Maggie has been certified by the American Council on Exercise since 1990 and is a 1993 graduate of the University of Arizona. She formed the foundation of her expertise as a personal trainer at Naturally Women Fitness Center, which unfortunately closed in 2005. But the closure of Naturally Women was the impetus for the birth of The Training Zone, and she now enjoys training men and women of any age or ability, although she has a special affinity for developing fitness programs for seniors. Most recently, she has developed a new exercise curriculum focusing on osteoporosis intervention.
Over her years of experience she has worked closely with special needs clients, including those who wish to make the transition from physical therapy to a regular exercise program, as well as clients with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, strokes, heart disease, and a variety of injuries.
"The most important step of putting a program together is to listen to my clients and find out where they are in terms of fitness goals and where they would like to be." Maggie includes the proper mix of strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, and balance training to help clients meet their specific goals. Her clients enjoy their exercise sessions and describe them as "creative" and "fun." She has completed training in Pilates and exercise intervention for early Parkinson's. She is also a member of the American Senior Fitness Association (ASFA) and the International Dance Exercise Association (IDEA).
Maggie can be contacted at 520.991.5622 or by e-mail:
maggie@trainingzonetucson.com
Marla Wallace
ACE-Certified Personal Trainer since 2002
Marla was born in Arizona and grew up in Sierra Vista. She lived in Phoenix before making Tucson her home. Fitness has always been important to Marla. While in high school she placed 3rd in Arizona in discus and 6th in shot put. Marla attended college in Phoenix and in Tucson on track and volleyball scholarships.
As an adult, Marla has participated on several championship volleyball teams. She has ridden in the El Tour de Tucson 111, 75, and 35 mile cycling events and has raced in a mini-triathlon. She has been an ACE-certified Personal Trainer since 2002.
Marla cares deeply about fitness for everyone. Several of today's major health problems, such as breast cancer, heart diseases and diabetes can be alleviated or even prevented with proper diet and exercise. She has more than 12 years of experience working with developmentally disabled children and adults. She has designed successful individual and group fitness programs for people of all ages; teens, seniors, disabled, breast cancer survivors, stroke victims, those recovering from injuries and those suffering from cerebral palsy.
Marla's clients have gone on to participate in the El Tour de Tucson and the Susan G. Komen 5K Race for the Cure. Marla is creative and effective when working with those suffering from mobility issues caused by injury or illness. She is also able to work with plans designed by physical therapists.
Marla can be contacted at 520.548.9639 or by e-mail:
marla@trainingzonetucson.com