Stacey Schaedler Strength

Stacey is the best trainer I’ve ever worked with. She’s not just making you work hard — she’s making you work smart. Her plans are personalized to your weaknesses and strengths. She motivates you to do your best. Each week, she pushes you to lift a little more, or make the moves a little bit harder. I highly recommend her small group training. Paired with her larger group classes, I feel stronger and better than ever. I’m so glad I found her randomly on Unilocal

I honestly don’t know where to begin when it comes to my experience with Stacey. I started on this journey in preparation for my upcoming wedding. Fast forward five months and I’m realizing its become so, so much more than that. This is now for me, for my life, and not just for my wedding. Stacey taught me that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t black and white, there’s no right and wrong, there’s no magic equation to make those extra pounds come off. She taught me that it’s all about 80/​20, it’s okay to enjoy a piece of chocolate every once in awhile, and most of all that slow progress is still progress.
My body has changed in a way that I’ve never imagined. Yes, I log my food everyday and yes I still overthink what I’m eating sometimes but the bottom line is — IT’S ALL ABOUT FOOD. Don’t get me wrong, I feel stronger from my strength training with Stacey but those training sessions would mean nothing if I wasn’t fueling my body with the right food. Before Stacey I was eating all wrong. I may have only been eating 1200 calories but it was 1200 calories of the wrong thing (i.e. — 80g of fat, 150g of carbs, and 50g of protein — LIKE WHAT!!!). Stacey had me eating 300 MORE calories than I was prior to, and shifting my macros significantly to fit my goals. LIFE CHANGING. Also, before Stacey I thought cardio was the key to weight loss. HAHA I was wrong… I rarely do cardio now and when I do it’s at Barry’s Bootcamp in combination with strength training. Thanks to Stacey, I’m able to get on the treadmill and run without feeling tired simply because I’m stronger and my body is fueled with the right food and nutrients.
People ask me if I will stop living this way post wedding… my answer is — HELL NO. I’m no longer doing this to lose the pounds, I started this journey fluctuating between 135 – 137 pounds…5 months in, I am fluctuating between 122 – 123 pounds… this is still mind boggling for me. I’ve hit a weight that I never thought I’d get back to at this age but happily I have! I now feel stronger, happier, 10x more energized. This is a lifestyle change that I will continue for as long as I physically can. I wouldn’t have this mindset if it weren’t for Stacey. She pushes me in a way no one has before, she believes in me and she wants the best for me. It’s such a great feeling to love your trainer and actually ENJOY working out.
Stacey, thank you for teaching me how to live a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. Your passion, dedication and overall love for your clients is so admirable. :)

Stacey’s mission in life is to help others feel incredible. She really commits to helping each one of her clients find their own magical balance of health, so we are all comfortable moving and shaking in our own skin. Stacey and I have worked together to revamp my diet so I can eat the kinds of foods I like, but still meet the macronutrient targets that my body needs. She has also helped me really embrace the «less is more» mantra of fitness. In fact, after six months of working out with Stacey (and zero time in the saddle), I CRUSHED my first Flywheel class, flying on torque of 41 when previously torque of 39 would kill me! And of course, I’ve seen improvements in my body — in fact, I’ve grown an inch taller thanks to all the core strengthening work Stacey’s given me! Perhaps most importantly, Stacey creates an amazingly welcoming and accepting environment in her studio and a supportive community among her clients. We cheer each other on to lift heavier, go harder, and accomplish more. Even with 8 feet of snow outside, 0 degree temps, and the darkest February mornings, I actually look forward to my 7AM training sessions!

As a longtime South Boston Yoga studio member, I knew about Stacey’s classes but was always too intimidated to join. On the recommendation of a coworker, however, I signed up for semiprivate classes with Stacey and I’ve never looked back. I didn’t walk into her class with any injuries or special needs; I just wasn’t educated about how to incorporate strength into my fitness routine. Thanks to Stacey I’ve learned so much about my body and how to strength train based on my needs and abilities.
About six months after I started working out with Stacey, I got pregnant. Stacey was one of the first people I told and she immediately tailored my workouts so that I wouldn’t put too much stress on my body, but also so that I could maintain a level of fitness as I got further along, and so that I could bounce back post-​pregnancy. She sends me videos and tips throughout the week and comes to class with different ideas for how to work every week. Because of her work ethic and her attitude toward her clients and her job, I look forward to getting out of bed at 5:30 in the morning every week to train with Stacey!

