Jacquey Winchester, A young almost 65-year old! January 2012
Although I had been a member of various gyms where I had positive experiences of using a personal trainer from time to time (both at the Coast and in Vernon) over several years, 12 months ago I made fitness goals of improving my posture and working towards the prevention of osteoporosis.
I was thrilled to discover Marie, who has a certification in Osteofit! Since then, Marie has been my personal trainer and I met with her for one hour, one-on-one training sessions about twice a month throughout 2011. The training sessions were tailored to my needs in terms of goals, my previous knowledge and around my part-time work hours. Marie gradually created several different programs with me, ensuring that I understood each exercise and how it should be working my body; she also provided choices of many of the exercises. Marie followed up with emails showing the exercises, allowing me to focus during the sessions with her, practice on my own, add my own notes and ask her questions.
In addition to feeling better, plus being complimented on my posture by friends, I totally enjoy my sessions with Marie as well as working at the gym on my own. Marie is very professional, caring and knowledgeable. I have every confidence in recommending her to others whatever their fitness goals.
Melissa Dorosh January 2012
I like the workouts because Marie offers variety and tips on how to properly do all the exercises. Thanks Marie, for providing such a comfortable and motivating environment that is a perfect fit for me, a new Mom!!!Meghan Cleminston January 2012
Susie Helland January 2012
Marie is an amazing trainer and i would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to make a positive change in their lives. She is knowledgeable and compassionate, and also knows how to work around injuries with ease. She is caring yet knows how to push you past what you thought you were capable of. I came back to Marie after having a section and she knew all the things to do so that i didnt cause myself any injury. I have lost over 40lbs since going to Marie, partly because of her dedication to helping me get fit after my pregnancy. I would definetly recommend Hayden Fitness to anyone.
Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND January 2012
Marie Hayden provides exceptional service to her clients. She is focused on their goals and works with them to achieve health and balance. She does this through well researched and thorough fitness plans;by helping her clients set realistic and achievable goals; and by using a referral base of other professionals to ensure that the approach to their health issues are holistic and complete. I highly recommend her to my patients and have a great feedback on the referrals I have made.
Laisha Rosnau January 2012
My abdominal muscles split when I was pregnant with my first child. Two years after having my second child, and a few pounds later, I decided it was time to get back into good shape. Hayden Fitness provided a great atmosphere where I could work-out and my preschool kids could play. Marie Hayden both eased me back into working out and challenged me to go farther. She also offered lifestyle and dietary suggestions, all with good humour. Not only my fitness routine, but my lifestyle and diet have all changed – for the better – since going to Hayden Fitness. I’ve since referred my mom to the Retired and Fit class and she’s having a good time as well!
Carey Nichol January 2012
This is to let you know that I think very highly of Marie Hayden of Hayden Fitness and recommend her
services wholeheartedly.
She seems to have more knowledge of the body than any other fitness instructor I have encountered.
She has been able to address questions/problems that I have had for many years and has had a solution
for every query I’ve had, or that other people in the class have had.
She gives personal and individual instruction, even though we are in a group setting with participants of
a wide variety of experience and ability.
I recommend her highly.
Brian Wills January 2012
Re: Hayden Fitness
I started with Marie at Hayden Fitness about 2 months ago due to lingering back pain
issues. She very quickly identified my specific physical issues. She was also very
flexible in terms of making appointments to meet my schedules. I now have no back
pain and am working toward a very active year and expect to compete in a number of
cycling events.
I can heartily recommend Hayden Fitness for their superior service and professionalism.
Yours very truly,
Brian Wills
Lynnpeaks Consulting Ltd.
Breanne McLean December 2011
Hayden Fitness was exactly what I needed to get me back into shape after having my first child. With having a c-section, Marie was awesome at adjusting the workout to help keep me comfortable but still achieve the same end result.
Amanda Lawton November 2011
I cant say enough good things about Hayden Fitness. I have been with Marie for almost three years now. I work out with Marie over skype. She has done wonders for me over the past three years. I feel better, I look better, and plan to keep a workout routine part of my life for a very long time. Marie is always very accommodating if I need to change or reschedule my appointment with her. We are always able to work something out which I really appreciate. I have a busy life with 3 children and Marie understands the demands and changes that may come up in everyday life.
