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.

Kim’s Qualifications