Marissa Cunningham is a woman with a wealth of experience in the fitness industry, but it wasn’t always that way. After having two children in quick succession, she found herself struggling with her weight and mental health. However, through exercise and certification as a personal trainer, she discovered her true passion: helping other women find their power and confidence in the gym.
Cunningham has worn many hats over the years – owner of Body by MC, model with Millie Lewis Greenville, and occasional actress – but her true calling is teaching fitness to small groups of women. With a background in various fitness modalities like Silver Sneakers, Zumba, and yoga, Cunningham finds inspiration in sharing her knowledge and experiences with women who are on a similar journey to feeling better so they can do better.
Her journey began out of necessity after giving birth to her son when she was 30 pounds underweight and struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety. She discovered that exercise not only benefited her physical health but also improved her mental state. Encouraged by her husband to join the gym, Cunningham started gaining strength, improving her body image, and delving deeper into learning about fitness until she became certified as a personal trainer.
Now Cunningham runs Body by MC, where she offers personalized training for individuals as well as small group classes for women looking to improve their physical fitness. Her website offers more information on how to get started with personal training or small group classes with Marissa Cunningham at bodybymc.com. Keep an eye out for upcoming offerings like an app, real-time virtual training sessions, and more ways to help you achieve your fitness goals.
