MALAYA METHOD
Beyond the scale
Client Testimonials
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"As a mom of three, I put my trust in Mina to reach my goals and it was the best thing I did for myself.
Mina focused on a lot of deep core exercises which helped build a great foundation for my core. I trained with her throughout my whole pregnancy (up until week 36!) and I have never felt stronger. Her focus on glute and leg exercises are my favourite thing about training with her.
The modifications in training helped contribute to an easy labour and a strong post partum recovery.
Working out with Mina, she always paid close attention to any injuries and made sure my form was correct. She knew my strengths and weakness and worked on them both for me to be the strongest mama I can be.
Aside from her training methods, Mina is a genuine and compassionate individual who deeply cares about her clients success. I'm so glad Mina is apart of this fitness journey with me.
Thank you Mina!
Nabihah M.
"I have been working with Mina for over a year, and I couldn’t be happier with my progress.
After years of neglecting my strength training, she has not only boosted my confidence, but also deepened my understanding of fitness and has kept me motivated every step of the way!
As an endurance athlete and avid hiker, Mina has kept me accountable, and I feel stronger than ever. She adapts the workouts tailored to my needs, all while pushing me to my limits in the best way possible. I feel more prepared for my racing season and confident in my abilities to meet my wellness goals.
I highly recommend Mina to anyone looking to level up their fitness and performance."
Amber L..
"I have been a client of Mina’s since 2023. When I first began working with her I felt very uncomfortable in the gym and with my body. I felt like I had hit rock bottom and went from crash dieting to over eating junk food since I had fully given up on myself. I took a chance and decided to try out personal training.
It was the best decision I could have made for myself.
Mina is a ray of sunshine and is so incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and encouraging. She completely changed my mindset when it came to working out, diet, and my body image. She motivated me and kept me on track for my goals without ever making me feel guilty or bad when I slipped up. She is incredibly understanding and tailored my training and support to my needs seamlessly.
I am forever grateful for meeting Mina. Training is something I always look forward to now and I am so happy to say it is now a sustainable part of my lifestyle. I owe that to Mina. She really is a wealth of knowledge and so much fun to spend time with!
What I have learned by working with her is truly invaluable."
Sophie K.
“Mina is great!
When I first began personal training sessions with Mina 2 years ago I was experiencing pain while trying to weight bear on my right arm when doing planks or attempting to do push-ups. Not only was this pain difficult for me in my every day functioning but it was negatively impacting my work as a professional musician. I felt a lot of frustration, being a woman in my sixties who has not ever been very athletic. I almost felt that it was too late for me to heal and gain the strength to not only function but thrive.
I am happy to say that today I am pain free while doing the planks and push ups that are a part of my regular training sessions. Mina always provides a variety of routines of weight training and aerobic activities that have built my strength beyond a level I thought possible, both physically and mentally. My posture has improved a great deal which is helpful in my daily tasks and in my performance as a professional clarinettist. Mina seems to intuitively understand what I need and how to achieve our goals. She is highly skilled in her work and is always clear in her communication with her client.
In addition to her professionalism and expertise, Mina is a delight to work with; she is truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Working with Mina has enriched my life in so many ways. I feel grateful to have the opportunity to work with her. "
Connie
“I had the opportunity to do weekly personal training with Mina for more than two years.
It was a breath of fresh air to go to a trainer who focuses more on what your body can do and what your body feels like, as opposed to emphasizing what your body looks like as others in the fitness community can do.
Mina is the best.
She is extremely knowledgeable and taught me a wide range of technical lifts I previously had no experience with. She can adapt workouts and exercises based on your goals and needs, including physical limitations and the various aches and pains that come with your late 30s.
My sessions with Mina were the perfect balance of fun and hard work. Thanks to my time with Mina, I am way more equipped to enter a gym and lift all the heavy things in a safe way."
Vanessa M.
“Work out with Mina!
Training with Mina made a huge difference to my strength and confidence. She is an expert in crafting strength and conditioning programs to help people at all ranges of fitness and mobility to meet their goals and in working with athletes who have experienced injuries and want to return to sports.
I am an athlete who had an ACL-reconstruction surgery more than a decade ago (an experience that I know impacts a lot of us young women playing competitive sports - also my mom, my sister). Since the surgery, I’ve continued being an active and athletic person, but I’m always managing my knees and my fear of re-injury.
It was a relief to find Mina when I was looking for support building a baseline of strength that would keep my body safe when playing volleyball and tennis. She designed fantastic workouts for me that made me explosive and strong for volleyball, pushed me to expand my limits, and were always conscious of the specific needs of my body with its past injuries and imbalances.
Working out with her made me so much stronger and helped me more confidently jump back into competitive beach volleyball. Thanks Mina!”
Judee B.
“I had the pleasure of training with Mina for two years, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional personal trainer. From the very beginning, Mina was attentive, knowledgeable, and fully invested in helping me reach my goals. Her approach was always encouraging and personalized. She took the time to understand my fitness level, challenges, and goals, and built a program that pushed me in all the right ways.
Over our time together, I became noticeably stronger, more confident, and far more consistent with my workouts. Mina’s deep understanding of strength training, form, and recovery helped me train safely and effectively. She was always positive, professional, and motivating, even on the days when I was dragging my feet.
What truly sets Mina apart is her ability to challenge you while making the process enjoyable. Her energy is contagious, and her dedication to her clients is clear. If you're looking for a trainer who knows her stuff, genuinely cares, and will help you become stronger, both physically and mentally, Mina is it.
Highly recommend!”
Vicky L.
“Training with Mina has had a really positive impact on my life.
I’ve become stronger and more confident physically, and I’ve also noticed big improvements in my energy, mood, and overall health. The workouts are always well-structured, challenging, and tailored to my goals.
Mina is supportive, keeps me motivated, and makes every session fun!!! It’s become something I genuinely look forward to, not just for fitness, but for my overall well-being.
Thank you Mina!!"
Patricia A.
“I met Mina two years into my retirement. I knew I wanted to get stronger, increase flexibility and mobility.
What I really wanted to do was to learn to lift weights safely and effectively. Encouraged by the literature on the benefits of strength training, especially for women, that became one of my primary goals in working with Mina.
Although I had never worked with a trainer before, Mina quickly dubbed me a “badass” and recognized my grit and determination to push myself to achieve my goal. I looked forward to my sessions with Mina, who was always encouraging, challenging, and always provided a safe environment. I worked hard but Mina’s sense of humour kept things light. I witnessed that the “hype” around strength training was real, as my health improved, marked by decreased medication, increased stamina, improved sleep, and I loved how strong I felt coming out of each session.
I am ever grateful to Mina for what we have achieved in our work together, for what she has brought into my life. I look forward to what we can achieve in the future. Mina wrote about me: “70, looks 20 years younger, and lifts like 30, she’s a badass!”
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Lillian
