Suzie’s training keeps me at a high level of fitness without paddling. I’ve learned some really challenging exercises that are fun and will keep me strong outside of paddling. I also want to prevent injury.  The number one thing Suzie gives me is more confidence and now I feel more prepared. Suzie’s helping me out tremendously.

Hi Suzie,

Training with you Suzie, it’s every time an incredible experience. You have so many innovative approaches to training. The hours I spent in your gym felt like seconds. Your deep understanding of SUP makes everyone better paddlers and athletes. I can say that you are really special person, athlete and coach. Your dedication to your work is really amazing and you always give your all to make training efficient, interesting and what is the most important it’s FUN.

Within only 2 weeks and 5 sessions with Suzie, my core strength literally exploded. I felt so much more confident on the kite-board and the standup paddle board with my body in full control. Suzie varies the exercises so it never gets boring and always challenges you at the level you are at – a fantastic personal trainer that really cares about you as a client and doesn’t just work the routine.

Having been in professional sports for over 15 years, I have never experienced such a great improvement in so little time – too bad my Maui vacation ended so quickly. I came to Suzie specifically to improve my core strength fort he NYC marathon next week and I now feel extremely confident that my core muscles will be ready for the challenge. I can recommend Suzie to anyone at any level of fitness without hesitation.

Sometimes fate seems to send a subtle message in ordinary observations. This time it came from a name and the resulting initials – Suzie Cooney, SC. Ed and I are in week 8 of our “Eddie Will Go on the Olukai Ho’olaule’a” race – comeback from extensive shoulder surgery. Week 8 is the best one yet. We are actually in Maui and are SUP surfing and doing sweet down-winders every day on our Naish 14? Glide GX. Last night we had dinner with our trainer-from-a-distance, Suzie Cooney, CPT of Suzie Trains Maui.
There’s nothing like a face-to-face conversation over ono burgers at the Fish Market Restaurant in Paia, especially after all the support we’ve gained from Suzie over the past months. How did two 63 year olds from Oregon come to be trained by Suzie Cooney on Maui? That’s quite a story.

I arrived at Suzie’s studio overweight with back, foot, and hip injuries from horseback riding accidents that have plagued me for years and eroded my level of fitness. I felt lousy being out of shape. I was fretting about my future. From my first session with Suzie, she helped replace fears and regrets with new horizons and possibilities. By the third workout, I was feeling exhilarated and my little successes were starting to add up. Each time she coaches me; I can go further with more comfort. Each time I am stronger and more able. Even when I whine and moan, she stays with me and I exceed what I thought I could do. I can do things I couldn’t do before and it feels so good! Compared to where I was when I began, this seems like a miracle. Suzie is a great role model, a rare combination of keen intelligence, feminine strength, solid expertise, and steely resolve, all with a gentle, loving, supportive nature. I recommend her whole-heartedly to anyone who wants to be healthier and stronger. Do yourself a favor: call her to talk about your health and fitness goals. She is tops at what she does, loved and respected by her clients. If you are wondering if you can afford a personal fitness trainer, ask yourself if you can afford to stay on the same path you’ve been traveling. What is that costing you? Make an appointment to begin your journey to a better life, whatever your present situation. I’m sure glad I did!

I moved to Maui to enjoy my passionate, favorite sport of windsurfing, and to raise my skills to the next level. Because Maui offers the best ocean conditions in the world for windsurfing, you have to be even more physically fit to tackle the more difficult open ocean conditions, including big waves. Windsurfing daily is simply not enough to help raise your sailboarding skills to higher levels. I knew I needed to strength train with a professional, but not with just any weight lifting coach. I wanted to find someone who also windsurfs because I figured they’d be much better at understanding how to tailor the workouts to better fit my favorite passion. I was in a real world of hurt because my old personal trainer gave up his business for another career. Then one day at the surf shop, my prayers were answered, when I found Suzie Cooney’s CPT business card, that said ‘Surf, Windsurf, & Kite Stronger NOW
I called and arranged an appointment. It was one of the best steps I have ever taken which has had nothing, but HUGE positive effects on improving my windsurfing skills and increasing my level of enjoyment on the water. Suzie comprehends our beloved sport of sailboarding so well, that she knows exactly what core training exercises, and balance procedures to execute during our workouts. She actually works-out with me for many of the exercises, and makes absolutely certain that each exercise is performed correctly with the right breathing, and body posture.
On most training days, I usually will sail the same day, and I can immediately experience the benefits of Suzie’s tailored training. As an example, my light wind water jibes are much easier now and I hardly ever fall into the water. I also notice, that I can make stronger jumps, as well as make more aggressive cut backs on wave faces. I attribute all of these improved skills to Suzie’s training. I feel very certain that without Suzie Q’s training, I would still be a much weaker sailor. Suzie is one of the most professional, caring, brightest people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I am so lucky to have one of the best trainers one could ever dream about, for ocean sports. Once you train with Suzie you will start sailing stronger, and happier right away. Suzie is simply the very BEST, certainly a 10 out of 10 in my life. I can’t wait for my next session with Suzie. Try her once and you will never go back or be the same on the water.

I’ve been training Mike for many years. He is very strong and an amazing windsurfer. He is focused and always performs to whatever I set forth for our session. I really enjoy training Mike. Thanks Mike for all your support!  Good job and see you on the water!
— Suzie Cooney

We are grateful that we got some much needed water time with you. And we can’t wait to do family workouts when we get home & throw out a “What would Suzie say?!” when the going gets tough. 🙂  You are an inspiration & we are glad to have you in our lives.  The Ludington Family

When I moved to Maui from Colorado, I wanted to find a trainer that could build my confidence both on and off of the water. Suzie provides both of those qualities and goes above and beyond to share her knowledge of the ocean and water safety as well as building your physical and mental strength and self-confidence. Suzie is not one of those trainers who only cares about you when you show up for a workout, she cares about her clients overall mental and physical health and encourages them to be their best both in and out of the gym. Thanks to Suzie, my physical, mental and emotional health are at an all time high and I now have the confidence to train for the Olukai Maliko SUP race in May!

Since starting my program with Suzie, I have gained so much physically mentally and emotionally. She is more then just a trainer to me; she is a teacher, a role model and an amazing woman in my life! She pushes me to do my best and succeed in all things life hands me! She supports me and cheers me on! I have become a much stronger person in all ways thanks to Suzie and her awesome program! Mahalo 🙂

Being a lifeguard, I swim, paddle and run almost everday. Suzie’s training is fun and really challenges my core muscles. It’s awesome!