Welcome! A little about me…
Hello! My name is Sarah Zmay. I am a fitness professional based out of San Diego, California.
Bay Area born and raised, my fitness journey started when I was young. I have fond memories as a kid bike riding everywhere with my friends, playing in organized sports, and swimming at the community pool in the summertime. Exercise wasn’t an event, it was just a part of life.
Fast forward a few years, I attended college at the University of California, Santa Cruz where I obtained a degree in Sociology and Politics. While studying here, I was provided the opportunity to be able to try as many fitness classes that could fit in my schedule. All fitness classes didn’t have credit, so they were essentially “free.”
I got a chance to try Pilates, yoga, weight training, surfing, racquetball, ultimate frisbee, slack lining, mountaineering, and I continued playing soccer. It was here I realized I loved movement and learning with my body.
After graduating, I started working for various non profits in the Bay Area. My mental health began to suffer. I was commuting long hours and working long hours. One of the things that kept me grounded during this time was exercise. Yoga in particular helped me decompress, while weight training kept my body strong.
Somewhere along the way, I ended up here in San Diego, where I got certified to teach yoga in 2017.
This ignited a spark in me to learn more about biomechanics, movement, and anatomy which led me to get my personal training certification. I completed an Associates Degree in Exercise Science, along with completing a 6 month hands on personal training internship after I was certified in 2018.
My goal as a yoga teacher and personal trainer is to take a holistic approach to your fitness journey. I take into account the complexities of your life, and implement an individualized plan that will be most sustainable for your future. I don’t promise quick fixes, but rather partner with you to implement habits suited for your goals for the long term. My goal for my clients is for them to not have to need me. I educate all my clients everything I know, so that they can personal train themselves down the road!
