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“Before I began training with Mario, I worked out every day using the incorrect form, the wrong nutrition and exercises that lead me to no results. I used to get bad headaches because of my bad posture and Mario taught me good exercises that have definitely helped that problem. Mario did not just teach me exercises; he helped me understand good nutrition and what an important role it plays in achieving your goals. Mario was able to keep every session new, fresh, challenging and fun. My overall fitness level has improved a 100%. Thank you for your professionalism, your support, and amazing knowledge of your subject.”
-Angela B., Norridge, IL
“I purchased my sessions as a gift to myself for my 21st birthday. With that said, I still needed the motivation, because I had some pretty serious goals. And motivation is what I got! Mario stayed on me to not miss a session and to come in on my own mimicking what he and I were doing. He held me to the nutritional aspect of reaching my goals as well. And when it was all said and done three months later, Mario had helped me lose 30 pounds! I was almost in tears our last session for what Mario had done for me; because now people who had never talked to me before in high school, were not only talking to me, but telling me how good I looked! Thank you!”
-Natali P., Des Plaines, IL
“I was a competitive swimmer and lacrosse player in college. So I understood the conditioning for those sports. But my goals had changed. My goals now were just to lean & tone, and lose body fat. So I joined a gym, and was taken through a personal training experience with Mario! Mario helped me with my nutrition. He designed a training program which was specific to what I was looking to do; all the while, monitoring my form, keeping in mind to stay away from movements that might aggravate an injury I suffered to my MCL in college. And in just four weeks, not only had I lost 7 pounds, but my strength levels had increased tremendously! Unfortunately, Mario moved to another gym downtown thereafter, so I finished the last few remaining sessions with another trainer. Let’s just say, there’s nobody like Mario! Friendly, Knowledgeable, Passionate, and Professional!”
-Liz F., Glenview, IL
“The trainer I had previous to Mario was fired for theft. And it turned out to be a blessing, because by far, Mario is the best!! He explained the reasoning behind the way he was training me to reach my goals. It wasn’t just, “Do this, for a couple sets,” while he leaned against a machine or sat on a stability ball. He took the time, and answered every question I had. Another plus, with being a dance instructor for competitive Indian dance youth groups, my schedule could change at a moment’s notice. Mario took that into account, and was very flexible, whenever we had to move an appointment or cancel. He’s definitely a personal trainer I would recommend to anyone in Chicago. I’m just sorry I moved to New York!”
-Asha J., New York, NY
“My wife kept persisting and persisting for me to go to the gym, buy a membership and some personal training. But before I had my first session I ruptured several disks in my back on a work site. After physical therapy, I returned to the gym and began working with Mario. I had my doubts at first, and so everything he had me doing and everything he taught me, I had checked out. I work at the United Center, so every so often I would ask the Blackhawks’ trainers, if what Mario was doing and saying was correct. And it turns out that it was. I was in good hands. Mario pushed me to my limits, while always being cautious of my back. He helped me strengthen my back and core so that I wouldn’t suffer another injury. Mario kept me motivated, held me accountable with my nutrition, and most importantly helped give me that desire to be fit, which I hadn’t had since my time in the service. Now I’m in the gym just as much if not more than my wife.”
-Daryl F., Chicago, IL
“My biggest hurdle is my nutrition. Mario helped me with that. He had me do food logs. And not only did he help with making healthy food choices, but since I’m a vegetarian, he went above and beyond researching healthy food substitutions for vegetarians. Then there was the training. I originally began with another trainer, but when that trainer went on vacation, he had Mario train me for one session. The difference was clear in one session! He was more professional and educated on the exercises, movement, and function of the muscles. He kept me going and motivated the entire session, whereas, the other trainer would try to talk to me and make jokes for the hour. I am so glad I made the switch!”
-Lauren B., Morton Grove, IL
“My experiences with other trainers were not that great. Mainly, because every session was an hour of them trying to sell me something. Mario didn’t do that. Instead he taught me proper nutrition. He showed me how to maximize my time in the gym, since my job as a Special Ed. teacher doesn’t leave me with much. What also set him apart, was his professionalism and dedication to his job. We weren’t there to talk. We were there to get results!”
-Allie Q., Chicago, IL
“I’m a long time runner, have been since my youth. So I didn’t really see any need for weight training. When I joined the gym, my wife was already a member and using a trainer; so I decided to get the most of my membership and hire someone to show me more than just cardio machines. I was set up with Mario, and what he showed me was how strength training could actually benefit me with my races. He showed me that through the years of competitive running I had incurred serious imbalances throughout my body which could possibly lead to a major injury. Most notably, in my knees where I had limited range of motion. Mario and I worked together for several months on a program that he designed based on functional training to help eliminate those imbalances. This program was documented every session, so I could even see my progress from when we had began. In the end, I felt better, and my nightly runs were smoother than they had been in a long time!”
