Co-owner
Maggie Rappaport 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 now she enjoys training men and women of any age or ability, although she
has a special affinity for developing fitness programs for seniors. 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 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 the Reebok Core Board. She is
also a member of the American Senior Fitness Association (ASFA) and the
International Dance Exercise Association (IDEA).