Happy Hour By Marisa

I have been coming to HHbM for over 6 months now. When I started I hadn’t been to the gym in several years and I couldn’t finish my first class. Marisa made me feel welcomed right away and I think it was the openness and down-​to-​earth gym that made me want to come back. I was definitely nervous and anxious about working out, but that feeling faded with my next class. Now I take circuits, bootcamp, step (AMAZING if your willing to look silly for the first several until you get the hang out if), and bartending. This gym is full of awesome people and Marisa ensures that her gym is helping people. If you want to workout to relief stress, get your body into shape and you live in driving distance of this place… COME you will not regret it! Blessed to be able!

After multiple gym memberships, DVDs, etc. I was introduced to HHbM by an old coworker of mine. At first I didn’t think I could survive in a bootcamp let alone want to come to one… All I have to say is once you try it you will never go back! HHbM is the most positive, fun, inspiring places I’ve ever been to when it comes to working out! Marisa is the best trainer ever and makes everyone feel special and welcomed. Hands down best bootcamp, good people, best trainer, good music and exciting yet challenging workouts!!!

Leave your self-​consciousness and doubt at the door and get ready to have the best work out of your life all while having fun and receiving tons of encouragement! Marisa is by far the best trainer you’ll ever come across. I have belonged to several gyms trying to find the right fit, Gold’s Gym, 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness, Vision Quest etc. I found Marisa 3 years ago and have NEVER found another trainer that is so encouraging, humorous, and all around great to be around. The community Marisa has built in her gym is so positive too which is a HUGE plus. Have no fear of coming to the gym and being judged. Your goals are the same as everyone else’s and no one cares what level you’re at in your fitness, whether you’re your first workout or you’ve been working out for years, you’ll only receive positive encouragement from the regulars here!
All of Marisa’s classes are hard, so be prepared to work your butt off (and get the butt your really want)! No one workout is ever the same too. Marisa provides so much variety so no class EVER gets old. She also has the best Step Aerobics class I’ve ever had the pleasure of taking!
On top of all this, she encourages community by making events for everyone, such as gathering people up to do a local marathons, mud run, color run, whatever it is. Every friend that I’ve brought to HHbM has been so impressed and become regulars themselves. Seriously, look no further, you’ve found your new home :)

Ok, two months now and I have to say again, Marissa is AWESOME.
What a great place to hang out and get fit!

When my good girlfriend invited me to this class for her birthday, I secretively wanted to make up an excuse on how I was going to get out of this «stripper» themed class. But thank god it was nothing like that.
1. it’s a no judgment class!!!
2. it was extremely fun
3. there were a lot of women that just wanted to have fun, and didn’t give a shit. All shapes, sizes, and age groups!
4. and for 5 dollars more you can have a drink before class starts :) don’t go too wild!!! you still need to drive home!
5. it’s not a high heel wearing, pole dancing, lingerie class!!! thank god!
6. it’s like a hip hop/​tease/​booty shakin’ class!!! awesome!!! So wear your yoga gear/​work out clothes
class price: 15 bucks (cash or check)
From what I hear, it’s once a month and they have other classes that are awesome! boot camp, and other stuff. Not quite sure but I know that if you were to take any classes from Marisa, I think you’d feel quite comfortable and motivated. Getting older is already hard enough, but having the time to take care of your body is also a challenge. If I weren’t so into fitness, I’d totally get into her program to jump start my new healthy life!!! I might even take it if one of my sisters would do it!!!
Something about having a woman trainer is just more comfortable for me. I don’t want a 18 year old girl with abs, and a super high metabolism telling me how to work out. I need a real woman that likes food, and has curves and wants you to have a healthier body. Not a stick skinny body. That’s not attractive to me!!! So I totally vouch for this woman, and I had only met her once!!! I can tell she knows her shit! :)
All in all, I absolutely wholeheartedly loved this class. I hadn’t had so much fun in a really long time!!! And plan on going next month with some of my sisters and co workers! So wrestle up some girlfriends, and go! Sorry dudes, it’s a women’s only class.

I discovered Marisa at the Bellevue 24 Hr. Fitness. She is the best trainer you are going to find in the Seattle area. I’ve only had time to go to her Monday night classes. I wish my budget could afford me her Element Fitness classes. But based on going to a few Monday night classes, she remembered my name got me a bench and really motivates you to work for your body and be grateful for it as well. Mentally, physically, emotionally, I feel like a whole another woman walking out of her class. She changes her workouts all the time. She’s the best, hands down.

I LOVE Marisa! I’m so glad my friends introduced me to her workouts. If you’re looking for a challenging workout that is constantly introducing new exercises, Marisa is the perfect trainer for you.
I workout in her small group personal training on Tues/​Thurs night and take her classes on the weekends. She has all different packages /​class by class options to make it work with all budgets.
Most are held at Element 5 fitness in Kirkland. Come try out a class — I guarantee you will be hooked! Marisa is such an inspiration, and it’s a lot of fun to workout with a group.

Growing up ingrained in sports provided me with structure, challenge and a coach that tells you to run, and, surprise surprise, you ran. My collegiate years added the weight on and until I was referred to a step class taught by Marisa, I was attempting to undo years of unhealthy choices, and it was a painstakingly slow road. Marisa has the ability to shine a light on tools that are in your possession, that you may not have noticed. Her compassion for healthy bodies and lifestyles is remarkable. She is an amazing person, always willing to go above and beyond to help someone. Her classes are FUN! The time flies by, and before you know, an hour has passed and your drenched in sweat! Her energy and desire to help is contagious and before you know it, you’ll be inviting your friends and family for a dose of her!
From that initial step class, I now take almost all of her classes. Who knows where I would be if I had not been invited to her class, and introduced to such a wonderful, inspiring, all-​around fantastic person like Marisa. Actually, I know where I would be: still struggling, with a slower than snail’s pace improvement; not tapping into my inward and the surrounding resources available.
Marisa is taking fitness and exercise to a whole new level! Who wants to go to Happy Hour? :)

Marisa is by far one of the best fitness instructors out there. From the very first class I took with Marisa I was hooked! Her energy and passion for fitness is unreal and so contagious. Every class you go to is fun and challenging. I always leave inspired from any of Marisa’s amazing classes.

If you are looking for a trainer/​instructor who can motivate and inspire you to reach your goals look no further! Her classes are hard work and good fun! She offers a variety of small group classes as well as individual persoanl training. Marisa is the most sincere trainer I have ever met. She really cares about each person that she works with and she will work hard with you to help you achieve your goal, whatever it may be. She has motivated and inspired me to reach beyond my own expectations and I’ve lost over 80 pounds with Marisa as my trainer.