Happy Hour By Marisa

Marisa and the community she has created changed my life! Immediately when I walked into the gym over 5 years ago, I was greeted by the kindest and most encouraging people. There is a variety of ages, bodies and abilities. I was so afraid of weights when I first came, but Marisa taught me great form, mindset and modifications. Workouts quickly turned from being a chore to craving them daily. The classes are fun, flexible, and different everyday. Marisa also truly cares for each and every one of her clients and the community is like family. My greatest life milestones have been spent alongside the HHBM community. Birthday workouts, a wedding morning workout, and the days leading up to giving birth. Now my son works out along with me. It’s our happy place!

Happy Hour By Marisa is a gym like no other! Marisa is an inspirational leader who meets us where we are and pushes us to want more for ourselves. She encourages us to get stronger (physically and mentally) through her thoughtful workouts and inspiring conversations throughout class. I also take her virtual classes at home, they are the guidance I need when I am not in person. I am so grateful I took the chance to start here a year ago, weight training has changed everything for me. Marisa has created an amazing community at HHBM!

Most of my adult life I’ve had a hate-hate relationship with gyms. I’d join, never go, then quit and still feel terrible about myself. Happy Hour by Marisa changed all of that. Marisa has created a community that embodies support, camaraderie, friendship, fun, happiness, mental health and fitness all in one. Going to the gym now feels like going to see my friends, building strength, letting go of my day. Marisa is not only one of the most talented trainers I’ve ever worked with, but she’s also the most supportive. She not only invites you into her gym, but into her life and inspires you in ways you didn’t know you could be inspired. Supports you in ways you didn’t know you needed support and pushes you when you need to be pushed. Anyone who is a part of this gym, this experience, is truly blessed. I have never felt stronger, healthier and happier than when I am at Marisa’s. I am grateful every day for her and HHbM.

"I've been a proud member of Happy Hour by Marisa since she's opened her doors 5+ years ago and I can confidently say it has been an integral part of my life's journey towards better health and fitness. Not only have I been attending her gym, but I knew Marisa as an instructor 20+ years ago.

What sets her gym apart is it's the sense of community and support that permeates every corner of this gym. If I am missing a few days, she will text me just to check in. I love this about Marisa and her sense of genuine care for me and positive energy she's fostered. Over the years, I've built lasting friendships with fellow members and found incredible encouragement from other members and Marisa herself.

The variety of classes and programs offered at HhBM ensures that there's always something new to try, keeping my workouts engaging and challenging. Whether it's a high-intensity interval training session, spin class, or a rigorous weightlifting session, I know I can always find exactly what I need to meet my fitness goals.

If you haven't been - you must check her out, she is truly amazing!

I am grateful to have discovered Happy Hour By Marisa. I have participated in her virtual boot camp classes for several years and couldn't be happier. Marisa has created a wonderfully supportive community that benefits from her knowledge, kindness, and positive outlook. One of her core beliefs, which she reminds us of frequently, is that we are blessed to be able. After experiencing a bad fall and being incapacitated for several months, I now appreciate this wisdom more than ever.
Taking her classes has significantly improved my physical health, and being part of her community has been incredibly rewarding.

I have been coming to HHBM for so many years, I cannot even count (easily over 10). I found Marisa leading an early morning boot camp class when i had my twins 17 years ago and have not stopped following her since. She works very hard to make each day different and yet still give you a full body workout. Over the years I have decided to try places closer to my home, but I always come back to Marisa because she is the best instructor/owner I have ever met. She works with everyone at their level and she will tell you if your form is incorrect so you do not hurt yourself. She provides both an in person classes and recorded classes so you never have an excuse why you could not work out. In fact, I told her that when she calls out my name in the classes, it keeps me on going. Now, the recorded classes all have her calling out my name!
This is a place for people of all shapes and sizes. It is welcoming for everyone. I come to this place for mental health, as well as, physical health. When I do not show up, Marisa reaches out to me. She makes me feel seen.

I joined Marisa's gym at the beginning of the year. At the time, my goal was to lose weight from what I had gained during the covid lockdowns. I've now been a member for nearly 5 months, and on top of getting into better shape, and the incredibly versatile workouts that she provides, I feel a sense of community and belonging at her place which has been so encouraging and uplifting. She recognizes everyone's fitness is at different levels, so there is not a 'one size' fits all mentality at her gym. For every workout, she shows us a variety of modifications and encourages the group to pick what works best for them, yet at the same time wants people to challenge themselves if they are up for it.

She is incredibly adaptable as well; you want to switch classes? no problem - she'll make it happen. You're running late? Do you need to leave early? Again, no problem. She will welcome and say goodbye to you with a big smile. You can tell she truly wants you to show up.

One thing about Marisa that everyone should know is that she genuinely cares about your well-being. She is personable, non-judgmental, a fantastic teacher and truly a master at her craft. Along with having such a welcoming and inviting gym, she is a true professional and expert in wellness - not only in the physical sense, but mentally too - she radiates positivity and empowers you. You will not find a gym like hers anywhere else.

HHbM is so much more than a workout. Its a nonjudgmental community, its a place celebrate yourself. Marisa is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met. She designs every workout, does them all with us, supports the community, and she’s a mom too; she gets the struggle. I absolutely love working with her and the crew. I’ve struggled with body image issues for years, and working out with Marisa has helped me gain confidence and start healing; not just my body, but my heart and mind too.

I have been working out here consistently for 10 years and I love it! Marisa has built an amazing gym community. I am 60 years old and its great for me and for people who are decades younger. Marisa is a great coach, mentor and friend. We welcome you to our happy place.