Marie is also very helpful when it comes to healthy living she has very good suggestions and is always willing to help you seek help whether it is with diet, naturopath, acupuncture, massage therapy etc. Marie is very aware of areas that could be injured or have had previous injuries. She will listen to how you are feeling on any particular day and will change your workout accordingly. Marie and I have become friends with still keeping everything on a very professional level. I couldn’t ask for a better trainer.
Laura Schultz 2011
“I worked out in Marie’s small group classes after I had my baby. I found Marie’s knowledge about post-natal fitness to be exceptional. I was able to workout without injuring myself and I built up areas that were particularly weak after pregnancy. Marie ensures that you do an exercise correctly and continually tailors and tweaks workouts so they are safe to your healing body and effective.”
Andrea J. Lee 2011
Thank you Marie, for taking the time to customize my work out in your classes, to work around my injured arm! And for keeping up the variety in the workouts and always doing new things! Love Hayden Fitness! 
Joanne Harrington 2011
I am 61 years old and have arthritis, back, neck and hip problems. I spent many months trying different venues to find someone who understood and had the knowledge to help me with these issues. Finally I found Marie, her knowledge , ability to listen and encourage are outstanding. I like that the classes are not generic one size fits all, but customized to suit each individual. Thanks to the classes I am much stronger, in less pain and able to perform many everyday tasks that I was unable to a few months ago.I would highly recommend Marie to everyone, at every stage of life.
Heather James 2011
“Hayden Fitness & Yoga proved to be an excellent route for my personal fitness development. Marie was extremely knowledgeable, tuned to my present level of fitness and conscious of always moving me to the next level. Sessions were challenging yet enjoyable and I was motivated to keep on working out!”
Jennifer Gordon
“Marie is a wonderful motivator with consistently challenging, enjoyable workouts. Strollersize is a great way to get back into shape!”
Michelle Campbell
“I’m loving your strollersize class Marie. Before I joined I was starting to feel a little discouraged, wondering if I’d ever be able to get in a proper, full-body workout with a baby since the gym near where I live doesn’t provide daycare. Your class, being only a once a week commitment, is totally do-able for us out-of-towners as we can just plan out other errands in Vernon around it. And even with just this one extra workout a week (on top of my regular walking), I’ve noticed results (mainly core and glutes:)), and it’s helped to get me more into that “fit” mindset that I was missing, so thanks!
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Courtney Allingham King
“Strollersize is great because it gives me the chance to have a great total body workout in a social atmosphere, and bring my little one along. It’s an opportunity to do something for myself, without needing childcare.”
Jessica Timmers
July 2011 – “I’m enjoying Strollersize, its a great one hour workout. You’re great at explaining how to do everything to better my workout. You make me push myself to finish a good workout and feel great. I’m definitely seeing results and I am really glad Courtney told me about this class otherwise I probably wouldn’t of found out about it. I think all moms should try it out.. Thanks Marie!”
Spring Marzorini-Catton
Spring Quotes ” Since starting with Marie and Hayden Fitness I have seen wonderful results. I feel stronger and healthier. I am back into my pre-baby jeans and on my way to smaller sizes. I look forward to working out three mornings a week and have a lot of fun in the class. We are always doing something different, so we never get bored. I would recommend Hayden Fitness to everyone… and I do!” March 1, 2011
Andrea J. Lee 2009
says…Yay for Hayden Fitness! You get one on one attention while you work out so that you are doing things right and getting maximum benefit! I’m one of those people that needs to be reminded to “breathe” and to have my posture corrected, etc. And the small group classes are awesome. Thumbs up for Hayden Fitness!!
Susie Helland
April 1, 2011
Marie is an amazing person and trainer and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to make a positive change in their lives. She is compassionate and caring, yet pushes you past what you thought you could ever do, without you even realizing it. I have been back with Hayden Fitness since November, as i just had a baby, and since then, i have already lost 16 pounds and 14 inches thanks to Marie’s dedication to getting me fit. You wont be sorry if you give Hayden Fitness a try.
Claudette Everitt
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“It has been my pleasure to have Marie Hayden as my personal trainer for several months. I have found her extremely professional and very up to date on her industry . She has worked diligently to assist me in achieving my goals. I’m always impressed at her knowledge and creativity. And, it’s producing results.” July 24, 2010
Valerie Mill
Marie is an excellent personal trainer! She is very quick at understanding what your body needs to achieve the results that you want to see. She personable, understanding, and caring but still makes you push the you limits to meet your goals. I would highly recommend her service to anyone and I do, as often as I can!
