Client Testimonials
If you know me, you know that I love
what I do. My dedication to the happiness and success
of my clients is more important to me than anything. Without
your successes, I cannot be successful. I am grateful
for all the kind words I have received over the years, and look
forward to helping all of my clients, new and old. Word
of mouth referrals are always so important to me, so I
cannot express how important it is for me to see and experience
the achievements of those I work with.
Please take a moment to review the
testimonials below, and if you'd like to write in with any questions,
comments or even a testimonial of your own, please don't hesitate
to
contact me.
| My wife and I have
been seeing Maria for a short 9 weeks and can't
believe the results we have experienced! Before
starting to workout with Maria, I (Marc) had
been diagnosed with High Blood pressure and
was having chronic back pain. The combination
of nutrition and exercise have lowered my blood
pressure to "excellent" range and I'm no longer
having the back pain that had plagued me for
months.
The cost of her services has been well
worth the health benefits we have experienced.
We have enjoyed Maria's professional approach
and encouraging ways! Thanks Maria. You're the
best!
-Marc and Sallie, ages 52
NOTES FROM MARIA:
In 9 weeks, Marc lost 11 pounds, 9 inches and
7% body fat. Before working with me, his blood
pressure averaged 158/94. With exercise and
my recommended eating plan it is now 119/59
without medication. Sallie lost 6.8
pounds, 6 inches and 3% body fat. And can
fit into the sexy little black dress she
didn’t think she’d ever get into again!
I'm proud of both of you! |
Personal Trainer
Extraordinaire! I truly thought I had
a grasp on how to weight train, eat right
and maintain my weight. As it turns
out, I was so far behind the times in terms
of fitness, diet and nutrition.
I was overexerting myself, my workouts
were ineffective, I was suffering one injury
after another and as far as my diet was
concerned, FORGET ABOUT IT! Maria's training
routines and nutritional guidance have
literally changed my life! I tried other
personal trainers on the Sammamish Plateau,
around Bellevue and the entire eastside.
Let me tell you, there is NOBODY as professional,
as thorough and as knowledgeable as Maria Faires.
Until you see Maria, I'd bet anything you aren't
training properly and you are not maximizing
your potential. Rather than going on with
all the accolades, because Maria's training
routines are by far like nothing I've experienced,
let me give you results: I dropped 30
pounds in less than 3 months, I'm hiking on
trails I couldn't even fathom hiking
before and I'm doing it without gasping for
air like it was my last breath. I've lost
weight, I've lost inches, my cardiovascular
health has improved, I've gained endurance
and as for my strength, I don't know where to
even begin. Personal training is not a
job or just a skill; It's a true art. And as
far as I'm concerned, Maria is Picasso!
I was throwing my money away on other trainers
and then I found Maria. Think they're all the
same? Think again! Maria is like
no other, and I'll be singing her praises all
the way up Mt. Rainier this summer! Thank
you Maria! I cannot say it enough so THANK
YOU!
-E.S., Kirkland, WA |
 I
am an avid cyclist and have ridden many miles
in the US and the European Alps and Pyrenees for
the past thirteen years. I was experiencing severe
back pain and sought out Maria as a trainer
because I was impressed with her extensive clinical
credentials and her appearance.
When we began she did a thorough assessment and
she said my lower body was strong from cycling,
but I seriously needed to work on my upper body
and needed to strengthen my core.
The back pain I was experiencing before meeting
with her was gone in a few days after starting the
workouts and has never returned. I have been training
with Maria twice a week for almost 5 years year
now and due to her workout regimen, I have had the
strongest cycling seasons ever. I have lost weight,
and my upper body and core are
the strongest they have ever been. Maria has been
with me to the summits of Mt. St. Helens, Mt.
Adams and Mt. Rainier.
Maria is always energetic, upbeat and always has
the latest news and information to keep her people
in the best shape physically and nutritionally.
Due to the fact that she is constantly researching
topics, she puts together the most interesting
workouts of anyone I have ever worked out with.
I am so impressed with Maria’s training routines.
-Marcia R |
I have been talking up
Maria’s services because I have been impressed with
her approach, and the job that she has done.
The dual ACE Trainer
/ RD certification
is really a tremendous benefit for anyone embarking
on a lifestyle change / life fitness program.
She has done a great job of setting up a balanced
program that is forcing me to work neglected /
undertrained muscles. If the newfound soreness
is any indication, my workout is targeting muscles
in the upper back that have been neglected, and
I am excited about the process. I am also very happy
that I am able to work out without wrist
pain.
Now it’s up to me to use the muscles that Muhammad
Ali said were the most important and push myself
away from the table....
If you ever need a reference, please feel free to
forward my contact info.
Thanks! - Mike M |
Maria is the best
trainer around! She is motivational, fun and
full of current information on nutrition and
exercise. My body at 56 is in better shape than
when I was 26! I’ve been with her for four years
and plan to stick with her until I’m at least 100.
Chelle W. - age 56 |
| This week I received
recognition from my employer for another calendar
year of perfect attendance. Much of the credit belongs
to Maria for her excellent efforts of educating
me about nutrition and exercise. Her attention and
encouragement have been very helpful. I really admire
her caring nature, and feel I have benefited greatly
from her advice.” –Jim B |
Maria-
Your email made me smile. I just read it, sighed,
and I felt my shoulders relax. You are so kind
to offer to be there for me. I'm getting so
much more out of you as a "trainer" than I could
ever have imagined! Thank you!!! -
Julie |
| I was
overweight and not motivated to
exercise. My daughter referred
me to Maria after her success with Maria’s
program. Because of the easy to follow nutrition
program and Maria’s support and emphasis
on exercise, I am now 55 pounds lighter
and enjoy working out with a weight and
cardio plan that she designed. I'm convinced
that her guidance has added years to my
life! - B.E |
When I first came to
Maria, I'd already been exercising regularly
and eating fairly well for most of my adult life,
but I never saw any change whatsoever in my body
shape. When I hit menopause, I started packing on
the pounds around my waist and hips. It was as though
I was programmed to gain weight in those areas,
no matter what I did.
Frustrated, I decided to try Maria for 10 combination
sessions in both nutrition and exercise.
During this time, I lost nearly 4 percent of my
body fat, and--incredibly-- two pant sizes! My thighs,
butt and tummy are quite noticeably thinner. I feel
inspired now to look better and be healthier at
50 than I was at 35, and I know I can do it.
I achieved this without even increasing my total
work-out time, or really changing my diet that much.
I learned that I was doing the weight-lifting wrong
for all those years, and was never doing my cardio
at a high enough intensity. I was just wasting my
time. Also, I learned that I needed to eat more
often so that I wouldn't be tempted to scarf down
any old thing out of extreme hunger.
Maria is just the right combination of Sympathy
and Nazi. She has a certain quality that makes you
feel you shouldn't disappoint her, and that's a
great quality for a personal trainer. She has now
helped my husband lose 15 pounds, and he's a guy
who HATES exercise and eating right. He wouldn't
listen to me for 22 years, but he listens to Maria!
I would recommend her to anyone. -- Diana W. |
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