TESTIMONIALS
"One Saturday morning, in a different Weight Watchers class from my usual, I found Mary Fugle.
I had been thinking about how to energize, to become stronger, and here she was: the answer to my quest: Mary Fugle!
I love "movement," but I am very slow to anything that might be called "exercise." My diagnosis of MS had left me with very weak legs and an inability to balance very well. My significant weight loss also created in me a desire to move more, but I had no idea how to find the right way to combine my needs. Our Weight Watchers lecturer had taken classes with Mary, and he passionately recommended her.
Oh, he was right! I began with individual lessons. Mary was certainly patient and understood my fears and needs. She has adapted whatever exercises I do to how I personally can do them. She monitors my (frequent) bouts with fatigue, and she makes sure I have water... she is vigilant and sympathetic.
Now I have brought a friend to take the class at the same time--and although she does not have the same body issues I do, she, too, is finding that her strength is returning, and flexibility is growing.
Maybe there are other Pilates instructors who could give me the same exercises. Maybe there are others who would remember to make me drink water between repetitions. Maybe there are other Pilates instructors who would do the MS Walk with my team on her only day off, but I DON'T THINK SO!
Mary Fugle has not only given me the exercises I need to help change what my body can do, she continues to give me a different perspective on what I WANT to do. She is the right person to help both the body and the mentality!"
Maxene Kupperman-Guiñals, New York, NY
"Mary is an inspirational teacher. I began working out with her after the birth of my first child. Her focused routine helped me rebuild my abdominal muscle structure that had been weakened following my pregnancy and C-section. As I now continue to work with her through my second pregnancy, I feel strong and balanced. Her work outs have strengthened my core muscles in such a way that I have virtually none of the aches and pains that I experienced during my first pregnancy. She has a knack for giving you a great workout that strengthens your muscles while also stretching and lengthening. My body always feels as if it's done a hard-core workout combined with a fantastic massage - sore in all the right places, but completely relaxed. I think Mary's true talent is her innate understanding of what YOUR body needs and her ability to tailor routines to meet those needs."
Elizabeth DeMaso, New York, NY
"My husband gave me a gift certificate to Wise Women's Workouts for my 61st birthday. He was trying to encourage me, knowing that I had never done any formal exercise program in my life! I was not very hopeful that I could begin now. It is almost two years later and I have rarely missed a session. My two sessions per week have increased my flexibility, strength and overall well-being. I can't say I love pilates, but I will readily admit that it is the only organized physical exercise program I could ever stick with. Mary has a knack for pushing me to set new goals and giving me the support and encouragement I need to achieve them."
Abby Gilmore, New York, NY
"Warrior Abs has given me the core strength and confidence to put 'it all' into my golf swing. I broke 90 for the first time."
Anthony Millaci, Whitehouse Station, NJ
"Well, I'm still standing. I had my doubts after the first session. A year later, there's a bit more muscle in this skeleton. Mary put up with me on low energy days, and gave me energy even when I wasn't in her Warrior Abs class. Mary offers guys a low key space to just be guys and to work out as well. And, she counts out loud!"
Jason Patch, PhD, Providence, RI (formerly of Brooklyn, NY)
"Getting in shape, toning and losing some weight were major goals of mine before my October 2005 wedding. My husband also wanted to tone up for the big day. We were bored with the usual gym workouts and needed to shake things up.
Enter Mary Fugle and her pilates workout routine; arms, shoulders and ab work; and general motivating attitude. Mary was dedicated to our cause and supportive throughout. I have never enjoyed working out and exercising so much in my life. The workout, although difficult, was fun and challenging and kept my attention. I hate routine - Mary's training was anything but. I looked forward to every session with Mary and still do!
It all paid off - I can't even count the number of comments people made at the wedding about my arms, shoulders and overall look. I have never felt stronger, leaner and more comfortable in my body. Mary not only keeps you focused and dedicated, but proves that exercise can be a blast!"
Tarmara Shearer Leopold, New York, NY
"My relationship with Mary is as good as it gets with a personal trainer - I look forward to seeing her each week. Her workouts are intense, focused and lots of fun. Only she can have me drop down and give her 50 push ups with a smile on my face! She helped me to tone my body once I dropped 60 pounds of pregnancy weight - and helped me to feel sexy again. By coming to my home - I have absolute no excuse not to exercise - like I said, tough love, but worth every ounce!"
Claudia Volpi, New York, NY
"My travel schedule has always interfered with any permanent sporting commitment - I fly over 250,000 miles per year and it is just too easy to say "I don't have the time". I was introduced to Mary Fugle through a mutual friend who suggested that her pilates session might be my answer. With skepticism I called Mary thinking that I would try a session or two... well I have never turned back!!! I am still committed to two early mornings a week after nearly two years with Mary - I never thought that I would look forward to this type of exercise... well Mary changed it for me! Frankly I would find it hard to persuade myself to do this alone - I need someone to push me along and the ease and charm with which Mary does this make the sessions so pleasurable. I am committed to two early mornings a week and hope that this will for a long time to come."
