Train smarter and more efficiently with a master trainer who will provide all the tools you need for motivation, accountability and personal instruction. Train right and you will quickly see the long lasting results you've only dreamed about but had difficulty attaining. Lose weight in a healthy manner for long-term, lasting results with scientifically backed strategies.
Maria's program involves a lifestyle change focusing on regular exercise, portion control, healthy cooking and dining out, and the patterns of behavior that have led to weight gain so you can look towards a permanent loss of weight. When location prohibits a face to face meeting, remote training, nutrition and weight loss coaching with Maria gives you access to one of the country's leading fitness and nutrition experts.
Maria's program involves a lifestyle change focusing on regular exercise, portion control, healthy cooking and dining out, and the patterns of behavior that have led to weight gain so you can look towards a permanent loss of weight. When location prohibits a face to face meeting, remote training, nutrition and weight loss coaching with Maria gives you access to one of the country's leading fitness and nutrition experts.
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Use the comments area to tell us about all your concerns, current diet or training plans as well as your overall goals. Learn more about what makes Maria far different than any trainer you may have worked with in the past. Enjoy Maria's educational and informative videos on everything health and nutrition related!
Are you getting your nutrition advice from the best person? Many personal trainers, acupuncturists, chiropractors or "nutritionists" offer nutrition advice to their clients. However, they probably shouldn't. To the surprise of many individuals, no medical doctor nor healthcare professional receives as much formal education on nutrition as do Registered Dietitians (RD).
More than just a personal trainer, Maria is a nutrition, exercise, diet and weight loss consultant with the experience and knowledge to help you reach your fitness goals and maximize your results. Her comprehensive education and experience as a Registered Dietitian, Master Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Medical Exercise Specialist contributes to a synergy that produces superior results.
The Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist (AHFS) Certification, now called Certified Medical Exercise Specialist (MES), is an advanced certification that provides training so that fitness professionals can offer preventative and post-rehabilitative fitness programs for those recovering from a variety of injuries, disability, disease and/or treatments.
IDEA is the world's leading organization of fitness professionals. The IDEA Fitness Journal contacted me and asked me to describe how I get clients through a training plateau. Perhaps the information may be of help to you! What could be better than breathing in crisp air, snapping pictures of beautiful glaciers and waterfalls, and taking in the view from the second highest peak in Washington?
Reviews (10)
Merrisa Claridge
Apr 30, 2021
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Maria is excellent to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable about health and fitness. She also is very communicative if you have questions outside of your workout. I love her approach to fitness. I worked out with trainers for years and Maria has shown me new methods of working out to avoid injury or exasperate pains. I highly recommend her especially if you are looking to train for a mountain climb.
K. DeToure
Apr 26, 2021
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Maria is the BEST ! I’ve been her client for many years and have been so happy with the results she helps me accomplish. Maria is very kind and truly cares about your health, very knowledgeable about fitness, nutrition and overall happiness ! Maria is easy to talk to and helps you transition into your ultimate health goals. I’ve worked with others before, but no one compares to Maria’s personal approach, her knowledge of nutrition is realistic and easily applied to my daily goals. I’ve recommended Maria to my clients and friends , everyone looks healthy and happy after working with Maria
Julia Gleason
Mar 13, 2021
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I began working with Maria before the birth of my second child. I wanted to find a trainer and registered dietician who could help guide me post-partum to develop healthier lifestyle habits that I could manage as a mom of two with a demanding job. I found Maria who is extremely educated with decades of experience in the health and fitness industry, and is one of the only certified dieticians I could find locally. Additionally, she's a personal trainer and it was hard to find someone who is both a trainer and registered dietician. Working with Maria, I've completely changed my way of eating and
Krissy Newkirk
Feb 02, 2021
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Maria is an excellent personal trainer and nutritionist. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She has taught me how to properly exercise in order to achieve the goals I want (strengthen and stabilize) and explains the reasoning behind each exercise, which is interesting and very much appreciated. Her nutrition education has also helped me to lose 20 pounds over the course of a few months. Not only are her recommendations helping me lose weight, the foods and recipes are delicious! I appreciate her so much, it has been an absolute pleasure working with her.
