Fittest American Woman ’16, ’18, ’19, And ‘20
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About Kari
Born and raised in Ann Arbor Michigan. Sister. Daughter. Gymnast. Division 1 Athlete. Physique Competitor. Weightlifter. CrossFitter. Women’s Fitness Specialist. Encourager. Passionate About Leaning And Helping Others.
“Don't Count the Days, make The days count”
Training
From weightlifting and endurance, to diet and recovery. Learn more about my day-to-day.
About Me:
Kari is a seven times CrossFit Games athlete and four time Fittest American Female. She was the 3rd fittest woman on earth in 2020 and was in the top 10 from 2016-2020. Kari represented the United States of America two years in a row (2016-2017) at the CrossFit Invitational.
Between 2015-2021, Kari competed in CrossFit all around the world including Dubai, France, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Florida, Ohio, Minnesota, New York, California, Texas, and Wisconsin. She also travels to teach athletes the gymnastics side of CrossFit. Having her extensive background, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with others.
She began her athletic career as a gymnast at the age of 3 and did it for 18 years. Kari was on the Varsity Gymnastics team at the University of Michigan where her team won 4 Big Ten Championships. She earned her degree in Movement Science from the School of Kinesiology and was three time Academic All Big Ten.
In addition to being a full time athlete, she has developed PowerAbs, which is a core program thousands of people are doing. It incorporates many of the things she learned in her 18 years of gymnastics and through her education to get people stronger and better looking midsections.
She was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to New York City in 2013. She lived there for 7 years and then relocated to Las Vegas which is where she currently lives.
7 Times CrossFit Games Athlete
2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 Fittest American Woman
Top 10 Fittest in the World 5 Years in a row
3rd Fittest Woman on Earth in 2020
2 Time Crossfit Invitational Team Member for USA
Won “Most Improved” at the CrossFit Games in 2016
Holds the New York State bench press record at 240lb
Creator of PowerAbs and PHIIT
Movement Science Degree from the University of Michigan
Member of the University of Michigan Women’s Varsity Gymnastics Team
Three Time Academic All Big Ten
“Health and fitness is my passion. I am lucky both of my parents love working out and I am the same way. Not only do I enjoy pushing myself to the limit, but I also love encouraging and educating others to be the best version of themselves”