Head coach, strength
Mara Velez
Mara built the Kinetica strength program around one idea: lift well before you lift heavy. She coaches the squat, bench and deadlift with patience and a sharp eye for small details.
Coaching style
In their own words
Every coach at Kinetica works from the same playbook, but each brings their own background and favourite drills.
Book a free trialHow Mara coaches
Every new member who walks into Barbell Foundations meets Mara first. She films the first session, picks the one cue that matters most and leaves the rest for later. Progress at Kinetica is built week by week, not in a single heroic session.
Before coaching full time, Mara competed in powerlifting for eight seasons. Today she cares far more about members who stay consistent for a year than about any single number on the bar.
What to expect in her classes
- Clear warm-up ramps that double as technique practice
- Loads chosen from your last session, never guessed
- Short notes after class so you know what to work on
The team
Meet the rest of the coaches
Your first class is on us
Book a free trial, meet a coach, see the floor. No sales pitch at the end, just a plan if you want one.