“Working with Abby is truly a gift. Abby’s acumen not only for weight training but overall physical fitness, wellness, and nutrition is amazing.”
-Colleen E.
Working with Abby has transformed how I think about movement, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Before, I felt like there were certain movements that were off-limits to me because some body part or joint would hurt… but she showed me that with the right training, just about anything is possible. I no longer have those pains, and on top of the physical progress I’ve made since starting to train with Abby, I also notice I’m thinking differently and much more positively about being active. She always meets me where I am on a given day in terms of energy level, muscle groups I want to work on, and always has the perfect stretch or modification ready if I need an adjustment. Abby’s positive spirit, warmth, and holistic outlook all make for an excellent environment to work out in, and I’m so glad I found her to train with. Even after I’ve had a rough day at work and don’t feel like moving my body, I always feel better after spending an hour training with Abby. This is the positive, supportive, and uplifting fitness experience I always needed. Thank you, Abby!
-ALLIE K.
“I’ve been working out with Abby for a year + now and it’s been such a great experience. She has so much creativity when it comes to designing workouts. Abby knows exactly when to push you and when (and how) to modify something if it’s not working for you. Now during COVID, we do our sessions over Zoom. Even though I have limited equipment at home, I am finding new ways to use what I have and the workouts are as challenging than ever before! I highly recommend working with Abby—you’ll find yourself getting stronger than you think before you know it!
-JESSICA B.
Working with Abby is truly a gift. Abby’s acumen not only for weight training but overall physical fitness, wellness, and nutrition is amazing. Her other super power is her ability to read you both in the moment and over time. She respectfully challenges your own stories about your limitations and then provides a complete package of strength, flexibility, and badassery. I started working with Abby due to my concerns around reduced mobility and lack of strength. My gains over the past year have been remarkable. I am continually surprised and proud of what I am able to accomplish with Abby’s support, guidance, and expertise. I am also so grateful that she makes every training session safe, fun, and a workout beyond anything I would ever accomplish on my own. I strongly recommend her as a trainer, coach, and ally.
-COLLEEN E.
“I have been training with Abby for about a year and she continues to make every session unique and effective. I appreciate her knowledge, preparedness, efficiency, and commitment to helping me meet my goals. Abby keeps my goals in mind and designs workouts that help me achieve them. Her motivation and encouragement propel me through those challenging sessions. Abby also focuses on mobility and stretching, which are so beneficial for getting the most out of my body, and things I often ignore when training on my own. I have regained my strength and feel stronger every week. Abby is always ready to work with a friendly smile and a positive attitude. I enjoy working with her so much and highly recommend her to others. No matter your fitness level or where you are in your fitness journey, she has a plan to elevate you to the next level and builds your confidence with every pull-up along the way!”
-JEN H.
A little word love for you here:
“I am a highly sensitive person that will only align with people of high integrity - those who have truly embodied the teachings and practices they share with others - and for that reason I am very selective about who I choose to work with and ask for support, when needed. I had to acknowledge that after a series of injuries and interruptions to my usual schedule I really did need support getting back on track with my movement journey. I knew that the more I was able to integrate movement back into my life the less I would get stuck in certain thoughts and feelings that really slow down my progress and block who I know I can be in the world and in my work as an energy healer.
Abby listened deeply and intuitively to where I was at in my life and created personalized exercises and nutrition practices to support my intention of developing momentum. Things immediately started to shift, both in my body, but even more importantly in my mindset.
Abby really does walk the walk and applies these practices in her own life which provided inspiration on the days where I really didn't want to show up for myself. I can't thank her enough for witnessing me as I was, and creating daily actionable steps to support me in stepping into the me that was ready to emerge.”
-LEANNA W.
