Sara Ard, IFBB Figure Pro and two-time Olympian, founded Strive Elite Fitness, LLC, a personal training and wellness center on the third floor of 2949 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach, 92109. Ard holds NASM certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Exercise Specialist, along with an ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist credential. She earned a B.S. in Sport and Recreation Management and a second B.S. in Business Management, giving her team a detailed approach to customized meal plans and contest-prep programming. Strive caters to NPC, IFBB, and OCB competitors as well as lifestyle clients, and members who balance strength training with flexibility often pair sessions here with classes at Reach Yoga; Yoga and Wellness Studio in Pacific Beach a few blocks away. The studio offers one-on-one personal training, online coaching, posing instruction, and nutritional plans adjusted through weekly check-ins. The short walk down Garnet to The Fishery is a popular post-session stop for high-protein takeout among members tracking their macros. Google reviewers consistently highlight coach Chris for his attentive meal and workout programming that adapts as clients progress. The business identifies as both veteran-owned and women-owned, and it holds a perfect 5.0 Google rating across 43 reviews.