Edward Newmark, New York, NY
"We had always exercised. Over the years we had both done various forms of cardio and aerobic workouts. Stretch classes, dance classes etc. We were looking for something different. Between the two of us we are members of both Reebok and Equinox but somehow had not gotten into a pilates class. When I met Mary Fugle I didn't even know exactly what pilates was. My mom and I did the first session with Mary and loved it. It is so convenient, done in my apartment, with just 2 towels used as mats and the pilates rings that Mary brought with her. We were hooked after the first session. We signed up for twice a week, semi-private sessions, and by week 3 we increased it to 3 times per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Mary is always on time and prepared with a new surprise exercise or pilates toy. She is upbeat and fun during the workout which helps to make the hour go by so quickly. But the best part is that the results are as quick. After just a few weeks we can both see more definition in our arms, legs and especially the hardest part, our stomachs! We are both able to do more sit-ups and crunches then after all the years of classes at the gym. I am even doing 60 push-ups, some with one leg on top of the other! It is so convenient to have Mary come to the apartment. It cuts down on the time it takes to get dressed and travel to the and from the gym. Since I work from home, I can easily go right back to the computer and telephone without any down time. You do not need a lot of space. Just a cool CD (sometimes Mary supplies a new one) and 2 towels. No commute to the gym, no locker room stuff etc. Mary has never cancelled or postponed a session. She is so reliable and she is a great motivator! My mom and I are 26 years apart and we are able to workout with a personal trainer doing this together. That shows how amazing pilates is (and what good shape my mom is in!) After 4 months with Mary we are both stronger, firmer and more toned than we ever expected. It has given me more endurance while biking or spinning and my tennis game has improved. I cannot recommend more highly our experience with Mary Fugle of Wise Women's Workouts! No matter what level of fitness you are at this can definitely work for you!"
Jaqueline Frank, New York, NY
"Mary helped my husband and me tone up for our wedding and honeymoon. We were both extreme beginners when it came to pilates and Mary made everything seem easy. She is very knowledgeable and hands-on in her training. She explained the techniques and then got down on the floor with us to do the exercises by our sides. Mary is an excellent coach, mixing the blend of patience, guidance and enthusiasm. Mary was very encouraging and made us both work harder than we thought we could. Mary is very easy-going and we actually looked forward to getting up at 6:15am to meet her. After our training was complete, I was to do 30 push ups (the real way). I felt so confident and strong on my wedding day and walked down the beach on my honeymoon feeling great. Mary is an excellent coach and now a wonderful friend."
Denise Talent, Atlanta, GA (formerly of Brooklyn, NY)
"As a life-long fitness non-enthusiast, I was more involved with daily routines like work, family care, and housekeeping. I was always "too tired" and unmotivated to take care of my weak and unfit body (as well as my completely stressed out brain). After successfully giving birth to a twin boy and girl at the pre-sagging age of 37, it was finally time to stop and try a push-up. A friend recommended that I call Mary Fugle and my life has never been the same. I always thought trainers were frivolous and expensive. Why did I need somebody to tell me how to pick up a weight or walk a treadmill? Anticipating extreme hormonal changes in the very near future, how on earth would I ever catch-up as I approached 40.
I was totally wrong. Mary proved to me that I needed help. I needed a push every week. I needed to have 1 hour where I focused on me and on getting stronger. She is patient, yet pushes me to do my personal best with every session. IM=X® pilates by Wise Women's Workouts is where body transformation meets an age-defying mindset. With every workout I get stronger and firmer. I have never felt better. I have more confidence. My respect and gratitude to Mary Fugle is endless... I could not do this without her."
Michele Matozzo Bracci, Mother of Twins, Wife, Business Owner, New York, NY
"Mary Fugle offers one of the most intense, satisfying workouts I have ever experienced. Having played sports, lifted weights and exercised obsessively my entire life (I'm 32 years old), I have finally found the "silver bullet." And that bullet is Mary. Either as a stand-alone workout, or as a supplement to an existing exercise regimen, Mary's pilates and floor exercise sessions will unlock strength and flexibility in muscles that one may never even knew existed. Also, the results are immediate, so one needn't wonder if progress is being made. Whether someone is an elite athlete or a total beginner to working out, Mary can tailor a regimen for any individual. Laced with humor, wit and entertaining personal anecdotes, Mary's workout sessions will leave you sweating... and smiling."
Jordan Friedman, New York, NY
"I've always had trouble with flexibility, especially with runner's legs, but Mary is the first to get my legs to loosen up, which has helped me to loosen up in general."
Sam Teigen, New York, NY
pushes me to do my personal best
flexibility, strength and ... well-being
I feel strong and balanced
