Rylee Kara

I’m currently studying Exercise Science at Lindenwood University and pursuing a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training. As a captain on Lindenwood’s Olympic Weightlifting team, I take pride in living the athlete lifestyle while also using the unique college weightlifting experience to my advantage to become the best weightlifting coach that I can be by spreading my niche of knowledge.

Originally from Osseo, Minnesota, I have been weightlifting competitively for 7 years now. I started Olympic Weightlifting in high school to get stronger for baseball in which I competed at the varsity level and became the first girl to win a high school state baseball championship in the state of Minnesota in 2021. Since then, I found my love for weightlifting in college as well as coaching others to find their strength with the barbell just as I did not too long ago. There is nothing cooler than seeing movement patterns and confidence stick with the athletes I am so blessed to work with and I wouldn’t change where I am in life for the world!

Rylee's Family

Boyfriend: Jake

Pet: Zeus (German Shepherd Mix)

Favorite Movement:
Snatch

Least-Favorite Movement:
Front Squat

Favorite CrossFit WOD:
Murph

Least-Favorite CrossFit WOD:
Murph (love-hate relationship…)

Favorite Meal/Food:
Sweet Potatoes

Favorite Movie:
A League of Their Own

Favorite Workout Song:
”November Rain” by Guns ‘N Roses

Favorite Quote:
”It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” -Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own