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 with a minor in exercise science. While studying here, I was provided the opportunity to be able to try as many fitness classes that could fit in my schedule. I got a chance to try Pilates, yoga, tai chi, weight training, surfing, racquetball, ultimate frisbee, slack lining, mountaineering, and I continued playing soccer. It was here I realized I loved learning with my body and being in community with others through the shared experience of sport and movement.
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. In June of 2016, I started my journey in the sport of jiu jitsu. This was in a time of major transition for me, and to learn something completely new kept all the upheaval in my life in perspective. I moved to San Diego for a fresh start in 2017, and in that same year decided to sign up for a yoga teaching certification program. In 2018 I was officially certified.
Learning about yoga restoked the flame for my love of the human body and inspired me to learn more about biomechanics, movement, and anatomy. I decided go back to school at San Diego City college in 2018, and there I completed their Certificate in Exercise Science and Personal Training, along with completing a 6 month hands on personal training internship under the supervision of physical therapists, experienced fitness professionals, and registered dieticians.
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!
