From a young age Kate has been actively involved in a wide variety of individual and team sports, which have helped to shape her passion as a personal trainer. In track and field Kate represented Ireland in both the shot putt and javelin in junior international competition and was a Junior National Champion in the heptathlon. In team sports Kate played Camogie (one of Ireland’s national games, and similar in ways to both field hockey and lacrosse) from a young age representing both her club and county and claiming another National Title in underage competition.
Motivated by all that her athletic endeavors had given to her, Kate decided to make fitness and health not only part of her life, but to make it her career. She gained her Diploma in Sport and Recreation from Coliste Ide, Dublin. This Diploma included certification in volleyball, basketball, soccer, exercise and fitness development, weight training, aerobics, pool lifeguard, aquatics, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, sports massage, and leisure administration.
Since arriving in the Bay Area in 1998 Kate has continued to play Camogie with SF Shamrocks, and has helped to lead them to four National Titles. She also plays Gaelic Football (the other national sport of Ireland, which includes many of the elements from basketball, soccer and rugby) for the San Francisco Fog City Harps team. With them has captured three National Championships is the current senior club captain.
Kate has represented North America on All-Star teams in Gaelic Football and Camogie on four international trips, including captaining the 2005 North American Gaelic Football All-Stars.
With 8 years of personal training experience behind her in the Bay Area, Kate has helped her clients to make positive, permanent changes in their lives by promoting a balance of innovative physical training with solid healthy nutrition. She is committed to tailoring each program to the individual client, keeping workouts varied and exciting and allowing them to meet their personal health and fitness goals.
Diploma in Sport and Recreation – 1996
First Aid Certified
CPR Certified
Testimonials
"Kate Burke has been my personal trainer for over a year now. I have worked with many trainers, but none compare to Kate. She has a lovely balance of being tough while being kind. She gently pushes you to your limits. She customizes each program to meet your individual needs."
Jackie Conlin
Personal Image Consultant
"I have been working out with Kate doing personal training for about 6 months. In those 6 months I have lost a total of 16lbs. All thanks to Kate. She is fantastic. She always encourages you and makes you push yourself to do things that you never thought that you would be able to do. Her strategy in my opinion is both physical and psychological. She makes working out fun, and believe it or not, it is now something I look forward to. Thank you Kate!!"
VMP, San Francisco