I help you find the joy in doing hard things. Personalized workout sessions tailored to your fitness goals so you can size down in jeans or easily climb mountains with your family.
I believe every woman over 30 should lift heavy things. With a background in education and performance art, I became a Certified Personal Trainer to help women build strength so they can fit into last year’s jeans, start running again, join a sports league, or keep up with their kids. I offer in-person training and customized programs to help you stay strong, confident, and most importantly consistent.
HOWDY! I'M MACKLEN
PERSONAL TRAINING IS FOR YOU IF
You are new to working with weights
You crave structure and accountability
You're ready to level up a new fitness skill
The gym & equipment intimidates you but you're ready to face it
Jill C
This is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself! I feel more confident. I know what I can/can't do in a group class. I just tried on dresses for the weddings I’m attending this year – I went down 1-2 sizes! Noticed my waist is snatched and my obliques and shoulders are changing. At a party recently my friend said I’m looking really fit! When I was sleeping on my side, my hand brushed against my own bicep and I surprised myself…the muscles are bigger.
Sierra
Macklen is incredible. She’s fun, funny, knowledgeable, curious and inspiring. She has a unique way of pushing me while holding my hand, ensuring my own empowerment of my fitness journey while being there every step of the way. I’ve never been this consistent with my workouts or so focused on hitting goals. Thank you Macklen!
Sabine
Our weekly sessions are intense, but we also have a lot of fun. Macklen takes the time to listen to what's going on with me physically as well as whatever thoughts or feelings might be accompanying my progress. Am always looking forward to our next session and feel like I now have the tools to navigate my way through the gym, plus the motivation to do workouts on my own.
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![Been leaning into the habit of running lately. Becoming friends with it.
Which means showing up for it, for myself, for the relationship of me + running.
If I want to “get better at running” or be more of “a runner” then I need to invest the time. A lot of time.
And there are days when I don’t want to.
More than you might think 😉
But I like it (running). It gives me energy, sparks my curiosity and my competitive side.
Plus it gets me outside on adventures.
And bonus!! My heart likes it. My brain is challenged by it. And my tissues are adapting to it (slowly, but surely🤞🏼)
On today’s run…I was thinking about how important it is for our brains to show up and do hard things. It’s what moves us forward.
Heard something recently about the Anterior Cingulate Cortex — basically the part of the brain linked to persistence [like “grit”…Sounded interesting. Want to learn more]
Not only in exercise but in relationships like with your partner or your family. Gotta get thru the hard stuff to grow and become the deeper more known side of your future self.
That’s all I got for now.
It’s time for a shower, lunch and a Strong Club admin computer session 💻
Peace!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/669606702_18574717609019956_5744075754212588092_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=T_ULZFSVxl0Q7kNvwGc99R4&_nc_oc=AdpxfsyE6gwa1fEfqj_ILNf_JMTDoVesRz9xwV4S3DHLr5TKjF1NMsx3vEF4nDJnrIk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0xlO4PUw6COU7_sneALk_Q&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFoUWKnbYe_lAkt0LiMFJ2e0vEuAzhQ4Fi87IFirRxIt9VvCi57cjVX__Fmm46UuteNxnk-by7-&oh=00_Af0llKor8kEpO7GHrjZLO_9Rds2BOpwA4_mYG_dm7GL7cA&oe=69DD80D9)
![I teach this class inside Movement for Life (Hedy’s membership @hedyalicia ) ✨
Online, from home, minimal equipment.
We start with dancing, warm up in the chair, then do a full body class.
That day was: hamstrings, deadlifts and shoulder raises.
Students come with a wide range of abilities. Everyone meet themselves where they are — and get the benefits of exercise.
I demo the whole time so it’s easy to follow and adjust.
