Skill and Will Fitness

I train with Mel at the Universities at Shady Grove. The campus has an AMAZING deal with Skill and Will. I love my training sessions. I was completely sedentary and out of shape, and I wanted to find someone who could tailor a workout for my fitness level. Mel has done a wonderful job, and she is patiently working with me to increase my lower back strength. Because I asked specifically to strengthen my back, we do a lot of weights and core strengthening exercises. Mel is always on the lookout for good form and safety, but at the same time she (and I) wants results. At the end of the session, she stretches me out for a full 10 minutes which is sorely needed — no pun intended. I have never once felt judged or shamed for not being able to do something. I would highly recommend Skill and Will.

I really enjoy working with Mel! She provides a comprehensive assessment and caters the fitness plan to your needs. She pushes you and you can see results if you stick with it!

You should love too hate your trainer and boy oh boy, Melissa is one too love/​hate!!! She is amazing! Her program brings an awesome challenge with top notch results! Worked with her a while back and ready too start again! I’ll be healthy and sexy by summer and ready too maintain my healthy fit body!!!

Excellent customer service. Great work ethic. Always on time. Loved how creative Mel is with keeping you motivated and on point. I never knew what she had in store for me every night until she arrived. She always changed it up so I wouldn’t get bored. And she’s very flexible in working in large or small spaces in your home. Love her dedication to fitness. She definitely helped me see the results I was looking for. I would recommend her (and have) without hesitation.

These trainers are AWESOME to work with. I purchased a Groupon to try out one-​on-​one personal training sessions with this company, and I am so glad that I did! I first started training with the owner, Melissa, back in March and have been working with her and her employee, Christian, ever since. I am cheap (hence the use of Groupon) and hate to spend money on things such as this, but working with Melissa and Christian was so great that I ended up buying additional sessions at the regular price.
I had organized two three month boots camp with them, and all the participants enjoyed it because it gave us all that extra push to meet our fitness goals. Scheduling is very flexible, and Melissa is always very accommodating by squeezing me in for last minute sessions.
The trainers will put you on an exercise regimin and offer nutritional tips so that you can get the best weight loss results. I am admittedly lazy when it comes to my workouts, but they are not the type of trainers who holler, judge you, or make you feel bad about yourself. They positively motivate me to get back on track and encourage me to be better. I have recommended this company to several of my friends, and ALL of them have come back to me thanking me for the referral!

Would NOT recommend to anyone. Unethical business practices. I bought a Groupon for personal training sessions in my home and contacted the owner to schedule them. She conveniently offered me her «first available» date AFTER Groupon’s 3-​day window for receiving refunds had passed. Then, she showed up at my house for our first session, requiring that I sign her liability waiver before she would render services. It contained egregious terms such as requiring me to follow her instructions, yet disclaiming liability for what happened to me if I followed them. She pushed me hard to exercise, even after I repeatedly said that my right knee had started to hurt and that the pain was growing. The result? Painful knee injury (requiring medical treatment) that persists 3 months later. The owner refuses to give refunds – just «store credit.» For this one-​person business, however, that means more of the same faulty fitness instruction. Personal training requires trust, and I have lost all trust in this owner and her business.

Marina and Mel are fantastic! They will push you to your maximum potential, all while making sure that you are exercising safely and effectively. Their energy is contagious, and their support is fantastic! I would strongly recommend Skill and Will if you want to make effective, permanent life style changes.

Awesome trainers, really in tune with what exercises you need to get to your fitness goals. Cares enough to push you beyond your limits. I would recommend the services of these trainers to everyone.