Active Nutrition Fitness and Nutrition Consulting

Maria is an amazing personal health advocate and she has been an excellent guide for me through my journey towards better overall health and wellness. I have been a client of Maria's for nearly 4 years and I see her 1 or 2 times per week doing both cardio intervals and full body strength training as well as discuss eating habits and nutrition. I have struggled for nearly 20 years to find an advocate that has both the knowledge and caring spirit that I need to feel motivated, minimize potential for injury, and incorporate my custom needs. Maria simply takes the time to intimately know each client in order to design the right program and apply the best coaching style for that individual. I wouldn't trust anyone else with such an important aspect of my life.

I am constantly feeling incredibly lucky that I found Maria! I am amazed with what I come away with in a one hour session! Everything she does to help you reach your health and fitness goals is customized for you – there is no one size fits all. Being an engineer, I appreciate that her strategies are rooted in science and that I get to load up on ‘data’ when I meet with her. I’ve always been athletic but after a decade of having children I needed someone to help me get where I wanted to be and hold me accountable. I THOUGHT I knew a lot about healthy eating and exercise but what I learned from Maria is that most of what you read and hear is questionable at best. Her guidance has changed my entire family’s approach to diet – even my two year old, the youngest of 3. I am in better shape now than I was 20 years ago – my kids and family are amazed and everyone has asked me what I’m doing. I’ve only been working with Maria for 3 months and the results – which I think she will post – are shocking! Even more proof: I played golf for the first time in seven years a week ago and played better than I ever have, had no soreness or discomfort and had an easy time walking the course in 90 degree heat! Thank you Maria!

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 clients range from all ages and backgrounds. She knows how to apply what she knows to every individual. Another thing I respect about Maria is her realistic perspective. She understands that life is not meant to be lived rigidly but healthfully and with balance. I first started meeting Maria when I needed help with my nutrition and fitness. I had just finished my first year in college, and the adjustment away from home did a number on my body. With her guidance and encouragement, I was able to reach a better physical and mental state and gain the confidence I needed. Since then Maria and I have stayed in touch. I know she really cares about my well-being as she takes the time to check in on me. I look forward to coming home on my breaks and meeting with her to train and catch-up. Maria is a genuine person who cares about her clients and treats them as her friends. I would recommend her to anyone, no matter what their fitness and nutrition goals are.