Hi, I'm Maria

I didn't always love fitness. In fact, for years I had a complicated relationship with exercise—it felt like something I "should" do rather than something I wanted to do. That changed when I discovered functional training and the incredible feeling of getting stronger in ways that actually improved my daily life.

I became a certified personal trainer because I wanted to share that feeling with others. Not the pressure to look a certain way, but the genuine joy of moving your body well, feeling capable, and building confidence from the inside out.

True Function was born from a simple idea: what if fitness could be about function over aesthetics? What if we trained to feel amazing, move better, and live fuller lives—not just to fit into smaller jeans? That's the philosophy behind everything I do.

I chose the beach as my training ground because there's something magical about exercising in nature. The sand provides natural resistance and cushioning. The sound of waves creates a calming rhythm. And honestly? It just feels good to be outside, breathing fresh air, with your feet in the sand.