Sarah McDonald
HYROX and hybrid athlete coach in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $95 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Men, Women and Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HYROX Academy certified performance coach |
| Practice | Focused Gainz Fitness |
Sarah McDonald is a performance coach who trains HYROX and hybrid athletes in Massachusetts. She founded Focused Gainz Fitness, an official HYROX training center near Boston. She is a hybrid athlete herself and holds a HYROX Academy performance coach certification. Her facility offers hybrid training seven days a week, personal training, group classes, online training and meal prep for men and women.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah helps people train for HYROX races and build both strength and endurance. Her facility also supports clients with personal training and meal prep.
- Preparing for HYROX races
- Building strength and endurance together
- Hybrid training for athletes of all levels
- Personal training sessions
- Weekly meal prep
- Group fitness classes
- Online training
Who Sarah works with
Sarah trains men and women at all fitness levels. Her focus is HYROX and hybrid athletes, who combine running with functional strength work. Beginners can try a first class free and tour the space.
How Sarah works
Training at Focused Gainz is built around the HYROX format. HYROX is a race with eight 1 km runs, each followed by a workout station. Certified HYROX performance coaches lead hybrid training seven days a week. Clients can join group classes, book personal training, or train online. A meal prep service is also available, with an order deadline every Saturday.
Background and qualifications
Sarah McDonald is a Massachusetts based hybrid athlete and coach. She holds a HYROX Academy performance coach certification. She founded Focused Gainz Fitness, a training facility focused on HYROX in the Boston area. The facility is an official HYROX training center and is staffed by certified HYROX performance coaches. It also offers meal prep, monthly memberships and energy healing.
Sarah McDonald pricing
Programs and services
- Free first class and space tour
- Hybrid HYROX group classes
- Personal training
- Online training
- Monthly memberships
- Weekly meal prep
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The CoachVouch take
Sarah founded an official HYROX training center and is a certified HYROX Academy performance coach.
Best for athletes who want to train for HYROX and build strength and endurance together.
Common questions
How much does Sarah McDonald charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $95 to $175 an hour. Message Sarah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sarah McDonald help with?
Sarah McDonald helps with preparing for HYROX races, building strength and endurance together, hybrid training for athletes of all levels and personal training sessions.
Does Sarah McDonald coach online?
Sarah is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Sarah McDonald certified?
Sarah McDonald lists: HYROX Academy certified performance coach.
Can beginners train with Sarah McDonald?
Yes. Her HYROX training is built for all levels. New clients can try a first class free and tour the space.
How do I contact Sarah McDonald?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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