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This is where you’ll learn everything you need to level up your game regardless of your competition level or age. From nutrition and mindset, to training and recovery – you’ll most likely find it here. Let’s goooo!!
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NUTRITION
Learn what and when to eat to optimize performance, delay aging, and always feel your best.
RECOVERY
Enhance your recovery after a workout or injury by optimizing your sleep, post-workout routine, and rest days.
HABITS
Get the most out of how you spend your time and energy by upgrading your daily routines and habits.
DELAY AGING
Learn the science of aging and the most impactful lifestyle interventions to preserve your precious youth.
THE COACH BEHIND THE BLOG
Hey athletes! I'm Karen.
I’m a sports nutritionist, nutrition coach and holistic health counselor for active adults who are ready to do what it takes to look, feel and perform their best.
I’m an environmental scientist, mama to a German shepherd, and newly wedded thrifter that loves to spend time in nature.
The most common types of clients I’ve worked with since opening my practice in 2012:
- Busy women who want to eat healthier, move more and lose body fat
- Athletes that want to gain muscle and perform better in their activity
- Active individuals with food allergies and sensitivities
- Injured athletes that want to get back to their sport quicker
- 30+ active individuals that want to stay active and age gracefully
Check out the Healthy Green Athlete podcast
Grab your headphones and tune in for tips on how adult athletes can upgrade their mindset, nutrition, training and recovery at any age.
Healthy Green Athlete
For adult athletes that are competing in any sport at any competition level to learn how to fuel, heal and nourish their way to feeling, looking and performing their best at any age. I will cover topics ranging from nature-based nutrition and human movement to sports psychology and mindfulness.
Key words: athlete, holistic health, integrative health, aging, anti-aging, healthy living, fitness, performance, athletic, natural living, ecofriendly, nutrition, nature lover, sport performance, strength and conditioning, feel younger, self-love, mindset
Team chemistry: 6 teammate styles for a winning team
In this episode of The Healthy Green Athlete Podcast, host Karen Ward explores the fascinating world of teammate dynamics. Dive into the six unique teammate styles—Proximity, Independent/Logical, Collaborative, Detail-Oriented, Idea-Oriented, and Supportive—and learn how understanding these can transform your effectiveness in sports, work, and life.
Karen shares personal stories from her experience as a player and coach, offering practical tips to identify your style, work harmoniously with others, and build stronger, more balanced teams. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just looking to improve your team interactions, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.
Speaking of teams, Karen’s Athlete for Life 12-week Small Group Coaching program is designed to elevate your performance and achieve your health and fitness goals with support from other athletes. Ready to level up your personal performance and be an amazing teammate? Let’s go!
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