The Life of the Fitness Instructor

Ah. the life of the fitness instructor....I was gonna do this Thursday, then I didn't. Then Friday it was..... but my body had other plans. Fricking period, sorry tmi....#notreallythatsorry .... so here we are filming for my PATREON Community on a Sunday.

But to be honest, I love being able to teach my own formats. It's been a long time coming, and I'm so so grateful for the people who have trusted me on this journey.

This month was trial and error with seeing what will give you the BEST quality, and I'm proud to say this is the BEST I've ever brought. The music, lights, movement, and the affirmations I'm going to be starting EVERY class with going forward is something I'm PROUD OF.

I freaking LOVE it, and I think you will, too. I'm sending out this week's calendar at 5am EST So if you want to start on it ASAP, you can!

New vids filmed EVERY week for you and I KNOW you will get great results from this, but even more importantly I KNOW you will fall in love with moving your body with intention and self love through this process.

Hope you not only enjoy this weeks workouts but you WANT to keep coming back, whether it's in person or through my PATREON classes. Let's make it an awesome week, friends!!! If you have any questions, dont hesitate to reach out!!!!!

#danceyoursassoff #dyso #dysowithsarah #barrebeast #hiithefloor #sweatwithsarah

Thoughts Before Going For It

The thoughts you will have before you GO FOR IT...

I'm not confident now, so how can I do this?

What if people judge me?

I don't know how to start.

I failed other things, how will THIS be any different?

Listen sis, I FEEL YOU BC I AM YOU!!!!

And guess what? Fear is just keeping you living in the past and the "what IFS".

The only way through this part is ACTION. TRUST ME.

I've been doing some scary things lately, like realizing I AM WORTHY to try new things and also helping others understand that they don't need to change, instead we all need to EMBRACE who we are and take ACTION towards the life we want to live!!!!

I've talked to fellow fitness entrepreneurs about this and instead of being put into this box of RULES, What if we broke them...ALL?!?!!?

No more titles.

No more Brands.

No more restrictions.

I'm learning alongside a team of fit-preneurs that are learning to love who they are so they can also offer MORE for their friends. Because we CAN HELP.

You and I both believe that the RELATIONSHIPS we have is what connects us to our "fitness family".

We CARE that others get the help that they need & they KNOW they can rely on us because we are MORE than a fitness instructor or trainer....

we are called FRIEND.

And that RIGHT THERE is how I KNOW you could do this too.

STOP waiting on the sidelines and watching others social media peeps living the life that YOU WANT!!! You deserve to he here so, let's create OUR OWN RULES. YA FEEL ME?!?!!??!

And NO, this isn't about signing you up for ANOTHER fitness CERTIFICATION or LICENSE with ongoing fees and BRANDING you with ANOTHER title already OWNED by someone else. I'M SO OVER THAT AND I THINK YOU ARE TOO.

Nahhhhh, you are ENOUGH, and how YOU want to help people is UP TO YOU.

So how about it??? Are you the Fitness Rebel that wants to pave a NEW PATH!? Coming up with a program to offer that aligns with what YOU want to offer?

#healthyandwealthycoaching

Choreo Breakdowns?

If I offered CHOREO BREAKDOWNS for the classes I teach, would you be interested?

I think 1x each month I was going to offer this Master CLASS with a LAYERED LEARNING Section at the end for BOTH students and instructors.

This "layered learning" workshop would include how a few songs are broken down, the moves and muscles being worked and how to execute form for safety and what CUES to look for (or teach) to have everyone in class have a safe, effective and freakin fun time! You down? (Available ONLY to SWEAT ELITE members...time and date TBA

Oh & In case you didn't hear, NEW CLASSES uploaded each week starting in March on my site!!EEEEEEEEEE!!

Hope you can join us, and even if you can't make it LIVE, you can join my SWEAT ELITE TIER and get access to the recordings! Trust me, they are fun classes that will work EVERYTHING!

Xoxo,

Sarah

#danceyoursassoff #sweatwithsarah #thesweatlifewithsarah

Get out of the car....

