We are Marina and David, the couple behind MD Lifts Center. Marina is a certified kinesiologist, nutritionist, and prenatal and postpartum trainer with more than ten years of experience working with clients. David is a former professional athlete and a certified trainer with over ten years of experience in sales and the hospitality industry.
“MD Lifts Center was created from our passion for sports, years of experience, and client feedback, with the idea of building a place where training is not an obligation, but a pleasure. We want every member to feel the result of our work – smart and adaptable space where they can train with focus, in peace, and without compromise.”
Marina
Marina Javorčić is a certified kinesiologist, nutritionist, and trainer specialized in prenatal and postpartum training, with more than ten years of experience working with recreational clients and athletes in Rijeka and Rovinj, as well as a co-founder of MD Lifts Center. She is recognized for her #TrulyIndividual approach, which combines expertise with a deep understanding of client needs. Alongside personal and mini-group training sessions, she provides nutritional plans and education on proper nutrition, and is also the owner of the Lifts App platform (link) for online coaching.
She stands out as the first kinesiologist in Croatia to graduate in bodybuilding from the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split, and you can find her full biography here:
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She is an active ambassador and former manager of Myprotein Croatia. She has participated as a panelist at the Croatian Congress on Obesity, organized by the Croatian Obesity Society, as well as at a roundtable in the Croatian Parliament on the topic of the importance of nutrition in the lives of athletes.
She also organized the humanitarian event “24 hours of rowing” for the association Srce za nju, which gathered more than 250 participants.
She is currently continuing her education at the Faculty of Kinesiology in Split.
David
David Lončarević is a licensed fitness trainer and co-founder of MD Lifts Center. His sports journey began with basketball, and after an injury, he shifted his focus to individual gym training, where he developed a passion for training and physical transformation.
Through more than ten years of experience in sales and the service industry, he has built a strong sense for communication, organization, and an individual approach. At MD Lifts Center, he leads individual training sessions for both men and women, as well as men’s group training, with a focus on strength, endurance, and functionality.
Alongside his coaching role, he is responsible for operational schedule management, customer support, and the functionality of the booking system. His work emphasizes clarity, structure, and creating an environment where clients can progress in a calm yet focused and professional setting.
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