Coaching that’s Collaborative.

Getting coaching from Sarah is like getting a therapist, a fitness consultant, and a front row seat to a Lizzo concert all at once-- peace + education + joy! As a larger bodied woman, I thought I had to shrink into a "fit body"; Sarah helped me find the strength and mobility that fits me. I learn so much about myself through her programming-- she gets to know who I want to be, and her workouts are little treats to help me achieve my future. I am more confident -- at the gym and in my daily life -- because of Sarah's training. I am strong! I am so capable! I love the feedback she gives me through TrueCoach, and I get so frikkin amped when she sends me my new program! There is no down-side to being coached by Sarah. She's the best!!

When my gym closed I was devastated and I wasn't sure how I would ever get back on a fitness routine. I tried online routines on my own and just couldn't find a groove. Sarah swooped in and was able to give me a workout routine that fit my needs and has kept me excited and engaged doing workouts at home with the handful of equipment I have. She always makes sure the routines are keeping me motivated and updates them to focus on any specific area I want to work on. So far it's been really great and a lifesaver at getting me back in shape! Ready to become #buffquintin2022!

I exercise not just to be stronger, but for my mental health, and I couldn’t have found a better coach for that. Sarah is so understanding about how my mind and thoughts are so intertwined with my body and movement rather than treating training as purely physical. I have had chronic pain for years and Sarah helps me become stronger in a safe and healthy way. Because of Sarah I have a much better mindset around fitness, much more confidence, and I can feel myself getting mentally and physically stronger. I would absolutely recommend her for anyone looking for an empathetic coach who will help you develop strength in your own best way.

Before I started working with Sarah, my upper body strength was nonexistent and I felt really intimidated by gyms and weightlifting. Sarah is amazing at starting well within my comfort range and giving me feedback and cues to help me learn the correct technique for a new exercise. Pretty soon I have the confidence to challenge myself, and Sarah's there to cheer me on when I accomplish more than I thought was possible! After over a year with Sarah as my coach, I feel so much stronger, more well-rounded, and confident in my body. If you're like me and never thought of yourself as "strong", or the mental energy of designing your own workout is too much of a barrier, or you know you'd make more progress if you just worked out more consistently, I highly recommend working with Sarah!

Working with Sarah has been fantastic. She brings a realistic, positive attitude to sessions that's not overly peppy, making lifting a fun activity even on long days. Her programming takes my particular limitations into account while still pushing me to achieve my goals both in the moment and long term. As someone who has been lifting weights for over 20 years I'm still surprised by some of the new and fun combination moves she programs for me. Her unique programming keeps my workouts fresh and interesting which has been a real game changer in a time of at home workouts and limited access to equipment. Overall I would recommend Sarah's knowledge and skills to anyone thinking about having a coach whether you've been working out for decades or never stepped foot in a gym.

I can't say enough wonderful things about working with Sarah. For most of my life, my relationship with my body had been based on its limitations, constrained by multiple chronic health issues. I'd never really worked out or taken on physical challenges. Over the past two years, Sarah has helped me to cultivate a new relationship with my body, focused instead on its capabilities. Her programs meet me where I'm at—physically and mentally—while also pushing me in exciting ways. In our coaching sessions, Sarah troubleshoots moves with me, validates my experience and emotions, and helps me cultivate a curiosity towards and excitement about progress I've made. I still don't love working out. But I love being someone who works out. Sarah has helped me to create and maintain a sustainable movement practice and I'm so grateful for the strength and joy I've found in the process.

Training with Sarah is exactly what I needed to take my strength to the next level. I am already a VERY active human and so I use her training to make me better at everything else that I do. My workouts are straight to the point (while still being surprised with some new movements each month) which is exactly what I need. As of now my yoga practice is stronger, my biking is stronger, my running is easier and faster, the list goes on..I genuinely can't recommend working with Sarah enough.

I have been training with Sarah Polacco for the past 10 years and it was easily the best decision I have ever made! Not only has Sarah helped me gain strength and confidence, but she is also an incredible listener who truly takes the time to get to know her clients. Helping curate programs that point you in the best direction when beginning your fitness journey, along with providing the most wholehearted encouragement to help you move forward and show you the strength she knows you have.

Sarah has been nothing short of fabulous in the last ~6 years! Every program she writes comes as an exciting new challenge. Her feedback, cues, and emphasis on form has helped me accomplish fitness goals like powerlifting a total of 3.5x my bodyweight and crushing my first (few) unassisted pull-ups. She continues to push me to be stronger than I could ever imagine and above all, she's been an awesome cheerleader every step of the way!

As I started my journey with kettlebells over a year ago, I knew I needed help to learn the basics. Luckily for me, I found Sarah. Not only has Sarah helped me develop a solid foundation for kettlebell movements, she quickly figured out the best ways to program for me. As someone with pretty aggressive scoliosis, and a history of back and shoulder difficulties, I never thought I'd be able to work with Kettlebells consistently. Because of Sarah, I've developed a strength and confidence I didn't know I had. I love working with her!!!

Sarah has made starting and staying with a fitness routine easy. During the pandemic, I reached out to Sarah for help getting back into shape. Sarah asked me questions to understand what I wanted in an exercise plan, gauged how much time I could commit, and created something that has been easy to stick to and provides me with accountability. Since working-out with Sarah, I’ve improved my core strength, feel less achy, and am proud of the commitment I’ve made to being my best self. Sarah is an exceptional human and trainer. Work with her if you want to be better, too.

Sarah has always been a constant source of positive support both in and out of the gym. She helped me see that I am more than deserving of space in the fitness world, and really helped me own that. She's made me a physically stronger human, but she's also allowed me to accept and love myself, be more patient with processes in my own life as well as others, and so much more. But most importantly, Sarah has made getting to the gym FUN! And for that I will always be grateful to have her as a coach.

