“As a dedicated runner for the last 7 years and with a body that can sometimes be a bit fragile, I have spent plenty of hours in the gym trying to get my body strong enough for the demands I put on it.
During Covid, when I couldn’t go to the gym, I found Maaike and have been training with her in the comfort of my own home even after all the restrictions were lifted and we could return to mainstream gyms.
She has been honest, firm, motivational, and inspiring as she is an athlete herself and also understands the changes that women’s bodies go through as we age.
Maaike sets a rigid schedule that is specifically geared to my exact needs and capabilities. I have gained so much more strength since training with her.
I am so grateful to Maaike for all of her hard work in getting me ready for the several marathons I have run, and for changing the way that I care for my body. I recommend her completely, without reservation.”
“Maaike has been my coach for 2 years.
In 11 months, I went from walking, to running the Dischem 21, two days after my 45th birthday. An unimaginable achievement for me.
Things slowed down in 2023 and the focus changed to getting me ready for a hysterectomy.
I went into that surgery, strong in mind and body.
2 weeks later, I was back to training.
I’m now participating in Maaike’s body transformation program.
I trust Maaike to see me through all the changes my body will still go through.
Fit and strong to handle it all!
Maaike treats her clients with individual understanding, kindness and empathy.
With a swift kick of motivation!
I highly recommend her services.”
“I am a 61 year old Chartered Accountant. I have had rheumatoid Arthritis since I was 27.
For some years leading up to covid I had been increasing my weight to close on 84 kg and as a 5ft 3, that was obese and I started to feel it in my self esteem, and I was feeling unhealthy. Then covid uncermoneously arrived and the added stress of keeping clients in business, working remote from my staff just unhinged me. In addition my husband and I had daily sundowners during lockdown which didn’t help my waistline. I used to wake up in the middle of the night with ringing in my ears .
A very good friend suggested I contact Maaike and there my health journey began. 3 years later and I’m below 70kg, I sleep well, and I have so much more energy.
Even though Maaike and I have only met in person once as I exercise on zoom, Maaike has managed to built up my body strength and muscles to a point that I now have started hiking and loving it. I have a long term view so I wasn’t expecting short term results, I wanted my weight loss to be sustainable. I excercise 3 half hours per week to Maaike’s exercise plan on Zoom sessions and I do the parkrun (mostly walk it) on most Saturdays. My mental health is so much improved. I am very grateful to Maaike for how she has structured my exercise plan and made sure I suffer no injuries. Exercising consistently and having a long term plan is so important.”