John Lawton
Marie is a very knowledgeable personal trainer, that I enjoyed working with. She gets results quickly for you in the areas of focus that you want results. I especially liked her effort to stretch and rehabilitate problem areas that I experienced while training. Her attention to detail and form is of utmost importance. I look forward to working with her again sometime.
Mikael Hospes
Marie Hayden is a phenomenal personal trainer! She consistently brings new ideas to our training sessions and teaches with passion. Her knowledge and ability to inspire are invaluable.
Dr. Shannon MacNeill, B.Sc., D.C.”
Marie gives a very intense, targeted personal ab workout in one half hour that is fun and leaves you energized. She keeps the workout at a fast pace but interesting by doing circuit training. Within four sessions you will notice a stronger core!
Lorna Robb
Marie’s expertise comes through in a fun way in her very personalized training. She always compliments your good points but constantly challenges you to reach your potential. I look forward to every session!
Bill Kury
I am writing this as a testimonial to Marie Hayden’s ability as a Personal Trainer. My son thought I should be doing some type of exercise on a regular basis due to the fact I have Parkinson’s Disease which has caused my spine to curve so that I can not stand up straight. Since starting on the exercises taught by Marie I have felt better generally although sometimes the next day I suffered somewhat from using muscles which were not limber.
I have found Marie to be a very good teacher. She is optimistic, cheerful, always positive and pleasant. She also is very organized, and punctual.
She is flexible in her training routine, for example if I hurt in one part of my body, she will change and work on a part that doesn’t hurt. She has been able to relieve my pain by manipulation.
I would highly recommend Marie to anyone. In my opinion she is a very good Personal Trainer.
Stacey Taylor
My Right Hand Virtual Assistantwww.MyRightHandVA.comTel: 250-558-0433Toll Free: 1-866-618-0433Fax: 1-888-712-2126Email: stacey@myrighthandva.com
“My experience with Hayden Fitness has been life-changing! I’m one of those people whose idea of cardio was a short sprint from the car to the ice-cream store and a bicep curl consisted of raising the spoon to my mouth. I wasn’t a fan of exercise. In the past, I had tried gyms and spent thousands on fancy home equipment but without someone to show me how to use it properly I usually ended up hurting myself which gave me the excuse I needed to never exercise again. When I met Marie, she told me about her home studio, her philosophy about health and wellness and the fact that she would customize an exercise program that worked for MY body. A program that would work with my old injuries rather than aggravate them, would help me gain the strength and flexibility I was looking for and could accomplish within my busy schedule. As a bonus, Marie motivated and encouragement me to change some eating habits in ways that were doable for my lifestyle. I was amazed how in only a few weeks, my sense of balance had dramatically improved, I was more flexible and stronger, my self-esteem improved and I felt that I had really accomplished something positive for myself. I’m the last person I ever expected who could come to the point of being able to say I enjoy exercise now. Thanks to Hayden Fitness I have learned to appreciate and value my body and how to look after it better. Hayden Fitness has shown me how exercise can be affordable and fun! I’ve now dusted off that yoga ball that’s been in my basement the past few years because now I KNOW how to use it! I’m so glad I found Hayden Fitness and highly recommend them!”
Meghan Clemitson
“After having three children I wasn’t in the shape that I once was (of course). I was about to be the Matron of Honor at a wedding in about three months time and wanted to look good for the bride and have more self confidence for myself and my family. I meet Marie through my daughters dance class and started talking to her about the possibilities of her training me. She is one of the most approachable people, she is flex-able and meets all your needs. I have now been training with Marie for about four months and love it! She has made me in the best shape I have ever been in my life. She is a great trainer and so encouraging and pushes you with her enthusiasm. She really goes above and beyond the everyday trainer and listens to you so well and make it easy to want to workout. I could not do it with out her! I now look forward to working out, and might I say I looked dame good in that dress, thanks to Hayden fitness and all Marie’s work. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. They are the best!”
Wayne
started with Hayden Fitness at 250lbs and is now 206lbs. Came off Blood Pressure Meds and Cholestrol too thanks to Dr Nicole Shortt as well.
