Helping overachievers with EDS learn to exercise safely so they can decrease pain and feel more in control of their body.
Hi Zebras! I’m Mariah 😊
Zebra Workouts is the result of my personal experience, multiple advanced certifications, and thousands of hours training clients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. After years of 1-on-1 training, I discovered that most people with EDS are dismissively told to “just exercise”, yet most standard exercise programs make their symptoms worse, not better. I wanted to take my experience training people with EDS and make it accessible online. I hope you feel so welcome here and find Zebra Workouts to be helpful wherever you are on your health journey.
Mariah Metzger, MS, CSCS,
ACE-CPT, PN-1, GGS-1
MS, Sports Science & Rehab
Member, EDS Society Provider Directory
Created by Mariah for your specific heath issues
Can be done at home or at a gym (your choice)
Revolve around your schedule
Highly Customized Workouts
Offload the mental labor of what to do, when to do it, and if you are doing it right
Have expert troubleshooting for pain, sickness and issues that pop up
Build confidence in your ability to exercise by learning from a coach who has EDS and really “gets it”
Accountability and Support
Mariah has spent thousands of hours training people with EDS. Here's what a few of them have to say 😊
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I found out I have hEDS in April in 2025 and I was told that exercise what the foundation of getting out of pain. I looked up trainers near me on Ehlers Danlos website and found Mariah on there. So I reached out to see what it looked like to work with her. She was so great about working with my schedule and needs. Mariah also understood all my sets backs because she has EDS herself. So to work with someone that FINALLY understands the chronic nature of hEDS and how it can affect you daily. So if you need focused training for your health story comeback to working out give Mariah a try I promise you won’t regret it!
- Lacey
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I love training with Mariah! She tailors my workouts specifically to my autoimmune condition and her experience with similar health struggles has been literally a godsend. She is extremely encouraging and knowledgeable and I always tell her I learn so much every time I work out with her! I have an intermediate level experience with working out and specifically strength training but she has helped me so much by simple tweaks and modifications that help me push past the barriers of my illness. I definitely recommend for anyone who would like to be challenged by an understanding trainer who listens!
- Chelsea
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Mariah is AMAZING! Of all of the personal trainers with whom I have worked out, she is by far the most knowledgeable and perceptive. She understands the intersection of body, mind and spirit - that all three are equally important in achieving fitness. Plus she's just fun to hang out with. Your workout sessions will fly by!
- Jennifer
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When I shared my goals with Mariah she listened, put a plan in place,, challenged me and helped me achieve more than I ever thought I could!!
- Karin
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Mariah is upbeat and supportive. As someone who hasn’t really exercised consistently I have really appreciated the support and reliability of working with Mariah. I have been able to make sustainable practical changes and I actually look forward to workouts - which is a new feeling for me. 😂
- Shannon
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Mariah is an extremely knowledgeable trainer! As a chronic pain warrior, she understands and adapts exercises to my pain levels. Every person with chronic pain should work with Mariah!
- Dima
Zebra Fit Formula
Helping overachievers with EDS learn to exercise safely so they can decrease pain and feel more in control of their body.
✔ 12-week program with Mariah Metzger, MS, CSCS
✔ Highly customized exercise program
✔ Access to Mariah for support and troubleshooting