Hi! I’m Maria do Carmo Oliveira Cordeiro, but everyone calls me Madu.
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 34 years, and my passion is helping people feel stronger, move better, and reconnect with their bodies.
🎓 Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s in Physical Education – ESEFEGO, Brazil (1987)
Postgraduate in Methodological Foundations of Personalized Physical Activity – FMU, São Paulo (1999)
Postgraduate in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics – Gama Filho, Rio de Janeiro (2002)
📚 Additional Certifications
Sports Medicine & Traumatology
Anatomy & Biomechanics Applied to Postural Patterns
Positional Release Therapy
Holistic Gymnastics
Pilates (USA)
Fascia in Movement with Tom Myers & Karin Gurtner (USA)
My Approach
I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, including pregnant women, new moms, and those recovering from injuries. My method is gentle, mindful, and tailored to your body’s real needs.
I combine Pilates, fascia-focused movement, myofascial release, and personalized training to support natural alignment, posture, and overall well-being. I offer both in-person sessions in Boynton Beach, FL and online classes, so you can train from anywhere.
Vanessa Karin Kapinski
08/05/2025 on Madu Personal TrainerMadu was an incredible lifesaver during the challenging times of the COVID lockdown. Since we couldn’t go to the gym or do our usual activities, I was living in Seattle, and Madu, who was in Florida, made a huge effort to accommodate me in her routine. She would often change her schedule late at night to help me out. I used to have chronic migraines, and she was even able to help me with that (instead cancelling the class). I truly appreciate all the online private lessons she gave me. She’s an amazing and very skilled professional! I highly recommend her!
Vanessa Kapinski
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07/30/2025 on Madu Personal TrainerShe is perfect!
Helpful Review 1Bruna Oliveira
07/28/2025 on Madu Personal TrainerI started training with Maria when I was just 12, and that first experience sparked a lifelong passion for fitness and health.
Helpful Review 1She’s not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely caring, motivating, and inspiring.
Thanks to her, I’ve trained consistently for years and stayed active through various sports. I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without her guidance.
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07/28/2025 on Madu Personal TrainerShe’s punctual and attentive, always kept an eye on my posture and form during the exercises making sure I didn’t hurt myself! I absolutely recommend her, she did an amazing job with me and I’m sure she would do the same with others!
Helpful ReviewBruna Andreis
07/27/2025 on Madu Personal TrainerA melhor personal da vida! 🩷
Helpful Review 1A única que me fez realmente gostar de malhar, profissional excelente, super capacitada, atualizada, e alem de tudo. uma pessoa maravilhosa e ótima companhia, doce e leve. 🤩
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