Body By Mags Personal Training

Mags is simply an awesome trainer! She is great at what she does, and it is apparent right away that she is passionate about her job. She always has a smile– but will definitely still work you hard in the gym! Mags is great at pushing you when you need it, but she is not a drill sergeant– she will always encourage you to give your personal best and her positive attitude keeps me smiling, too! While she knows how to keep training fun, Mags is extremely knowledgeable and professional– I feel totally confident that she is giving me the best possible workout programming, and my results speak for themselves! You will get a great workout with Mags, and the knowledge to maintain a healthier lifestyle– I cannot recommend personal training with Mags enough!

I want to start off by saying that Mags is an amazing personal trainer and yoga instructor! From taking her classes, it’s evident she is very passionate and knowledgeable about what she does! She is also very sweet, kind, patient and easy to talk to! During her prenatal yoga classes I learned how to breathe deeply and relax, which definitely helped me face the physical demands of labor and birth. In her class you are surrounded by a positive, supportive environment; she gives you a positive, emotional boost and keeps you motivated to keep exercising. I would recommend her over and over again to all my friends and family — she truly is a gem!

I absolutely love training with Mags and wish I could do it more often. I am a pretty active/​fit girl – I run, do lots of power yoga and fitness classes at my yoga studio. I work out in some form or another usually about five days a week. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started training with Mags, but I certainly did not know I was going to have my butt kicked! The best thing about Mags is that she kicks your butt, but she makes you love it. She is gentle and encouraging while at the very same time she does not allow you to slack off. I absolutely love learning how to use the TRX (it’s my new all time favorite workout!) She has taught me other things, like treadmill sprints and how to start to learn how to do a pull up (one of my goals!) I really appreciate her positivity and all the information I’ve learned (and am learning) from her about fitness etc! I cannot recommend her enough.

I have worked with Magdalena since she was at Fit San Diego. Three years later she is the only reason I have a waist and a shape. I’m not a heavy girl but of average size and working out with her makes such an amazing difference in my physique and tone as well as wanting to eat better after a workout with her. I partner workout with my fiancé and we have such a great time. On the rare occasion I lose a couple of months due to work or injury the difference is pretty obvious but just as quickly she is able to get me back into shape again with patience and perseverance. As hard as the work outs are, I’m very grateful to have them because God knows I would never do any of the things she asked me to do on my own!!!

One hour before I started training with Magdelena for the very first time, I thought to myself «she’s a girl, how hard can this be»? At the end of my first session. I wasn’t sure what day it was, time it was, or where my car was parked! In short, Magdalena took my 48-​year-​old body to the brink of exhaustion. That was two years ago, and now, every Tuesday and Thursday, she puts me through the paces with just the right amount of encouragement and discipline. The results are always fast and motivating. Within three months new clothes had to be purchased and suits had to be tailored. If you’re a guy, and you’re looking for a new healthy lifestyle but you don’t want to be trained by a meathead, Magdalena is the best choice!

Training with Mags was my first ever experience with a personal trainer and I’m so glad I found her, she really cares about her clients and she always has a new, tough workout for you!
She’s the sweetest person ever, nothing like Jillian michaels, yet she’s kicking your booty and making you sweat! She’s always really encouraging and praising you!
I was not in good shape and even threw up a few times while I was training with her but she never made me feel embarrassed and she always encouraged me to keep going. So no matter what level you’re at, Mags can help you reach your goals.
I also loved that Mags asked me to keep a food journal and I’d email it to her every few days and she’d give me tips on eating smarter and healthier. She really cared about helping me reach my goals.
If you’re skeptical about training with Mags, don’t be! She’s great, worth every penny and you’ll be so glad you found Mags!
Thank you for everything Mags!

AMAZING! I am addicted to her boot camps. She is a great motivator and can’t believe how much my body has changed since working out with her. She keeps her class sizes small and you feel like you are working out with a personal trainer not in a big class that can be overlooked. Her training does not stop at the end of the hour. She is constantly sending recipes and tips. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her.

I have been working out with Mags for a little over a year and I am officially addicted! I’ve mostly done boot camps with her but have also been lucky enough to have a couple of personal training sessions. First of all, she’s an extremely NICE person… which goes a very long way when she’s kicking your butt! No matter what kind of shape you are in, she makes you feel welcome, strong, and proud of your results. (She’s constantly saying, «Don’t worry about how fast or slow everyone else is going… this is for you!») She will always push your body to its limits and is great at recognizing people’s different abilities and coming up with modifications — either to push you harder or work within your limitations. I’ve gotten much stronger and leaner since working out with her, yet the workouts NEVER get easier because she’s always finding new ways to challenge you and make your body do more. Don’t let her think that 10 pushups is easy for you or next thing you know, you’ll be doing 10 explosive pushups! ;)
All in all, I really can’t imagine working out with anyone else. Mags is extremely positive, knowledgeable, hard working, innovative, and kind. What more could you ask for in a trainer?!?

First and foremost Magda is an amazing person, she always has a smile, she exasperares professionalism and cares about you accomplishing your goals.
I started with her about 3 months ago, just got back from vacation (she will be proud of me to say did not gain any weight :) within those two months I trained with her once a week, and I was responisble for the rest of the days to follow her régimen; she had set out for me. She is an exceptional personal trainer, who motivates you enough to challenge the best out of you. She is with you every step of the way.
Within those two months, I lost 1 ½ inches (neck), 2inch (waist),½ (hips)…
Magda is the best personal trainer i have ever had, I recommend her to anyone who is looking for that one on one experience, to change your outlook on trainers who dont care about you.
ps: Cant wait to see you again guapa, I call you soon. I know your busy bee :))))
sorry for the late review.