-Jim M., Morton Grove, IL
-Angela B., Norridge, IL
“I purchased my sessions as a gift to myself for my 21st birthday. With that said, I still needed the motivation, because I had some pretty serious goals. And motivation is what I got! Mario stayed on me to not miss a session and to come in on my own mimicking what he and I were doing. He held me to the nutritional aspect of reaching my goals as well. And when it was all said and done three months later, Mario had helped me lose 30 pounds! I was almost in tears our last session for what Mario had done for me; because now people who had never talked to me before in high school, were not only talking to me, but telling me how good I looked! Thank you!”
-Natali P., Des Plaines, IL
“I was a competitive swimmer and lacrosse player in college. So I understood the conditioning for those sports. But my goals had changed. My goals now were just to lean & tone, and lose body fat. So I joined a gym, and was taken through a personal training experience with Mario! Mario helped me with my nutrition. He designed a training program which was specific to what I was looking to do; all the while, monitoring my form, keeping in mind to stay away from movements that might aggravate an injury I suffered to my MCL in college. And in just four weeks, not only had I lost 7 pounds, but my strength levels had increased tremendously! Unfortunately, Mario moved to another gym downtown thereafter, so I finished the last few remaining sessions with another trainer. Let’s just say, there’s nobody like Mario! Friendly, Knowledgeable, Passionate, and Professional!”
-Liz F., Glenview, IL
“The trainer I had previous to Mario was fired for theft. And it turned out to be a blessing, because by far, Mario is the best!! He explained the reasoning behind the way he was training me to reach my goals. It wasn’t just, “Do this, for a couple sets,” while he leaned against a machine or sat on a stability ball. He took the time, and answered every question I had. Another plus, with being a dance instructor for competitive Indian dance youth groups, my schedule could change at a moment’s notice. Mario took that into account, and was very flexible, whenever we had to move an appointment or cancel. He’s definitely a personal trainer I would recommend to anyone in Chicago. I’m just sorry I moved to New York!”
-Asha J., New York, NY
“My wife kept persisting and persisting for me to go to the gym, buy a membership and some personal training. But before I had my first session I ruptured several disks in my back on a work site. After physical therapy, I returned to the gym and began working with Mario. I had my doubts at first, and so everything he had me doing and everything he taught me, I had checked out. I work at the United Center, so every so often I would ask the Blackhawks’ trainers, if what Mario was doing and saying was correct. And it turns out that it was. I was in good hands. Mario pushed me to my limits, while always being cautious of my back. He helped me strengthen my back and core so that I wouldn’t suffer another injury. Mario kept me motivated, held me accountable with my nutrition, and most importantly helped give me that desire to be fit, which I hadn’t had since my time in the service. Now I’m in the gym just as much if not more than my wife.”
-Daryl F., Chicago, IL
“My biggest hurdle is my nutrition. Mario helped me with that. He had me do food logs. And not only did he help with making healthy food choices, but since I’m a vegetarian, he went above and beyond researching healthy food substitutions for vegetarians. Then there was the training. I originally began with another trainer, but when that trainer went on vacation, he had Mario train me for one session. The difference was clear in one session! He was more professional and educated on the exercises, movement, and function of the muscles. He kept me going and motivated the entire session, whereas, the other trainer would try to talk to me and make jokes for the hour. I am so glad I made the switch!”
-Lauren B., Morton Grove, IL
“My experiences with other trainers were not that great. Mainly, because every session was an hour of them trying to sell me something. Mario didn’t do that. Instead he taught me proper nutrition. He showed me how to maximize my time in the gym, since my job as a Special Ed. teacher doesn’t leave me with much. What also set him apart, was his professionalism and dedication to his job. We weren’t there to talk. We were there to get results!”
-Allie Q., Chicago, IL
“I’m a long time runner, have been since my youth. So I didn’t really see any need for weight training. When I joined the gym, my wife was already a member and using a trainer; so I decided to get the most of my membership and hire someone to show me more than just cardio machines. I was set up with Mario, and what he showed me was how strength training could actually benefit me with my races. He showed me that through the years of competitive running I had incurred serious imbalances throughout my body which could possibly lead to a major injury. Most notably, in my knees where I had limited range of motion. Mario and I worked together for several months on a program that he designed based on functional training to help eliminate those imbalances. This program was documented every session, so I could even see my progress from when we had began. In the end, I felt better, and my nightly runs were smoother than they had been in a long time!”
-Jim M., Morton Grove, IL