If you’re looking for something like this [or know a loved one who could benefit], Hedy’s got a cool thing going on. Xo](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/656087317_932190609689306_1695006857064717938_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=9mhF4LjY-UQQ7kNvwGh1xAo&_nc_oc=Ado669Fovqq4Sh3_JoiHTAnRZeoWdSskPwwl8_o9yjZyDy_CP47cjW7w_WzNEOODDMU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0xlO4PUw6COU7_sneALk_Q&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFqwKd9nbhEUXE2w5-m7Oq9EXw1guNKDdOWkaJOgG2FfksMHz9L3TXkdonQeKGNH_SmgzIaChoz&oh=00_Af39qRORxPD02w5K1rMmMuR7z_HFW2IfCZOW4YMR93rlpA&oe=69DD6A44)
![Because you are someone who __[runs, lifts, workout out, etc]___.](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/657592646_1299996965333170_1962996228287442799_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=vsQ_4-PCktYQ7kNvwGdwuq6&_nc_oc=AdpbSA8QzsoqlS3niHc7yVoC8Zgn31eP4PAB9EQ3WL0PZNKBSOj7KPvvhs8T-3avLFU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0xlO4PUw6COU7_sneALk_Q&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHKyHSeMxDaaTjNXwUH2a4FLshCRJg4Lkm-EPTmun8QvhdF9Urqk4SueXIK76YwBMVAZLI2itDq&oh=00_Af3sWDRYthhDKmo8vxhYORMRcjini8UGTPRHgpoYWMxoJA&oe=69DD9639)
![Who else grew up on this album? 🤍 … and pranced around in the woods sniffing out signs of spring? [aka core memories]](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/657772569_4413847125540843_6081803895768257162_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=N4TTrAC7QwYQ7kNvwEAanyt&_nc_oc=AdqHCU-QOeLwr9JZyCdT7CdL_W_hbDjQvanDi1niM0cYNzOPEeY2csH3PMv_blRopSU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0xlO4PUw6COU7_sneALk_Q&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEQQuzlcIW6S50hU8xRipcD6i1z0MK-t7YALaS-_TIX__RobmgcTT7OhhtvWR95ANtOAm0ZFT_k&oh=00_Af2p6zsiwMxbX2e_mvZA6fIIXQRwnDpKDStBgF4twxvmng&oe=69DD9463)
![We measure to understand. It is NOT a punishment.
My clients do progress pics, measurements, gather data points.
This stuff is feedback.
And when you know how to use the data
[not just endlessly collect it 😬]
that becomes really empowering.
Data points are built inside the Trailhead Strong Challenge, for those that choose.
For my peeps who lean into it?
Things start to click.
I’m even revisiting this myself right now.
By paying closer attention to nutrition. I’m considering tracking macros again to see what’s actually going on.
Not forever, ya know?
Just long enough to learn something and see what dials might make sense to adjust. Stay tuned.](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/656189421_2459458707863589_1405667367076363579_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8u1UDR6yRiEQ7kNvwEJ7bHy&_nc_oc=AdqvR5DHKYVv8EGkRsgsh_qMhjfKqdYS-i0Jy4NuHme2Gnl_TtnTfQX6IjVY0tWDnCk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0xlO4PUw6COU7_sneALk_Q&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEeE4hEzap0z6PNeoFgco8kuzHbpThzz0BHb3Tjh2r6NLGcJGEiFHcegQpOADUndfB43Zq_VKR-&oh=00_Af0biTt5qaHhjCHlxNFOpzDC7LZr1HrxqvnRErSsFKflHA&oe=69DD66E6)
![Doors close Sunday, March 15.
Reply “TRAILHEAD” to join us.
I only run challenges 2-3x a year.
You can want stronger legs AND care about how they look. I sure do.
But if all you do is chase the mirror stuff, we kinda miss out on the goodie good stuff (the stuff you probably take for granted until it’s gone).
Strong legs like:
✨ hiking trails without screaming knees
✨ biking across the city without getting gassed tf out
✨ scrambling up rocks just cuz
✨ trying ridiculous pistol squats on top of all the big rocks
✨ saying yes to a backpacking adventure knowing you won’t wreck your [______].
Cellulite and capability can live in the same body.
Perfect is OUT.
Capable bodies are IN.
We start March 16.
28-days of workout consistency. Short circuits. A crew of virtual workout buddies in the app. Let’s go y’all.](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/652775996_18568045603019956_3794869993577530015_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=f5e7ze4zJG4Q7kNvwF1R1i8&_nc_oc=AdrkfTs-wdlSNcK2FXOUp9Ka4xIMttQa-A6g1ufBcpCYAUukn7HsJCdO_16UL82KtLo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0xlO4PUw6COU7_sneALk_Q&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFUGPQLYBjXNoWG3qC5IGplpii7L5ZQ8tmJUZB_mWqFhWIhbYK1O0gszsdRKWDyqUznjWi21iiu&oh=00_Af34a4SQWGHyrjpj8F8f9VQcdrMey8gH1L6sfmsJ1z4ZDw&oe=69DD7DC0)
