After several years of being a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, I decided to take my training expertise to the next level. This is when I became a METI Medical Exercise Specialist (MES). As a trainer, I was trained to work with asymptomatic clients, but as a medical exercise specialist I am able to work with symptomatic clients. Thus, a number of my clients have been referred by physical therapists. Many have completed physical therapy, but have residual issues from their condition or injury. Some continue to work with their physical therapist, but will work with me at the same time. Others want to get in the gym and get stronger, but don't know where to start. In many cases, clients ended up in physical therapy because they weren't moving in an efficient or safe manner. This brings me to the fact that most of us are dealing with muscular imbalances or have some sort of movement deficiency. As an overwhelmingly sedentary society and simply as humans who do weird things and move in unique ways, we tend to have issues big and small. Thus, my focus is to provide clients with a foundation. You have to start with the fundamentals. With the beginning of every program we evaluate and tackle weaknesses before embarking on more challenging or intense workouts. With this calculated approach I am able to minimize injury and maximize results. When I am not training and developing my newly formed company Fight 2B Fit DC, I love being outdoors when it's warm and hot, trying new foods, spending time with family and friends, traveling, hopping on roller coasters, sliding down water slides and embarking on new adventures.

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What to Expect

Your first session will be a virtual complimentary consultation to discuss your goals and determine the best route to take! A workout that challenges you in a safe and effective manner.

Client Success Story

My client success stories are highlighted by clients who have been able to overcome injuries and conditions to enjoy a happier and more active life. I have worked with clients with knee issues, who are now able to enjoy activities like scuba diving and bike riding because they now have the strength and stability to do so. Other clients are managing more serious conditions like Parkinson's and have more strength and confidence as they combat each day. Then my general fitness clients are achieving physiques that they are proud of and able to enjoy more of what life has to offer! As might be expected, Marita is intimately familiar with the workings of the human body. She  is also a deeply compassionate human being. This has to do not only with her preternatural ability to sense what her clients are feeling, what their limits are, and how much they can accomplish in a given time; it also concerns her social vision and her ambition, which extends from helping her aged relatives to her concerns for the health of her community, to help make the world a better place. -Alan W. Sometimes it's overwhelming to figure out where to start when it comes to getting back into a fitness routine after injury or just long periods of inactivity. Marita makes it easier. I was referred to her after physical therapy for knee pain and was impressed by how quickly she can identify weaknesses and posture issues that can cause pain and physical limitations. Not only am I stronger, but I pay more attention to my body in everyday movement. She is genuinely interested in her clients and eager to help us be healthy. -Amy C.

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