Kat Kennedy, NASM CPT, NCSF CPT, NCSF SNS

Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition Specialist

Kat Kennedy is the Fitness and Nutrition Editor at NativePath. With a NASM CPT, NCSF CPT, and NCSF Sports Nutrition Certification, she has a passion for giving people the tools they need to feel healthy, strong, and confident. When she’s not writing or reviewing blogs, she can be found in eastern Iowa playing with her two Malinois dogs, teaching kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu at her local gym, or stepping in the boxing ring to compete herself.

Editorial Standards

In a world overrun by questionable news, you deserve to feed your mind with content that you can trust. When you read a NativePath blog, you can expect the following:

Scientific Sources: We believe in sourcing the highest-quality information for our blogs—from academic research institutions, reputable media sites, and medically peer-reviewed studies*.
Credentialed Writers: We have the experts write our blogs—from registered dietitians and kinesiologists to physical therapists and personal trainers.
Medical Reviewers: Each of our more science-heavy blogs is reviewed by an experienced professional to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Up-to-Date Information: As new science and research unfold, our blogs are updated accordingly. Each quarter, we review our published blogs and make any updates necessary.

*The numbers in parentheses (1, 2, etc.) are clickable links to these studies.

Kat Kennedy, NASM CPT, NCSF CPT, NCSF SNS

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Is Your Body Lacking Omega-3? 9 Symptoms You Might Be Missing

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What is HRV? Why is it Important?

Menopause & Joint Pain: 3 Effective Ways to Help Ease Your Pain

5 Reasons Why Plant-Based Protein May Not Be The Best Option

Stiff Neck? Try These 3 Moves to Help Relieve Neck Pain

Gaining Weight Despite Dieting? 7 Surprising Reasons Why

Editorial Standards