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Growing The Movement
As I recently announced, we're opening a gym, expanding the concept of "feminist fitness" with The Movement. Our physical space and online presence are spaces to celebrate movement, but also for growing a movement of progressive fitness professionals to work with all clients. So, over the next few months, we will be recruiting some of the best trainers and teachers we can find! And, I'm over the moon to announce our first addition to The Movement fitness team, Gena Collie

Sarah Rainey-Smithback
Mar 131 min read


Including Your Partner
Working out with your significant other is a great way to help you both stay consistent. I'm sure you've heard that before. And, it can be true. But, trying to workout with your partner can also feel like running a a three-legged potato sack race. Trying to coordinate another human's motivations, schedule, and movement preferences to be the same as yours is an exceptionally big ask. When I work with clients, I often ask them who in their lives support their exercise and f

Sarah Rainey-Smithback
Feb 173 min read


Big Steps
Got the keys! I'm going to open a gym! It's true! And, after a long time searching and negotiating and learning a lot about architecture, zoning, financing, and markets (I am a researcher after all!), we landed on 6711 Airport Highway. We will occupy the suite in the back. The space is perfect. The address is Holland, Ohio, but it is seconds off the 475 exit at State Rt. 2 (Airport Highway), so very easy access. And, we'll share a parking lot with Starbucks! The physical

Sarah Rainey-Smithback
Feb 82 min read


Nerding Out To Movement
I will always be a nerd at heart, and my venture into fitness has proved no different. Over the last couple of years, I've eagerly consumed articles and books about the fitness industry, marginalized communities and exercise, and studied the body and exercises. And my wonder and awe about what the body can do, and how movement can act as medicine, has only multiplied. And when I get excited about something I learn, I love to share it and spread the joy! I've been known to

Sarah Rainey-Smithback
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Embracing Grace for Yourself This Holiday Season
Don't overstress about missing workouts and extra meals this Holiday season.

Sarah Rainey-Smithback
Nov 22, 20252 min read


Celebrating "No"
My client Belinda* was having a hard time getting into the exercises I had programmed. I had selected several resistance band exercises...

Sarah Rainey-Smithback
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Redefining "Training"
Squats are never a waste of time! "I'm just so frustrated to have to start all over!" Marie had worked hard with me for 2 months in...

Sarah Rainey-Smithback
Jun 30, 20252 min read
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