Maria the Trainer

Maria the Trainer

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Maria Brezler: In-person and Virtual Personal Trainer/Rowing Coach/Boot Camp Coach w/ 20 years exper I am driven to help others realize their full potential.

I have been a fitness and wellness coach for more than 20 years as well as a lifelong athlete. I started playing basketball when I was 8 and practiced diligently everyday since until I walked onto the women’s basketball team at Gonzaga University. While on campus, I was recruited for the rowing team and took on playing two D1 sports my freshman year. That was probably one of the most physically ch

05/13/2026

YOUNG ATHLETE SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM

Build Speed. Strength. Confidence.

Designed to help young athletes improve athletic performance, movement mechanics, strength, and overall confidence in a fun, high-energy training environment.

Ideal for lacrosse, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, football, hockey, rowing and swimming.

Age Groups:
• 9-11 years
• 12 – 18 years
•College Athletes home for the summer

Maria’s Certifications:
• Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Gonzaga University
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
• EXOS Performance Specialist Certification
• ACE Youth Fitness Specialist
• HUMAN KINETICS Agility and Quickness
• HUMAN KINETICS Strength training for Hockey
• CrossFit Level 1
• US Rowing Level 2

PROGRAM FOCUS

Speed, Agility & Quickness
• Explosive movement training
• Faster change of direction
• Improved reaction time
• Short-distance acceleration and speed
• Single-leg strength and stability
• Core strength and balance

Strength Training

Athletes will learn proper technique and movement mechanics for:
• Back Squat
• Front Squat
• Deadlift
• Bench Press
• Shoulder Press
• And more

Additional training focus includes:
• Core strength development
• Single-limb strength and stability
• Power movements (bands, med balls, kettlebell swings, single-arm snatches)
• Injury prevention through well-rounded athletic development

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Monday / Wednesday / Friday

• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
• Additional morning and afternoon sessions may be added based on demand.

Training Dates

• June 22, 24, 26
• June 29, July 1, 3
• July 6, 8, 10
• July 20, 22, 24
• July 27, 29, 31
• August 3, 5, 7

*Maria is away the weeks of July 12th and August 9th.

PRICING

Private Training
• 1:1 Session: $70

Semi-Private Training
• 2 Athletes: $55 per athlete
• Family Session (2 athletes): $90 total

Small Group Training (3–4 Athletes)
• $30 per athlete/session*

Packages:
• 6 Sessions: $180
• 8 Sessions: $240
• 10 Sessions: $300

* Group sessions must be purchased as a package.

*Do you have a group of 2-4 friends that want to train together? Contact me, we’ll find a time that works for you!

* All group sessions conclude on August 21, 2026. Any unused session credits may be applied toward private or semi-private sessions through December 31, 2026.

My goal is to help athletes move better, gain confidence, reduce injury risk, and prepare for their upcoming sports season.

Email me to reserve your athlete’s spot today!

[email protected]

Photos from Maria the Trainer's post 04/08/2026

Meet Karin, she’s the queen of keeping her fitness routine well rounded. She strength trains with me once a week for an hour, does yoga one day, Pilates one day, tennis once or twice a week and rounds things out with long walks.

We do a lot of single limb and multi-dimensional strength training.

Like many people, if you’re not able to fit all this in, strength training is going to give you the best benefits if that’s the only thing you can fit in.

Benefits of strength training for women. Especially peri/post menopausal women.
-increased bone density
-enhanced metabolism
-improved cardiovascular health
-increased muscle mass = strength
-helps manage weight loss
-reduces risk of chronic disease
-boosts mental wellbeing
-and so much more

04/08/2026

Did any friends out there enter the lottery for the LA28 Olympic Tickets like us?

Photos from Maria the Trainer's post 02/17/2026

Meet Gabby (top right) a strong and driven athlete determined to make a D1 rowing team. Gabby came to work with me back in 2023. She was on a local rowing team and had a decent 2k erg score but not enough to make a D1 rowing program.

Gabby worked incredibly hard on her high school team, on her own and with me. When we trained, we focused on more than just her 2k erg score as coaches want more than that.

Gabby had the right size for a D1 rower, the drive and determination, enough experience rowing on the water to help a novice team but a very short timeline to prove to coaches that she could make a difference at their program. So we focused on her strength. She could out lift any female high school junior I’ve had and we used that to build her “resume”. Max squat, max deadlift, max chest press and row. Colleges want a strong well rounded athlete who has proved they CAN do the work and they want to do the work. And that was Gabby.

Congratulations on making it to University of Virginia! I hope you have a spectacular career there!

Photos from Maria the Trainer's post 02/12/2026

Meet Isabelle, she plays midfield soccer at McDonogh school. She started working with me last summer when she was preparing for her freshman year.

In addition to playing for McDonogh she also plays for Maryland united u15 ECNL and has been invited to US soccer Youth ID clinics this winter.

As if being this successful in soccer wasn’t enough, she also runs track and is competing at nationals in the Freshman 400m in March.

Together we work on her agility, balance and stabilization to help with her quickness and injury prevention.

She’s an absolutely spectacular athlete and I love working with her.

keep an eye on this one!

02/11/2026

Meet Mark, a competitive 14 almost 15 year old hockey player. I started working with Mark when he was 12 years old. He came to me after he had recently recovered from a back injury. Since then he has managed to work through a number of other hockey injuries, but continues to get stronger and better.

We primarily focus on strength and stability in his core and lower body to help him stay on his skates when he slams into his opponents. On the days he’s already wiped from a tournament or healing from an injury we focus on foam rolling and mobility.

Mark is a committed and driven athlete trying to balance not only school and his sport but also the other key components on becoming a well rounded athlete long term:
Strength
Balance
Mobility
Flexibility
Nutrition
Mental Toughness
Rest and Recovery
And of course fun!

Photos from Maria the Trainer's post 02/06/2026

Some of my favorite clients to work with are young athletes. As a former collegiate and elite level rowing coach, I love working with athletes who are determined to get better no matter what sport they are playing.

This is my client Sammy, she worked incredibly hard her entire high school career rowing at Annapolis Junior Rowing Club. She would come in to see me sometimes at 6 AM before school and rowing practice later that day. Her hard work and dedication paid off and she is now an amazing contributor on the Drexel Rowing team.

Photos from Maria the Trainer's post 01/22/2026

Meet my client Nancy. She’s in her 60’s and her goals are to get stronger and more fit so she can continue to help juggle her adorable grandkids. She is also on and off a boat and jet ski during the summer months and wants to be able to hop on and off the dock with ease.

Nancy works out with me twice a week for 30 minutes and we focus on strength, balance, cardio and flexibility. Keep it up Nancy and great job in your photo shoot 😉.

No matter what age you are, I’m able yo design a workout for your needs.

01/09/2026

PERSONAL TRAINING: Private Gym, Virtual and In-Home

My name is Maria Brezler and I’m an independent personal trainer in Severna Park. I grew up as a basketball player (Gonzaga University) before I switched to an elite level rower. I’ve now been coaching and training for over 20 years.

I offer:
Private Gym training in Severna Park
In-home (I come to you)
Virtual training
Written Programming

I’ve worked with every age group and all different fitness levels.
60 year old+ crowd
Couples
Junior high, High school and collegiate athletes
People recovering from surgeries/injuries
Triathletes
Average person looking to get fit and look good!

Feel free to message me and take a look at my website to find out how I can help.

www.mariathetrainer.com
[email protected]

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Location

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Severna Park, MD
21146

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 6am - 11am