From Postpartum Struggles to Personal Training: Marissa Cunningham’s Journey to Empowering Women through Fitness

Marissa Cunningham is a woman who wears many hats – owner of Body by MC, model with Millie Lewis Greenville, and occasional actress. However, her true passion lies in training small groups of women to find their power and confidence in the gym. This passion stems from her own fitness journey that began out of necessity after having two babies in two years.

After having her son, Cunningham found herself 30 pounds underweight and struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety. She discovered that exercise not only benefited her physical health but also her mental health. Encouraged by her husband to join the gym, Cunningham started gaining strength, improving her body image, and delved deeper into learning about fitness, eventually becoming a certified personal trainer.

With a background in teaching various fitness modalities like Silver Sneakers, Zumba, and yoga, Cunningham feels it is her calling to inspire healthy living. She finds inspiration in sharing her knowledge and experiences with women who are on a similar journey to feeling better so they can do better. This journey of learning and sharing has been motivational for Cunningham, pushing her to continue growing.

Cunningham’s focus on empowering women through fitness has led to the creation of Body by MC, where she offers personalized training sessions as well as small group classes tailored specifically for women looking to improve their strength, confidence and overall well-being. Keep an eye out for upcoming offerings like an app, real-time virtual training