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Santa Clara University (CA)
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7 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course

Kim M.
Fitness
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Fitness coach & certified personal trainer specializing in athletic based strength and conditioning and running programs for adults and high school and middle school youth athletes View all coaching experience
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Training Locations
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Powerlifting, Spinning, Obstacle Training, Weight Loss, Tabata Training, HIIT, Cross Training, Conditioning, Boot Camp, Bodybuilding, Aerobic
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Flexibility, Balance, Back Squat, Medicine Ball Workouts, Trx, Upper Body Strength, Speed/ Agility, Lower body strength, Explosiveness, Core Conditioning
Credentials
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Santa Clara University (CA)
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7 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Powerlifting, Spinning, Obstacle Training, Weight Loss, Tabata Training, HIIT, Cross Training, Conditioning, Boot Camp, Bodybuilding, Aerobic
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Flexibility, Balance, Back Squat, Medicine Ball Workouts, Trx, Upper Body Strength, Speed/ Agility, Lower body strength, Explosiveness, Core Conditioning
More About Coach Kim
Fitness coach & NASM certified personal trainer, certified speed and agility coach, and a middle school head XC coach, I enjoy helping youth and adults improve their fitness through an athletic based training program that includes strength, conditioning, and metabolic work. Owner of Kim Munson Fitness, I have a background of developing fitness programs for clients of all abilities. I regularly train adult clients looking to lose weight, gain strength, and improve general fitness and athleticism, and those looking for strength and conditioning programs specific to running. I work with non-sport specific youth athletes looking to improve general fitness,or speed, agility and athleticism, as well as the serious middle school XC or track athlete looking for a fitness program to improve running.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy Sports Medicine)
Certified Speed & Agility Coach (Athlete's Acceleration)
Metabolic Conditioning Coach (NESTA)
Qualified TRX Instructor (TRX Suspension Trainer)
CPR/AED Certified (American Heart Association)
Head Cross Country Coach (Redwood Middle School)
Distance Track Coach (Branham High School)
Functional Movement Screen Level 1 and 2 (FMS)
I have a lifelong passion of fitness, strength training and running and constantly seek out new ways to challenge myself and stay active. I compete recreationally in local track meets and regularly enjoy hitting the trails. I've run fun runs and local races; The last 5k I ran I placed 3rd in my age group.
My drive comes from challenging myself and pushing my limits, and helping others do the same. I love to coach. I love to help bring out the best in my athletes.
Sessions typically include various components of each depending on the client's specific goals: Active and dynamic warm up; speed and agility drills; skills/mechanics (when appropriate); running workout (when appropriate); strength and conditioning and metabolic work; mobility and flexibility work; post workout stretch.
The first session, we spend more time going over the athlete's goals, but every session we do a quick check in so I can learn how things are going, how the athlete is feeling, any health issues we need to work with, etc.
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Client Reviews
Dmitry (CoachUp client)
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Doug (CoachUp client)
Really excellent coaching. My daughter was looking for some coaching on running form to help her in soccer. She was a little nervous to go to a private coach, but Kim instantly made her feel comfortable, and my daughter LOVED it. She already wants a followup session.
Super highly recommended!
Michael (CoachUp client)
Kim is an awesome running coach! I only had one session with her so far, but with a few specific exercises, my running technique has been improved significantly! I definitely will book her again and I can highly recommend her to everyone that looks for a running coach.
Communication with Kim happens flawless, she responses very quickly to any questions you have!
Josh (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim trained my son through a detailed program tailored specifically for his love of soccer. After only a single session we were able to see a marked improvement in not only his sprinting speed but also his ability to outpace other players.
Harry (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim was very helpful. I scheduled the coaching session with the goal of improving my running form. Coach Kim walked me through a comprehensive dynamic warmup, then recorded video of my form, and analyzed it with me. Then, she provided several drills to focus on while improving form. She was very hands on and thorough - she even held my foot during one drill so that I could feel how the drill was supposed to feel. She answered all my questions fully, and the whole session felt very relaxed, but also productive. I would 100% get coached by Coach Kim again!
John (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim is very knowledgeable. She helped me focus on technique and form. She introduced me to a new workout routine and I could feel the difference while stretching and sprinting.
I highly recommend Kim!
Thank you!
Hao (CoachUp client)
Kim is an experienced coach. She helped me correcting my running form, gave me many insightful suggestions.
Melinda (CoachUp client)
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Vikky (CoachUp client)
My 12yr old son really enjoyed the lesson. She honed in on critical aspects of running technique and was able to make a difference in his speed within one lesson. Thank you!
Adele (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim was an awesome coach for my 14-year old son who was a beginner cross country runner. Aidan thoroughly enjoyed and had a blast with Coach Kim and learned new things that he could apply right away to his cross country training.