I have been training with Mags for about 3 months now and I couldn’t be happier! When I started with Mags, I told her my goals right in the beginning. I also told her about my previous experiences with other personal trainers. I didn’t want to train with a trainer who was only concerned about selling sessions and just training me for the hour I was there. I wanted a trainer who actually cared about results.
Mags has gone above and beyond that! She is the best personal trainer I have ever worked with! She finds a way to connect to each of her clients and she remembers my goals even after 3 months of training! She finds new ways to challenge my body in each session (we are constantly using the TRX and I love all the different parts of the body it targets). Even today (I just had a session yesterday) my body still gets sore! When I workout with her, I ALWAYS get 150%.
She gives realistic advice and realistic challenges that anyone can do. She lives by what she teaches. And she has this unique way to keep me going through each workout and to want to be like her even when I leave the gym. My life style, eating habits, and my body have all seen amazing changes since I started working with Mags.
If you’re looking for a professional, reliable trainer, Mags is the only person you should see!

What can I say, Mags is amazing! My husband bought me 5 personal training sessions with her for a Christmas gift and he has now solidified his position as the best gift giver ever! Mags challenged my body in ways that it’s never been challenged before. My soreness level after every workout was amazing! I have been a runner for years but have always been a bit intimidated by the gym. Mags removed all the intimidation and gave me the tools I needed to put together my own full body workouts when I venture into the gym on my own.
When we first started working together, Mags really listened to what I was trying to accomplish. Every exercise that Mags put me through built on my goals. She was so sweet and nice as she told me to do 6 more reps of whatever terribly painful exercises she was having me do. I never thought I would meet a trainer who was so personable while being so professional at the same time. At the end of every session I felt good about myself and completely exhausted!
I can’t wait to keep working with Mags. Our sessions really are the highlight of my week and I already feel so much stronger after only 5 sessions. If I could give Mags 10 stars I would, you will not be disappointed if you start working with her!

Okay, this review is LONG over due. I started working out with Mags during a boot camp coming on three years ago and have been working out with her ever since then. Mags is an ultimate professional! She is always on time and when you are working out with her you receive 110%.
I first started working out 1 – 1 with her because I have two herniated discs that were causing severe sciatica. Mags made it her priority to learn about working out and recovering from this. In spite of my limited ability to work out I managed to maintain my weight and became stronger.
The reason that I have continued to work out with her for so long is that she is constantly evolving our workouts. I can honestly say that Mags engaged me in exercises three years ago that I am are just starting to see the general community adopt now. I will continue to seek her guidance in my physical health and would recommend anyone else doing the same!

I absolutely love Mags! I have always had a hard time with personal training because it was too intimidating. I have also had a hard time pushing myself in classes because I tend to hide in the back and take «breaks» when I am feeling too tired. That is why personal training with Mags is perfect for me! Mags has a special way of pushing you hard without being too intimidating, which pushes me even more!
Mags really listens to your goals and helps you form realistic expectations for yourself. She provides you with the knowledge and support necessary to help you reach your goals. Her workouts are personalized and you never feel like you are with a trainer that does a «one size fits all» session. Mags is truly a great personal trainer, I could not be happier to have such a positive and helpful person help me on my road to getting back in shape!

I have been working with Mags for almost a year. She is approachable, knowledgeable and supportive of your personal fitness goals. She is encouraging without being intimidating. Mags teaches you routines that you can easily implement into your own training and she pushes you beyond what you thought you could do. She is inspiring and lives what she preaches. She is not gimmicky, doesn’t push supplements but rather listens to your goals and helps you to reach them in a way that best fits your lifestyle. I loved her Bootcamp for Yogis! It is a way to interact with other people working towards their fitness goals and Mags definitely knows how to push your limits. Whether you are looking for a personal trainer or a group bootcamp, you can’t go wrong in choosing Mags as she has proven to have the expertise and personal touch needed to support you in your goals.

I have been so happy training with Magdalena for the past year. I moved to San Diego in 2008 and fell into a fitness rut, gaining more weight than I ever had, working too much, and not eating right. I began training with Mags in the spring of 2010, and it has literally changed my life. Magdalena’s workouts are creative, fun, and most of all effective. She is very knowledgable and really wants her clients to succeed and meet their goals. In the past year I’ve lost 20 pounds and participated in all of Magdalena’s programs — personal sessions, bootcamps, etc. She is inspiring and has made me look forward to my workouts and thanks to her I do everything I can to make time for fitness in my life.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mags!
From the very first time I met Magdelena she has been a consumate professional and caring person.
She lives what she teaches and has inspired me to get back on my nutrition path. I have known seen and worked with Miss Magdelena for the past three years and couldent be happier to see she is on her own.
I love the TRX and in between sessions with Mags I do what she has taught me on my own.
BIG THUMBS UP! I cannot wait to do Yoga with you! xoxo

She’s a fitness pro, not a sales person.
I have no patience for trainers at corporate gyms with thinly veiled sales pitches so they can meet quotas for the management. Instead, I want somebody to help make me a lighter and faster runner, which is why I’ve been working out with Magdalena since late 2009. She’s innovative and knowledgeable, creating workouts that are neither easy nor excessively cruel. I’m never allowed to sissy out or mail it in; Magdalena knows my fitness level and doesn’t allow me to quit when we both know that I can finish. Sigh.
The location in Little Italy is awesome; so much better than a crowded gym.
I highly recommend Magdalena for you if you’re looking to get faster, lighter, and stronger (which you are)