What your first session may look like
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#1: Hey, Hi, Hello!
A casual conversation about your past fitness experience, how you’ve felt in gyms, what your experience (if any) with personal training has been and an in depth conversation regarding your personal fitness goals as they stand today.
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#2: What's Going On? Let's See!
You will be invited to take part in a medical-grade body composition scan that will measure your basal metabolic rate, metabolic age, muscle mass, visceral fat index, body fat %, lean muscle %, bone mass, body cell mass, and body water percentage. This is not for everyone- your trainer will work with you to determine if it will be a beneficial part of your fitness journey.
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#3: Whoa! Individualized Fitness Plan?
Your trainer will talk with you about how often and how long you would like to workout for per week. They will discuss what you would like to target, if anything. You will discuss your everyday activities, any repetitive physical stress your body may encounter in the day. Taking all of that into account, your personal trainer will create a personal fitness plan that is fully customized to your life!
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#4: Alright...Let's Give It a Try!
You will be led through a personalized workout by your trainer that will focus on correct form, proper tempo. and tactile feedback. Through this feedback, your trainer will be able to fine tune your plan even more! Your trainer will assess which muscles you’re working, to prevent injury and to create a plan optimized to support long lasting fitness!
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#5 Tell me 'bout it!
Continue to share feedback with your trainer as you complete your personalized workouts. Share your experience during any exercise; where you felt it the most, what muscles were fatigued first, any strange aches or pains. All of this information will be utilized by your trainer to hone in on your fitness targets while ensuring physical safety and bio-mechanical efficiency.
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#6: Damn! Look at you!
Keep the great work up! Use your Trainerize app to follow your custom plan and track your progress. Continue working with your trainer during your personal training sessions- all scheduled by you, when it works best for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! We work with many clients who have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), and generalized joint hypermobility. All of our trainers have specialized training working with these populations. Our training focuses on improving strength, stability, body awareness, and confidence while respecting your body's unique needs.
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Absolutely. In fact, appropriate strength training is often one of the best ways to improve joint stability and function. Every program is individualized, and we progress at a pace that's right for you.
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Yes. Many of our clients have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). We modify exercise selection, pacing, rest breaks, and positioning to help you exercise safely and comfortably.
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Yes. Living with chronic pain doesn't mean movement is off-limits. We meet you where you are, adjust each session based on how you're feeling that day, and focus on building strength without pushing through pain.
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We hope so! Many of our clients come to us after feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, or unsupported in other fitness spaces. We've intentionally created a welcoming, judgment-free environment where everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace.
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Not at all. Whether you've never stepped into a gym or you're returning after years away, we'll meet you where you are and create a plan that fits your goals, experience, and comfort level.
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Your first session is a free 55-minute consultation and workout. We'll talk about your goals, health history, movement experience, and any conditions or injuries before guiding you through exercises tailored specifically to you.
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No! We welcome clients of all fitness levels and backgrounds. While we're known for supporting people with EDS, hypermobility, POTS, chronic pain, and disabilities, we also work with beginners, experienced lifters, older adults, athletes, LGBTQIA+ community members, and anyone looking for a supportive place to get stronger.