Personal Fitness Training with Suzie Cooney CPT, CNTC

Build strength, improve balance, and move with more confidence through private coaching in Maui or on Zoom. I help women and men over 55 return to fitness safely, stay active in the sports and activities they love, and move forward with expert guidance and lasting support.

This is private coaching for active adults over 55 who want real structure, personal attention, and meaningful results. My work blends functional strength training, injury-aware progressions, and more than 26 years of experience helping people move forward with confidence. With an earlier career in surgical sports orthopedics and physical therapy, I bring depth, discernment, and care to every session.

Whether your goal is simply to age well, feel stronger and happier in your body, be more physically independent in everyday life, or improve performance in paddling, surfing, golf, tennis, pickle, wing foiling or other movement-based sports, your training is tailored with precision and a premium level of support.

My coaching style is thoughtful, fun, encouraging, creative and deeply personalized — with enough structure to create real change at your pace, and enough warmth and enjoyment to make the process something you can actually look forward to. 

• Do you feel stiffer, weaker, or less mobile than you used to?

• Do you sometimes look at what you used to do with ease and wonder, “When did this get so hard?”

• Do you want to get back on the water with more strength, less pain, and more trust in your body?

• Are you tired of holding back from activities you love because you are worried about getting hurt or not being able to keep up?

• Do you miss feeling strong — not for anyone else, but because you want to feel like yourself?

• Do you want to feel more independent, capable, and confident in your body again?

  If any of that feels familiar, you’re not alone. I understand that this season of life can bring real physical changes, old injuries, and moments when your body feels unfamiliar. I have lived through serious injuries and surgeries myself, so I know that rebuilding strength and confidence is not always a straight line.

  My work is about helping you move forward with care, encouragement, and a plan that meets you where you are. You can feel stronger, steadier, more capable, and more at home in your body at any age.

I work with active adults over 55 who want to feel stronger, steadier, and more at home in their bodies again. Some are coming back after injuries or surgeries. Some are noticing that their body feels different than it used to. And some simply want to stay active, independent, and strong for as long as possible.

I understand that deeply. I’ve been through serious injuries and surgeries myself, so I know what it means to rebuild, adjust, and keep going with patience and courage. That lived experience, along with more than 26 years of coaching and a background in surgical sports orthopedics and physical therapy, helps me meet people with both compassion and skill.

Some clients are returning to exercise after time away. Some want to keep enjoying paddling, surfing, golf, tennis, or the movement-based parts of life that make them feel most like themselves. Wherever you’re starting from, I’m here to help you move forward with thoughtful structure, expert guidance, and support that feels personal — and, yes, enjoyable too.

With more than 26 years of experience, a background in surgical sports orthopedics and physical therapy, and advanced neuroscience-based coaching, I bring a depth of knowledge that helps clients train with both confidence and care. I offer private 1:1 coaching in Maui and on Zoom, and I was also featured in the Wall Street Journal for my work on balance training in my article, Six Exercises for Better Balance for Everyone.

“All I could think about was getting back to the ocean. I’ve surfed all my life, and after my accident, my hope was turned upside down. At 62, I thought, ‘Game over. I’m barely walking — how could I ever surf again?’ Suzie was with me right after surgery and helped me every step of the way alongside my medical team. She helped me rebuild my confidence, my mindset, and most importantly my leg and core strength so I can enjoy a few mellow sessions again. Her patience, encouragement, and understanding of what it really takes to rehab and return changed my life.”
— Jim Barrow, Engineer, Santa Cruz, CA

“My confidence for sure was awakened… no question. I feel surer of myself and my abilities, and I am listening to what feels right for me and not doing things because of what others might think. The other thing I gained is being consistent with my workouts. I was before, but not as much with the strength, and I now feel that is a regular part of my routine.”
— Katie K, Maui

“Suzie’s ability to meet busy professionals like me exactly where we are and guide us to extraordinary results is unmatched. Through Suzie’s belief in me, deep care, and expert mentoring, I’ve achieved a level of health and fitness beyond what I thought possible. Her coaching has improved not only my physical health, but also my energy, focus, and capacity to show up fully in every area of my life.”
— Claire Zammit, Ph.D., Founder/CEO, EvolvingWisdom.com

Read more client stories here. ( Link to testimonials )

Every client begins with a strong foundation. From there, you can continue with the level of support that best matches your goals, schedule, and commitment. My coaching is private, personalized, and designed to help you build strength, improve movement, and create meaningful results with expert guidance every step of the way.  Sessions are designed to challenge you, but also to feel engaging and energizing.