Karen has written about health, nutrition, and fitness for Family Circle's Special Interest Publications, Weight Watchers, Scouting, and Men's Fitness. She has also covered fitness, health, nutrition, first aid, outdoor cuisine, getting in shape, and preventing injury in her outdoors writing.
Sample articles:
Men's Fitness
* Fitness Hiking. 2,000-word feature on mountain hiking for health.
* Take a Hike! 2,500-word cover story on hiking basics.
Family Circle (Special Interest Publications)
* Greetings from Camp Mom. 2,000-word feature about the establishment of a small business focusing on fitness for moms in Westchester County, N.Y. For Walk off the Weight.
* Awesome Autumn Ambles. 2,500-word feature about fall walking destinations. 7 destinations, nationwide. For Walk off the Weight.
* Happy Trails. 2000 words on "What to Wear Out There" and "Fast Fixings for the Trail" for hiking special section, Walk Off the Weight.
* All Season Workouts. 3,500-word feature on how to keep an exercise regime in any season. For Walk Off the Weight.
* The Perfect Picnic. 1,500 word feature for special pull-out section. Walk Off the Weight.
* Does Your Fridge Need a Makeover? 1,500-word interview with healthy-eating chef Kathleen Daelemans. For Your Personal Planner.
* Take A Hike! 3,500-word instructional piece about working out by hiking. For Walk off the Weight.
Weight Watchers
* Knowing the Score. 750-word back-of book humorous essay on fitness machines rating your fitness.