”When I came to Abby, I intended to stay for just a few classes. I felt I didn’t have the money or time to do more. And I thought I was “fit enough”. But the truth was I had zero motivation, felt tired all of the time and had started to resign myself to the aging process (despite being in my early 40s). Fast forward 8 months and I can’t stop! In just a couple of classes a week, I have energy again, feel and look fit - actually fit - and feel as if I could tackle anything. Abby’s workouts are never boring, always tailored to my needs and produce results fast. Thank you, Abby!”
-NICOLE L.
”Training with Abby didn't feel like training at all. She got to know me as an individual and catered each session accordingly, something that really sets her apart from other trainers. She provided the perfect balance between challenging and encouraging by pushing me hard every time while being there to help me succeed. By constantly changing her routines, Abby kept the session interesting and engaging.”
-JESSICA S.
“Abby is one hell of trainer. And coach. And nutritionist. Motivator. And meditation guru.
We have worked on all of these things. Together. And it has been a rewarding journey to say the least.
The thing about Abby is she gives a damn. About you. Your weird health and fitness goals and dreams. It’s evident from the first day when she fills pages of notes watching you walk, jog, run. When she sends you link after link about the benefits of this spice or that ingredient because of your family history or just because you asked.
Through Abby I’ve learned the art of the “big salad” and turmeric eggs, how what you eat affects how you think, and that kombucha is pretty damn good and good for you. Our practice of setting weekly goals, no matter how small, has been a great motivator. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s a whole lot easier and enjoyable when someone like Abby’s got your back.”
-CHRIS D.
“I started working out with Abby as my trainer about one year ago. I had never worked with a trainer before that, and I had never lifted weights or done this style of workout. Over the course of our workouts I have grown stronger (both physically and mentally) than I ever thought possible. I have lost weight in all of the right places and feel firm and proud of my body. Abby is so good at crafting personalized workouts, and is equally good at instilling confidence through motivation."
-KARA S.
“The spring cleaning program with Abby started 12 weeks ago. The tips, techniques, and practices that I learned during this process are going to continue for now on.
They started as small changes in my diet, exercise routine, and mindset, but they have become part of my way of living.
I am feeling healthier and stronger with each day that passes, and I am learning how to love my body, and how to nourish it with the right food, and macro-nutrient balance.
I also am learning to trust my body and how well I feel with the diet choices I do every day.
It is great to feel now that I am choosing wellness over perfection.
Thank you Abby for listening, and adapting the weekly practices to my specific needs, and goals, always finding opportunities to move forward.”
-CLAUDIA C.
“Abby Maroko is a Personal Trainer at Impact. I’m a Pickleball Player. I first met her when I participated in her Wednesday Pickleball Fitness Class and realized how tailored it was to this particular sport. However, I also turned to her when I needed help regaining skill and strength after a non-sport related concussion in March. Coming back in after 2 months of inactivity I was anxious about my balance and overall fitness to reengage in PB. I asked Abby to be my personal trainer for a while and I am so glad I did! She helped identify the areas of weakness, and provide just the right strength training to bolster my confidence and increase strength to get back into playing Pickleball and other activities. I highly recommend her and she exceeded my expectations with positive results! PS I had never had a Personal Trainer before and didn’t realize what a good investment in me this this could be.”
-MARY L.
”I started working with Abby in the summer of 2020 to increase my level of fitness and strength. I have a job that requires me to sit at a computer all day and have ongoing shoulder/neck tightness and fatigue as a result. Abby's coaching is outstanding. The training sessions go by so fast. The workouts are always fresh, but at the same time very targeted so you see results. I am not athletic and am able to feel confident in my abilities in all types of activities we do and am able to hold my own in group sessions from the variety she brings to the table. I can't recommend her enough, but especially folks who are nervous about their body and their ability to move and do physically demanding workouts without injury. You can do it! and Abby is so good at helping you get there. Highly recommend getting started with her.”
-REBECCA R.
