Maria Ramsdell

If 5 stars is the most that you can give I would give Maria 20 stars. I have been a client of Maria’s since November 2011 and I see her 3 times a week. When I first started training with Maria I had just got done healing from lipo. Also, I had severe social anxiety when I first started my sessions with Maria so much so I would walk into the gym with a hoodie over my head and put head phones in so strangers wouldn’t talk to me. I think that mostly stemmed from how unhappy I was about myself but this isn’t psychology hour so lets go back to Maria. (ADD moment.) I had previously inquired sessions with other trainers at my then current gym Equinox. I was completely appalled at the skinny fatties just standing there texting while their clients were improperly doing their work outs. I don’t know about you. But, I really don’t need a hypocrite telling me what I need to do to change my lifestyle. It was refreshing to see that Maria also practices what she preaches.
My issues with working out lie with how boring it is. I can’t focus on boring things for too long before i just find something else to stimulate me. (This also goes hand in hand with my relationships, boys. ;)) Training with Maria IS SO NOT boring. I love that everything that is done in the gym is not just on a machine where you are moving your body in these weird movements you actually never do in real life. I love that you don’t have to feel insecure while you’re doing all of this crazy shit and your hair is all over the place and you’re sweating like a fat kid in an all you can eat Mc Donald’s buffet in their dreams. I love that not only am I working out but Maria is also looking to see if my bum ankle is doing something funny or if my crazy knee that makes crunching sounds is throwing me off. Maria notices all these things and she focuses on making them better and re-​teaching your body how to do things correctly.
Here’s the bottom line… if you want to throw away your money at some other gym and get nothing out of it … go ahead… but if you’re ready to make that change in your life and you’re sick of being unhappy then you need to come see Maria b/​c not only will she change your lifestyle but she will also leave an impression on you that no one else in the universe can. She is literally one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. She will do whatever she can to help you. She opened me up to a whole new world of fitness that I don’t think I will ever stop now. This is exactly what I needed. I remember before I came to her I was thinking I was just going to buy one package and call it a day but to be honest I can’t imagine myself working out without her and Frankie between my legs so I guess I’m in this for life. (Just don’t try to steal my appointment times or I will fight you and I am strong… ish.)
P. S. There is no feeling in the world greater than waking up and looking in the mirror and not hating what you see.. .

Maria is amazing. I’ve been going to her since September, 2010. I can honestly say that after 30 sessions, going 3 x week, I have a completely different (and awesome) body. She targets my strengths and weaknesses and every session I know I am getting stronger, more stable and ultimately more confident in my body.
Also, Chain fitness is an excellent gym. Its a good size and I have never had to share the space with more than one other person ever. I love the equipment that we use.
Thanks Maria!

I’ve been training with Maria since September 2009 and it’s been a great experience. I thought I might try the personal trainer thing for a couple of months, and here I am looking forward to making it at least a year.
Not only does Maria make training fun, her natural sense of curiosity makes learning about what’s really going on with your body and the improvements you are making a fun process of discovery.
Very highly recommended.

Most fun I’ve ever had working out and I love working out! She’s totally focused on you and your workout and makes you feel like a rockstar all the time.