Meet Maano: Finding Strength Through Change
At Frederick Fitness, we believe every trainer brings something unique to the team. Today, weād like you to meet Maano, whose journey from Namibia to Canada has shaped not only who she is, but how she coaches.
My name is Maanoāit means gift in my home language. A little over a year ago, I moved to Canada from Namibia, in the southern part of Africa, and reunited with my mom after nearly 15 years apart.
Starting fresh in a new country wasnāt easy. Everything was unfamiliarānew people, a new culture, and no roadmap. But one thing stayed the same: my love for pushing my body and mind to new levels. The gym quickly became my anchor. It was where I learned that strength isnāt just about building muscle. Itās about consistency, mindset, and showing up for yourself, even on the tough days.
For me, fitness has never been just about weights, treadmills, or sets and reps. Itās about growth, discipline, and resilience. I wasnāt always the most confident person, but through sports and training, I discovered how to believe in myselfāeven when life threw challenges my way.
Thatās why I became a personal trainer. My goal isnāt just to help people get in shape. I want my clients to feel proud of themselves, to realize how strong they really are, and to enjoy the process along the way. Whether itās your first time stepping into a gym, or youāve been training for years, I believe thereās always a next level waiting for you.
During my practicum with Justin at Frederick Fitness, I not only gained knowledge, but I also discovered what it truly means to be a great trainer. His mentorship showed me that fitness is more than just workoutsāitās about building trust, motivating people, and celebrating every step of progress.
Q&A with Maano
Q: What inspires you most about being a trainer?
A: Itās seeing someone realize theyāre stronger than they thought. That spark of pride when a client lifts a weight they never imagined, or finishes a workout they thought would crush them.
Q: Whatās one piece of advice you give every client?
A: Donāt chase perfectionāchase consistency. Itās not about doing everything ārightā all the time, itās about showing up day after day.
Q: Do you have a favorite type of training?
A: I love plyometric training. Itās high tempo, and it challenges both the body and the mind. I love pushing my body to the limit and seeing what Iām capable of.
Q: Whatās your go-to way to recharge outside the gym?
A: My go to chill day is good music, good food, and a good book.
Ready to Train with Maano?
Maano is now available for personal training sessions at Frederick Fitness. Whether youāre looking to build strength, gain confidence, or take your fitness to the next level, sheāll help you get thereāone step at a time.
