Most women have never been shown how to strength train.
Bonnie hadn't either — until she was 54.
A year later: more muscle, lower cholesterol, and no diet overhaul. It starts with a free assessment.
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No commitment. No judgment. No experience needed.
Takes 30 seconds · A coach will reach out to schedule
"I genuinely enjoy coming in for my sessions — not just because of the progress I've made, but because the coaches create such a positive, motivating environment."
Lower cholesterol. More muscle. No diet changes.
More muscle
A real change in body composition from strength training alone — no major diet overhaul.
Better bloodwork
Lower cholesterol and improved health markers. Her doctor noticed at her next checkup.
Loves every session
From nervous beginner to someone who actually looks forward to training every week.
Built for adults who've never had training designed for them
You've never lifted before
Most of our adults started exactly where you are. Every lift is taught from the ground up, in a room where nobody's watching or judging.
You want your health numbers to change
More muscle, less visceral fat, better bloodwork at your next checkup. Strength training moves those markers — Bonnie's doctor noticed hers.
Change your body composition
Lose fat, build muscle, or both. No crash diets, no gimmicks — just progressive training paired with practical guidance.
Get back to your best shape
Maybe it's been years since you trained consistently, or you're coming back from an injury. We meet you where you are and build from there, safely.
What to expect when you start
Free assessment
We look at how you move, your history, and what you want. Nothing heavy, and it's not a sales pitch.
Your program
Built around your assessment — your goals, your body, your schedule. Not a template.
Coached every session
A coach is with you every time, adjusting loads and tracking your progress as you get stronger.
Pro-level standards. Personal-level coaching.
SAPT was founded by Sarah Walls, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Washington Mystics. That standard doesn't stay on the pro sideline — it's the bar for every adult we train. Our NSCA-certified coaches build structured programs that produce results that last.
Head S&C Coach, Washington Mystics (WNBA) · NSCA-CSCS · Coaching in Fairfax since 2007Real results from real people
"I'm a 54-year-old woman, and before joining SAPT just over a year ago, I had never done any kind of weight training in my life. Over the past year, I've seen a noticeable increase in muscle mass, a decrease in visceral fat, and improvements in my blood work — including lower cholesterol levels."
"I've been training with SAPT for two months now, and the experience has been phenomenal. The coaches demonstrate incredible professionalism and genuine care, and I've seen solid gains in strength, movement quality, and overall fitness in a surprisingly short time."
Find out what your body is capable of.
Book a free assessment — no commitment, no judgment.
Book my free assessmentSAPT Strength & Performance Training · 3170 Draper Drive, Unit 9, Fairfax, VA 22031
(828) 949-1525 · info@saptstrength.com