Anchor Strength Training & Sports Performance

Helping people make movement and strength training a foundation of daily living

Calling all Warriors

Warrior: war·ri·or/ˈwôrēər/

noun - a brave or experienced soldier or fighter

I call all of my clients warriors, why? They are in it to WIN the battle for a longer, healthier life.

Movement is my MISSION!

I am here to help people of all ages: kids to grandparents and everyone in between.

How much movement do I need?

Adults aged 18–64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or an equivalent combination of moderate - and vigorous-intensity activity. *see WHO link below.

World Health Organization - Physical activity recommendations

How I Can Help You

Personal Training

Working one-on-one with clients allows me to cater a training program precisely to your history, needs and goals. The close interaction also permits me to teach correct exercise technique and progression. Schedules are busy, but not too busy to make movement a priority. I try my best to accommodate a time that works for us to meet. Frequency is different for every client, once a week, twice a week, three times a week, every other day, weekly, every other week, once a month.

I have a private home studio in Clarksburg with everything we need to get you moving and stronger.

Let's talk and see how personal training can fit into your routine.

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Small Group Training

Book a 60 minute small group training class in my home studio. Up to 4 people per session. Packages and drop-ins available.

Class schedule - Book

In-Home Training/ Local Park Training

We can make a space work in your home to train - I can bring my equipment or you can purchase your own. Investing in your own home equipment is a great option in this day and age.

Do you and a few friends want to get a workout in together? Let's get you all moving at someone's house or a local park. I can bring everything we need.

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Workout Programming

Let me send you personalized workouts to help you achieve your goals or just to keep healthy and moving. I will take the guesswork and planning out of your hands. Video demonstrations can also be provided.

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Sports Performance - Strength & Conditioning

Athletes come to me because they want to excel on the playing field. They want to be the fastest, strongest, etc. They want to WIN! These athlete- warriors want to bring their skills to the next level. I tell them in order to be successful it requires a lot of hard work and dedication outside of competition and practice. For these serious warriors I create training programs that will help them reach their greatest potential for their sport. Each sport/ discipline has many areas of focus and intensities that we can work to improve. Strength, speed, endurance, agility, mobility, plyometrics, flexibility, and balance can all be developed when committed to training. Not only will sports performance improve with the extra sweat equity put in but an incredible groundwork will be laid for a lifetime of movement and fitness within the athlete.

Options for your athlete:

- One-on-one training

- Small-group training

- Team training

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COMING SOON... INFRARED SAUNA

Sauna sessions being offered soon. Stay tuned for more details.

Hear what some clients have to say...

Leanne is an outstanding trainer: highly knowledgable, wonderfully supportive and extremely dedicated. She designs training experiences that motivate and challenge - and the results are amazing. Simply put, she's my Yoda and I'm better for it.
De, personal training client

Over the past 6 years I have been the head coach of the Olney Cougars fastpitch travel softball team. We had the pleasure of working with Leanne during our winter training. Leanne has an astute knowledge of strength training. She comes prepared to challenge the athletes both physically and mentally, but does so with such a positive energy and enthusiam that she instills a sense of confidence and excitement for all the athletes she trains. I was also really impressed with the amount of care she has for each and every athlete that she trains.
Al, softball coach

Working with her helped to improve my endurance and strength which helped me in the long-run, allowing me to try-out with more confidence and eventually being chosen to be apart of the varsity field hockey team in my freshman year of high school.
Sarah, high school athlete

Leanne has been instrumental in my strength training and overall wellness. She tailors my workout to your specific needs and goals. I always feel great after our workouts and she always makes it challenging that feels fun.
Khanita, personal training client

Anchor Strength always gives the best workouts without overwhelming your body! The workouts are easily modified so everyone can do them. Going to an Anchor Strength workout is definitely a highlight of my week!
Sydney, highschooler

Leanne has worked with my daughter in regular group workout sessions as well as personalized one-on-one training in preparation for high school try-outs. She is awesome trainer and motivator. She has a special connection with teens, able to bring out the best in them, and shows them through the training sessions that they are stronger than they think which is a HUGE ego boost and self-motivator for the client. I highly recommend Leanne for all your training needs.
Joy, parent

I have been so thankful to train with Anchor Strength because it has caused me to improve and learn so much as an athlete. I have learned so many new ways to workout and strengthen my core. Leanne always helps me and my team feel motivated and excited to workout.
Anna, high school athlete

Anchor Strength is great. Leanne is encouraging and motivating. I never wanted to miss a session because I loved seeing her. Personal touches included prioritizing things I wanted to work on, special motivating notes, and conversations that made me feel awesome. Leanne worked around my schedule to make sure I met my fitness goals. I felt that I could see results in my physique that I was looking for but could not get on my own. She even gave me homework and texted me to see if I did it. The feedback on form taught me to squat lower and deadlift more.
Jen, personal training client

About Me: Leanne O'Connell

What seems like a lifetime of athletics (from youth track to college volleyball) and fitness has developed my passion for bringing it to others. I am a certified personal trainer and a sports performance specialist. My clients ages range from teens to elderly and certain populations dealing with special needs and health concerns. Not to play favorites but...I absolutely love working with teens - introducing them to strength training and conditioning at the same age when I first hit the gym floor myself.

In the coming months, I plan to expand my services to include a certification in nutrition. Have you heard the saying, "you can't out-train a bad diet"? It's true. I believe my clients will be able to achieve their best results when I can also provide them nutritional guidance. - Stay tuned

My husband, four children and I live, attend schools and are active in the Clarksburg, Maryland community.

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