Kate Meier is a NASM-certified personal trainer with nearly 20 years of experience working in fitness. After spending years coaching and competing in CrossFit, she transitioned to be a competitive weightlifter and now owns a weightlifting gym in North Carolina. Kate is also a member of BarBend’s editorial staff.
About Lauren Keary
Lauren Keary is a running and boxing enthusiast, contributing to BuzzFeed, Women’s Running, Fitt, Outside, TripSavvy, the Evening Standard, and Modern Luxury on topics related to fitness, lifestyle and travel.