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About
As a husband and a father of three rambunctious boys, I understand finding time for your health & wellness can be tough. My goal is to meet you where you are and a create a well-rounded routine that improves movement, endurance, core strength, & works for your time/goals.
My mission is to inspire and motivate clients to dream big, believe in the process, and achieve their health and wellness goals.
At Dream Believe Achieve, we empower individuals to unlock their full potential through personalized fitness journeys. We are dedicated to providing guidance, support, and a positive environment where transformation thrives.
Together, we will cultivate strength, resilience, and confidence. Helping you become a healthier version of yourself.
Overview
Hired 1 time
Serves Charleston, SC
Background checked
4 employees
10 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon5:00 am - 9:00 am
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and professionalism.
Excellent 4.9
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Emily K.
Mar 6, 2019
I met Mac when he was working at Planet Fitness as a personal trainer. In the 6 or so months I had the pleasure of getting to know and train with him, Mac was a wonderful influence for me in improving not just my physical health, but my mental health as well. He was always so positive and motivated me to push through a workout even when I didn't feel at the top of my game. He is very down to earth and not afraid to be silly - which made the workouts more fun! I loved that he always invited us to challenge ourselves, or to slow it down if something was too hard. He really personalizes each session to the trainee and will modify things on the spot if need be. I miss getting to see his smiling face at Planet Fitness every Wednesday/Thursday, but wish him the best in his well-deserved endeavor. "And as always, thank you for your time effort and energy."
Mary N.
Mar 5, 2019
Mac is gentle soul. Thoughtful, engaging, fun to talk with. BUT there’s nothing gentle about training with him! Mac is business and knows how to get me to give all I got! It’s so satisfying to spend that half hour with him and finish my day on top of the world. I aee him training people of all abilities and the look on all our faces is the same at the end. We’ve added one more workout to achieve our goal and that’s what Mac inspires and pushes us to do. Yay Mac and everyone he trains!!!
Becky H.
Mar 5, 2019
Makal (Mac) is a bright, kind, and motivating personal trainer. He meets his clients where they are at, listens carefully, and adapts/tailors to their needs for each session. In addition to helping clients who have interests in losing weight, building muscle, or other specific fitness goals, he also supports healthy living as a lifestyle, including providing information on reasonable and helpful eating habits. If you have injuries or specific medical needs, he is willing to work with you in a safe, productive way. Moreover, he knows how to work with a diverse clientele which I have found previously difficult to find. Finally, he is extremely respectful and thoughtful about using your home space if you choose to do sessions at your home. I highly recommend, Mac!
Becky
T’Nina W.
Mar 7, 2019
I have worked with many many trainers. Mak is by far, one of the best. He is patient, spiritual and always makes you want to work harder. I appreciate his style and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an amazing trainer. When you feel good, when you workout it seems like the results come more naturally and stress free.
Alix M.
Mar 5, 2019
I had moved into the area of White Bear Lake for college and found planet fitness to be a really nice gym for my budget. Having the option of a personal trainer was such an added bonus; I was encouraged to set goals and I have accomplished some that I didn’t even intend on conquering. While wanting to become physically fit, Mac also had such a contagious positive attitude that helped me become mentally healthy as well. He genuinely cared about my personal life and used his positive words as encouragement for my workout. Would highly recommend him to anyone!
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Makal Riley
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices vary based off of length of comment and location.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
(Strength Endurance Training, High Intensity Interval Training, Circuits, and lots of Core and Glute activation)
Our first sessions is a fitness assessment, pretty much me getting to know you and your capabilities, so we can start you off on the right track and avoid injury.
The next few sessions are about setting you up for success, not over doing it so that you're miserable for days.
After that we mix it up and I’m there to guide, coach, motivate, encourage you to push yourself.
Each session will last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour (including, but not limited to, cardio, resistance training, core, stretching)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
While spending time as a training at Planet Fitness, managing a Snap Fitness , and currently operating as Lead Training Manager at Anytime Fitness in Brooklyn Park, I’ve had the honor and the pleasure of working with many different individual. From paraplegics, seniors, weight loss to cancer survivors, muscle gain, and more. (just checkout my reviews.)
