Hi, I’m Karl Leard.

My fitness journey: When I was 28, I was overweight, out of shape and started experiencing health issues. After a wake-up call with my doctor, I got off the couch and met my personal trainer, Ashley. Through her expertise and accountability, and each day making the (often tough) decisions to keep moving, I lost 100lbs in 2 years.

I’m glad you’re here. I know that making lifestyle, health and body changes can be challenging, especially as we all “hustle” to balance a full life and many priorities. As you see, I have met my own significant personal fitness and weight loss goals, which allows me to empathize with and relate to the journey that you are about to start or continue.

My job is to help my clients overcome the challenge and make changes that last. I believe that a FitYou is within reach for everyone. Whatever your goals may be - weight loss, strength, accountability, overall health - let’s work together to help you achieve them. And, the increasingly virtual world provides us with an opportunity to workout wherever, whenever.

I am personally and professionally commitment to your fitness, health, and exercise. I am a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Fitness Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), with certifications in Muay Thai Fitness, Functional Fitness and Senior Group Fitness. I have helped 50+ (and counting) clients change old behaviors, build new habits and gain results as a Personal Trainer at Brick Bodies Rotunda and The Y in Catonsville (YMCA) from 2017-2020. I am excited to take my next step as owner of FitYou Studio and look forward to helping you take your next step.

Relationships and results are the foundations of what I do. I seek to get to know my clients so that I can meet their unique needs. Training is holistic, therefore I take a holistic approach to helping clients set and achieve their goals.

As a lifelong learner, I am committed to continuing education and cutting-edge practices. I am a sponge when it comes to all things fitness and health, and I share that knowledge and passion with my clients.

I am a Colorado native, and currently live outside of Baltimore, MD with my exceptional wife, Jenn and energetic dog, Harvey.