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Real stories from real people achieving unparalleled strength and wellness with the Jim Karas team.
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THE FOUNDER

JIM KARAS

Jim Karas is a Lifestyle Expert who combines a degree from the Wharton School of Business with 35+ years of unparalleled success in helping people look and feel their very best.

Jim is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Business Plan for the Body, the New York Times bestsellers, The Cardio-Free Diet, The 7-Day Energy Surge, The Petite Advantage Diet, Flip The Switch and The Ultimate Diet Revolution. His newest book, Confessions of a Division-1 Athlete was released in June of 2021, co-authored with his daughter, Olivia Karas.

Jim has been the Fitness Contributor on ABC's Good Morning America (he helped former co-host Diane Sawyer lose over 25 pounds), is frequently seen on 20/20 and The Dr. Oz Show.

Jim is a widely sought after as a key note speaker for many of the world’s most prominent corporations and organizations such as Oprah’s O You, Kraft Foods, Fortune Brands, Blue Cross BlueShield, the Federal Reserve, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Young and World Presidents’ Organization.

Jim has served as a Contributing Editor for Good Housekeeping magazine and has written feature articles for countless other national publications, including “O” The Oprah Magazine (he helped Editor-At Large and Oprah’s bff, Gayle King, lose 25 pounds) Jim and his team of trainers have personally worked with People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” Hugh Jackman, and with countless other celebrities, CEOs and Soccer Moms in Chicago and New York.

TEAM MEMBERS

CHICAGO Coaches

GERRY IACULLO

Tier 3 Coach | Experience: 22 yrs
NSCA-CSCS, NASM-CPT, TPI-1, FMS-1, FMS-2, Precision Nutrition-1, FRC. ----------------------- Mission Statement: "Life is short. Become the best version of you. No better place to start than getting healthy, fit and strong."

ADAM FRANKLIN

Tier 3 Coach | Licensed Massage Therapist | Experience: 11 yrs
ACSM-CPT, FMS 1, FMS-2, NKT-1, NKT-2, ART (Active Release Technique) Upper Body ---- Mission Statement: "Fitness is the cornerstone of overall health and wellbeing."

JASON GOGO

Tier 2 Coach | Experience: 24 yrs
NASM CPT, FMS 1, FMS-2 -------------------------Mission Statement: "Consistency equals results."

PETE MALTESE

Tier 2 Coach | Experience: 28 yrs
ACE, FMS Level 2, Gary Gray Institute, Robertson Training Systems (Shoulder & Knee Programming) Mission Statement: "Persistance will get you there. Consistency will keep you there…win the mental battle!"

KATIE RONDEAU

Tier 3 Coach | Fascial Stretch Therapist | Experience: 17 yrs
BA in Exercise and Sport Science, STOTT Pilates IMP, ACSM-HFS, Pre/Post Natal, FST Level 2 Specializations: Strength & Conditioning, Pre and Post Natal, Weight Loss, Fascial Stretch Therapy

PATRICK RYAN

Tier 3 Coach | Experience: 17 yrs
NASM-PES, NASM-CES, FMS I, FMS-2 Specializations: Strength & Conditioning, Sports Performance, Weight Loss

EUGENE SYCHOV

Tier 2 Coach
National Personal Trainer Institute, FMS-1, FMS-2

KORAY TARHAN

Tier 3 Coach | Experience 13 yrs
National Council on Strength and Fitness-CPT, TRX Education Course ----------------------------- Mission Statement: "In the face of struggle and adversity, work harder, show gratitude, and focus on having a better attitude...only then will you attract the very things you wish for."

DEAN YOUNG

Tier 3 Coach | Experience: 25 yrs
ACSM-Exercise Physiologist, ACE-CPT, Z Health EEP, R, I, S, T, 9S Strength, 9S Stamina, 9S Structure, 9S Next Evolution --------------------- Mission Statement: "Exploring the many dimensions of physical health and performance."

kellie Hilkemann

Tier 3 Coach | Experience: 7 yrs
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching Institute, Pain Free Performance Training Specialist, Pre & Post-Natal Fitness

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