What qualifications does personal trainer Mary Carmen have?

Mary has extensive expertise in the areas of physical activity and health promotion, mental coaching, functional strength training, rehabilitation training, nutritional consulting, and postpartum recovery.

How does Mary work in training?

Functional and strength-based, using your own body weight plus equipment such as cable machines, kettlebells, dumbbells and barbells.

What do clients value most about Mary?

For her excellent intuition and her warm, attentive coaching. Clients experience her as a real asset: professional, with genuine passion, sound expertise and a balanced personality. Conscientious, consistent and thoroughly prepared. Time flies.

Who is Personal Training suitable for?

Dieses Angebot richtet sich an Menschen, die ihre begrenzte Zeit maximal nutzen und echte Fortschritte erzielen möchten. Mary Carmen ist Personal Trainerin und spezialisiert auf Krafttraining, Herz-Kreislauf-Training, Rehabilitationstraining, Mentaltraining und ganzheitliche Gesundheitsförderung.

How flexible is personal trainer Mary Carmen with appointments?

Very flexible: Mary is available Monday to Saturday, from 7 am until 8 pm at the latest. An appointment only becomes binding with written confirmation.

Is personal trainer Mary Carmen trained for emergencies?

Yes. Mary attends first-aid refresher courses every year, and our private studio has a safety concept in place.

How is progress measured?

Through the training app, documented training planning, body measurements as well as performance and strength tests.

How do I know my appointment is confirmed?

You receive an appointment confirmation by email, plus a reminder by email and SMS 24 hours before the session.

Can I cancel or reschedule my appointment?

Yes, up to 48 hours in advance. Cancellations or rescheduling within 48 hours will be invoiced and can no longer be moved.

Personal trainer Mary Carmen from Personal Trainer Basel GmbH can be seen in her private gym with a barbell resting on her shoulder. She is smiling at the camera.

COACH
MARY CARMEN

Personal trainer and health coach in Basel. Swiss federal certificate as specialist in exercise and health promotion.

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WE LOVE BUILDING YOUR LASTING STRENGTH, HEALTH & BALANCE

My path

Coaching with purpose, passion and expertise

I'm Coach Mary Carmen, born in Basel in 1997, and sport has been part of my life since childhood. At five, I found my place in a children's circus, a setting where I could explore my body playfully and intensely at the same time.

Floor acrobatics, juggling and aerial partner acrobatics shaped my physical development and laid the foundation for what drives me today.

As a teenager, I struggled with depression and eating disorders. I came out of that difficult time stronger, with professional support. Today I live consciously and healthily, with deep respect for physical and mental wellbeing. That time is the reason I never judge anyone by where they are right now.

Since 2018 I have devoted myself to functional training, in 2021 I founded my own company for personal training and health promotion. In 2024, I successfully completed my training to become an exercise and health promotion specialist, obtaining a Federal Certificate of Competence.

Today I guide people of all ages to where I wanted to go myself: strength, balance and joy in life. The first step is always the most important one, the courage to try something new.

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What I stand for

I help busy people in Basel become noticeably stronger and more mobile in 3 months, with far less pain. 1:1, in a private studio, no gym atmosphere, no wasted time.

Humanity and humor

My goal is that you laugh at least once in every session.

Presence

I listen closely and ask the questions that move you forward.

Personal experience

I've been at rock bottom myself and know the way back.

Female coach

Still a rarity in Basel.

YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE DOING

If you know why an exercise works, you stick with it.

Personal trainer Mary Carmen is training in her private gym with a red trowel held aloft, which she is balancing.

As your personal trainer, I’ll explain why we’re doing a particular exercise and how it works. I’ll make sure you stay motivated and continue to enjoy your training, because that’s exactly what leads to long-term success.

You’ll get fitter and, over time, learn to apply what you’ve learnt confidently and independently. I’ll also check in with you regularly between sessions to see how you’re getting on. Whether at the gym or at home in your living room: your training should make you healthier and be enjoyable.

MY FOCUS AREAS

I create tailored training plans and strategies that take you to your personal goals.

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING

It doesn’t train individual muscles, but entire movement chains. The result: a more resilient posture, a lower risk of injury and greater confidence in every movement.

MOBILITY

Mobility and stability, so that your back, hips and shoulders join in.

HEALTH COACHING

Nutrition, sleep, stress and movement, because these things are connected.

MENTAL TRAINING

Greater focus, clarity and relaxation: personalised techniques for managing pressure and thoughts that hold you back.

REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION

Back rehabilitation, fall prevention and training for shoulder and back pain.

ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Since 2024 I have been a member of the Swiss Personal Trainer Association and recognised as a SWICA Senior Personal Trainer. The studio is QualiTop-certified, which means around twenty health insurers contribute to the cost of your training.

Ask your insurer directly and quote provider ID 193820, Personal Trainer Basel GmbH.

Training and continuing education

Continuing education is part of my work. Here is the overview.

Specialist in exercise and health promotion (i.T.)
Prävensana, Mentaltrainer
SAFS, Healthy sleep

BLS, AED basic course
MTMT, Strength training seminar 2.0
SAFS, Shoulder pain and training
SAFS, Back pain and training
AKN, Expertise in holistic health
SAFS, Back rehabilitation
EXOS, Performance mentorship phase 1
SAFS, Fall prevention for seniors
BLS, AED basic course
Swiss federal certificate, specialist in exercise and health promotion
SAFS, Performance trainer
CrossFit, Level 1 trainer
Biohacking Workshop with A. Breitfeld
CrossFit, Educators course (Ages 3–11)
CrossFit, Programming course
CrossFit, Scaling course
CrossFit, Lesson planning course
BLS, AED basic course
BVDG, Barbell trainer licence
SAFS, Functional trainer
CrossFit, Coaching fundamentals
BLS, AED basic course
BVDG, Barbell licence
OFA, Fitness trainer A licence
CrossFit, Teaching movement
CrossFit, Coaching the aging athlete
OFA, Fitness trainer B licence
SAFS, EMS trainer
Postnatal recovery basic
VHSB, Nutrition module C. Matter
BLS, AED basic course

What clients say

Linda K

She has an incredible wealth of knowledge and I always look forward to attending her training sessions. Just seeing her is enough to motivate me.

Philippe S

A strong personality, yet with a very likeable manner. Conscientious, consistent and professional.

Efrat L

From the very start, she has helped me achieve excellent results in a disciplined, calm, supportive and enjoyable environment. As well as providing fantastic support with a comprehensive training programme, Mary has extensive knowledge of nutrition and monitors and adjusts my diet closely.

FAQ

A client of the personal training programme at the private studio in Münchenstein, standing at the ‘Start’ mark on the sports field, ready for the personal training session.

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