Frequently asked questions

Mostly busy women who want to get stronger, lose fat or finally feel confident in the gym without living on chicken and rice. That said, Carissa coaches anyone who is ready to show up consistently. Beginners are very welcome.

Everything runs through the Trainerize app. You get your workouts, habits, check-in form and messaging in one place, and MyFitnessPal syncs your food log to it. Carissa reviews your week, adjusts your plan and answers your questions, so you always know exactly what to do next.

No. Programs are written for the equipment you have, whether that is a full gym, a pair of dumbbells at home or bands while you travel. Tell Carissa what you have access to in your questionnaire.

You will get a personal Trainerize invite by email within one business day. Download the app, complete your questionnaire, connect MyFitnessPal, and your first program lands in the app shortly after. The Welcome Packet walks you through every step.

Within 24 hours (usually sooner) Monday through Friday. Weekends are for recharging, so anything sent after Friday's workday gets a reply on Monday.

Once a week, by 9am Pacific on your check-in day, you upload progress photos and complete a short check-in form in Trainerize. Carissa reviews your week, your weight trend and your food, then adjusts training or macros as needed.

Yes, please do. Send up to 3 videos per training session per day whenever you want feedback, and Carissa will review your technique and cue you.

Most clients track macros in MyFitnessPal because it is the most accurate way to see what is working. If tracking is not for you, Carissa can build a meal plan instead. Either way the goal is consistency, not perfection.

No. Carissa's approach is protein + carb + healthy fat at every meal, plus daily fruit and veg. You will learn to build balanced plates, eat out, have a drink on occasion and still hit your goals.

Every term is the same complete program. It is $200 for one month, $550 for three months, $1,000 for six months and $2,200 for twelve months. Longer terms cost less per month.

Payments run through Stripe and you can use any major card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You can pay a term in full, choose the monthly subscription, or split the 1-month and 3-month terms into weekly or bi-weekly installments. The monthly subscription renews every 30 days until you cancel.

Yes. Message Carissa in Trainerize before your term ends and she will roll you into a longer commitment, or move you to the monthly subscription if you prefer flexibility.

Because programs are written personally for you as soon as you join, coaching fees are non-refundable once your plan has been delivered. If something is not working, message Carissa first. She would much rather fix it.

The Trainerize and MyFitnessPal apps, a body-weight scale for morning weigh-ins, a food scale for portions and your phone or a watch to track daily steps.