With one-on-one training at Melissa Voinovich’s boutique private studio, your body can become a fit, fabulous and unstoppable force

By Patricia Nugent

Most Americans experience decline in muscle tone, drops in hormone levels, and a decrease in metabolic rate as they enter middle age. One of the few things you can expect to increase over time? The number on your scale…to the tune of three to four pounds per year starting in your 40s.

But the news doesn’t have to be so grim. Recent studies report that the best way to turn the tables on aging—wherever you are on the age timeline—is through strength and resistance training.

Melissa Voinovich, founder of Training by Melissa private studio in Chagrin Falls, says her clients fall in line with that research.

“Building and maintaining lean muscle mass burns more calories than maintaining fat tissue does,” she explains. “In simple terms, your body burns more calories at rest, even after the workout is over, if you have more muscle to maintain. Muscle mass also boosts your metabolism.”

As a certified trainer for more than 20 years, Melissa got her start in the fitness industry as a bodybuilder, competing in physique and figure competitions throughout the Midwest. Her unstoppable and highly motivating demeanor uniquely qualifies her to train people of any age, demographic and capability to reach their peak fitness level.

Though she no longer competes, Melissa says her favorite part of training is seeing the difference she can make in people’s lives.

Workouts take place in a spacious and well-appointed studio, adjacent to her home. It’s filled with state-of-the-art free weights and resistance machines that push clients to their limit.

Motivation, Accountability, Incentive
“My style of training is making everything we do all about the client,” she says. “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 a week, so they never get bored.”

She says that once clients start training with her, they usually stay for the long haul.

“I like to keep things to the basics, avoiding short-lived exercise gimmicks,” she explains. “There’s no point in reinventing the wheel if the wheel works well. I opt for safe, controlled, slow-paced movements aimed at building strength, balance and flexibility. My clients transform their bodies and that positively impacts many other aspects of their lives.”

Boutique Training
“I customize each workout to the client, charting their progress and being wary of any injury, chronic condition or weakness they might have,” she says. “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 or while traveling.”

January is a busy time of year for Melissa (when you Google “best personal trainer in Chagrin Falls,” her name consistently pops up), but she always has room in her schedule for new clients looking to put their fitness level in the hands of a professional starting out the new year.

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