positively influential, a great motivator. Karen embodies all the essential skills of a Personal Trainer and takes a completely person centred approach, always going the extra mile for her clients. Whatever your goals, gender, age or position, Karen will work side by side to allow anyone reach their potential. Highly recommend, Karen's reviews speak for themselves.

Thomas Buckley

I have had three blocks of sessions with Karen to build my strength and muscle endurance to support my ongoing medical condition. With her support, guidance and encouragement I have been able to have several full body programmes that meet my needs without being overwhelmed. Not only has she discussed at length my goals but she has advised on nutrition, mental health and hormones. I can’t thank Karen enough for being there for my journey. If you want to start living and loving your life look no further.

Emma

Karen is a fantastic personal trainer. She really listens and works hard to ensure training sessions meet goals. She has amazing knowledge and has given me the confidence to push myself further. Thanks Karen.

Sarah

I thoroughly enjoy the variety, challenge and humour in all Karen’s personal training sessions. Her knowledge, skills and understanding of all aspects of fitness is evident throughout. My fitness has increased noticeably and I’ve seen improvements in my strength & stamina. I actually look forward to my workouts as I feel so much better afterwards.

Caitlin

I have thoroughly enjoyed my training sessions with Karen. She is extremely good at what she does. Karen initially listened to my goals, and what I wanted to improve and has provided me challenging yet fun training sessions, which is just what I wanted. Karen is very encouraging during the session and her warm personality brings humor and lightheartedness to the session while remaining focused. I have really benefited from a series of one-to-one personal training sessions with her, and has given me the motivation to go forward, Thank you Karen, 😀.

Tracey W

Karen is a fantastic personal trainer. Encouraging, challenging, knowledgable and informative. I look forward to my sessions knowing that they are tailored to my goals whilst also being good fun. 🏋️‍♀️

Helen

Karen helped me with a fitness test that I required for work. Karen was very helpful, positive and encouraging. She is amazing in what she does. I felt immediately at ease when I met her, she is bubbly and very friendly . I would highly recommend Karen as your personal trainer. She has knowledge and a great personality and will be the best to help you achieve your goals. Thank you Karen for your help. Martina

Martina Bowyer

What can I say except Karen is amazing. She is so informative about nutrition , exercise , menopause., And so much more. We had a great consultation to find out goals. Karen has put herself out to do sessions around my commitments . . The programmes are sent to me so I can train in between . I’ve lost weight , got stronger and fitter. Karen is conscientious and so easy to get on with. Well recommend.

Mrs kim ricketts

I have been training with Karen since mid June and I have already learnt so much. Karen is very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable and more importantly, she listens to the client. Karen is understanding of my injuries and will always adapt the exercises. Thank u Karen. Looking forward to the rest of our journey. Xx

Tracey

Karen is a credit to her profession. Every training is different and caters to individual needs mixed in with a little humour kerpbyou smiling. It's been a fabulous journey to see how strong, fit and knowledgeable I am becoming regards my own body and health. Thank you Karen.

Ann-Marie

Karen is a credit to her profession. Every training is different and caters to individual needs mixed in with a little humour to keep you smiling. It's been a fabulous journey to see how strong, fit and knowledgeable I am becoming regards my own body and health. Thank you Karen.

Ann-Marie

What an amazing person you are Karen! Full of energy & patience, have absolutely loved your classes & your 1:1 ‘s are amazing. You give me the confidence to come in everyday & try my best. Karen is very professional, organised, listens to what you want to achieve and delivers. I look forward to my 1:1’s knowing I’m going to work hard and feel amazing afterwards.

Mojgan

Karen is absolutely amazing at what she does. Full of knowledge, patience and really cares about people. Has helped me massively with my own fitness and gets those results!

Megan

A joy to work with 👏

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