About
Hi, I'm Mary Chu, a certified Personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise. I'm dedicated to helping people achieve their fitness goals and embrace healthier, more confident lives. I specialize in strength training, improving balance and posture, nutritional coaching, and weight loss coaching, and have had the privilege of working with clients from all walks of life and fitness levels.
My passion for fitness stems from wanting to be a good role model for my two boys and wanting to travel the world, and it's driven my commitment to creating personalized, results-driven training programs tailored to your unique goals, abilities, and lifestyle. To me, fitness isn't just about physical changes - it's about building strength, resilience, and confidence that extend far beyond the gym.
My approach is all about balance and sustainability. In fact, if you look at my logo, the dumbbell symbolizes strength and the stability ball symbolizes balance. My philosophy on fitness and on life in general is being a strong and balanced individual both literally and figuratively! I strive to create a motivating and supportive environment where you feel empowered to push your limits and celebrate every step of progress. Whether you're looking to build muscle, lose weight, gain strength, or simply feel better overall, I'm here to provide expert guidance, encouragement, and accountability every step of the way.
When I'm not training, you'll find me doing some type of physical activity outdoors - whether that be hiking, running, or riding my bike. Fitness is more than my profession - it's a way of life, and I'm excited to share that passion with you.
Let's get started on your journey toward your best self. You're stronger than you think - and I'm here to help you prove it.
Testimonials
I've been working with Mary for 6 months now, and I cannot recommend her enough! From day one, her positive energy and constant smile have made every workout session not only productive but genuinely enjoyable. She creates an environment where you feel encouraged to push your limits while still feeling supported every step of the way.
What sets her apart is her flexibility and responsiveness. Whether I need to adjust my schedule or modify an exercise, she’s always accommodating and quick to respond. Her communication is clear and professional, which makes planning and staying on track so much easier.
I’m incredibly grateful for her support throughout my fitness journey. She’s helped me stay motivated, focused, and consistent, and I’ve seen real progress because of her guidance. If you’re looking for a trainer who is skilled, supportive, and genuinely invested in your success, Mary is the one.
Veronica P.
Mary is a talented personal trainer. She is very organized, punctual and flexible. Mary brings a detailed workout plan to each session. Recently, I fell on ice. I was able to get up with absolutely no problem. I attribute that to Mary's strength training, specifically because of the core exercises she has me doing during training sessions. I overall feel stronger and more confident in my strength since I began training with her. You will be satisfied with her services.
Andrew G.
Mary is a skilled personal trainer dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals, no matter their starting point. Over the past year she has been successfully training me, a middle-aged woman who initially struggled with a lack of core strength. Through personalized workout plans, patience, and motivational support, she guided me to improve not only my core but has helped me build overall strength and well-being. Her approach combines a deep understanding of fitness techniques with an encouraging demeanor, making her sessions both challenging and enjoyable. Mary's success is a testament to her ability to inspire transformation and foster long-term fitness for her clients.
Michelle T.
Mary is an excellent trainer. She has greatly improved my strength, balance, and flexibility. She is fun to work with but also pushes me to do better, which I appreciate.
Amanda S.
Mary is an exceptional coach. She created a personal workout plan for me and can explain in detail which muscle group it will work. Mary is also an excellent communicator. She motivates me and all her clients to work harder and push themselves to failure.
Isaac A.
My personal training with Mary was one of my proudest accomplishments of 2024. Mary motivated, taught and encouraged me to challenge and strengthen my body beyond what I thought possible. As a lifelong exercise enthusiast, having taken fitness classes and challenges of all types, I was surprised by how much I could learn about different equipment and types of exercise from Mary. Mary always brought fresh ideas that were customized to me & my progress, making each session tough yet interesting & rewarding. On top of all that, I always enjoyed talking to Mary - her passion for living a healthy life, bringing positive energy to others around her was such a welcome influence on me.
Peggy P.
Working with Mary as my trainer has been a wonderful experience. She’s honest, highly knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and fun to be with! She keeps detailed notes on your progress and cheers you on every step of the way. Each week, I look forward to her customized workouts to see what new challenge she has for me. I really appreciate how she pushes me to lift heavier weights than I thought I could, but also isn’t high pressure about it. There’s just genuine support and motivation for your small and large fitness accomplishments. I highly recommend working with Mary as your personal trainer — before you know it, you’ll be stronger than ever and enjoying your personalized fitness journey with Mary as your guide!
Maggie W.
Services
Personal Training
(in Montgomery County, MD)
This is the heart of what I love to do - teaching people how to exercise the right way and to have fun while doing it! You will get a challenging workout that is tailored to your fitness goals. I will show you how to correctly perform each exercise safely and help guide your form so that you get the maximum benefit from every single rep!
Weight Loss Coaching
Weight loss coaching is a combination of personal training and nutrition coaching. In addition, I will also assign you daily fitness goals. By combining exercise and proper nutrition, I will teach you how to reach your weight loss goal in a safe and sustainable manner. This is not a quick fix and there are no gimmicks here. Losing weight is a combination of habit and lifestyle changes. I will be there to show you what you need to do and remind you that you are capable and deserving of living a healthy lifestyle!
Creating Customized Workouts
This is a great option for those who are looking for new exercise ideas, who don't know what to do when they go to the gym, or who are looking for a workout program that targets specific areas they want to focus on. I will create and deliver customized workouts for you to do using whatever equipment you have available via an easy-to-follow app. There will be video and/or pictorial demonstrations to teach you. I will assign you the weights, reps, sets, and the rest time so all you have to do is just follow along!
Nutrition Coaching
(online or in-person)
Eating healthy can be a real challenge when we are presented with so many options, not to mention all the undesirable habits we have picked up along the way, such as using food to cope with stress and boredom. In the nutrition coaching program, I will meet with you once a week to provide nutrition guidance on everything from how to read and calculate macronutrients from nutrition labels and strategies for eating healthy when you're traveling. I will also give you a daily nutrition "assignment" to help you start building healthy eating habits. The nutrition coaching program is tailored to where you currently stand in terms of your nutrition habits and knowledge. I will meet you where you are and help you reach where you want to be nutrition wise!
Fun Stuff
Join my mailing list and every month I will send you a fun fitness and health related piece of information to keep you motivated on reaching your goals!
Here's a habit tracker calendar to get you started. I will send you more stuff like this when you join my mailing list.
Each day that you completed your "habit", color it in on this calendar. Then after 365 days, see how colorful your calendar is! I used this calendar for years to track the days I worked out. It was always so satisfying to see all the colors of my accomplishments at the end of the year. Don't worry if you didn't start on January 1. This is a rolling calendar so start any day and just keep going for the next 365 days!
