Everyone needs to start somewhere. This program was built for the person needing to take the first step. Whether you’re post-injury, felt too intimidated, or life has simply derailed your fitness journey, MINIMAL GEAR ONRAMP is for the individual in need of that extra push  outside of their comfort zone. This two-week, three-day a week program helps [re]build fundamental movements with extra coaching to ensure proper form so you feel confident and controlled while establishing a strong  foundation.   

MINIMAL GEAR ONRAMP doesn’t require much more than your commitment, a set of dumbbells, a stable step and a glute band. Trainer Sarah Maschino works alongside you for a one-on-one personal training MTNTOUGH experience. Throughout the 30-minute workout, Sarah will explain the whys behind each exercise and model proper form so you can master the basics like squats, lunges, hip hinges and push-ups – all movement patterns that are used across the MTNTOUGH platform as well as in your daily life.

[Re]building strength and endurance is not beyond anyone's reach.  In MINIMAL GEAR ONRAMP, Sarah leads you through strategically designed workouts at an attainable pace, allowing you to follow along at your own tempo. She always begins with dynamic stretching and leads you through effective, compound movements  that all athletes need– no matter their fitness level – to achieve a healthy foundation. 

Whether your break was due to injury or simply a busy lifestyle, MINIMAL GEAR ONRAMP aims to provide the first step to revamping your fitness fundamentals – to keep you healthy and injury-free. 

You got this.  Let’s dive in.

A Division-1-soccer-player-turned-personal-trainer, Sarah knows a thing or two about what it takes to get stronger and become a better athlete. It’s all part of the training process – and one she is passionate about. When the Tennessee native isn’t crushing life in the mountains, she’s busy fostering mental toughness for all levels (from beginner to elite) by creating workouts intended to push you to your limits – physically and mentally – and make you stronger inside and out.

“Fitness should be treated as a means to conquer all of your passions — whether it be recreational, professional, spiritual, or your relationships,” says Sarah, who is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has certificates in Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement. 

“We can build our bodies and minds to gain confidence and toughness for any endeavor we choose!  But we have to take the first step. Even if we need our hand held a bit.”