Karen Amen has been training fitness professionals, celebrities and the general public for over a decade and since 1985, has been involved in the qualification and continuing education of thousands of instructors and trainers worldwide. A former gold medalist in the US National Aerobics Championships, she brings diverse disciplines with her into the fitness arena. Karen is a popular presenter of lifestyle and fitness programs on the NBC, Fox TV and Via Com television networks in the US. Operating out of New York City, she currently spends much of her time working with people with special needs, keeping them fit, helping them to maintain a positive lifestyle and, in some cases, helping people cope with serious illness. She also trains and teaches classes at the Reebok Sports Club/NY. Her first book, The Crunch, was an instant bestseller and has been published in four languages. The video based on the book has won several awards, including an award for the best instructional video of 1995.
