Client Testimonials

Client Testimonials

April Ayala, Age 37

"I have been working out with Molly for over six years and it has been a very positive experience. Working with a personal trainer pushes me to challenge myself and try new types of exercise to stay physically fit. It has been a wonderful tool for keeping myself balanced and as free of stress as possible. The lunges kill, but I know they are good for me! She trained me throughout my pregnancy and helped me stay energetic and fit. Molly is easy to talk to and loves helping people accomplish their goals. Her positive attitude helps me stay motivated and on track."

"Molly is amazing! I can't think of a more motivating and informative trainer. She is always willing to answer questions and help her clients better understand the process of getting and staying fit. Molly has an incredibly positive attitude and makes even the toughest workouts more enjoyable. I have worked with different trainers over the year and I've never been happier than with my experience at Body Designs Fitness." ~Mandy Matas, Age 36

"Body Designs Fitness is great. I have worked with 4 other trainers in the past and Molly is the best. Her ability to mix up the training sessions keeps each visit fresh. She prepared me for a number of physical challenges I signed up for in 2010 and able to participate them at a very high level. She also coaches me on putting 'Molly Approved' foods in my body... she has taught me that the fuel we eat is as important as the physical conditioning. Bottom Line = I feel great and Body Designs Fitness got me there." ~Dan McCarthy, Age 50

"I can't belive I found a trainer as educated and personable as Molly at Body Designs Fitness. My husband and I go together and she keeps us equally engaged ,yet helps us individually with our challenges. She's upbeat and positive and doesn't yell out orders--even in Bootcamp! Her studio is clean and spacious and conveniently
located just off the 5 at Clairemont Drive/Mission Bay. I used to work out on my own, but Molly has pushed me to a new level. I didn't realize what a difference a good personal trainer can make. If you stop by to meet her, you'll know what I mean right away." ~Jo Zakarin

"I have been working with Molly for a little over a year now and don't know what I ever did without her. From the beginning there was always something new and challenging. Now that I have been there for so long I still never know what to expect and neither do my muscles. She keeps me focused on track like I have never been able to do for myself. Luckily she also offers the options of working out in a group which can be challenging itself but also very competitive and rewarding. Molly thanks for changing my life for the better and always keeping me on my toes."

~Dawn Manzano

"I have been using a personal trainer for years, but when i began to work with Molly she brought me results that I have not seen before. She is very knowledgable about nutrition, anatomy, and health issues. She customizes her workouts to suit everyone. She definitely challenges me every time whether i am in a group class or in a private session. Molly does not repeat routines; keeping the workouts fun, and keeping the muscles "confused". No muscle is left untouched! Since training with Molly, I have found the strength and courage to also try other athletic activities like road biking and returning to snow skiing. i definitely would not have the endurance I have now if not for Molly's great workouts. I am so grateful to Molly for showing me how much I can really do!" ~Cheryl McCarthy, Age 50

"Molly completely changed my life. She makes exercising fun and is totally focused. You never get bored as she mixes it up every day. I absolutely adore her. She is the greatest!!" ~Cathy Burkhardt

"Through the years, I have worked with several trainers and Molly is the best !! Her sessions are focused, yet she introduces new routines that keep you interested and challenged. Molly has helped to not only keep me fit, but through my regular exercise, limited the issues that aging produces. Engaging in weight bearing exercise on a regular bases has helped me to build and maintain strong muscle and bones, which contributes to a healthier and an active me.

~Janice Roudebush, Age 69

Christine Millar, Age 34 & Susan Castaneda, Age 37

"Over the last 15 months I have lost almost 100 pounds. Going to Molly has been an integral part of my weight loss success. I have been training with Molly for almost a year now and rarely miss a session. She is fun, inspiring, and tough! Even though Molly appears to be physically perfect she is sensitive about my imperfections. I have noticed a big difference in my body since working with her, I'm often caught admiring my new muscles! I enjoy my time with her and always leave feeling energized and strong. I really like the privacy of working out with a trainer in a fitness studio. I am willing to push myself physically because I don't have an "audience". I drive out of my way to work with Molly and have increased from one session a week to two. It's the best financial investment ever, I'm investing in my future!"

