Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Marie Nguyen. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Marie thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

One life changing risk I’ve taken is starting my own personal training business! I had been training for 7 years at a commercial gym, and I was doing really well, but I felt there was no more room for growth. In addition, I wanted more creativity and freedom within my personal training business. I was also going through a difficult time in my personal life. Towards the end of 2022, my sister was in a moped accident, and my grandfather passed away a few months after. I realized life is too short to not follow my dreams. In 2023, I decided to take that leap of faith and create my own personal training business called Move With Marie. It’s been two years now, and I’m thriving with a full client list, and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been! I have also been creating more fitness content on social media and YouTube which has been something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. Taking this risk was the scariest thing I’ve done but also the most rewarding!

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is Marie Nguyen. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, and I’m a certified personal trainer. I’ve been training since 2016, and I absolutely love what I do! Training is not just my profession it’s also my passion. I always tell people it’s ironic I became a trainer because I didn’t like P.E. or sports growing up. It wasn’t until I joined the swim team in high school and explored fitness in college that I realized how much exercising has positively impacted my life. By working out, I was getting stronger, feeling better, and becoming more confident. I wanted others to reap the same benefits of exercise like I did, which is what inspired me to study Kinesiology in school and become a trainer. I provide one on one training sessions in person and virtually as well as create customized online training programs so whether you want to work out with me individually or want a monthly workout routine, I have it all! I help guide my clients in the gym, become stronger and confident, and keep them accountable. What sets me apart from other trainers is that I understand how the gym can be intimidating and uncomfortable. I remember how scared I was when I first started my fitness journey, and I want my clients to feel safe when we’re working out together and to have the confidence and knowledge to work out on their own. I also love motivating people to become fitter and healthier! I am most proud of owning my personal training business and being able to help others!

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

During Covid, I wasn’t able to train clients in person. This was an obstacle I had never dealt with. I wasn’t able to grab weights or fix their form. This experience taught me to be creative. I did my training sessions on Zoom, and I trained my clients with whatever equipment they had. We would get very creative with the weights, bands, and even household items. It was definitely a learning curve for both of us, but I learned that when there’s a will there’s a way.

Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?

If I could go back, I would still choose to be a trainer. I do wish I had started training sooner. When I finished college and became a certified trainer, I was still apprehensive to train clients. I had more than enough knowledge, but I wasn’t very confident. Looking back, I realized I was more than capable to train clients!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.movewithmarie.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/move.with.marie
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/move.with.marie18
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-nguyen-84048b183/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@movewithmarie
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/move-with-marie-windsor-hills-3
• Other: Google Business page:
  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Move+with+Marie/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x999d3612fd87531?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&hl=en&gl=us&ictx=111