Last updated 27th October 2007

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Karen Marillier

 

Hi there!  Thanks for dropping in to have a look at my page on The Forest Gym site.   I am a Professional Bodybuilder and Personal Trainer.  I want to tell you something about my background, how I can help you make the best of your body and get into the best possible shape and condition.

A Bit of Background.

I have been part of the sport of Bodybuilding for almost 15 years and through my preparations for contest appearances I have developed a detailed and specific knowledge of the exercise and dietary needs of women.

I have always been involved with sports but my career as a competitive Bodybuilder started in 1990 when as a Novice, I won the State Championships in Natal in South Africa.  My family had moved there in 1980.  Slowly, over the years I have added to my size, improved my condition and moved up the ladder of Bodybuilding success. I continued my career when I returned to England with Harold in 1996. Finally, in 2001, at the EFBB Finals in Nottingham, I won the Overall Women’s Title and was awarded my Pro Card.

I have enjoyed competing as a Pro, particularly at the big shows in America.  I rceived lots of praise while I was over there and given every encouragement to keep competing.   But everyone has to decide sooner or later to call it a day and I would rather do that when I am in top shape and condition that just struggle on to live up to past standards.  I am now concentrating on my full-time work and on coaching women Bodybuilders and Fitness competitors.

Here is a list of some of my competition successes :

IFBB South Africa

Overall Winner

1995

EPF Ms England

Overall Winner

2000

EFBB British

1st HW & Overall

2001

IFBB

Pro Card

2001

N.O.C. New York

8th HW

2003


Qualifications

Working in the management of a large Recreation & Leisure Facility as well as in The Forest Gym, I have built up experience in many areas of sports and athletics and with men and women at all levels of performance and abilities.  In addition to knowledge gained from my Bodybuilding training, I have the following specific qualifications

  • A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certificated in Nutrition & Weight Management
  • Qualified Fitness & Exercise Councillor
  • Qualified Pilates Instructor
  • GP Exercise Referral Cert. Wright Foundation
  • To get results everyone has to take control of their life style.   To do this, there has to be a  real and correct assessment of a person’s needs; a specifically designed programme taking account of objectives, physical work in and out of the gym, nutrition, mental attitude and day-to-day life style.  With proper guidance I have found that almost everyone is capable of making dramatic changes to their body. To be successful the programme should be a fun experience and become a part of your permanent life style.   Save time by getting it right from the start.  

    Believing is the first step.

    I want you to embark on a programme that gets the results because it is designed to suit YOUR abilities and YOUR experience.   It will be a programme for success.

    Make an appointment now for an assessment and let’s talk about building the new you.

  • Diet Planning and Weight Control
  • Food Selection and Meal Preparation
  • Figure Shaping and Muscle Toning
  • Figure Contest Preparation
  • Fitness Contest Planning
  • Bodybuilding
  • Bodybuilding Contest Preparation
  • Total Life Style Planning
  • Winning the Overall British at the EFBB Finals in 2001

    I now try to stay in reasonable shape and condition year round so that I can be seen in the condition expected of a Professional Bodybuilder — combining size shape and good lean condition:

    Available Now for

  • Modelling Work
  • Seminars
  • Personal Training
  • Open Days
  • Star Spots
  • Performing a star spot at the EFBB South Coast Show April 2003

    As I appeared in my first Pro Show at the Night of Champions in New York in May 2003

    Big Congratulations to Inga on her successes in New York and Denver

    Contact me via The Forest Gym on 01293 - 537229 or 07711 - 888888 or send an e-mail to karen@theforestgym.co.uk

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