Karina is a professional natural bodybuilder, USAPL powerlifter, fitness trainer, and criminal defense attorney in Austin, Texas.
Though athletics were always a big part of her life, Karina did not start her fitness journey until she was a freshman in college at Texas State University.
As a beginner, Karina resorted to extremes. Karina’s personal experience with overtraining, excessive amounts of cardio, restrictive diets, as well as an unhealthy relationship with food, is what makes her an effective trainer.
After some years, Karina learned to adopt a more balanced approach through trial and error and above all, after endorsing a science based approach.
Karina prioritizes sustainability, evidence-supported methods, and realistic expectations for her clients.
Certification
Personal Training (National Academy of Sports Medicine; NASM), 2018.
Bodybuilding and Powerlifting
Bodybuilding.
Karina is a self-coached competitor, she manages her own nutrition and training. In her first show, Karina won the overall for the wellness division, in addition to placing first in novice, true novice, and first in the open class. Upon qualifying for nationals, Karina competed in a national bodybuilding show. On May 2022, Karina became a professional bodybuilder by winning the wellness open class in the OCB.
Powerlifting.
During her bodybuilding off-seasons, Karina enjoys to compete in the USAPL as a 63kg powerlifter.
2020 NPC PHIL HEATH CLASSIC OVERALL WIN
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