I have been working out with Stacey for about 2 years. I first met Stacey when taking her core strength class. I appreciated her instruction, style and technique in class and moved on to 1:1 sessions with her. I am in my mid 40s and I travel for work approximately 75% of the time so staying on a consistent workout schedule is difficult. The program Stacey has developed for me has actually made it possible for me to work out less. Now I work out 3 — 4 days a week and by training more efficiently and using heavier weights and kettlebells, I am in better shape. Another important concept that Stacey focuses on and helped me understand is the importance of body awareness. Understanding how each side can be different and what to focus on to get the most out of your work out, like understanding where you should feel it in your butt to get the most out of those squats! You are wasting a lot of time if you are not doing it properly with good form, which is the other interesting thing about Stacey’s training… there are no mirrors in the studio yet I’ve learned more from her about proper technique and form.
I’m working out less and I look better — thanks Stacey!

I worked out with Stacey this morning at 6am. Foam rolling, quad stretches, dynamic stretches, and then intense kettlebell work, ending with a ropes + mountain climber finisher. I left the workout ready to take on Monday, feeling strong and confident. It’s how I always feel after a workout with Stacey.
To say she’s a rockstar doesn’t cut it. She’s a life changer. I met Stacey at South Boston Yoga last October. I had to go to PT for my IT bands — too much running, not enough stretching, + not really understanding my body landed me in pain that left me unable to run even 1 mile. PT was working, but I knew that something needed to change with my workout to help me get stronger.
I started working out with Stacey 2 mornings/​week. She helped me strengthen the muscles that I wasn’t using when I ran (GLUTES) and also introduced me to kettlebells. She helped me get my body aligned (posture) and also helped me realize (full-​heartedly) that LESS IS MORE. No more crazy, unrealistic self-​challenges, no more overkill-​not paying attention to my body workouts. She also helped me set and reach personal goals — and she continues to teach me the importance of self-​discipline + delayed gratification.
Stacey just gets it. Her passion and commitment to helping her clients become the best version of themselves are infectious. The community of athletes working with Stacey are even more reason to work with her. They add so much positivity to the mix. I love the people in my group workouts — they motivate me to work hard and be my best.
I recommend Stacey for anyone looking to get seriously STRONG.

I found Stacey in Dec 2011. During the initial consultation, I was impressed with her thorough line of questioning and her philosophy about working out. Since then, I haven’t been disappointed. She is obsessed with form and targeting a person’s weak areas to improve overall fitness. When I initially showed up, my goals were to lean up, improve my strength and reduce some pain I had in my back. She put me through an initial assessment to determine my balance and flexibility levels, as well as some basic strength. She pinpointed my weak areas and why I was having some pain and gave me corrective exercises, which I did about 5 times per week. Then, once per week, she ran me through progressively harder and harder moves that targeted my weak spots. I’m a vegetarian and one thing she told me in the beginning was that I needed to eat more protein. Eating too many carbs was giving me a poochy tummy! So I started drinking protein drinks and focusing more on eating healthy fats and more protein from Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, egg whites, etc. That has made a huge difference and flattened my stomach.
For the first 6 months, I did one-​on-​one sessions with her once per week, and have recently moved into a once-​per-​week group class, which is wonderful. She also teaches a fantastic core stability class that you can try for free.
And just know that with Stacey, you will not be working on advanced kettle bell moves on day one or even day five or day 10. Form and ability are a priority for her; she will not risk you doing a move wrong and hurt yourself. She starts you out slowly with moves that will have you sweating like mad even if the moves themselves don’t seem crazy tough. But stick with it. Once you reach a particular fitness level, she will having you doing Turkish Getups and other kettle bell moves that bust your butt. And more than that, you will have balanced strength and flexibility and superior form.
I have recommended Stacey to all of my friends and would give her 10 stars if Unilocal allowed!

