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Kate Meier, NASM-CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1

Head of Content, Gym Owner, Personal Trainer, Dog Enthusiast

Kate has nearly two decades of experience working in both the fitness and content industries. Personally, Kate enjoys competing in weightlifting and doing burpees.

On the content side, Kate’s background is in newspaper journalism. She branched into public relations for the American Red Cross for about five years and then moving into content marketing. Today, her work at Garage Gym Reviews blends her excitement for fitness and love of writing. If she isn’t reviewing fitness equipment, you can find her working out or spending time with her two children.

Get to Know Kate Meier, NASM-CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1

Certification

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • USA Weightlifting Level 1
  • CrossFit Level 1

Kate has been a certified personal trainer and coach for more than a decade. She has worked in a number of settings: youth athletics, she owned a CrossFit affiliate, she now owns an Olympic weightlifting gym, personal training, weightlifting coach, CrossFit coach, and fitness floor consultant at a YMCA.

Specialties

Kate specializes in working with people of all ages and abilities who are interested in functional fitness. Her clients include teenagers just learning to lift, and 70+-year-olds who want to increase bone density.

Favorite Equipment

The barbell, the air bike, and a pull-up bar

Most Recent Reviewed Articles

All Reviewed Articles

The Best Home Gym Flooring for 2026: Chosen by Gym Owners and Equipment Experts

February 13, 2026
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Best Ellipticals Under $1,000 (2026): Affordable, High-Quality Cardio Machines For Home Use

January 30, 2026
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The 13 Best Treadmills for Your Home Gym in 2026, According to Personal Trainers

November 25, 2025
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Best Dumbbells for Your Home Gym 2026: Expert-Tested Picks

November 3, 2025
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Fitness Most Wanted 2025: The Best in Strength, Cardio, Nutrition, And More

May 22, 2025
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Shop Now: All the Best Cyber Monday Supplement Sales (2025)

October 27, 2023
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We’ve Found Them All: The Best Cyber Monday Dumbbell Deals (2025)

October 26, 2023
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Shop The Best Labor Day Treadmill Sales (2025)

August 9, 2023
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I Followed WeightWatchers for 30 Days: Here Are My Results (2026)

July 11, 2023
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The Best 4th of July Treadmill Sales (2025)

June 14, 2023
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The Best Memorial Day Treadmill Sales (2026)

May 9, 2023
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How to Choose Battle Ropes: What To Look for Before You Buy

March 30, 2023
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