I’ve been training with Marcus for a full year now, and I can genuinely say he has changed my life. When I first started, it was right after knee surgery, and I had little confidence in my body or my ability to work out again. Thanks to Marcus’ knowledge, patience, and encouragement, I not only regained full function in my knee, but I’m now stronger, healthier, and 30 pounds lighter. Marcus is the perfect mix of funny, caring, and motivating. He knows how to push me without ever making me feel overwhelmed, and he always keeps our sessions fresh by mixing up the routine so it never gets boring. He has an incredible ability to read the room—he’ll sense when I’m stressed and jump right into supportive conversation or coping strategies that help me refocus. Most importantly, Marcus has given me my confidence back. He has empowered me to take true control of my health, and I am beyond grateful for everything he has helped me achieve. Lastly, I was truly honored to have him present for my Army promotion over the summer. At times, I often doubted if I could continue serving my Country due to all my injuries. Marcus never gave up on me and inspired me to never give up on myself. If you’re looking for a trainer who is dedicated, uplifting, and genuinely invested in your success, I cannot recommend Marcus enough!!
Ancient Method Fitness
- 20 hires
- Based in Alexandria, VA
- 4 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Ancient Method Fitness
Ancient Method began through a pursuit of a comprehensive art that would bring positive change and development to the body, mind, and spirit. Ancient Method is a fitness program that was developed from both modern and timeless sources. Various martial arts, yoga, the National Academy of Sports Medicine's Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model, meditation techniques, focus, and mindfulness training (and so much more...) are at the heart of the practice. We're passionate about and health and happiness.
Reviews
Marcus has been a life-changer for me. I’ve been working with him for over a year now and am down over 50lbs and looking like how I looked a decade ago. He’s never been late, never failed to motivate me, and never made me feel bad about myself for failing an exercise. He will personalize your routine around your ability level and individual needs. Most importantly, his passion for helping people with their physical goals is contagious, and he motivated me to finally shed my lazy habits and live a healthy lifestyle. I hope to continue working with Marcus for a long time to come.
Marcus was a great personal trainer for my son. He help my son with his speed and ability to run faster. Marcus was very affordable with pricing and my son really enjoyed his time and training. I would most definitely recommend Marcus to anyone that’s looking for a personal trainer and coach
I had the pleasure of working with Marcus for nearly a year, and during that time, I learned a lot and saw noticeable improvements in my fitness. He was always professional, punctual, and tailored each session to my needs. I would highly recommend Marcus to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable personal trainer. Thanks again for all his hard work and support!
Working with Marcus is definitely what I needed. He put me on the right track of holistic wellbeing and fitness, followed up with me and made sure his program align with my goals. I am so happy working with Marcus to achieve a lifelong journey to wellbeing, and I wish I could choose all the five items (responsiveness, professionalism, punctuality, value and work quality) to sum up my encounter with him. There are many trainers in the market, but it is rare that you find someone who truly cares, and Marcus is one of them. Blessed!
If you're looking to get in the best shape of your life and an all around holistic approach to health & fitness then Marcus is the ticket. When I started training with Marcus, I was in the worst shape of my life and over the last year and half of training Marcus helped me to get my health back and more importantly my life.
Marcus is a great fitness trainer. I second all the other reviews. He tailors the program to what you want and what you need. He knows when to push you and when to let you rest. An added bonus: he is so fun to workout with!
Working with Marcus was an amazing experience. He’s extremely professional and punctual, yet his level of enthusiasm is really what set him apart. We are a team of teenage track and field athletes and he made the sessions accessible, engaging, and tailored to what we needed. If you’re looking for someone who truly loves their craft (and is also very good at it!), then Marcus is the way to go. Our team is looking forward to working with him in the future :)
Marcus is an awesome instructor! He is patient and motivating. He is also able to accommodate all levels of skills and ages. Definitely recommend his services!
If you’re like me and have been searching for a while, looking for the right fit for a fitness professional to help you see actual progress, stop right here. This will be one of the best decisions you make this year. Marcus comes with a diverse workout plan each day that is tailored to me. It truly feels like he cares about the workouts as much as I do. As a bonus, I guarantee you’ll laugh some and learn something random you didn’t expect, but the time will fly by. Marcus just has that energy of someone who loves what they do, and it will help drive you to become the best version of yourself.