My goal is to give others the motivation to
live a more active and healthy lifestyle.
Meet Kim Branon Kalinowski, Personal Trainer
to Nashoba Valley and surrounding towns.
By Kim Branon Kalinowski
I am a strong proponent of ‘progress not perfection’ and believe that each of us is a work in progress and that a lifestyle of fitness should include having FUN!
I have always been an athlete and competed in high school sports; field hockey, softball, and skiing. Throughout my 20s I trained as a bodybuilder but chose not to pursue it to the level of competition.
Fast-forward a bit to me turning 40 years old. I am sure some of you out there can relate to this. I asked myself...What do you like to do?... and came to the conclusion that life is too short. Start doing it. Do what you’re afraid to do. And, what you think you can’t do...do it! Well, with my athletic background and the desire to motivate/coach others, I decided to become a Ski Instructor. I became certified by Professional Ski Instructors of America and have spent the past seven winters teaching others how to ski and helping them overcome their fears. With the ski season being relatively short, I also decided to become a Personal Fitness Trainer and got certified by the American Council on Exercise. This has enabled me to train, coach and motivate others in health and fitness in a more general way.
My approach to Personal Fitness Training is to incorporate activities that one already enjoys, introduce some new activities, encourage healthy eating habits (notice I don’t use the word ‘diet’) and make a lifestyle out of this. I, myself, since hitting 40 years old, now have a very active lifestyle that includes: mountain biking, waterskiing, in-line skating, resistance training, golf, hiking and walking. And this is all while maintaining a full-time job! Being active should be a priority, even if it is just getting outside for a walk at lunchtime.
If you are reading this you are probably considering making a change in your lifestyle. As your Personal Trainer, I will give you my undivided attention and share with you my knowledge. I will incorporate the key components of a complete fitness program – cardio, resistance and flexibility training – and get you on your way to a healthier more active lifestyle.
Here is what Kim's clients have to say about working with her...
"When I first contacted Home Bodies in August 2010, I had my June 24, 2011 wedding coming up and was looking to get in shape for this special day.
Prior to working out with Home Bodies, I was a college athlete and had athletic experience, but felt my workouts had become stagnant and boring. It was no longer something I looked forward to. I was looking to get my energy and strength back, all with keeping my wedding day in mind. Incidentally, I had also been diagnosed with slightly high cholesterol within the past month. I consulted Home Bodies in an attempt to get my workout life back and just feel better in general.
I met with Kim Kalinowski and we meshed right away. We talked about my fitness goals and set to work on a fun, dynamic workout plan. Working with Kim was great--she provided me with the motivation, encouragement, and guidance to work out even in the earliest of mornings! Communication was always key and she was always available to answer questions. As my endurance, strength, and cardio improved, the workouts became appropriately more challenging and this kept the workouts fun and exciting. I could not believe how much strength and flexibility I gained from these workouts!
As a result, I sit here today writing this testimonial one year later and I can honestly tell you working with Home Bodies has changed my life in ways I didn't think were possible. As a result of my weekly workouts with Kim, I have lost approximately 15 pounds, dropped from a size 10 to a 6, and havenever felt stronger or leaner in my life.
Even during my days of college athletics, I have never felt this toned or energetic. I have received compliments on how much leaner and toned I look, especially on my wedding day!
I also just found out that my cholesterol has returned to normal and I truly believe it is a result of my workouts with Home Bodies.
I continue to work with Kim on a weekly basis now that my wedding has come and gone- I not only see Kim as a personal trainer and a great motivator, but also a great friend. I look forward to continuing to work with her and Home Bodies for many years to come!
Eileen C.
Lunenburg MA
"Having a personal trainer that can meet you at your home or theirs is a great convenience. When I was starting my exercise program, I had particular scheduling issues that I hoped could be met with an in-home trainer. Kim has been more than willing to work with me around my scheduling issues. If I had to go to a gym, I could not have done it. Additionally, there are none of the negative social issues you have at a gym or a club when you do in-home training - personally I wanted only to exercise, not feel like I had to keep up a fashion front! It has been great working with Kim and I highly recommend her for in-home personal training."
Nancy V.
Groton, MA
"Kim Kalinowski possesses a unique ability to design a challenging fitness plan for both able-bodied and physically challenged individuals, like myself. Having back and neck surgery had limited my ability to access most gym equipment and gym programs. 'One size fits all' did not work for me. Kim’s assessment skills of my physical limitations were matched with her creative design of a cardio/resistance training regimen – powerful, motivational, and exciting – and it soared me to new heights! It works and I just LOVE IT!"
P.S. MY HUSBAND LOVES THE RESULTS!
Maggie W.
Ayer, MA
"I absolutely loved working out with you Kim. I felt that our session was just perfect...not to hard on me that I never want to come back, but just hard enough that I really felt it the next day! I am looking forward to more of the same. Thank you!"
Nancy N.
Westford, MA
Kim’s Qualifications
• Certified Personal Trainer (American Council on Exercise)
• PSIA Certified (level II) Ski Instructor
• Certified PACE Group Circuit Trainer
• CPR/AED certified
Kim serves communities around Lunenburg, MA up to approximately 40 minutes from Lunenberg. Areas include: Shirley, Ayer, Littleton, Groton, Concord, Pepperell, Townsend, Ashby, Leominster, Lancaster, Harvard, Stow, Bolton, Boxboro, Westford, Dunstable, Chelmsford, Carlisle, Acton, and Brookline and Hollis, NH.
If you would like to work with Kim, or find out more about working with her, please fill out the Quote Request form.
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