Marina
Dec 03, 2020
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I've been training with Maria for about one year. And working out with her is one of the things I most look forward to during the week. She’s excellent at explaining things, and knows just what’s right for your body and fitness level.
I didn’t like big, impersonal gyms. With Maria I always feel like I get a lot of personal attention. She truly cares about people and wants them to live a happy and healthy life. She is an incredibly inspiring woman with great energy!
My past experience shows me that just workouts without any changes in what I eat – don't work for me. With Maria's help I
I didn’t like big, impersonal gyms. With Maria I always feel like I get a lot of personal attention. She truly cares about people and wants them to live a happy and healthy life. She is an incredibly inspiring woman with great energy!
My past experience shows me that just workouts without any changes in what I eat – don't work for me. With Maria's help I
Peggy Harbol
Nov 19, 2019
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Maria Faires is an experienced and extremely knowledgeable personal trainer who focuses on your fitness goals, tailoring each safe and effective workout to your individual needs. Maria varies each workout to keep it interesting and challenging. She works alongside you to demonstrate technique and to motivate you. Maria tells you the “why” for each exercise, which is a nice distraction while you are working hard! As a Registered Dietitian, Maria guides you to be leaner and more fit, on the inside as well as the outside. Her clean professional home-studio has a comfortable atmosphere. The studio
Callie Parry
Sep 25, 2017
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Maria Faires is an exceptional fitness and nutrition expert. In the time I have spent training and interning for Maria I have learned so much in regards to improving my life and helping others improve theirs. The thing I admire most about Maria is her passion for what she does. She never stops learning and expanding her knowledge on all things related to her field. Every time I meet with Maria she shares a new study or finding that she thinks would aid me. She knows what sources and professionals are credible and stays up to date in order to provide her clients with the best instruction. Maria’s
C. Lopez
Oct 12, 2015
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Approaching 45, I felt exhausted, unhealthy, was steadily gaining weight and had terrible sugar cravings. I was concerned by my high cholesterol, lack of energy and overall poor health. I decided it was time to find a professional dietitian to help me figure out where I was going wrong. As a lifetime vegetarian it was important for me to find someone that had experience with my restricted diet. I found the My Active Nutrition website online and contacted Maria Faires in late February.
My experience working with Maria over the past 3 months has been nothing but fabulous. With her guidance I've
My experience working with Maria over the past 3 months has been nothing but fabulous. With her guidance I've
Vicki Watt
Oct 20, 2014
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Maria is the best! After years of inactivity I decided that it was time I asked for help with my fitness. I had never had a gym membership and the idea of joining one now terrified me. I googled "personal trainer in Sammamish" and up popped Maria's page. Her website is very detailed and I quickly learned that she was a personal trainer AND a dietitian. I had already decided that I needed some help in providing nutritious meals that were easy to make and that the whole family would love. Maria seemed like the perfect match for me! I emailed her straight away and she was happy to meet me and discuss
Joan Machlis
Nov 17, 2013
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I’ve worked with Maria for about six months and in that time have lost 25 pounds (over 15% of my original weight) and 20 inches, all over my body. I see Maria only about once a month for measuring and to go over my exercise program, mainly because I live 40 minutes from her. I avidly read the motivational pieces and recent studies on health and nutrition she sends to clients.
I am 63 and have always been interested in health and fitness. There were, however, frequent times when I let stress or low moods ruin my intentions. My weight had crept up—much higher than I was even aware—and I really
I am 63 and have always been interested in health and fitness. There were, however, frequent times when I let stress or low moods ruin my intentions. My weight had crept up—much higher than I was even aware—and I really
