Coach Maria competed as a black belt in Shotokan karate for over 10 years before injuries forced her to stop. She discovered CrossFit and found a second life as a master athlete. Her first CrossFit competition was at the CanWest Games in 2019, where she finished 3rd. In 2022, she finished 4th.

Maria continues to compete today—finishing on the 2024 Fraser Valley Throwdown podium.

Maria reminds us that we can always find excuses not to work out: injuries, work, and family life. But CrossFit is something anyone can do—every movement can be scaled and/or modified to accommodate different fitness levels and even past injuries.

Discover the benefits of training with someone who has been there—and who's here to guide you in your journey every step of the way.