Meet Coach Kara
Hi! My name is Kara!
I am the owner and founder of Primal Fit! I was born and raised in Farmington, CT. I have lived in Tennessee, Colorado, and Montreal, and I made my way back to Connecticut in 2016. I am a pilot wife, dog mom, and coffee lover. You will most likely meet my two dogs at the gym! My love for fitness started right after college when I was living in Colorado. I began to attend these very intense boot camps, and I watched my body get stronger as well as my mental health. Fitness became very important to me as a form of self-care. I had always worked in the mental health and special education field, my days were long and stressful, and I was always working to help others. Working out was my time for me; my time to decompress.
When I moved back to Connecticut in 2016, I was introduced to The Yoga Shop. I quickly fell in love with the yoga and community. I completed my 200hr and 300hr Yoga Teacher Training with The Yoga Shop. I am RYT 500 hr. LivFree certified. I have been teaching at the Yoga Shop since 2018. The Yoga Shop has become a massive part of my life, and I am so happy that I can open Primal Fit in my home. Thank you, Annie and Kim, for welcoming Primal Fit into the family!
A couple of years ago, I wanted to add variety to my fitness routine, and I started taking group classes at a local boxing gym. Here I learned how to box and began strength training again. I started teaching group fitness classes such as YogaBox, strength and conditioning, and kickboxing in 2019. During my time I started personal training. I learned so much during my time here. This is where I became the trainer I am today. I also started personal training at the Hartford Golf Club in 2020 and became a NASM-certified personal trainer (CPT). I am also a NASAM-certified Nutrition Coach.
Fitness is so important for everyone. It is vital for our physical and mental health. I have seen so many people walk away from personal training because of the cost. That is why when creating Primal Fit, I decided my mission was going to be to provide affordable and effective personal training to everyone.
Primal Fit is raw and authentic. No bells and whistles, just you and your innate ability to push limits!
I’d love to help you find your new path. See how you can work with me to discover how to live Primal Fit!
Meet Coach Jake
Hi! My name is Jake!
Hi, I’m Jake, the proud new member of the Primal Fit community! I was fortunate enough to have Kara as one of my yoga teachers over the years and am honored to join her team! I’ve been involved in fitness from a young age and it has always been a passion of mine. As I grew older, life started to catch up to me and the years began to take their toll. On paper, I suffer from a number of health issues, including Fibromyalgia. However, metabolic health is a passion of mine and through a dedicated wellness practice, I am able to maintain an active, full life and remain free from pharmaceuticals. Some of my favorite fitness interests include yoga, weightlifting, trail running, and rucking in the mountains.
I could not be more excited to join Kara and look forward to sharing my passion of helping others achieve their health goals!!
I’d love to help you find your new path. See how you can work with me to discover how to live Primal Fit!
Meet Coach Crystal
Hi! My name is Crystal!
I started my fitness journey way back when I was first able to get my license and a part-time job to get to the local gym after school.
Over the years I have taken on many athletic interests. Prior to having kids, I was an avid runner. I completed the Chicago marathon as well as a couple half marathons. After having Joey and Lucy, my running body never quite felt the same. At that point in time, I transitioned into CrossFit. It is there where I gained an appreciation for small group classes and a positive, competitive community.
Over time, the wear and tear took its toll on my body. Since then, I've explored several small group training gyms, then ultimately dabbled with a personal training session. Just after Covid, I decided to do my first (and possibly only) body-building competition. During this period, I learned a lot of things, including the impact of proper nutrition and protein intake paired with progressive overload training. While that regimen wasn't sustainable for me, I do carry a lot of those training philosophies with me now.
At this point in my life, most things are about balance. I do my best to make time for things that bring me joy, prioritize sleep, nutrient-dense meals, listening to my body, and yes…..lifting heavy weights. I’m looking forward to having an established role at Primal Fit. It is such a great, supportive, positive community. We are all getting stronger every day!
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