Hey there, how are you doing? Like truly....how are YOU? Today on my FB Live I broke down and cried in my SWEAT Life group as we were wrapping up on episode 6 of the podcast REINVENT YOUR LIFE & I think there's a heaviness that I and the live listeners were feeling this morning.

This podcast is all about taking the wheel of life and to stop the car, get out of the passenger seat and look at who is driving your car and be SUPER HONEST about it.

I felt that I have been allowing my "people pleasing" to drive my car. If I just do ENOUGH for others then that WILL be what it takes to get me to where I want to go. My fear to be ENOUGH for others has been directing me where to go and what to DO. I feel pulled in 10,000 directions all at the same time and when that happens I'm so lost and just along for the ride I guess.

I'm in this stretch of interstate with no signs directing me where to go, just hoping for the best then at the next stretch the traffic is heavy, the signs are everywhere and I can't get off of my exit because I'm on the wrong side, doing all the wrong things because I THINK I need to do them.

Do you know what I mean!? I say all this because if you feel that way too, then just know you're not alone.

I'm not saying I know HOW to kick out the driver and stop being the passenger in this 'react mode' but what has helped me when I feel this sense of overwhelm is to UNPLUG and take care of ME.

I listen to some personal development. I journal(in this case email you I do some yoga and stretching, I drink my superfoods shake and I hug my husband and pet my pets & unplug from social media and messages.

That grounds me, that let's me know it's OK, to NOT be the passenger, and also NOT be the driver.

I've pulled off the side of the road, got out of the car and let the warmth of the sun spill onto my face & just let me, BE. I breathe deeper and I'm in this moment of gratitude for just being alive and standing.

Maybe that's what you MUST do in order to go from passenger to driver. you must STOP, FIRST.

So check in time. What are you STOPPING right now?

Is it your Fear of failure? Is it your need for others approval? Is it procrastination? Is it shame for something you need to let go of? Is it to tell the negative voices, that have not paid for any of the gas, you are FINALLY kicking them out of your car?

Whatever it is, please pull over. Walk around and find yourself again. Maybe wash the car, get new tires & tell it you are taking it somewhere amazing because the NEW driver is showing up soon & it's no longer going to be a bumpy ride. Safe travels my friend. You are going to be OK.

XO

Your friend,

Sarah

CRAZY SKEPTICAL

When I signed up back in 2014 I was struggling with binge eating & overtraining. I KNEW I had a problem but wasn't willing to admit it. I actually did finally sign up but only to be able to offer more guidance as a Coach for the people in my fitness classes.

After just a few months I was able to really recognize my triggers & I started adding in a daily habit that I STILL do today.

EVERYDAY I still drink the superfoods shake I started with. (even though I was CRAZY SKEPTICAL about this. )

That ONE staple created a domino effect throughout my day. I added in all my fruit for the day & even added some veggies to my shake. My gut felt better and I started "going" not just 1x a day but now 2-3x a day!

I had NO IDEA how much my gut needed this change!!! Then I started the exercise programs when I was able to cut back on my teaching schedule. I am now stronger at almost 40 than I EVER was in my 20's!

Trust me, this WORKS; the fitness, nutrition & mindset- ALL OF IT!!!!

Next challenge starts March 6th (GOING GREEN) and yes this superfoods shake AND my pre workout come with the pack!!!

What's your worth? Isn't it time you treated yourself with the love and respect it deserves too? And no, you aren't giving up ANYTHING!!! You are ADDING to your life with this. No more restricting, bingeing or shame around food and excercise. Let me show you how

#healthyandwealthycoaching #thesweatlifewithsarah #sweatwithsarah #superfoodsforthewin

Going Green!

Intense or dance not your thing? I'm starting a FOR BEGINNERS ONLY Challenge on March 6th!!! Would you be interested in something like this??

Please fill out my VIRTUAL HEALTH CLUB form here

2 things... Harvey's cute big ol' head at the end is freaking cute ...and 2nd thing...DO THIS WITH ME!

Today in my Personal development group we listened to @melrobbins talk about how we need to PULL OVER, stop the car, turn off the engine and just BE.

Sometimes that sounds so counterintuitive especially when you have no time for yourself OR you want to SPEED past this part of your life bc you are bored and unmotivated and really think stopping is NOT what you should be doing.

