MATrix now EXCLUSIVELY at Life Time Athletic Club
The MATrix Methodâ„¢ Defined....
Welcome to The MATrix Method™! Here, we blend the artistry of Pilates with the dynamic energy of HIIT, creating a unique fitness experience like no other. Founded in 2019 by Kari Galu, our method emphasizes the idea that true transformation begins from within. Join us for 45 minutes of invigorating movement, and discover many TRIX you can master on your MAT!
Get to know Kari...
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Over 30 years experience in Fitness - over 25 Certifications Mastered
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Certified Nutritionist
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Certified Life Coach
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Current Member of USA Women's Masters Field Hockey Squad
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27 International Caps - World Cups 2014/2016/2018/2024
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Lululemon Ambassador
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4 Year Starter Division 1 - All American
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Appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Good Day NY and Local 12 News
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Former NIKE Fitness Model
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Former ECA World Coast Alliance Miami Presenter
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Voted Best Instructor Greater NY/NJ Area
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Certified Coach for State and FCIAC Championship Team Darien High School
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USAFH Level 1 Coach
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Mom of 4 birth children and 2 bonus steps!
What's your favorite thing about fitness?
"There's a place for every BODY and everybody has a place"
STREET CRED AND ED
Education
BA
Psychology
Sociology
Studies:
French
Spanish
Counseling and Therapy
Certified Coach
Red Cross CPR
First Aid Certified
Safe Sport Training
Impact Concussion Management Training
Certified Life Coach
Certified Nutritionist
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Fitness Education National/Global
AFAA
Schwinn Spinning
Reebok Cycling
Reebok Step
Reebok Slide
Bosu
Thomas the Promise Boxing
Body Pump
TRX
Urban Rebounding
Kwan Do
Physical Mind Pilates Mat
Power Pilates Mat
Power Pilates Reformer
Power Pilates Advanced Magic Circle
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Fitness Education Independent
Equinox
STACKED
ETC
Barre Burn
360 Fire and Ice
Blockbuster Training
VipR
Breathless
Tabata
Metcon 3
The Figure Method
Lotte Burke
Life Time Athletic Club
Warrior Sculpt
Edg Cycling
Edg Sculpt Cycling
All SGT (GTX, UltraFit, Alpha Strength/Conditioning)
Barbell Strength
Barre (Strength/Core/Fusion/Classic)
Maxout (Upper/Lower)
SHRED
RINGSIDE
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Coaching Experience
Certified Coach in the State of CT 2007-Present
Darien High School State Championship/FCIAC Championship Team
USAFH Level 1 Certified Coach
Field Hockey Club of CT - Field Hockey Elite Travel Team
FC United Club Coach - Field Hockey Elite Travel Team
New Canaan Country School - Field Hockey and Basketball Coach
Long Island University - Division 1 Field Hockey Coach
Playing (Professional) Experience
Division 1 Field Hockey player 1987-1991
First Team All-American 1991
Nutmeg State Game Open Team Champions
NEFHA Big Apple Hockey Team
2014 USA Womens Masters World Cup Field Hockey Team (Holland 2014)
2016 USA Womens Masters World Cup Field Hockey Team (Australia 2016)
2018 USA Womens Masters World Cup
Field Hockey Team (Barcelona 2018)
2024 USA Womens Masters Indoor World Cup
Field Hockey Team (England 2024)
27 International caps
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Independent Class Designs
Light and Tight (Heavy weights not needed for this head to toe sweat session. Use light weights, bands, and your own body weight to create the ultimate physique!)
B.L.A.S.T. (Build, Lift, Awaken, Strengthen, and Tone your body is this 55 min workout. 45 min of blasting fat away, building lean muscle, & finishing with 10 min of core work. Awaken every muscle you own (and some you never thought you had), strengthen and tone every inch of your body. If it sounds like a lot-it is! Bring your A game!!
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