Description goes hereFor years, I made excuses to avoid exercising: I'm not too fond of gyms, I don't have time on my schedule, I'm afraid I'll hurt my back, etc. Working with Sarah was the lifeline I needed! I can exercise at home, on my schedule, and she's attentive to my worries and limitations. The improvement has been slow but steady, which is perfect! Thanks, Sarah!

Sarah is awesome! Under Sarah's guidance, I've achieved so many different goals, from breaking my squat 1RM max, to completing 100 kb snatches in 5 minutes, and, most recently, staying strong and injury-free during mountain bike race season. Her programming makes me stronger and more mobile without making me feel run down. Most importantly, she's a lovely human being who listens to her clients and meets them where they are at.

After years of a stressful lifestyle, my body couldn’t move the way I wanted or do the things I wanted to do. Sarah got me moving in a safe, judgment-free environment that encouraged me to challenge myself from a place of positivity, not criticism. Now I am stronger, pain-free, and slowly learning how to support my own achievement longterm with a great coach.

I began training with Sarah in May 2022 via her online individualized program with feedback option, and it is one of the best investments I have ever made in myself! Sarah offers a complimentary strategy session to help determine if you’d like to work together. She was generous with her time in our session, and asked thoughtful and thought-provoking questions.

I am a former professional dancer, and thus have knowledge of and interest in proper alignment for safe movement. It was important to me to work with a coach who exhibits good form, and Sarah definitely does that. She patiently answers any questions I have on execution of exercises.

I have early-onset osteoporosis from prior cancer treatment, and was urged by my doctors to strength train. I took a bad fall five months into my work with Sarah, but amazingly didn’t shatter my wrists. This work is WORKING – I am getting stronger! Sarah meets me where I am on any particular training day with a great balance of celebrating my accomplishments and pushing me just a bit further. If anything causes pain, she asks questions to zero in on what the issue is, and then modifies the exercise for me, even sending me videos created especially for me in order to illustrate a particular modification. I am so thankful to have been introduced to Sarah and her judgement-free strength coaching, and look forward to our continued work together.

Sarah has been my strength and fitness coach on and off for close to ten years (crazy!). Not only does Sarah have the ability to make me (and anyone she works with) feel comfortable and supported, but she's also incredibly dynamic, adaptable, and knowledgeable when programming for a wide range of fitness goals. In the time we've been working together, Sarah has helped me train for a triathlon (I placed 3rd in my category thanks to her), train for a kettlebell certification, return to lifting simply for the joy of it after a long hiatus, and now train through my pregnancy!

I'm honestly so lucky to have been able to work with Sarah for so long. If you're looking for someone who can truly partner with you through all life stages to help you move in a way that prioritizes your physical goals, mental health, and enhances your day-to-day life Sarah is a dream to work with :)

Sarah has been truly wonderful to work with. I was quite out of shape when we started, and she created a program that met my fitness level and schedule. Sarah is not only motivating, but is also a wealth of knowledge in her live sessions - she provides tons of helpful tips and modifications when needed. When I record my workouts, Sarah promptly reviews and responds with feedback and encouragement. She checks in regularly to make sure the program is meeting my fitness goals and is enjoyable for me. Working with Sarah has made me stronger, more consistent with my fitness routine, and allows me to stretch myself under the guidance of an expert. I would highly recommend Sarah for anyone looking for individual support on their fitness journey!

Sarah Polacco understood exactly what I needed from a coach, and helped me discover the right movements for my body, the best workout routine for my lifestyle, and even the language I needed to articulate my goals. When I ask for feedback on my form, she goes above and beyond to ensure I know how to adjust. When I ask what I "should" do, she helps me see what I *could* achieve. She is the perfect blend of expert and cheerleader: she asks thoughtful questions and listens to what I'm experiencing, both at the start and throughout my programs. I finish each workout feeling accomplished; I finish each program feeling closer to my goals and excited to see what she'll put in my next program! I love her professionalism and approach. I couldn't ask for more in a coach.

I LOVED working with Sarah as a strength coach. With her help, I am now confident doing exercises with a barbell I hadn't previously thought I could do (overhead presses, front squats!). Sarah expertly tailored my program to my goals and my time limitations. I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about strength training and Sarah taught me a whole host of new exercises I hadn't considered before that were all very applicable to my goals. Sarah has an amazing way of never making you feel bad if life gets in the way of workouts, and at the same time motivating and encouraging you to push yourself when you are able to work out - it is a hard needle to thread and Sarah does it perfectly. Description goes here

Sarah has been more than just a personal trainer to me, she has been a huge support to keeping me mentally strong on days when I feel really low or can't make it to the gym because I'm short on time. Trainers have often designed intense workout routines for me which seemed doable at one point but with my present routine I am unable to keep up with the intensity normal coaches prefer to put me on. That's when I found Sarah. She designed a program for me which is short yet so effective. Over the past few months I have found myself getting stronger and leaner without sticking to the 'tire you down' workout routine. I would absolutely recommend her to my friends and family!

I'd highly recommend Sarah. She has expert knowledge and can teach good form and tailor moves and workouts to adapt to your unique biomechanics and goals. (And she creates a positive environment and I look forward to workouts with her, too!)

Working with Sarah has been a phenomenal experience! She's super attentive, collaborative, extremely knowledgeable, and has been amazing in helping me reach my goal of getting stronger.

I've been working with Sarah for a couple of years now. I am an injury-prone runner, but during our time together I have yet to end a season early. Each block is always tailored to what my goals are, and I've never had a bad session. Her playlists aren't bad either.