GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
MARIA MAGER

TEACHES AT:

Towson

TEACHING STYLE:

Fun and playful mixed with a hardcore style

FAVORITE SONG:

Tough question because I love music but I can always say it’s a 3-way tie between “The Pretender” by Foo Fighters, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen and “Sabotage” by the Beastie Boys.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MARIA

I was a member at Merritt before I decided to become an instructor. As my passion for group fitness grew, I realized that I could teach and decided to get certified in Cycle. I love helping people realize their strengths, no matter where they are in their fitness journey. I encourage my students to train as if they were in their own race. Besides teaching, I’ve grown to love long distance running, lifting weights, triathlons and duathlons. These activities have helped me expand my knowledge and have made me a better instructor. In 2016 I joined Athletes Serving Athletes because I’m thankful for being able to run whenever I want, and I wanted to share this gift with athletes who need help in pursuing their racing dreams. My mantra has always been: “Have fun and just move!”

MARIA’S CLASSES

BOOT CAMP

55 MINUTES

Don’t take your fitness lying down. Whip your heart and lungs into shape while building up your agility, coordination, strength, and endurance.

RESULTS:

  • Improves heart & lung fitness
  • Improves agility, coordination, strength & endurance
  • Tones & shapes

INTENSITY:

Moderate to High

CYCLE

55 MINUTES

A vigorous cardio class without comparison. Start pedaling and let go as your instructor takes you for the ride of your life. Perfect for any fitness enthusiast, recreational cyclist, or serious racer.

RESULTS:

  • Improves heart & lung fitness
  • Increases leg strength & endurance

INTENSITY:

Moderate to High

LES MILLS CORE

30 MINUTES

Trained instructors guide you through correct technique as you work with resistance tubes and weight plates, as well as body weight exercises like crunches and hovers. This class hones in on the torso and sling muscles that connect your upper body to your lower body, along with some hip, butt, and lower back exercises.

RESULTS:

  • Tightens & tones
  • Core muscles improve functional strength for balance, mobility, & injury prevention

INTENSITY:

Moderate to High