I've been on both sides of this spectrum and tbh, it was in the SLOWING DOWN I was able to calm myself enough to be in the quiet and journal about where I was, and WHO I wanted to become.

We CANNOT live in REACT MODE all the time. That's when we CONTINUE to see problems rather than solutions, and we get so frustrated so easily with ourselves and others.

So WHAT can you do? You can STOP. Truly. 2 minutes to just BE. Then, take 3 minutes to journal. If you were to do this every day, you would start to see a clearer road map for your life.

Trust the process... show up by shutting down, just for a few minutes each day.

Btw, would you like some accountability to this? I do this with my team mates DAILY on zoom and in my groups we focus on mindset 6/7 days a week. You aren't alone if you also struggle with this.

#imheretohelp #healthyandwealthycoaching #thesweatlifewithsarah #mindsetmatters

Uncomfortable Again

Time to get uncomfortable again...and again...and again.

I've realized that as soon as I allow myself to grow the RIGHT people & opportunities come into my life...or maybe they were always there & I'm just more open to it. Either way, I'm here for it.

Here's where I've made a shift and it's feeling uncomfortable, but it needs to be said.....

This "leader to a follower" or even a "coach to a

client" relationship has held me back and also puts unwanted pressure on both parties.

Instead, I'm realizing that what I do and offer is a WE thing. It's a REAL friendship approach where I am learning from those who also learn from me.

WE are learning and growing TOGETHER. Isn't that how it should be!?

I used to think I had to entertain or "BE ON" or "HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER" to make others feel comfortable.

That just SOLIDIFIES this LEADER to FOLLOWER mentality... and I'm freaking OVER IT.

We are ALL capable of sharing our journey, mess and all & we are ALSO capable of helping one another too!!!

This past week, I've gotten on quite a few zooms with INCREDIBLE leaders in the health world and we have HUGE crazy visions for what IS possible & that freaking excites me SO MUCH!

It's a breath of fresh air that I so needed. (You know who you are, thanks, friends)

I think too often we are comfortable getting behind a BRAND, but this is all about UNBRANDING ourselves.

Because we are ALREADY enough.

I WANT to work with those fellow fitness rebels that are willing to try something new while also building this business as WE SEE FIT and helping our communities (& our paychecks) in the process.

Ya with me? This isn't me saying, "I can teach you"...this is me asking you, do you want to grow this TOGETHER and come up with something new and BETTER together?

Message me anytime about partnering up & building something we can be proud of. Something we WANT to show up for. TOGETHER.

#timetogrow #getuncomfortable #healthyandwealthycoaching

Saying Yes

I miss my dance fitness cruise friends ya know, this pic reminds me of the love that I share with all of them. I would have never found them if I didn't ACT courageous and said YES to the opportunity to be there.

BIG HUGE THANKS to Karma for encouraging me to say YES to this.

Ya know, you find what you search for. And if you search out and act on courage, you will find the RIGHT people & the RIGHT opportunities.

Are you looking for the people not showing up? That's EXACTLY what you will find. Their absence IS their answer.

So instead, what if you SEARCH OUT YOUR tribe and you uplift THEM, and ACCEPT that love when it's mirrored back!? That's where you SHOULD BE.

Shake hands with the people IN the room. Don't waste any more energy or thoughts giving it to the people not there for you when you need them most.

Be courageous. Lean INTO those trying to uplift YOU. Move forward and KEEP GOING friends.

There are good people out there, and who knows, you might just be taking the best vacays everrrr when you DO say yes.

#dancefitnesscruise #karmavacations #joinusnextyear

BARRE BEAST

Someone asked me what we do in BARRE BEAST... well THIS is ONE of the songs....

it's a little dancing, Toning, twerking, kicking, core & booty work.

We WORK, but it's the best kind

Sometimes we use body weight(like this one) sometimes we use loop bands ( 2-3 songs), and light weights(around 9 songs) and we end with some yoga/flexibility(2-3 songs)

So yes, we do it ALL in this 45 minute long class. I think you'll like it too.

So come join!

Virtual

#barrebeast #sweatwithsarah #thesweatlifewithsarah #anytimefitness #samsmoth #unholy #unholychoreo