Maria Annen

CPT, BS | Fitness Professional

Personal Training University Ave Madison

About

I completed my bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at UW-Madison. During my time as a student, I gained a lot of experience training other students and staff, and I am eager to continue to build on those skills as a personal trainer at Orange Shoe. I am an active person, and a firm believer that physical activity should be fun. I love to run, bike, dance, rollerblade, snowboard, and work on puzzles.

Q & A

Q: Why did you become a personal trainer?

A: I got my certification in personal training to share my wealth of knowledge in the field I have gained over the years and to help people reach their personal fitness goals.

Q: What has been one of your favorite client experiences?

A: I previously worked with a PhD student whose primary goal from exercise was to manage stress. This was a unique experience for me. I felt as though we equally learned from each other throughout our time working together and I really value that.

Q: What is your proudest physical achievement?

A: This past November, I ran my first marathon. Marathon training was hard and time consuming, but incredibly rewarding once I crossed the finish line.

Q: Why do you love Orange Shoe?

A: I love Orange Shoe because of their values. I am proud to be a part of a team that prioritizes fun workouts for clients that are applicable to everyday movement.