Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer Maya Lacognato is passionate about helping people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in themselves. With a background as a collegiate soccer athlete and strength and conditioning coach, she understands the dedication it takes to set goals, overcome challenges, and continue improving. Her goal is to create a positive training environment where every person feels supported, capable, and motivated to become the best version of themselves.
Maya earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from IUPUI and her master’s degree from the University of Kentucky, where she also played collegiate soccer.
She has experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Notre Dame and as an Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach at Penn High School. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds a USA Weightlifting certification. Her approach to fitness is centered around making progress one step at a time. She believes that you do not have to be perfect to make meaningful changes—sometimes becoming just 1% better each day can make a lasting difference. She strives to be a positive light for those around her, helping clients build confidence, enjoy the process, and find ways to make fitness a rewarding part of their lives. Maya enjoys staying active through sports and outdoor activities and loves spending time with her family and friends.