I entered Stacey’s lair a cripple, or nearly so, in terms of my range of motion around my shoulders. Lots of pain when trying to do the simplest of things, like closing a car trunk, or reaching behind drivers seat for something in back, and very many non-​driving related tasks too.
Plus I was signed up to run my first Tough Mudder within a few months, and if you’ve haven’t heard of it, it’s a 12 mile obstacle course that puts tremendous strength, flexibility and endurance demands on all parts of your body.
Long story short: Stacey put me through a battery of diagnostics, isolated the issues, and got to work … or you could say put me to work.
And work it did. I made it through the Mudder no problem at age 49 and completed an obstacle called the Funky Monkey which is massively shoulder strength oriented … 50 feet or so of inclining and declining, greased and sometimes spinning monkey bars above a pit of freezing water that comes late in the course when you’re already exhausted. I made it all the way across and didn’t notice many others who did.
Today I continue to do the custom moves Stacey designed for me, and continue to experience the benefits. Went to my first group yoga class with her this past weekend and got my ass kicked. And my abs and hamstrings.
Get the picture? If you want to make progress, go see this woman stat !
Plus bonus: Stacey is fun, funny, and friendly. And super tough.

As a college athlete, I’ve worked with numerous trainers and fitness professionals. After graduation, I figured that I had enough knowledge to guide myself through workouts to achieve the results I wanted, but over time, I became increasingly frustrated with my inability to maintain consistency. I initially turned to Stacey to help me create a routine and establish an eating plan, but I got so much more than I could have imagined.
Stacey made me realize that I was going through the motions and because I was able to keep in shape, I never questioned my routine. Instead of jumping right into the weight room, she took me through a set of corrective exercises that were designed to undo all of the imbalances that my body had accumulated over time that were beginning to cause me pain. After she pinpointed where I was misaligned, she customized my workouts to not only achieve my personal goals of looking lean and gaining muscle, but reeducated my body to function at its highest level.
Based on my collegiate experience, I wasn’t sure that I would find someone who could really challenge and push me, but after only a few weeks, Stacey took my physical fitness to the next level, both inside and outside of the gym. Not only do I look and feel noticeably stronger, but I wake up with more energy and have improved my eating and sleeping habits by understanding what my body needs. I would recommend Stacey to anyone.

I have come to know Stacey over six months. I started by taking taking her core stability class on Sundays and then moved on to take group training with her. Stacey is well informed on body mechanics. She knows exactly when your core isn’t «firing» or your glutes are not firing and she goes for them. I was not able to complete my group fitness program with Stacey because I was suffering from severe headaches so I did not benefit from the change in body mechanics and fitness that Stacey could have provided through her instruction.
The potential client should know that Stacey is all about form and she is a stickler for it. She is no-​nonsense so do not bring your excuses. I absolutely adore her kettle bells technique and I would drop by just to take those classes.
Stacey walks the walk. The person who decides to commit to her as an instructor should be interested in not primarily weight loss but better body mechanics and form.

I first met Stacey a few years ago when I was doing Kettlebell training. After one workout I knew she was far different than any other trainer I have worked with in the past. Her lifestyle mirrors the message she is trying to get out there and I find that alone to be something that motivates me. She’s extremely knowledgeable with both fitness and nutrition and she will get you thinking about the mechanics of your body in ways that will allow your body to work for you more efficiently and effectively. I also want to mention her incredible insight/​knowledge with regards to food sensitivities and how they may be sabotaging your overall fitness goals. I’ve followed her over the course of the last few years and have seen how she has grown and evolved and I find her style to be progressive. I’ve had my share of personal trainers and none of them stand out to me like Stacey does. I recently restarted my training with Stacey a couple of months ago and couldn’t be happier. She assessed how and where my body was/​is misaligned and through her careful training I’m working to correct the misalignment while also building my strength (the goal here is correct where you are misaligned and your body will work harder for you with less effort). In the beginning it felt slow because I had to throw out my old way of thinking so that Stacey could retrain my body (ie. crawl before you can walk) but now I’m seeing how all that was necessary. Even though I already find Stacey to be the best I have ever encountered, she continuously strives to learn/​grow/​improve and she genuinely cares about improving the lives of her clients. Even after your hour is up with her she will walk away thinking about you and your goals so that she can better help you the next time you see her.

This woman really knows what she is talking about. I am a trainer in the boston area. I came to Stacey for help with stability (aka core strength), nutrition, and an overall jump start to a better fitness level. Not only is Stacey no-​nonsense, she is well-​informed, smart as a whip and she pushes you to think about your body mechanics as well as how you look on the outside. Never before have I trained with someone so dedicated, down to earth and on the right track. I highly recommend Stacey to everyone.

Stacey is fantastic. She has completely transformed the way I look at exercising. She pushes you to think about every aspect of your body and how your workouts are affecting you.
I would recommend Stacey to anyone looking for a trainer to help motivate you to get in shape, stay in shape or just get a better understanding for what your body needs to keep you in the best shape you can be in.