Move to create the life you want.
Fitness
Fitness is not defined by how you look. When you consistently take action to improve your endurance, balance, agility, and strength, you become fit.
Not into “exercise”? No problem! Movement of any kind can improve your fitness.
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Our approach to fitness is founded in body autonomy. That means you are in charge at all times. We meet you wherever you are and help make movement more accessible for you. Shame does not exist in our vocabulary. You've already shown up, so let's get to work!
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Each workout and program is based on your values and priorities, and designed to improve your stability, agility, cardiovascular health, balance, and strength.
Training is done through a size-inclusive, trauma-informed lens, and you have the ultimate authority in each session to support your needs.
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When you invest time and effort into our training, you will find yourself pushing past goals you never thought you'd reach...goals like pain-less walking, pushups, deadlifts, improved flexibility, stamina for travel, and more. Choose what is important to you, and together we can make it happen!
What you get when you move with us.
The only things sure in life are death and taxes…and body change! When you move differently, your body responds. Your heart gets stronger, circulation and energy improves, strength and stamina increases, and your brain gets happier!
Our programming decentralizes aesthetic goals (including weight loss). Your appearance and weight may or may not change, because your body’s gonna do what it needs to do to adapt as you build strength and stamina.
There are thousands of coaches out there who promise weight loss. We’re not them - instead, we facilitate safe and effective movement without focusing on weight loss because we know that “process goals” create the biggest improvement in wellbeing with the least amount of risk.
Choose Your Coach
4 ways to get moving
(and transform your movement experience)
PowerUP Classes
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like a coach continuously talking you through your workout
need ultra-flexibility in when/how you move
love variety and spontaneity
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✅ On-demand video workouts ranging from 10-40 minutes, taught by diverse coaches (Sarah, Christine, and Angel)
✅ Lots of accessibility options, including seated, standing, and reclined movements
✅ App calendar access so you can get reminders to do your workouts
✅ PowerUP community chat for social support
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Getting started with movement is hard, so we have monthly live workshops to help you!
The On-Demand Class program doesn’t include access to 1:1 support with a PowerUP Coach
PowerUP is a monthly membership with a 30 day cancellation policy
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$25/month, or email Morgan at admin@sarahempowers.com to set up pay-what-you-can pricing (limited availability, currently we have 2 spots open!)
PowerUP Classic
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Introverted
Busy
Ready to dip your toes in to movement without feeling overwhelmed
Someone who prefers to learn new things on their own
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✅ Customized program based on your intake form, accommodating your access to equipment, health history, personal preferences, and abilities.
✅ Movement assignments delivered via our app, with video + voiceover instruction for each movement created by Sarah, Christine, and Angel
✅ Unlimited text check-ins with your coach for support and encouragement
✅ Option to send in a video weekly for form check
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Getting started with movement is hard, so we have educational modules with Sarah showing step-by-step instructions for creating value-based fitness goals and cultivating your own trauma-informed approach
We’ve had folks enrolled in the classic program for 2 years. If you love PowerUP, you won’t want to leave!
PowerUP is a monthly membership with a 30 day cancellation policy
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$80/month, or email Morgan at admin@sarahempowers.com to set up pay-what-you-can pricing (limited availability, currently we have 2 spots open!)
PowerUP VIP
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Independent, but want the support and accountability of live coaching
Interested in weekly personal training, but your schedule is irregular or the cost isn’t accessible right now
Looking for help with making movement feel safe and effective for your needs, but you mostly want to do your own thing
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✅ Everything in Classic
✅ Two 30 minute 1:1 coaching sessions per month.
These sessions can be used to teach you new moves, get support with motivation and practical solutions, or to guide you through a workout so you can get feedback on your form
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VIP clients are usually Classic clients that decided they need more support, or Immersion clients who feel independent and ready to move (mostly) on their own. It’s a great transition option, but you can also start and stay a VIP client forever!
PowerUP is a monthly membership with a 30 day cancellation policy
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$180 per month
PowerUP Immersion
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Recently recovered from physical injury or eating disorder, and nervous about starting structured movement.
Looking for frequent, consistent movement support as you navigate a tough season of life
Someone who has every intention of working out but gets distracted, and you want the extra accountability that an appointment offers
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✅ Everything in PowerUP Classic
✅ 30 minute sessions 2x/week (6-8 sessions per month)
✅ Final week of the month is “deload week” to allow you to rest + integrate what you’ve learned
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This is the highest level of movement support, so you can expect to see faster changes in your body’s capacity as well as your mindset
Immersion clients often stay with us for years!
You can always transition to another PowerUP option if the frequency becomes too intense or your needs change
PowerUP is a monthly membership with a 30 day cancellation policy
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$325/mont
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YOU ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE TO MOVE WITH US IF:
You’re ready to work with a professional who understands your struggle and genuinely cares about your wellbeing
You want to connect with your body instead of punishing it
You want to have more confidence and trust in your body
You want kind, firm coaching that will take your stress, sleep, ED history, chronic illness/pain, and cultural background into account
You don’t feel perfectly “ready” but you’re willing to give this your best effort
WE’RE NOT THE BEST PROFESSIONALS FOR YOU IF:
Your goals are primarily aesthetic - we coach strength, stamina, and mobility
You are looking for short-term results - we support your body with appropriate intensity and build your capacity over time
You want someone to yell at you, bootcamp-style. Not gonna happen!
You want a coach who leaves their lived experience and politics at the door - we’re people too and we care deeply about humanity
Current client are saying:
“My back didn’t hurt when I woke up this morning and I can’t remember the last time that happened.”
- R.B.
“I so appreciate how you create interesting workouts in spite of my limitations due to pain. I’m finally working out consistently without injuring myself!”
- H.L.
I moved my body because I forced myself for a long time…this past weekend I actually wanted to workout for the first time ever!”
- C.E.
“Today we went up and down stairs, and my hips never hurt or felt the strain like they would have before. I used to live on ibuprofen because everything hurt all the time. Now I don’t need to pop painkillers just to get through the day. I think of myself as strong and capable.”
- K.M.