MBodied Strength

11/21/2025

From back pain to pregnancy support, Nikki has been showing up for herself in every season 💪

Her story is such a powerful reminder of what can happen when movement is personalized, thoughtful, and rooted in support
Not just “do this workout”
But “let’s figure out what you need”

That’s how we approach training at MBodied
We listen
We adjust
We meet you where you're at and grow from there

Huge shoutout to Hrishikesh for being the kind of coach who guides with both skill and care
And huge love

11/17/2025

"It builds trust. And not just with other people! With YOURSELF.

We talk a lot about learning to trust your body. That can be really hard when you're always competing with it. Badgering it like a stage-mom, making it compromise form in order to just do more than you did yesterday.

Nope. If the goal is longevity, the skils you must master are to LISTEN and COLLABORATE with yourself, instead of trying to force your body into some weird, docile animal that you just have to beat into submission.

THAT'S what really builds self-love and self-trust. The trust from your body, that your tendons won't just decide to take a sabbatical when you need them most. And since trust goes both ways, it's also the trust that your ego isn't going to make you do dumb s**t, just because you saw some influencer tell you you're "supposed to be able to".

Next time you're exercising, and you feel that little bit of friction in your shoulder? Know that it's ok to change the move and lower the weight, so you can still train and not break yourself in the process.

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11/14/2025

"Meet Margaret Steck, ACSM CPT

We’re so excited to introduce you to one of our team members who brings not just knowledge but real heart and lived experience to the work she does with our clients

Here’s what she shared with us:

“I’ve always enjoyed being active, whether running, biking, or playing tennis; but over the last ten years, I suffered from various injuries that ultimately led me to physical therapy.

As I healed from one injury after another, I realized that without building a solid foundation through regular strength training, I would continue to get injured and be sidelined from doing what I loved.

What started out as a ‘thing I had to do’ became a hobby, and then a passion. I loved learning about how important strength training is for everyone, especially for women in their mid life.

I became a Certified Personal Trainer because I wanted to share my passion with women and help them become the best version of themselves so they too can enjoy what they love doing, whether it’s playing team sports or sitting on the floor with their grandchildren.”

Margaret, we’re so lucky to have you on the MBodied Strength team

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11/13/2025

People always say “start before you’re ready”
I’d also say start when you’re busy

Because waiting for the perfect time usually means not starting at all

If you’ve been thinking about making a change
this is just a little nudge that now might be a good time

Comment Black Friday if you want me to send you the details
No pressure, just putting it out there

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

Meet the Team Behind MBodied Strength 💜

Every great lift starts with a great coach.
Our trainers don’t just count reps—they listen, encourage, and help you move better, feel stronger, and build confidence inside and outside the gym.

✨ Melissa – Founder and heart of MBodied Strength, leading with compassion and vision.
✨ Melanie – Head Coach and mobility specialist, passionate about your core and your joint integrity.
✨ Kellen – Trainer and master of motivation, who brings energy, expertise, and the perfect balance of challenge and support.
✨ Hrishikesh – Strength and Conditioning Coach who blends science, precision, and positivity into every session.

Together, they make strength possible for every client who walks through our doors. 💪

11/07/2025

My whole gym life, I’ve been told to be slimmer
Not to get bulky
Not to be too loud
Not to be “in the way” on the men’s side of the gym

I always pushed back
But part of me still wondered if I was the only one who felt that way

Turns out I wasn’t

So let’s talk about it
Let’s talk about what it means to lift the status quo of women’s strength

Because women are already strong
We’re just done shrinking ourselves

Read the full blog here:
https://mbodiedstrength.com/blog/2025/11/3/liftingthestatusquo

11/06/2025

Ladies, we see you. You’re already strong.

We see it in the way you show up, take care of and lead your people, and how you elevate everything you touch.

This isn’t about becoming something you’re not.

It’s about honoring the strength that’s already there…

and giving it what it needs to last.

That’s what I named my studio after.
You. And the strength you have, but maybe don’t know how to embody yet.

11/05/2025

At MBodied, we don’t just coach movement
We lead with values because how we show up matters just as much as what we do in the gym

Integrity means we’re honest, intentional, and follow through
No fluff, no hype, just real effort from both sides

Collaboration means we’re in it with you
We teach, we adjust, we challenge you with support
We’re not here to push, we’re here to guide

Growth means we meet you where you’re at and help you keep moving forward
Not perfectly but consistently

This is what it looks like to coach with care
And this is what it means to be part of MBodied Strength

11/03/2025

We Are MBodied Strength 🧡

Listen. We get that going to the gym can make you feel vulnerable and judged. But the thing is, WE already see the strength in you.

We just want to help you make your body feel as strong and resilient as your mind, intuition and willpower.

Whether it’s lifting heavier, moving better, or feeling more confident in your skin, everything we do is rooted in collaboration, coaching, and community
We’re here to guide, support, and challenge you because you deserve to feel strong, seen, and capable

This is what we mean, when we say MBodied Strength.

10/31/2025