I’ll share a little secret with you… I don’t really love exercising that much. BUT I love how I feel when I exercise. The feeling of accomplishment, energy and vitality that comes from a workout is unmatched.

And it’s that feeling that drives me and my clients to challenge ourselves each and every time we’re in the gym.

Hi, I’m Mary!

Growing up on the vibrant beaches of Colombia, I was always on the move. Each day began with early morning beach walks and swimming with my parents and siblings. Physical activity was a way of life for me and my family. Though I was never involved in formal sports, I cherished the benefits of leading an active lifestyle.

Life took me on a journey from industrial engineering to finance and a move to California. But no matter the locale, the one thing that remained a constant in my life was movement. And it was that realization that led me to a career shift, into the personal training industry.

I’ve been a personal trainer for almost 20 years and have had the joy of working with hundreds of clients. I’ve helped them achieve levels of strength and vitality that they never thought possible.

I specialize in working with adults over 50 because, all too often, I hear people count themselves out and think it is too late to start living a more active life. The truth is, the best time to start is NOW and it’s always possible to change your story. I see it happen in my private gym each and every day.

Personal training is just that, deeply personal, and I’m committed to understanding and connecting in a way that draws out the very best in you. My goal is that when you leave each session, you will feel not only stronger physically, but also feel empowered, confident and proud of yourself.

Strength training and practicing an active lifestyle might require serious commitment from you, but I promise, it will be worth it.

I can’t wait to show you what you’re capable of!

What makes me different:

  • Deep understanding of older adults’ needs.

    I specialize in effectively working with adults over the age of 50, prioritizing personalized care and attention to your specific goals, needs, and capabilities. I once worked with a client who had never done a squat- no problem! To slay her fears, we placed a chair right behind her, so she could sit down if she was nervous. We laughed about it then…and still do today as she confidently completes her squats.

  • Genuine connection and active listening.

    I emphasize understanding you beyond your fitness goals, and I am genuinely interested in and care about your full life story. The relationships I’ve built in this work is one of my favorite parts—I’ve trained the adult daughter of one of my first clients!

  • Highly personalized approach.

    I tailor each session to your needs and always meet you at your level. We begin with what I know you can do, and work towards what you want to achieve.

  • Emphasis on how physical improvements ripple out into your life. 

    I know that strength and confidence go hand in hand, and I encourage clients to see how their workouts positively impact life beyond the gym. Many clients report increased pleasure and confidence in even simple things like shopping, because they know they are sturdy and can lift those groceries!

  • 1-1 Personal Training

    Strength training designed just for you! My signature 1-1 training allows us to completely tailor your workouts to your unique needs and goals. In these sessions you have my complete attention and will leave the gym feeling like a rock star!

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  • Small Group Training

    Experience the benefits of strength training in community. Small group training (max 4 individuals) provides high accountability, camaraderie and motivation to help you reach your strength and fitness goals.

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Kind Words

  • “Mary tailors workout routines just for you, whether you are an extremely athletic person who needs some regular rebalancing, or someone like me, who sits all day at the computer, and needs to be accountable to someone for my exercise. On top of being a skilled trainer, she is a wonderful, kind, brilliant person with a great sense of humor. And so it is always therapeutic to just be with her."

  • “After my 65th birthday, I seriously began to worry about how I would manage living alone if that came to pass. Lifting boxes, unscrewing tight jars, that sort of thing had become ordeals. So I sought out a trainer who works with older people- I feel so lucky to have found Mary. Since beginning with Mary I am doing much better with lifting and unscrewing jars (haha) and generally feel much more confident about aging.”

  • “Mary Rocha is a fantastic trainer. She is attentive to your whole body, and how mobility is connected to strength. She has a good eye for form, making sure you're doing your exercises properly, so as to avoid injury. Quality of movement is as if not more important than quantity.”

  • “Mary is very professional in her work. She builds upon skills, keeps one advancing and offers enough variety that one is never bored. And she makes the work-outs hard but fun!”

  • “Mary is a source of strength and joy to me, and I guarantee that she will be the same for you!”

  • “[Mary] has achieved the impossible: she has made me want to work out, want to eat well, and want to stay fit. And she has done it all with encouragement, teasing and smiling. Each individually designed workout gauges where I am and what I can do, and then gets me to a place where I can do more.”