Melissa Voinovich’s private studio in Chagrin Falls specializes in creating custom programs to fit individual fitness goals

By Patricia Nugent

Sorry to break this to you, but life isn’t fair.

If it were, you’d be able to do the same workouts you did in your 20s, eat and drink the same, and still look your best.

When the clock strikes 40 and beyond, however, the playing field flips, hormones go on holiday, and doing what you always did simply doesn’t work anymore.

It’s time for professional help.

Melissa Voinovich, founder of the popular Training by Melissa private studio, specializes in creating programs to fit people’s individual needs.

“The older you get, the more your hormones fluctuate and your training and diet need to adapt to that,” she says.

With more than 20 years of experience in the field as a certified trainer, Melissa has helped people of different ages, demographics and capabilities get back in shape and feel their best.

Since she took part in physique and figure competitions throughout the Midwest for 10 years, she also has a keen understanding of how strength training can change your body. Though she no longer competes, she says her favorite part of training is seeing the difference she can make in people lives.

Just ask Deb...
While Googling “best trainers in Chagrin Falls,” Deb found Melissa’s website. She went on the testimonial page and was pleasantly surprised to see several people she already knew. She booked her first appointment.

After her children were off to college and high school, Deb found a little more precious time to focus on herself. Since starting with Melissa last September, she has increased her muscle tone and lost 30 pounds.

“She tells me she used to hate working out, but now looks forward to coming here twice a week,” says Melissa.

“Deb’s results are pretty typical of my clients’ results,” she says. “My style of training is making everything we do all about the client. I provide the motivation and accountability to help them achieve their goals. Every workout is different, whether clients come to me once, twice or three times each week, so they never get bored.”

Too Much Cardio May Backfire on You
“If I see mistakes people are making, it’s overtraining with a too-high-intensity Crossfit-style that takes its toll on the body, or doing too much cardio,” says Melissa.

“If you overstress the body like that, it causes it to increase cortisol levels, which makes you hold onto fat.”

Her well-appointed studio is adjacent to her home and she says clients appreciate, “running in for a workout without any makeup and knowing they won’t be seeing other people.” State-of-the-art free weights and resistance machines push clients to their limit.

“Once we set goals together with an initial consultation, I’m able to provide lots of personal attention to their workout plan and help them stick with it, even if that means coming up with exercises they can do on the side at home,” she says.

“I’m super busy this month with people looking to start fresh with the New Year, but we still have appointment times available.”

The Training by Melissa private studio is conveniently located in Chagrin Falls. Call 440-364-5528 or visit TrainingbyMelissa.com to schedule your initial free consultation.