Maria's Health, Fitness & Nutrition Videos
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Best Hiking Stretch for The Back and Hips 
Ball Bench Pillar Plank Leg Lift 
Agility for Seniors 
Wall Slides for Posture Improvement 
Single Leg Squat with Frontal Plane Reach 
Tone your arms 
TRX Training 
Whole Grain Nutrition Label 
Forward Leaning Lunge 
How to seed a pomegranate for Tabouli Salad 
Side Plank A-Frame 
High Nutrition Low Calorie-Dense 
Refined Sugar in sugar-sweetened beverages Client Reviews
Maria has a compassionate and comprehensive approach to every client that she takes on. If you are particular and look for the best, Maria is the professional for you.
If you need someone to help you with fitness and nutrition, Maria is the one for you. She is very encouraging and supportive, and never made me feel silly as I was learning how to complete new exercises.
Maria is not only a personal trainer, she’s also a Registered Dietitian. It’s the best two-for-one combination that I can imagine!
Maria is an extraordinary trainer and individual who cares immensely for her clients and their goals and is someone who I recommend highly to anyone whether looking to lose a few pounds or looking to scale the highest peaks in the world.
Recent Blogs
INVALUABLE INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Why I Chose a Luxury Wildlife Conservancy for My Kenya Safari — And Why You Should Too
Maria Faires, RD shares why she chose a private wildlife conservancy over Kenya's famous national parks — and how Rothschild Safaris made it possible.
The Best Portable Washers for Boat or RV Living
Hauling laundry to a marina or campground is a major hassle for mobile travelers. This guide identifies the three best Giantex portable washers specifically for boats and RVs, focusing on the "Big Three" requirements: built-in drainage pumps, low electrical amp draw for battery protection, and compact size. Whether you're on a 30-foot Tollycraft or a travel trailer, these models allow for responsible, eco-friendly grey water management to protect our marine ecosystems and public lands.
The Ultimate African Safari Packing Guide: Essentials & Expert Gear Tips
This expert guide simplifies African safari packing by mastering the strict 33 pound 15kg bush plane limit through a field-tested 3-day rotation and technical layering system. Learn critical field rules—like avoiding tsetse-fly-attracting blue and black—to stay comfortable from freezing 6:00 AM game drives to the midday equatorial heat.
New Frontiers: From the Salish Sea to the Savannah
Join Captain and Registered Dietitian Maria Faires as she bridges the gap between the San Juan Islands and the African Savannah. Discover how to navigate life at sea, on the road in an RV, or on a 12-day Kenya Safari with professional packing systems, technical gear guides, and health-focused travel strategies. Whether you're cruising or trekking, get the systems you need to explore with confidence.
