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Katie Allen

Katie Allen is a Regional Fitness Director at American Family Fitness in Virginia. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2004 and went on to receive her Master’s in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. Katie attended both schools on athletic scholarships, playing Division I volleyball at UVA and Division II volleyball and basketball at CalU. Katie has over a decade of experience in personal training, sports performance training, and fitness management. She has a passion for teaching and mentoring personal trainers that are new to the industry and even leads a certification course for the National College of Exercise Professionals. Katie specializes in weight loss, strength training, pre and post-natal training, and sports performance training, particularly for female athletes

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5 Ways to Simplify Your Workout and Maximize Your Results

5 Ways to Simplify Your Workout and Maximize Your Results

It’s 2022, and we’re all out here trying to live our best lives. We’re trying to work, play, have social lives, eat healthily, be fit, get plenty of sleep, and take the perfect selfie. Meanwhile, we

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How To Achieve Lasting Fitness Results

How To Achieve Lasting Fitness Results

With over a decade of experience as a personal trainer I have met with thousands of people looking to change their health, appearance, confidence, and physical capabilities. I have had the privilege

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Running Myths About Strength Training

Running Myths About Strength Training

Despite the fact that there are many known benefits of strength training, many runners are still quite hesitant to include it in their training regimen. Common misconceptions about strength training

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