How it works
Simple to start. Built to stick.
Here is exactly what happens after you apply, what you’ll need, and how Carissa keeps you accountable without making it a second job.
Next steps
let’s get you set up
- 1
Apply and choose your plan
Five minutes, no commitment. Carissa reviews your goals and replies within one business day. When you’re ready, pick a plan and check out securely through Stripe. - 2
Download the Trainerize app
Your home base for workouts, habits and messaging. Log in using the personal invite link emailed to you. - 3
Complete your questionnaire in Trainerize
Schedule, equipment, injuries, food preferences, the lot. This tells Carissa how to build your plan around you. - 4
Download MyFitnessPal and sync it
Your food log flows straight into Trainerize. New to MyFitnessPal? There’s a video walkthrough waiting in your Welcome Packet. - 5
Train, check in, repeat
Follow your program, hit your habits, send form videos when you want eyes on a lift, and check in weekly with progress photos. Carissa adjusts as you go.
Tools you’ll need
have these ready to get the most from the program
Trainerize app
Workouts, habits, check-ins and messaging.
MyFitnessPal app
For tracking your food, synced to Trainerize.
Body-weight scale
For your daily morning weigh-in.
Food scale
For accurate portions when you track your food.
A step tracker
Your phone or a smartwatch works perfectly.
What we expect
how we’ll hold you accountable, and help you win
Results come from consistency. Here’s what we’ll hold you accountable for: small daily and weekly actions that add up.
Daily
- Bring a positive attitude
- Communicate any challenges early
- Weigh in each morning
- Track food accurately, or follow your meal plan
- Complete your workouts to the best of your ability
- Complete your assigned habits in Trainerize
- Practice a little daily self-care
Weekly
- Complete your weekly check-in on time
- Take your progress photos
- Book a 1-on-1 call if you need one
- Send form videos if you need feedback
You don’t have to be perfect. Just show up consistently. We’ve got the rest.
Communication & privacy
how we stay in touch, and how we protect you
Everything happens in Trainerize
All coaching communication runs through the app, not text or Instagram, so nothing you send ever gets lost and your info stays in one place.
Replies within 24 hours on weekdays
Message anytime. You’ll hear back within a day, usually sooner, Monday through Friday.
Weekends are for recharging
Anything sent after Friday’s workday gets a reply on Monday, so Carissa comes back fresh for you.
Your program is yours alone
The plans and protocols are personalized for you and meant for you only. Please don’t share them.
Stronger. Confident. Empowered.
Ready to feel stronger, confident and empowered?
Apply in under five minutes. Carissa reads every application herself and replies within one business day.