Dirk (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim was outstanding coaching my 13 year old daughter who is trying to build her speed and conditioning for soccer. Coach took the time to understand my daughters needs and then focused on exactly what she needed using multiple techniques and giving her several things to continue to do. Definitely going back to do this on a regular basis and highly recommend coach Kim. Many thanks my daughter loved the season. Thanks.
Doris (CoachUp client)
I am a beginner runner and I had 8 training sections with Kim. She is amazing!! She helps me to correct my running form and improve my fitness. Once I improve on my running form, running is more fun for me. I will highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in running.
Francisco (CoachUp client)
During our first session we were able to assess my running technique and define objectives for a longer term plan. I liked Kim’s approach and clear guidance on how to improve my body posture.
Anouk (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim is exactly what I was looking for in a running coach for my two teenagers. She was professional, gave lots of tips/feedback and most importantly saw each kid independently. My daughter received guidance on form and my son received tips on how to increase his power. Coach Kim explained to them that they have different running styles and that was normal. Neither style was better/worse than the other. Both kids felt positive and encouraged. Lastly, Coach Kim left them with homework (stretches, exercises) to continue their learning.
Patrick (CoachUp client)
My son really enjoyed working with coach Kim, she focused on the needs he has and sent us home with videos of his work. We will definitely continue our work with her. The setting at Saratoga High is also lovely and it invites the waiting parent to spend time jogging the track or taking care of self while coach and student are working.
Arjun (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim was great! Not fit after a long period of inactivity and she really eased me into things in a slow and steady manner with the requisite stretches and mix of sprints vs jogging exercises.
Pooja (CoachUp client)
Look forward to working with her
Erica (CoachUp client)
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VenkatCharan (CoachUp client)
She is really helpful and encouraging. I look forward to training with Kim.
Nicole (CoachUp client)
My daughter enjoyed her session with Coach Kim. She felt like Kim was knowledgeable in teaching technique in running and helped her improve her acceleration. She is excited to continue with her training with Coach Kim. Thanks!
Ross (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim did a session with our 10 year old son yesterday He was super excited with the training and eager to practice his skills. Kim was very good at explaining concepts to help improve his technique down.
Araceli (CoachUp client)
I can already tell Coach Kim is going to benefit me tremendously. She does regular check in definitely holds me accountable for planned runs. I can't wait to see my progress in 3 months!
Dori (CoachUp client)
I met Kim for the first (of what I hope and plan to be many) sessions today. She was attentive, professional, easy going, supportive, and knowledgable. As a runner, I've never had any formal training and Kim was really great at coaching me through each dynamic warm up, explaining drills, pointing out areas where my form could be improved, and leading me through a cool down stretching routine. I find it difficult to make myself perform structured running drills or speed workouts, but having Kim help me through these made it fun and our hour passed so quickly! I'm looking forward to seeing how much I can improve with her consistent coaching.
Srinath (CoachUp client)
She is really knowledgeable and helpful. I had trouble getting my gait right for running, training with her really helped. I would strongly recommend if you need personal training for running.
Sri (CoachUp client)
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Sripathi (CoachUp client)
Had an excellent first session and planning to train with her more often. Kim understood my limitations and modified the workout accordingly.
Michelle (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim is amazing! I just had my very first personal training session with her, and she was incredibly professional, patient, and supportive. Looking forward to having more sessions with her and becoming stronger!
Andrew (CoachUp client)
Kim is awesome! Great personalized attention - varies the program and the workouts. She's helping me achieve and exceed my goals!
Curtis (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim did a great job at paying attention to my daughter's specific needs. She gave a good diagnosis of the issues involved, and was warm and personable. We plan on continuing with her!
Leonardo (CoachUp client)
My wife and I had our first running session with Coach Kim. We both had a great experience and enjoyed training with Coach Kim very much. She is very professional and understands exactly the kind of training my wife and I need. Our running is already improved and the stretching and cooling exercises she taught us will help us avoid any injuries during our runs. Thanks Coach Kim!
Dolly (CoachUp client)
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Rajeshwari (CoachUp client)
Coach Kim is a great coach. She is very encouraging and systematic in her coaching which includes not only running but also overall fitness. My 14 year old son liked his session with her and we are returning for more. I am planning to sign up myself as well. I would highly recommend Kim as a trainer.
Meisha Grichuhin - adult fitness client (Testimonial)
Kim has a very personable style of teaching. She coaches a variety of exercises that make working out fun and rewarding. She explains and demonstrates with ease, and checks on everyone individually. She keeps them involved and safe by offering substitutions for those not ready for the full extent of the exercise. I would highly recommend Kim as a trainer.
Kelly Sumner - adult fitness client (Testimonial)
My fitness experience with Kim Munson was so positive. Her directions are clear, and she has a calm and encouraging style that made feel at ease right from the get go. She knows just how to make each exercise feel both accessible and challenging--which was very encouraging for a fitness newbie like me! I highly recommend taking her classes, you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish!
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