Mary Duke Smith

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I provide individual and small group personal training at two locations in Maryland (Takoma Park and Cabin John) and can also travel to your home or office depending on schedule and location. I am committed to educating my clients and providing customized training programs that help each person move better, feel better and own their own accomplishments. My training clients range in age from early 20s to late 80s and started training at a variety of fitness levels. Taking the first step can be the hardest part. I congratulate you on doing that. I'm here to help you develop and take the next steps!

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Hired 3 times

17 years in business

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SunClosedMon8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Rachel T.

Dec 8, 2015

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Mary is a great trainer. My father loves working with her. My father does not do much other movement so she has been invaluable in getting him active.

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Holly V.

Mar 28, 2015

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She's terrific! My first experience with a personal trainer. After major back surgery and a subsequent fall I was afraid to do much at all. I needed overall strengthening, improvement with balance, and to regain confidence in my own physical capabilities. Mary Duke came to my house every week and we went through simple exercises, increasing in complexity as time went on. She was encouraging but never critical. She could always answer "what good is this doing?", and emailed me the exercises so I could work on them during the week. She also gave me a routine I could do when I was traveling. Funny, smart, easy to talk to, energetic and non-judgmental. Focused on the positive. Always gave me options and ideas to keep moving forward. It took several months; could have been less but I lapsed a few times .. and she was right there, encouraging me to start again and not get angry with myself. I'm delighted to say the fear is gone. I'm doing yard/garden work again, moving happily, my balance is excellent and I can't say enough good things about Mary Duke. She recommended some classes to me and that's my next step. You can't find anyone better. Period.

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Warren K.

Jan 6, 2015

Several months ago, I started training with Mary Duke on a weekly basis. The experience has been thoroughly satisfactory. I have found her to be extremely knowledgable, experienced, insightful and caring. Our focus has been on increasing my strength, flexibility and balance, and we both feel that I have made significant progress in all areas. I have had competent personal trainers in the past, but Mary Duke's vast experience and attention to detail set her apart from the rest.

Jan k.

Aug 28, 2016

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Typically I charge $85/hour for training sessions at MAD Fitness in Takoma Park or at your home or workplace nearby. If there is more significant travel involved, we would need to discuss a possible additional fee for that time.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Usually we will talk on the phone first so we can talk more in depth about your training goals and see if it looks like we might be a good fit to work together. Then I would send you some paperwork to complete. Sometimes, depending on your health status, I might ask you to get permission from your doctor and/or guidance re: specifics regarding exercise before we begin training. Once everything is completed, we would schedule your first training session. The first few sessions are usually a combination of assessment and exercise as we work together to build a fitness program that will include training sessions and also quite possibly exercise on your own or in classes to supplement/build on what we are doing together.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am certified as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). In addition to this, I participate regularly in continuing education programs to enhance my skills. Outside of my work as a personal trainer, I have a background in social work and experiential education. I have found that these experiences have been helpful in shaping how I work and think as a trainer.