TS FITNESS - Personal Training Team

Karen Rapien; B.A.   Certified Personal Trainer

Summary of Qualifications

Karen Rapien achieved her bachelor’s degree in Cultural anthropology in 1992. From Ohio State University. She went on to the Veterinary field and worked as a Veterinarian Technician for 13 years. After struggling with her own weight issues she began training with owner of TS Fitness Systems Thea Shoemaker. Now Karen is 100 lbs lighter and is pursuing her careen in Health and Fitness. 

Key Skills

Weight and resistance training, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning, weight management, program implementation.

Practical Experience

T.S. Fitness Systems Channel Islands, CA May 2005 - Present

Personal Fitness Training

·Provides at-home personal fitness training to individuals and couples in Ventura County.

·Performs health screens and develops personalized fitness programs.

Education & Certification

Bachelor Degree Cultural Anthropology 1992

            Ohio State University

Advanced topics:

Certification ACE American Counsel of exercise

Personal trainer Pending

Community Support

 Teen Training for Mt. Whitney

Professional Memberships

 ACE

Personal Fitness Professional

Reebok Alliance

Personal Athletic History

 AVON  Walk for cancer 2002

2005 Revlon Run Walk for women's cancer

Kenpo Karate

Kayaking

White Water Rafting