“Not only is Abby an amazing motivator and coach but she is a caring and friendly person! She has helped me increase my endurance, my strength, and my confidence. Every session is packed with new and meaningful exercises that challenge me more than the previous one! I am so thankful to work with Abby, and I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to enjoying their workouts while seeing and feeling results!”
-JENNIFER R.
“I’m a college athlete that struggled with muscle tightness and structural imbalances. After getting AMPT with Abby, by incorporating yoga movements, isometrics, plyometrics, & HIIT, my athletic performance has increased. Abby is tough, but she balances that with motivation and guidance — she’ll definitely get you right, period.”
-CHRIS L.
“I had the pleasure of participating in the Spring Clean Program with Coach Abby Maroko during the beginning of COVID-10 and I really don’t know how I could have managed if it weren’t for her. The words of encouragement weekly check-ins, and positive reinforcement truly helped me to stay focused. Each week there was something new to work on including better ways to manage stress through positive mantras breathing exercises and meditation, adding protein and natural supplements to my diet, and modifying or adding challenges to my current exercise regiment. Abby is one of the most knowledgable coaches I have ever worked with. She truly cares about her clients and I highly recommend her.”
-MARIE R.
I am sixty-eight and I’ve been active all my adult life. From Running in my twenties to yoga from my thirties on, Tennis ages fourteen to thirty, Racquetball in my thirties, Swimming thirty-two to sixty-six, Walking my dog two miles/day miles a day at sixty-six.
At age 67, I discovered the ultimate endorphin: Pickleball; I was also met with an extreme flair up of knee pain.
I had tried treating this chronic pain for at least the past 10 years with intermittent physical therapy, some ice, a myriad of creams from BioFreeze to CBD, oral meds like Advil, THC, and even PRP injections.
I was leaning towards seeing a physical therapist because my med plan would cover the majority of cost. But before I did that, I was introduced to Abby.
I went to our first meeting with the strong-willed idea that I must research 3 options before I decide, BUT, I was so impressed with her comprehensive approach from my toes to my core that I immediately started training 3 x week with her.
6 weeks later and NO PAIN.
I can now play Pickleball without Advil and a support sleeve. I can now get up out of a chair without looking like I am 80.
I feel I have improved my mobility by 20 years.
Make the investment in your long term health.
-PIRIE J.
“Abby has many qualities that make her excel at what she does. Personally I had been out of the gym and fitness world for a very long time. She made sure to ask important questions and take thorough notes to address my concerns and goals. Once I started to exercise under her guidance it didn’t take long for me to realize the depth of her skill set and knowledge. She always pays close attention and is there in the moment. She is an excellent communicator and is always on time and professional.
I also appreciate the fact that she is able to perform all of the exercises that she will ask me to do. She will take the time to show proper form and can do them side by side if needed. Abby can also pivot quickly if you request to make a quick change in the planned routine. My strength, balance and endurance have all increased within a short amount of time.
If you have thought about giving a personal trainer a try give her a chance and you won't be disappointed.”
-ERIC M.
“I have enjoyed playing tennis for over 30 years. It was my way of working out and having fun at the same time. Late last year I injured my groin muscle and had to stop playing to recover. This was the second time I had injured my groin muscle in the past year. Something had to change. In between tennis matches I would always do some weight lifting.
I had seen her work out at the gym and wished I could be in good enough shape to work out just as hard as she does. I hired Abby Maroko to help me in that recovery. The main reason I hired her is because she is a nice person, very knowledgeable about physical training.
I would recommend Abby to everyone I know. She is that good! Abby has shown me another way of weight lifting (heavy weights vs. body weights) She brings new exercises every time we work out which to me means she is always trying to improve. I really like that! I have seen improvements with my core, weight lifting form and most importantly stretching. Here is maybe the number 1 reason I respect Abby. The next day I DO NOT FEEL SORE! I have enjoyed our workout so much and have seen such improvements that I have decided to continue with Abby and take a longer break from tennis. Thank you Abby for showing me another way to workout and have fun.”
-PAUL C.