[ MAYKO FITNESS ]

ABOUT ME

I’m passionate about bodybuilding, fitness, and embracing a healthy lifestyle. My 40+ year bodybuilding journey revolves around clean eating and continuous self-improvement, aiming to inspire others to make positive changes in their lives. Whether I’m lifting weights at the gym or planning nutritious meals, I’m dedicated to pushing my limits and achieving new goals. 

You are never too old, or too young to start your fitness journey. Whether your goal is to get on stage, or to simply feel and look better and become stronger, “Strength is never a weakness”  Mark Bell.

Muscle is the key to longevity; it helps you burn fat, and gives you the strength to withstand illness.

In 2021, I suffered a catastrophic rupture of my quadriceps tendon in my left leg; it left me feeling weak and vulnerable.  As I rehabbed my leg, I realized I needed to challenge myself.  So I set a goal and worked toward it; and eleven months after surgery, at 55 years of age, I stepped onto a bodybuilding stage for the first time.  It was a painful process but I managed to win the over 50 classic division, and took 2nd in the over 50 bodybuilding division.  The following year I won the over 50 bodybuilding division at the Connecticut Grand Prix.  Most recently, this year, I won the over 50 bodybuilding division at the NPC Eastern USA Championships.

I would like to share my experiences, knowledge and purpose with others as I continue to pursue my own goals.  I believe in the power of discipline and resilience, and I’m committed to helping others find their path to wellness and strength. 

Always remember, discipline > motivation.

You have to learn to love the gym.  I feel the way to get to that point is to work with people, to find what exercises work for them.  Everyone is different, no single exercise program is going to work for every individual. There are so many different pieces of equipment, and so many exercise variations so people can find a way to work around injuries, or existing physical limitations. I will help you find exercises that work best for you. It will take some trial and error, but in the end the goal is to work all your muscle groups in a way that doesn’t feel uncomfortable.

Let’s get to work!