Hi, I’m Maria, surfer and licensed personal trainer based in Portugal.
I combine my love & addiction for surfing with fitness coaching to help others
build strength, balance, and confidence in and out of the water.
If you find this, use the code FIT2024 to get a 90 % discount on your own training plan.
MY STORY:
Like many other people I meet in the line-up nowadays,
I didn’t grow up on the ocean or surfing every day.
I am from Berlin, and my surf journey started with 20 y.o. on the Canary Islands.
I fell in love immediately, and gave up my life to move to Portugal
& to surf every day.
WHY SURF STRENGTH TRAINING?:
I could name a billion reasons right now why strength training is beneficial,
but I’ll just stick to the most obvious one: to improve in surfing.
A stronger body will make you catch more waves, pop-up faster,
generate high speed, and make power turns.
It’ll also make you more resistant to heavier conditions, giving you a bigger confidence
to paddle out and – in the end – surf more consistently without being exhausted.
A WAY OF LIFE:
I have been a fitness trainer way before I started surfing,
and I believe that training is way more than lifting, performing, or being an athlete.
It is the sum of all movement in our life: our job, home, daily routines.
It’s our decisions to go by car or by bike, to go for a walk or watch TV.
It’s free therapy, pain-free joints, longevity, and a proud heart.
Movement is life and that is what I want to share!
BALANCE IS KEY:
Our body grows from challenges, but it grows only in times of rest.
Amidst the hustle, I cherish active rest, growth through good food, stillness in meditation,
always striving to create balance in my (sometimes too active) lifestyle.
What People Say
Her energy is contagious, and her knowledge and passion to learn more are over the moon! Obrigada, Maria
Griddi, 52
Who would’ve thought that I can enjoy my body, enjoy movements, AND enjoy chocolate at the same time. Thank you sooo much, Maria !!! I feel like I finally got that balance.
Hannah, 26
TEAM RAINY DAY FOR THE WIN!! 💪🔥
The accountability group was the best thing ever. thanks to all of ya + Maria
Noah, 36
Maria has made me understand that we don’t just grow when we are kids, but keep growing forever. And how we grow, well, that’s up to us!
Anitta, 63
maria! your workouts are so great.i’ve been following you since you start with nobadaddiction. you are a real inspiration, keep up the great work !!😍
Ece, 24
Always at the highest level!! You have a Proficiency in workouts!!! Bravo Maria
(Anonymous)
Acabo de culminar el video, que buen entrenamiento 🏋♀🔥🔥🔥
Marcel, 29
Treino top demais, amo seus treinos 💪👏👏👏️
Fatima, 31