Karel Nunnink is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Resistance Training Specialist, with over 35 years of coaching and fitness experience. He is a former marathon runner, Ironman Triathlete competitor, Masters Ski racer and an all-around good athlete.

At an early age, he was attracted to the outdoors. He took every opportunity to explore the jungles of Indonesia and mountains of Vermont, where he was raised. The sudden heart attack, that took his father's life, left a lasting impression on him. He devoted his studies to Physical Education and Eastern Philosophy. His coaching experience started with the Army's ski team, at the US Military Academy at West Point. Years later, he continued coaching at Green Mountain Valley School in Vermont during the winters, and the National Chilean Ski Team at Portillo in the summers.

In the early 1970's, a small Vermont vitamin company was started. Karel became one of their top nutritional consultants and salesman. Today, Da Vinci Labs, a division of Food Science Corp, is one of the largest in the world. In 1996, Karel's passion for fitness became a full-time pursuit. He was a Personal Training Director for one of the nation's top health clubs.

He has received numerous "Excellence in Service" awards as a PT Director and Trainer. He was recently featured on Channel 7 ABC's "Forever Young" segment. Karel's dedication has made him very popular with personal trainers and private clients.

He can be found biking up Mt. Diablo, skiing at Alpine Meadows or maybe windsurfing at the Delta with clients or just for fun.He trains to be fit and healthy……not for the looks……not for the money……. But for his wife, Francel and young daughter, SARAH.

He and his wife, a chiropractor, operate a health and fitness center in East County.

    REMINDER:  Next Tuesday's Rotary meeting will be held at Stoneman Village Senior Center at the corner of Leland and Harbor.  Parking is available in the parking lot across the street at the Pittsburg Community (Senior) Center or on Presidio Lane off of Harbor.  Please arrive at 11:30 am to help serve the seniors and then we will eat afterwards.

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