I started coming to HHbM in 2015. I loved her workouts, attitude/outlook and everything about the community she has built. In 2018 I became a flight attendant, moved to Las Vegas and my life got crazy! I started at a new gym in Las Vegas and it was cool but I was missing HHbM. Fast forward to 2020 when Covid changed the world. Marisa started her virtual workouts and in person workouts. The virtual workouts were and are the BEST thing that could ever happen to me! Regardless of where I am in the world I have access to hundreds of recorded workouts and can do live workouts in the comfort of my home in Las Vegas! I have also had a few surgeries over the years and need modifications. I am able to modify where and when I need and feel great about it! Marisa, thank you for everything!

From a virtual gym member: Marisa coaches me, encourages me, lifts me up and gives me props for showing up. If I’ve been gone a week, she checks on me…not to judge me but to make sure I’m ok. I’ve been a lifelong gym person. I have enjoyed the camaraderie of an in-person, scheduled class environment. This gives me the same sense of belonging from home or away. If you are new to strength training, she takes the time to teach and remind you of correct form…valuable knowledge to get results and avoid injury. I end every class with a deep appreciation of the hour I dedicated to myself.

To say this gym is a special place is an understatement. Marisa creates the most inclusive, positive space for everyone. I was nervous to join a gym because I was worried of the judgement and competition that comes with many gyms, but for the three years I’ve been coming to Happy Hour, I’ve never felt that. This gym has become more than a gym to me and I am so glad I found Marisa.

I never liked working out until I found Happy Hour by Marisa! She’s so positive it’s infectious! I look forward to her classes and she motivates me to push myself! The community she has built is wonderful, inclusive, and supportive. I can’t recommend this place enough!!

HHBM is amazing! I started about three years ago virtually since I live in CA. The work outs are fun, motivating and I can work out in my home whenever I have time during the day. That to me is the best part because finding time to work out can be hard and since the workouts are recorded, I can do my work out when it fits into my schedule. Marissa is the best instructor I have ever had. Love HHBM

I’ve worried about my body for nearly my whole life - always with the one goal of making it shrink. I therefore have had a complicated relationship with working out. It hasn’t been until the last few years that I’ve been able to separate needing to workout for my mental and physical health from needing the burn calories to be thin. Happy Hour by Marisa is a beautiful fit for me in this. She celebrates every body at every level. She asks us to show up for ourselves, work hard for ourselves and to listen to what we need for that day. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that this makes her classes easy. They are not! You are asked to push yourself and be grateful that you have a body that can rise to the occasion. I will hear, “Get it Sug” or “I see you Sug” at every class whether I’m in person or virtual and I can’t tell you what a difference it makes to be seen! I’m grateful I have found her classes, grateful for the friendly, easy community in the gym and grateful for Marisa’s commitment to this community and her constant encouragement.
Christiana aka “Sug”

2024 update: I’ve been training with Marisa for 5 years and at every class, I experience a different, full body workout that leaves me feeling amazing. I keep going back to her though because of her philosophy towards exercise. Marisa celebrates everyone’s current capabilities, while still encouraging us to become stronger. Over the years, I’ve watched my “heavy weights” become my “light weights” and I credit Marisa with helping my mindset towards exercise become healthier and more positive. I leave every class feeling strong and confident, no matter what I was able to “achieve” that day.

(2021) I am so happy I stumbled upon this gem of a gym almost two years ago. When I first walked inside, I could tell it was a special community... every age, ability, and body type is welcomed, supported, and encouraged. It's honestly the first fitness place I've been where I didn't initially feel intimidated. Marisa makes it clear it's your body, your workout and she is there to help you achieve your goals. When I've been unsure about how to properly do an exercise, she takes the time to coach me through it. When I need to up my workout, she's the voice in my head challenging me. In this past year, I have been most impressed with how Marisa has adapted her business in covid times. Her Virtual HHbM workouts have been a sanity saver for me, and her pre-workout pep talks balance positivity with acknowledgement that we are all going through a tough time. I appreciate her authenticity. Marisa is so real and caring and her fitness community reflects those characteristics.

There’s a reason I’ve worked out at HHbM for almost 10 years- the workouts are fun, effective, and Marisa is just plain awesome! HHbM is not just a gym- it’s a supportive, encouraging, and non-judgmental community where anyone can show up just as they are. I can’t recommend HHbM enough!

Motivating, fun and never boring! I've joined HHBM about 6 months ago for virtual classes and have never been more motivated to workout. Marisa offers a variety of fitness classes in-person and virtual, so you can workout whenever, wherever, and as much or little as you want. Marisa has a contagious, motivating energy that makes her workouts fun, and time flies when you have fun. She also stands out because no workout is the same! For example, in her step classes, the choreography is different every time. Thank you Marisa for everything you do!

Marisa will change your life. For years I've struggled trying to lose weight and I'm finally seeing results all thanks to Happy Hour by Marisa. I have never been more happy to have found a home! I actually wanted to workout! Marisa is a game changer. She cares about you and how you FEEL! Screw the scale, you leave feeling empowered and strong! She's gotten me through the toughest part of my life so far. Her love for wellness and mental health makes all the difference. I promise you this is the place to come if you are experienced or just starting out. Her gym is full of amazing equipment. I'm never bored with my workout. She's flexible, reliable, and all around an phenomenal human!

If you are looking for a great place for group classes *including step! Look no further and join us. Marisa is the absolute best and has created a wonderful community of real people who want to get fit and have fun doing it.