I have been training at Empower since 2006 and let me tell you, I don’t think I could have gone through much more variety of training. My aerial career started with a competitive gymnastics background and when I first started, Kari helped me strengthen all my weak links I would need for aerials. In 2007 in, I blew my ACL and Kari was there for every step of the way, she even came to watch my surgery and piggy-backed me around the gym so that I could at least get an upper body workout it. Through my rehabilitation, Empower became my second home, I loved the enthusiastic environment plus Kari knew when to push and she knows when to hold me back. Once I was back on the slopes, Kari continued to make my programs and monitor my progress on the weeks I was home. Kari, you need to come back to
National Aerial Ski Team
Working with Kari Schneider took my fitness and tennis game to a whole new
level. Kari always pushed me to the limit to reach my goal on and off the court. Kari always believed in me, and supported my dream of being a paralympian. Without Kari's incredible knowledge of training I don't believe I would have had so much success on the Wheelchair International Tennis Federation tour. Lee Carter Professional Volleyball Player I have been training under Kari since my first year with national volleyball team in 2002. At first Kari took the time to teach me a lot about technique and increased my knowledge with strength and conditioning related to my sport. She continues to teach me new things every season, pushing me to become the best that I can be. She has made programs that best fit my body type and the type of training I need. In volleyball every position is different, every player needs something different to gain the best results. Kari and her staff take the time to make individual programs for each position and individual exercises for each player depending on our strengths and weaknesses. For me, the best thing about working with Kari and her staff is that they are just as committed to excellence and to the dream of each athlete as the athletes themselves. You know when you walk in the door at Empower it is time to work, and the hours spent there are just as important as the hours spent on court. Tammy Mahon "Everyone in our little group always looks forward to the days we train with Kari. Its a great atmosphere and she has this special thing about her that makes everyone want to work harder every time we go to the gym. The individualized workout plans are very professional and adapted at different times of the year depending what kind of racing we are doing. Kari keeps us all healthy, strong and happy; that's she is so important in our quest to be the best we can be."
Beijing 2008 Paralympic Tennis
I've been running triathlons and marathons for the past 25 years. After much coaxing from one of my brothers, I decided to hook up with a trainer to improve my overall level of fitness. After two years of training with Kari Schneider of Empower Conditioning in Winnipeg, I have acheived my PR in Triathlon and an overal fitness level that allows me to take on any fitness challenge I can find.
Dan Murray
President & General Manager
Murray Chevrolet, Winnipeg
One of the great things about Empower and Kari, is that I have learned to always push my progressions further, always beat my personal best. If I work hard today, I will be better tomorrow but still I can be better the day after tomorrow if I keep working hard. The best thing for me with Empower and Kari, is the relation of trust. I never have second guessed them, they are very professional and the workouts they have built for me are a major asset in my quest to become a great athlete.
Alex Gaumont Casias
Canadian National Volleyball Team since 2004
I have been active in sports all my life, and had suffered with daily back pain for 15 years; since age 30. I met with a spine surgeon in 2005, hoping he could perform surgery to end my pain. Instead, the surgeon suggested I start a workout program with Kari. I worked with Kari for two years and can tell you I have not had a day of back pain for the past year and a half. As I said after every workout...Thanks Kari.
George Chase
Financial Consultant
Kari played a large part in my swimming success. She was very knowledgeable, I trusted her and she was always professional and motivating. Kari had the ability to push me past my limits and because of her support I made noticeable improvements in my strength and flexibility, which helped me become a faster swimmer.
Rhiannon Leier
2000, 2004 Olympic Swimmer
Professional Volleyball Player
Canadian National Volleyball Team since 2002
Sarah-Anne Brault
Manitoba National Triathlon Centre
PATCO winner 2008
Junior National Champion 2007
