Karen Colantuoni

Karen has been in the Fitness Industry for over 40 years. She taught her first aerobics class, a Jane Fonda knock-off, in 1981 and has been teaching and learning ever since. Her passion for fitness, training, and competition stems from her experiences as a high school and collegiate athlete. Her extensive background includes health and fitness as well as athletic performance training. Karen was a New England area pioneer of Reebok Step, Reebok Core Board, and the Bender Ball, serving as an instructor trainer in all three areas of conditioning. She is a certified Schwinn and Keiser Cycle Trainer. From 1998 – 2006, Karen served as the Fitness Director at Rama Fitness. Additionally, Karen worked at Caritas Hospital as an ACE personal trainer in surgery rehabilitation. Karen was also a Reebok Run Mentor from 2001-2006, training and motivating new runners. Up until 2024, Karen worked full-time as a Food Service Event Supervisor at Boston College. Despite the demands of her job, she remained committed to teaching a variety of classes at local gyms, including water aerobics at the Vanderbilt Club. Karen is thrilled to be back at the Club. “I love teaching aqua classes because I always wanted to be a Rock Star. Now, I get to entertain everyone in the pool, and they can’t walk out on me.” Karen’s class format includes continuous movement and high energy. You should expect the unexpected!

About Me
Outside the fitness world, Karen leads an active lifestyle. She and her husband enjoy boating on Cape Cod and heading to Florida in the winter. Karen has three children and lives in Foxborough.

Certifications:
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED
Ace Personal Trainer