"As a weight loss surgery patient, I knew that a personal trainer would be important to my success. The fact that I could work with Molly in a private studio was an added plus. I started with Molly in April 2008 and could not be more thrilled with my results. Molly has done an amazing job of pushing me while appropriately adjusting excercises to meet my physical limitations. I am blown away by the improvement in my overall core strength and balance. I am thrilled to have Molly as part of my overall health improvement strategy."

Karin Claisse- " I have been working with Molly since Dec. 2005. I feel that I am the strongest I have been in my life. Shopping at Costco in bulk is so simple and effortless! I found that I never pushed myself at the gym. It was too easy to get by with one or two sets of something – and not work on the areas I didn’t want to. In a studio setting, I like how there is no waiting to get on a machine or being told “you’re doing it wrong.” Karin is not a big fan of lunges or lunges with an over head press! Although, she does like the lat pull down and exercises that work the back.

Jerrie Stringer has been exercising consistently since 1978. She feels that working out helps her control her stress levels. "After working with Molly for over a year, I feel like I have more beautimous arms!" She says, "A studio setting is much more personal and time seems to fly by." There isn't an exercise that Jerrie doesn't like!

Allison Walsh, Age 49

"It's been over three years that I have been working with Molly. I feel like I am much stonger and healthier than ever before. In a fitness studio there is special attention to personal goals, strengths and weaknesses, a clean and calm environment, expert advice and encouragement regarding nutrition and proper exercise procedures. (Plus, I don't have to count and keep track of what I am doing myself!) I feel like I have stronger muscles, less fat, more coordination in other activities (running and volleyball) and a quicker recovery after strenuous events (Rock 'n Roll Marathon!). Working out has given me more confidence in tackling new physical and sports challenges." She includes, "I like everything EXCEPT push-ups and any calf-building exercises!".

Alyssa Ross, Age 42, Program Manager

I've been training with Molly for seven years now. As I got in to my mid-thirties, I the effects of job stress and not being as active as I was in college were starting to take a toll on me. I was self-motivated to work out on my own, but I wanted the help of a personal trainer (to provide expertise and coaching). Molly is formally educated in exercise science and certified and she is a great inspiration in that she lives the fit lifestyle she teaches. Her workout designs and 8-week challenge program have maximized my time and helped me get results much sooner than I could have done on my own. Since I've been training with Molly, I notice my shape has improved and I feel stronger overall...I feel better than I did in my twenties! I still maintain a separate gym membership. Now, when I go on my own I feel much more confident and knowledgeable about how to work out. However, abdominals work is my least favorite exercise. So, if it wasn't for the standing once-a-week appointment with Molly, I'd probably never consistently do them on my own!

Karla Gascoigne says"I have been working out with Molly for about three years. It is hard work but worth every bit of it. I had a knee surgery which left me with a weaker knee and a fear of pain so I avoided many activities that I had previously enjoyed. Molly worked within my limitations and strengthened up my knee which gave me the confidence and the desire to want to push myself to do more. I personally enjoy a studio rather than a traditional “gym” setting because it is much more personal and uncrowded. It makes you feel like it is ok to try something and there isn’t a whole bunch of hard-bodies around looking down at you. The one on one attention makes all the difference in the world. I began to see results almost immediately by losing inches and gaining strength. Working out clears my mind and gives me a much more positive attitude. I always walk out feeling so much better than when I walked in, tired – yes, sweaty –of course but my mental state is much more relaxed and I feel ready to take on anything. My favorite exercise is the dead lift. I really love the stretch it gives. My least favorite are the lunges until Molly made me realize that I can do it! What she says really is true. You will definitely improve, there isn’t any way you can’t.